UFO-Nytt - 1993 No 3

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-nytt
Issue: Nr. 3 1993
Publisher: Västerbergslagens UFO-förening
Publication Frequency: 4 issues per year

This issue of UFO-nytt, the member magazine of the Västerbergslagens UFO-förening, provides a comprehensive look into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon and related topics. It features articles, reports, and discussions that aim to explore unexplained aerial phenomena, parapsychology, and the activities of the UFO-förening itself.

Contents Overview

The magazine is structured with a table of contents on page 2, outlining the various articles and their page numbers:

• Page 2: Foreword
• Page 3: Association News
• Pages 4-6: UFO - as a phenomenon...
• Pages 7-8: "Clips"
• Pages 9-10: UFO in old and new light.
• Pages 11-12: From the darkest Småland.
• Pages 13-14: From MUFON "Slow fireball"
• Pages 15-16: Strange object over Laugljónn.
• Pages 17-21: From the investigation group...
• Pages 22-25: ... Mutilated animals...

Detailed Article Summaries

Foreword (Page 3)

The foreword, signed by Gudrun, reflects on the past summer and the work done, noting that not all planned activities were completed. It looks forward to the autumn season and upcoming events, including a potential visit from Clas Svahn, the chairman of UFO Sverige, who is also a member of VBU (Västerbergslagens UFO-förening). The foreword expresses hope for good attendance at this event, allowing for questions and direct answers. It also touches upon the growing number of individuals contacting the association seeking help due to UFO-related persecution complexes, attributing this to sensationalist reporting by some "unserious" UFO researchers. The author clarifies that the association is not equipped to handle such psychological distress.

Association News (Page 3-4)

This section details recent activities of the Västerbergslagens UFO-förening. The association visited Cosmonova, describing it as an incredibly realistic experience. Following the visit, they had dinner and met with the chairman of Stockholm's UFO association. The association has paid its membership fee to UFO Sverige, with their requirements for continued membership being met by Clas Svahn. They anticipate a peaceful period ahead. For the autumn, the association plans to organize study trips to interesting locations and is open to suggestions. They also plan to propose Clas Svahn as a co-representative from MUFON, alongside Gudrun. This initiative arose after Boris Jungkvist inquired about the position. Gudrun wishes to have a serious person as her partner in this role and has received a promise that she can choose this person herself. The association also aims to participate in at least one day of field research courses organized by UFO Sverige, likely on September 24-26.

A news clipping from Ludvika tidning dated 7/8-93 is included, reporting on a Japanese physics professor's enthusiasm for Norwegian light phenomena and his offer of funding for a research station in Hessdalen. The article highlights the ongoing mystery of powerful light sources observed in Hessdalen and the scientific efforts to explain these phenomena.

An announcement is made about a planned association meeting in November, where they hope to meet UFO-Sverige's chairman, Claes Svahn. The date and location will be announced later.

UFO - as a phenomenon... (Pages 4-6)

This article explores the nature of UFO phenomena, considering them within the field of parapsychology. It notes that people frequently report seeing silent aircraft moving in ways that defy known flight and rocket patterns. While some explanations suggest visits from extraterrestrial beings with advanced technology, the author argues this is based on misunderstandings. The article posits that there are no known living beings on neighboring planets that could explain these sightings, nor is there current technology to do so. The phenomenon itself, however, is acknowledged as existing. A standard scientific approach requires recognizing it as an unsolved natural mystery. Many scientists dismiss stories of gods and aliens as fantasy or hallucinations, explaining UFO sightings as optical illusions or misidentifications of Venus or ball lightning. However, the possibility of undiscovered natural phenomena is also considered.

The article then discusses UFOs as a psychological phenomenon, suggesting they might originate in the human psyche as hallucinations, illusions, or fantasies, occurring in dreams or while awake. It references Scott Rogo's book "Haunted Universe," where Stella Lansing's repeated UFO sightings since 1967 are described. Her accounts are corroborated by others, and her experiences have been filmed. The article also mentions that NATO registered 700 objects per month in 1980, termed "uncorrelated targets" (UCT), which are considered harmless objects not following known flight paths.

Can UFO Phenomena be "Placed"? (Pages 5-6)

This section presents three possibilities for understanding UFO phenomena:

1. Materialization/Dematerialization: UFOs are grouped with other "phantoms," suggesting they might involve materialization and dematerialization processes, with people coincidentally encountering these events.
2. Psychological Effects: The phenomenon is interpreted through the effects it has on individuals, noting that these experiences can cause significant personality changes, more so than other paranormal experiences.
3. Temporal Context: UFO phenomena are viewed in relation to the current era, characterized by a focus on space exploration. The author suggests that people might be looking for a "rescue" from the current political situation, though this is deemed unlikely. While UFO observations may have increased, historical records show similar phenomena have been observed before. Therefore, the interest in UFOs is not solely tied to modern space exploration but may approach the limits of human understanding.

The article introduces Professor Miklos, a Romanian scientist, who proposed two models to reconcile UFOs with PSI phenomena. The first model suggests that the "UFO world" is the source of all PSI events on Earth. The second model posits the existence of a non-material world parallel to ours, with occasional interactions between the two.

The article concludes by stating that the concept of a "UFO world" is not fully understood, but it might encompass elements of both models, aligning with Jung's theory of synchronicity. UFO phenomena are at the edge of parapsychology, and while witness interviews provide information, laboratory study of UFOs remains difficult, leaving the phenomenon largely a mystery.

PSI phenomena are divided into two main groups: ESP (extrasensory perception), which involves receiving information independently of the known senses, and physical influence on the environment by individuals, which currently lacks scientific explanation.

"Clips" (Pages 7-9)

This section presents various explanations and theories for the mysterious crop circles that have appeared in fields, drawing from different sources, including the newspaper "Expressen." Some of the more imaginative theories include:

• 40,000 hedgehogs in synchronized round march: Dismissed as too fanciful.
• Messages from outer space in an unknown language: Considered too complex and potentially an "O-alphabet."
• Deer mating rituals: This theory suggests deer running in circles, but it's questioned how they could do so without leaving tracks or being "weightless."
• Landing helicopters: Considered a prosaic explanation, but questioned due to the lack of landing marks.
• Rapid temperature changes causing electrical discharges: This scientific-sounding explanation is questioned due to the lack of significant temperature fluctuations in Sweden during the summer.

Other theories mentioned include:

• Light phenomena: Sometimes observed in conjunction with crop circles.
• Newspaper delivery people nervously pacing: A humorous suggestion.
• Practical jokes, hoaxes, and bluff: This is presented as the most rational and scientific explanation.

The article also mentions a theory from a resident of Skattlösberg who suggested that deer mating rituals created the circles, implying the deer were weightless. The article notes that crop circles have been appearing since around 1980, initially in southern England, and have since spread globally.

It is reported that the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOA), along with SMHI and UFO-Sverige, is involved in a low-priority project to map these phenomena in Sweden. Meteorologists like Hans Alexandersson from SMHI suggest that ball lightning or whirlwinds might be responsible, while ruling out extraterrestrial explanations. Clas Svahn, chairman of UFO-Sverige, agrees that natural physical phenomena are likely the cause, but acknowledges that many cases in England have been proven to be hoaxes created by humans. Evidence from Skyllberg suggests a connection to ancient sites.

Notable Crop Circle Sightings/Locations:

• England: First appeared around 1980.
• Skyllberg, Närke: Evidence suggests a connection to ancient sites.
• Dalarna, Sweden: Two circles appeared in Borlänge and Orsa, which were reportedly revealed as hoaxes.

Observed Evenings during Autumn: Dates like 10/10, 26/10, 4/11, 25/11, and 12/12 are listed, possibly related to sightings or events.

A large formation, nearly 1100 meters in diameter, was found 800 meters from the circle shown in a picture, discovered by Mårten Hökerberg.

UFO in Old and New Light (Pages 9-10)

This section summarizes a lecture given by Kristina Wennergren in Rättvik, attended by 50-60 people, including Stig Olsson and Bernt Berglund from the Västerbergslagens UFO-förening.

#### Nighttime Visits (Page 10)

This account describes small beings appearing at the foot of the bed during the night. The narrator was reportedly carried out of the room through the wall by four individuals, underwent a heart operation, and was then returned. This experience is presented as a personal testimony.

#### Microdisks (Page 10)

This part of the lecture discusses the concept of microdisks, comparing them to devices used to track animals. The narrator claims that their daughter has a microdisk implanted in her head, causing nosebleeds and triggering alarms in stores. The microdisks are allegedly visible on X-rays and are implanted at night. The narrator describes feeling like a "plant" in a greenhouse where their chest was opened and "negative" elements removed. They believe these beings, referred to as "They," visit these "greenhouses" to check on their condition. The narrator also spoke with a neighbor who mentioned that "They" have greenhouses on Earth and periodically check on humans.

When asked if hypnosis was used for regression, the lecturer (W.) stated that she uses a form of relaxation, not hypnosis, to help people recall events. She clarified that this method does not work for everyone and that it is not always possible to retrieve information about past events using this technique.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the UFO phenomenon from multiple angles, including scientific, psychological, and anecdotal perspectives. There is a clear interest in investigating and understanding these events, while also maintaining a critical stance towards sensationalism and unsubstantiated claims. The Västerbergslagens UFO-förening appears to be actively engaged in research, member activities, and collaboration with other UFO organizations. The publication aims to inform its readers about ongoing developments, theories, and the association's own endeavors in the field of ufology.

This issue of "UFO NORGE" (Issue 16, 1993) focuses on various UFO sightings and investigations, primarily from Sweden and Norway, with some reports from the United States. The magazine features a mix of witness testimonies, investigative efforts, and discussions of potential explanations for these phenomena. The cover story highlights a "Strange Object Over Laug-tjönn 1952."

Contents

Commentary on a Lecture

The issue begins with a critical commentary on a lecture, possibly related to UFOs or extraterrestrial life. The commentator expresses skepticism about the vagueness of the claims made, particularly regarding the existence of enormous spaceships the size of Africa and the idea of hollow earth. The lecture's premise that Earth is hollow and lacks a molten core is questioned, with the speaker suggesting that the core is a belt of glowing matter one mile deep, and that a world with many people exists inside the Earth. The commentator finds the lecture poorly structured and repetitive, deeming it a "bad lecture."

From the Darkest Småland

This section details several UFO incidents reported in Småland, Sweden. In late January 1991, an older woman in Bodafors reported seeing strange, luminous objects. This was followed by a report from Gertrud Rostedt in Aneby on December 21, 1990, describing a "tangle of glittering gold threads." The author then recounts an interview with a 65-year-old man named Gunnar in Högsby, who saw an arrow-shaped object with a halo of light. Gunnar described the object as "gigantic" and noted a humming sound at the end of the observation. The author also mentions a couple who experienced a sudden darkness while driving, despite a full moon and clear skies.

Investigation into a Sighting

The author describes an investigation into Gunnar's sighting, including inquiries with airports, which yielded no explanation. A follow-up conversation with Gunnar revealed that another couple had witnessed a similar phenomenon. The article notes the triangular shape of UFOs reported in recent years and mentions that these observations were included in "UFO-Aktuellt" issue 2, 1992. A peculiar detail is that Gunnar's discount card was reportedly demagnetized the day after the sighting.

The Gulf War and Stealth Technology

Reflecting on the Gulf War, the article speculates that stealth aircraft, like the B-2 bomber, might have been tested and could be responsible for some sightings. The author considers the possibility of bomb planes flying over southern Sweden in January 1991 but deems it unlikely.

A Slow Fireball Scares Many

This section, translated from Walter N. Webb's article, discusses a green-orange fireball observed by hundreds in Kentucky and the District of Columbia on October 9, 1991. A 13-kilogram stone fragment detached from the object and hit a car in Peekskill, New York. The event was widely filmed, with over two dozen video cassettes recorded. The article highlights the increasing importance of private filming in capturing aerial phenomena. It also addresses a false report about the fireball landing in Morgantown, West Virginia, and explains that such sightings can create illusions of proximity. The author asserts that these objects are fireballs, not meteors, due to their color and duration, and suggests they might be remnants of old comets.

Further Fireball Observations

The article continues by describing other fireball sightings, including one from March 1991 that was visible in daylight for about 30 seconds, and a long-lived fireball from August 10, 1972. It clarifies that most meteors follow a descending arc, but some have nearly horizontal paths. The phenomenon of green fireballs is discussed, attributed to oxygen, magnesium, or frozen nitrogen. A June 19, 1990, fireball in New England reportedly led to multiple UFO reports, with witnesses describing intense blue and white lights, shadows, and a boom.

Strange Object Over Laug-tjönn 1952

This article, by Odd-Gunnar Röed, revisits a sighting from December 1952 in Lunde, Telemark, Norway. Siblings Anders and his sister observed a strange, metallic blue, rocket-like craft hovering at low altitude over their farm. They heard a sound like a swarm of bees. The object was described as 6 meters long and half a meter wide, with no wings. At the rear were eight round, brick-colored or reddish-yellow plates that seemed to emit the sound. The object appeared to have difficulty staying airborne and moved towards the lake Laug-tjönn. The observation lasted about half a minute. A neighbor later recalled being in the same area around midday 40 years prior.

Radioactive Traces?

Anders Funnemark, who was 19 at the time of the 1952 sighting, later attempted to locate water using a dowsing rod without success. However, after the sighting, the dowsing rod began to show significant readings near the lake. Funnemark, now involved in a local geology association, possesses a Geiger counter and has detected a strange reading in the area where he believes the object crashed. He suggests the dowsing rod points upwards for radioactivity and downwards for minerals. UFO NORGE visited the area but found nothing. Future investigations with more instruments are planned, possibly involving divers.

Investigation Group Reports

This section presents reports from the investigation group. One report mentions a circle found near Halmstad, Sweden, and a light phenomenon observed in the area. Another report details a sighting from August 1966 near Ludvika, Sweden, by Nils Danielsson. He observed a silver-grey, airplane-like object without wings or a tail, with a glowing, funnel-like object underneath emitting a strong white beam. The object was estimated to be the size of a domestic airplane and changed course from north to northeast.

Smedjebacken Sightings (1993)

Two separate incidents from Smedjebacken, Sweden, in 1993 are detailed. On April 20, Roland Trohlin and Marie Magnusson saw a very sharp, welding-blue light, larger than the full moon, moving rapidly towards a waterfall. They reported that their journey home took longer than usual, suggesting they might have stopped or been affected by the event. On June 7, Verner Eriksson observed a black object moving quickly over Lake Barken at low altitude, describing it as having a faint engine sound but unlike any known aircraft or military plane. The article notes that military exercises are common in the area, but this object was distinctly different.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, and the ongoing efforts to investigate and understand these events. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of open inquiry, presenting witness accounts and the results of investigations, while also acknowledging the possibility of misidentification (e.g., meteors, military aircraft) and the challenges in definitively explaining such occurrences. There is a clear interest in documenting these events and encouraging further research, as evidenced by the planned future investigations and the call for reader participation.

This issue of "UFO" magazine, dated July 10, 1993, and identified as issue number 3 of volume 1993, focuses on two primary themes: a UFO sighting in Sweden and a series of disturbing animal mutilation cases.

UFO Sighting in Gonäs, Sweden

The issue begins with a detailed account of a sighting that occurred on July 10, 1993, in Gonäs, Sweden. The witnesses, Pär Lundberg and a friend, reported observing a light moving across the sky from east to west. Initially, it was an intensely red-orange point of light. When they flashed their car's headlights at it, the object stopped and appeared in the southwest. They then saw the object turn, and a second, blue light became visible. The object then moved rapidly towards them, now appearing to be in the northwest. Pär Lundberg became frightened and drove away. Shortly after, they encountered a stationary car, but it drove off before they could reach it. The report includes a hand-drawn map illustrating the observation area and the object's presumed movement.

An follow-up indicates that Pär Lundberg seemed calm when he reported the incident the next morning, and no further reports were received that evening. The article notes a potential connection between this sighting and other recent reports involving blue lights, emphasizing that none of these reports had been released to the mass media.

Animal Mutilations (MUFON)

The magazine then delves into a series of animal mutilation reports, primarily from Canada, but also referencing cases in the United States. The section is presented as a continuation of MUFON reports, translated by Roger Andersson.

Canadian Mutilation Cases

Starting in April 1992, reports of mutilated animals began emerging from Canada. Two cows were found with half their heads and tongues removed. Later, a calf was discovered missing its head and hind hooves, with no blood present. Farmers Dorthea and Roman Verchomin reported six such cases involving cows. One 20-year-old Holstein cow, found within six hours of death, had a hole resembling a bullet hole in its left shoulder blade, similar to a case in Okemah, Oklahoma, but without any bullet or exit wound. A twelve-inch vertical cut was found on its throat, and a two-inch deep round cut around the anus, with the removal of half the reproductive organs.

Mrs. Verchomin noted that the veterinary examination revealed unusually white meat, indicating significant blood loss. The veterinarian and police discussed potential predators, but Mrs. Verchomin dismissed this, stating the cuts were unlike anything she had seen before, feeling hard and having a distinct edge.

Other cows in the herd became agitated upon seeing the dead animal. Mrs. Verchomin is convinced no predator could inflict such wounds, given her extensive experience as a farmer.

Further cases are detailed, including a calf found two days after death, lying in an unusual position with its left ear and eye missing, and its tail and genitals removed. The internal organs were also removed, leaving the sides dry and black. Another 360 kg Hereford cow was found mutilated.

US Mutilation Cases and Witness Accounts

The magazine also references cases from the United States, including Okemah, Oklahoma, and a security guard in Denver, Colorado, who reported seeing a large circle of lights hovering over a pasture in August. The lights were stationary, about 150 meters from the road.

Myrna Hansen reported an encounter in 1980 near Cimarron, New Mexico, where she and her son witnessed two white-clad beings working on a cow. They were then taken by a luminous disk to an underground base, where Myrna saw a humanoid-like being in a red liquid-filled container, believing it to be blood and containing body parts.

Lady Doraty, in 1973, reported seeing a calf being lifted by a yellow light into a room where small grey creatures with four long fingers and black nails cut parts from it. Her daughter Cindy, under hypnosis, also described a calf being taken by a light beam and spoke of experiments related to survival.

Analysis and Questions

The magazine questions the purpose of these alleged extraterrestrial activities, especially if they have been occurring for 30 years. It also raises concerns about the genetic material being sought and the fear and anger caused by the discovery of mutilated animals.

There is a mention of two samples of cow hemoglobin from mutilated animals that were supposed to be compared with normal hemoglobin but did not arrive in time for Dr. Altshuter's analysis.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are unexplained aerial phenomena (UFOs) and the disturbing phenomenon of animal mutilations, often linked to potential extraterrestrial activity. The magazine adopts a stance of investigating these phenomena seriously, presenting witness testimonies and expert opinions while also posing critical questions about the motives behind such events and the lack of public disclosure. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to share information and acknowledging the complexities and challenges of UFO research. The magazine also expresses a desire for continued investigation and a willingness to correct its own errors, as indicated by the discussion about the Venus sightings.