UFO-Nytt - 1992 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-nytt
Issue: 3
Volume: 1992
Publisher: VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UFO-FÖRENING
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Publication Frequency: 4 times per year

This issue of UFO-nytt, dated 1992, is a publication for the members of the Västerbergslagens UFO-förening. It features a variety of articles on UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial encounters, and related research.

Table of Contents

The issue includes the following articles:

• Foreword: Reflects on the past year and the author's ongoing interest in archaeology and UFOs.
• The Monster in the Milky Way: Discusses astronomical theories about a phenomenon in the galaxy's center.
• A Mysterious Story I Once Heard: A brief account of a strange encounter with a UFO.
• I Was Saved by Extraterrestrial Beings...: An extensive interview with Dr. Rauni-Leena Luukanen about her claimed contacts with aliens.
• Happened 11 Years Ago: A detailed report of a UFO encounter experienced by police officer David John Santoro in 1981.
• Strange Encounter in Hopkinsville: A comprehensive account of the 1955 UFO incident in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
• From the UFO-Sweden: Discusses the organization's approach to UFO phenomena.
• From other organizations: Contrasts different approaches to UFO research.
• From Mufon: A section likely featuring reports or information from the Mutual UFO Network.
• The Moon's Rise and Fall: An article on lunar phenomena.

Editorial and Reflections

The Foreword by the editor touches upon the challenges of UFO research, noting that after 22 years, there is still no definitive proof of UFOs being extraterrestrial, nor proof that they are not. The editor suggests that humanity may lack the right instruments to capture evidence and that public credibility in UFO matters is low. The piece also highlights the difficulty in distinguishing genuine sightings from natural phenomena and the importance of considering all theories.

Feature Articles

The Monster in the Milky Way

This article, sourced from Time International, discusses a phenomenon near the center of the Milky Way known as "the great devourer." It describes theories involving a giant black hole and the creation of positrons through radioactive processes. Collisions between matter and antimatter in gas clouds are suggested as the cause of powerful explosions.

I Was Saved by Extraterrestrial Beings...

This lengthy section features an interview with Finnish doctor and author Rauni-Leena Luukanen, who claims extensive contact with extraterrestrial beings. She describes them as different from human conceptions, sometimes tall and intelligent. Luukanen recounts her first contact in 1985, which involved an incident of automatic writing that warned her not to drive, a warning she initially ignored, leading to a car crash. She describes an out-of-body experience and meeting a one-meter-tall being. She also discusses her travels to other planets, such as one with violet forests and round houses. Luukanen believes extraterrestrials represent humanity's future and that their existence is not a matter of belief but of knowledge, citing psychological studies that indicate contactees are mentally normal with above-average intelligence.

Happened 11 Years Ago: David John Santoro's Encounter

This article details an event from 1981 where police officer David John Santoro, while driving in California, encountered a large, dark, hovering object. His car stalled, and two beings emerged from the object. After a brief interaction, the object emitted a white beam. Santoro fired shots at the object, which then departed. Following the incident, his car experienced electrical and mechanical problems, and he later recounted the event under hypnosis, being advised not to speak about it. The experience significantly impacted his life, leading him to move states.

Strange Encounter in Hopkinsville

This article recounts the famous 1955 Hopkinsville, Kentucky, UFO incident. It describes how multiple witnesses, including the Taylor family, reported seeing a large, shining object land. They then encountered small, strange beings with large eyes and elongated limbs. The witnesses fired at the beings, which retreated. The event attracted police and a photographer, but no physical evidence of the beings or their craft was found. The article notes that the witnesses were credible and deeply frightened, suggesting something beyond their comprehension occurred. It also includes a description of the beings based on witness accounts and a diagram.

Other Sections

• UFO SVERIGE: This section briefly outlines the organization's serious approach to UFO phenomena, focusing on explanations other than extraterrestrial origins.
• Other Organizations: This part contrasts UFO SVERIGE's approach with other organizations that believe in extraterrestrial visitors and actively share observations.
• LABAN Comic: A humorous comic strip titled "LABAN" is included, featuring a character commenting on a strange flying object.
• How to Answer an Extraterrestrial? An article discussing the serious question posed by NASA researcher John Billingham about how humanity should respond if contacted by extraterrestrials.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO sightings and alleged extraterrestrial encounters, presenting various perspectives from eyewitness accounts to scientific speculation. There is a clear interest in documenting historical cases like Hopkinsville and personal testimonies, such as that of Rauni-Leena Luukanen. The editorial stance appears to be open to exploring all possibilities within UFO research, acknowledging the lack of definitive proof while encouraging continued investigation and open-mindedness. The inclusion of astronomical articles and humorous comics suggests an effort to provide a well-rounded perspective on the subject.

This issue of 'UR MUFON' (Mufon nr. 280, 1991) features a speculative article by Gerald, continuing from a previous issue, that explores the possibility of UFOs being time travelers from Earth's future. The magazine also includes several detailed witness reports of UFO sightings from Sweden and the USA, spanning from the 1950s to the early 1990s. The publication touches upon the challenges of UFO research and the skepticism faced by witnesses.

Gerald's Speculative Article: Time Travelers from Earth's Future

Gerald begins by addressing the nature of visitors, suggesting they come from another planet but are familiar with Earth's conditions and appear similar to humans. He then delves into the more speculative idea that they might be time travelers from Earth itself, possibly from a different era. Gerald argues that the concept of 'now' is an illusion, a narrow boundary between the future and the past. He posits that the ability to accurately predict future events suggests a connection between the future event and the predictor, implying that the future event must be real for the prediction to be fulfilled.

He extends this to the concept of a 'time machine,' suggesting it would need to have spacecraft-like properties to navigate the four-dimensional medium. Traveling from the year 2000 back to 1963, for instance, would require precise navigation to avoid leaving Earth's surface or atmosphere. Gerald acknowledges the inherent inaccuracies in any navigation system and suggests that a temporal navigation error could cause a traveler to end up in space, far from Earth. He infers that UFOs materializing in our atmosphere have likely traveled for a short duration, thus originating from the 'near future.' This also explains why UFO materializations are rarely observed, while dematerializations are more common.

Gerald also considers the possibility of a materialized object colliding with another object, such as Earth, if temporal navigation goes awry. He notes reports of other objects being displaced by materialized phenomena, and some UFOs appearing to emerge from bodies of water. He concludes by stating that his hypothesis of time machines is not necessarily absolute, as many worlds might exist where all possibilities are real. He leaves it to the reader to assess his theories but believes the key to the UFO enigma lies in this direction.

Witness Report: Järfälla, Sweden (1985)

An anonymous witness reports an incident on a dark autumn evening in Viksjö, Järfälla, around 10:00 PM. While walking their dog near a golf course, the dog suddenly stopped and looked towards the course. The witness then saw a large, round disc with white lights around its edge, hovering silently above the treetops. The object was estimated to be about 150 meters away, and its size was described as 8-9 cm when held at arm's length. No sound was heard. The witness, who had never believed in UFOs before, was astonished but trusted their own eyes. The dog refused to walk that route again after the incident.

Witness Report: Near F8 Airbase, Sweden (1950s)

Inger Huber-Ring recounts an event from the early 1950s, possibly May, around 3:00 PM. While working at a military airbase and observing the sky, she initially mistook a flying object for a landing airplane. However, it then appeared to hang in the air, and she realized it was not a conventional aircraft. The object was described as a shiny disc with a flat dome and windows around it. It hovered for about 15-20 seconds before ascending at high speed. Air traffic control confirmed her observation and scrambled planes to pursue it, but without success. A whistling sound was heard only when the object changed altitude. Follow-up on such old reports is difficult.

Witness Report: Zurich, Switzerland (1970)

Ingrid Huber-Ring (likely the same witness as above, with a slightly different account or date) describes an event in the autumn of 1970, around 8:00 PM, while driving towards Zurich with her husband. They saw a very strong, bright light over the forest. It turned out to be a giant, round, disc-shaped object with a flat dome and spotlights. The light was so intense it blinded them momentarily. Suddenly, all the lights went out. The object's shape was imprinted on Ingrid's retina. It then reappeared for a few seconds in a diffuse glow before disappearing into the clouds. They were on a highway and could not stop. The next day, a newspaper reported a UFO sighting by a reporter that same evening.

Witness Report: Borlänge, Sweden (1992)

An anonymous witness contacted the Borlänge police station on January 5, 1992, reporting a light in the sky. Later that day, she described observing a strong light in the southeast, like a very bright star. While driving home, she saw the light continuously in the southeast. It appeared to be stationary, then a bright flash appeared in front of her, followed by another light to her left. As she drove through the city, the light seemed to be over the central parts of Borlänge. It then suddenly moved and appeared to her left, over 'Kupolen.' She avoided a usual route and took a different road, heading away from the light. The light then descended. She hurried home, feeling agitated and scared. She did not see how it disappeared. The witness described the light as a white, strong, steady glow with no smoke and no discernible contours, only a light. No sound was heard, despite strong winds. She stated she didn't know what she had seen and that it was something strange.

A map of Borlänge central parts is included, showing the witness's route and the direction of the light.

Witness Report: Blueberry, Maine, USA (1990)

Warren Orcutt and his wife Velma were driving to their winter home near Schoodic Lake in Blueberry, Maine, on November 2, 1990, shortly after sunset. Velma noticed a light through the trees. As they rounded a curve, an object became visible, passing through the trees. They then saw a disc-shaped object, about 18 meters in diameter, slowly rising from the ground. It had three blinking lights underneath, described as incredibly strong, brighter than halogen lamps. The object rose, stopped, rose again, and stopped, seemingly avoiding tree branches. Warren parked the car for a better view. The object then ascended and stopped again, making no sound. Velma got out of the car to observe it more closely. They saw rectangular windows on the side of the object, emitting a soft, glowing orange light. The object hovered for 10-15 minutes before ascending rapidly and disappearing at high speed towards the northeast, over a radar station. Other people in the direction it traveled also reported seeing an unknown object.

Other Witnesses and Follow-up

Velma later contacted a neighbor who reported seeing a UFO two years prior, which made Velma believe her own sighting. Investigations were conducted to rule out hoaxes or military exercises. The report mentions that some people might joke about these sightings, contributing to public awareness. Some UFO landing reports were dismissed as exercises, while others were never reported. The witnesses, Warren (46) and Velma, were described as intelligent, open, and glad, actively involved in the Masonic Lodge and Easter Star, respectively. Warren accompanied investigators to the site.

Rapportering (Reporting)

This section discusses the work of 'UFO SVERIGE,' aiming to filter out less serious field researchers and individuals. It praises the president for his dedication in publishing 'UFO AKTUELLT' four times a year and maintaining contacts. However, it questions the competence of UFO SVERIGE's report evaluators and the availability of proper instruments for measuring the phenomenon. The section notes that 'Tefats' (a derogatory term for UFO enthusiasts) have been ridiculed. It highlights the difficulty for people who have experienced UFOs to speak out, fearing disbelief or being labeled. The primary role of UFO SVERIGE is seen as collecting reports for future researchers, as they currently lack the definitive researchers like Jens T. The section concludes by encouraging people to come forward with observations and stating that the organization is open to analysis.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the nature of UFOs, with a strong emphasis on the speculative hypothesis that they are time travelers from Earth's future. This is supported by Gerald's theoretical article and implicitly by the nature of some sightings, particularly the rapid materialization and dematerialization. The issue also highlights the importance of witness testimony and the challenges faced by both witnesses and researchers in a field often met with skepticism. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging the collection of data and fostering discussion, while acknowledging the limitations of current understanding and research capabilities. The inclusion of multiple detailed sighting reports from different countries and time periods underscores a commitment to documenting UFO phenomena.

This issue of 'TILLBAKA BLICK' from MUFON, dated 1991, with a cover date of August 20, 1976, focuses on UFO phenomena and related topics. The main cover headline, "Plötsligt för sparken med pojkarna till himlen..." (Suddenly the boys' sled took off to the sky...), hints at a personal encounter narrative.

"TILLBAKA BLICK" - August 20, 1976

The issue begins with a report detailing an event on August 20, 1976, in Hartford, South Dakota. Two men parked on a private road observed two bright lights descending towards them. They initially thought it was a plane crash, but a large object with two strong lights hovered directly over a house at treetop height. The object then moved away at a 10-degree angle north of the house, stopped again, and approached to about 40 feet from the boys. One of the boys backed away and clearly saw a diamond-shaped object, approximately 45 feet long and 45 feet wide, described as silver-gray but not shiny. An opening appeared, and a mechanical arm was lowered, with a red light blinking before it retracted. The object then tipped as if to land, turned sharply, and followed a golf course, with its lights directed downwards as if searching. It then disappeared.

The report is translated by Gudrun Andersson.

METEORSKURAR (Meteor Showers) - 1992

A table lists various meteor showers for 1992, including Quadrantids, Virginids, April Lyrids, Eta Aquariids, Delta Aquariids, Alpha Capricornids, Perseids, Kappa Cygnids, Cepheids, Piscids, Orionids, Taurids, Delta Draconis, Leonids, Geminids, and Ursids, along with their dates and peak activity.

"Plötsligt för sparken med pojkarna till himlen..." (Suddenly the boys' sled took off to the sky...)

This article recounts the experience of Bruno Nygård in Kaunisvaara, Pajala, Norrbotten, in December 1977. Bruno, driving a kick-sled, saw what he thought were two boys with a large box on their sled. They suddenly jumped into a round object that then flew away with 'rocket speed' over the treetops. Bruno described the object as round, about 2 meters in diameter, with a small light on the side. He was certain he had encountered human-like beings from space.

"Budskap från rymden?" (Message from space?)

This section discusses the mystery of crop circles appearing in English fields. While some researchers attribute them to unknown natural phenomena, others believe they are messages from space. The article notes that reports of these 'imprints' come from all over the world, especially from Wiltshire, England, where they have become a tourist attraction. Few people have witnessed the creation of a crop circle, but those who have reported hearing a 'humming' sound, seeing fireballs or light pillars, and a wave-like motion through the grass. Theories range from whirlwinds and ball lightning to coded messages from extraterrestrial civilizations.

Raketskott fick avbrytas (Rocket launch had to be aborted)

A brief report states that the launch of an Ariane rocket with two European satellites was aborted twice and subsequently postponed.

EGYPTOLOG GJORDE SENSATIONELL UPPTÄCKT KÄLLAREN (Egyptologist made a sensational discovery in the cellar)

An Egyptologist, Stephen Quirke from the British Museum, discovered a 3900-year-old papyrus manuscript, likely a hymn to Pharaoh Senusrit I. The manuscript was acquired by the British Museum between 1940 and 1960.

VEM KYSSER BÄST? (Who kisses best?)

An international survey by Mills and Boon and Harlequin reveals that people in France, Great Britain, Germany, Australia, and Greece complain about not being kissed enough, while people in Italy, the USA, the Netherlands, and Spain feel they receive sufficient kisses. Germans prefer kissing on a sunlit beach, the British by a fireplace, and Scandinavians outdoors in the rain. However, most people report having their kisses in a doorway.

UFO

This section discusses humanity's enduring need for superstition, noting that while it has taken a technical form today (UFOs, underwater craft), the underlying phenomenon persists. The author questions why extraterrestrial visitors never reveal themselves. The article acknowledges the possibility of other life forms in the universe but finds the idea of them visiting only to disappear like 'mist figures' strange. It dismisses the US Air Force as a reliable witness, comparing it to the country's coastal defense and the hunt for submarines.

A personal anecdote from Fred Eriksson of Storvik recounts a near-contact experience with a flying saucer.

Mellan stjärnorna (Between the stars)

This article discusses the possibility of interstellar travel, referencing a newspaper article claiming architect Jan Richert found Einstein's theory of relativity to be incorrect. The author agrees, citing the phenomenon of time dilation where time slows down at high speeds, making long journeys possible. Evidence from atomic clocks on American satellites that showed a slight slowing down is mentioned. A story from New York about a man who appeared to have traveled through time, dressed in old clothes and with an outdated address, is presented as further proof of interstellar travel and potential UFO abduction.

Table of Moon and Planet Observations

This section includes tables detailing the moon's position and visibility, along with planetary conjunctions (Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury, Mars) for September, October, November, and December of 1992. It also provides explanations for symbols used in the tables, such as H (Autumnal Equinox), N (Normal Time/Summer Time), and abbreviations for meteor showers. The latitude and longitude for the observation location are given as 60°8′ North and 15°25′ East.

"Obs"kvällar (Observation evenings)

An announcement for upcoming 'observation evenings' is made, with dates listed from September to December. Interested individuals are invited to contact Lars Andersson.

LEKSAND. Såg ett UFO? (Saw a UFO?)

A report from Leksand describes painter Rune Mases' sighting of a strange, fluctuating light in the sky for about an hour. He observed it in a roughly southerly direction, just above a mountain ridge, and described it as alternating between strong and weak light. He ruled out it being a star due to the cloudy sky and noted that the light didn't disappear suddenly but moved upwards before vanishing completely. Rune is seeking explanations for his sighting.

Nu på svenska: "HEMLIGSTÄMPLAT" (Now in Swedish: "TOP SECRET")

This is an advertisement for the Swedish translation of Whitley Strieber's book "TOP SECRET", which is about the Roswell crash in 1947. It provides details about the book's binding, page count, and ordering information through Nyköpings Tvärvetenskapliga Bokförening.

KÖP UFO-SVERIGES ROCKSLAGSNÅL! (Buy UFO-Sweden's Lapel Pin!)

An advertisement for a UFO-Sweden lapel pin, available for purchase via postgiro.

GÅTA. (Riddle.)

A riddle is presented: "It is 12 cm long and has a water pressure in one end and a head in the other. Many people hold it daily in their hand. When used, it becomes wrinkled (creased). For some, it is a joy; for others, it can be a nuisance. Some enjoy it most when they insert it, others can let it go immediately. It can also become small. This is a thing of 3 letters." The answer is to be sent to Västerbergslagens UFO-förening.

Möte med DET OKÄNDA (Meeting with THE UNKNOWN)

This section features a photograph and a caption describing an incident where Edith Blixt, 69, photographed her friend on a roof and was shocked to see what appeared to be a UFO stuck in the roof's metal sheeting. The caption clarifies that it is not stuck in a tree or a frisbee, and compares its size to Paul Norelius's head. Edith and Mårten Blixt from Namn, Jämtland, are convinced it is a UFO.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and the broader implications of potential extraterrestrial contact. The magazine presents a range of accounts, from eyewitness testimonies of craft and lights to discussions of crop circles and theories about interstellar travel. There's a clear interest in documenting and exploring these mysteries, with a willingness to consider even speculative explanations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, presenting various cases and theories for the reader's consideration, while also including practical information like meteor shower schedules and book advertisements related to the topic.