UFO-Nytt - 1999 No 1

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO NYTT
Issue: 1
Volume: 1999
Date: 1999
Publisher: VÄSTERBERGSLAGENS UFO FÖRENING

This issue of UFO NYTT, published by the Västerbergslagen UFO Association, presents a collection of articles and reports related to UFO phenomena. The cover features the magazine's title, a silhouette of the Earth, and a drawing of a flying saucer, with the publisher's name at the bottom.

Contents

Förord (Foreword)

The foreword, signed by Gudrun, reflects on the approaching year 2000 and contrasts it with the anxieties of the past, such as the Viking era's anticipation of the year 1000. The author touches upon prophecies and the potential for difficult times ahead, referencing historical plagues and the ongoing mystery of the UFO phenomenon. The foreword also highlights the work of UFO-Norge and Swedish UFO researchers like Clas Svahn and UFO Sverige, encouraging continued investigation.

Krav på att lyssna efter utomjordingarna igen (Demand to listen for extraterrestrials again)

This article reports on a group of prominent scientists and authors who have urged U.S. President Bill Clinton to reinstate NASA's search for extraterrestrial civilizations. The search, which began in 1959, received NASA support in 1992 but was abruptly withdrawn in 1993 due to criticism in Congress. The article notes that the search has since been continued by non-profit organizations.

Nu är det bevisat: Humor förlänger livet (It is now proven: Humor prolongs life)

This short piece discusses research indicating that laughter can prolong life and has a beneficial effect in treating various illnesses. It mentions the formation of the Nordic Society for Medical Humor and quotes Danish doctor Per Husfeldt on the pain-relieving and life-extending properties of humor.

Rendlesham – fortfarande ett mysterium (Rendlesham – still a mystery)

Written by Nick Pope, this article delves into the Rendlesham Forest incident of December 1980. It reviews several articles and books on the subject by authors such as Jenny Randles, James Easton, and Georgina Brunis. Pope, who was involved in the British government's UFO investigation group, discusses his access to official archives and the testimonies of military witnesses. He highlights the challenges in reconciling different accounts and notes that many witnesses, particularly younger military personnel, are hesitant to speak openly due to concerns about their careers. The article also mentions Charles Halt's description of a "strangely glowing object" and discusses the physical evidence, including damaged trees and radiation readings.

UFO DRÖMMAR (UFO Dreams)

This section is not detailed in the provided text, but its title suggests it may contain personal accounts or interpretations of UFO-related dreams.

UFO FRÅN HELA VÄRLDEN (UFOs from around the world)

This section likely compiles reports of UFO sightings from various international locations, though specific details are not provided in the scanned pages.

55 SAJTER OM RYMDEN (55 Sights about Space)

This section appears to be a collection of short pieces or facts related to space exploration and astronomy.

KLIPP (Clippings)

This section likely contains various short news items or excerpts related to UFOs and related topics.

BORTFÖRDA AV RYMDVARELSER? (Abducted by aliens?)

This section likely explores the phenomenon of alien abductions, possibly including witness accounts or theoretical discussions.

RAPPORTER (Reports)

This section contains several witness reports of UFO sightings in Sweden:

• Stora Skedvi (1974-75): A witness observed a formation of six objects moving at high speed, ascending, and then disappearing. The objects were seen again on two other occasions.
• Stora Skedvi (1975): A witness reported a strong spotlight-like light descending towards him while clearing snow. He and his father took shelter, and the light vanished.
• Borlänge (1957-59): A family saw a large, yellowish light hovering above a forest. It was described as spherical with a tail when it disappeared.
• Bisbergshyttan (1979): A witness saw a strong, round, white light shining downwards from the sky.

Fungerar en kompass i rymden (Does a compass work in space?)

This article explains that while astronauts do not use compasses, a compass would function perfectly in space because it reacts to the strongest magnetic field, which is dominant near Earth.

Finns det fler planeter i rymden? (Are there more planets in space?)

This piece discusses the discovery of exoplanets, specifically mentioning a large planet orbiting the star Rho Corona Borealis, located in the constellation Corona Borealis. The planet is similar in size to Jupiter and has a short orbital period. The article notes that while detecting Earth-like planets is currently difficult due to the glare of their stars, the existence of large planets suggests the possibility of smaller ones within the same solar system.

Nu vet vi hur gammal månen är (Now we know how old the moon is)

This article reports on new findings regarding the age of the Moon, stating it is between 4.52 and 4.50 billion years old. The results come from Professor Alexander Halliday's analysis of tungsten isotopes in lunar samples, which allows for dating based on the decay of hafnium-182 into tungsten-182.

Mannen är kvinnans huvud, men kvinnan är halsen, och den vrider huvudet vart hon vill!! (The man is the woman's head, but the woman is the neck, and she turns the head wherever she wants!!)

This appears to be a humorous or anecdotal statement, possibly a cartoon caption, related to gender dynamics.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, presenting witness accounts, investigative reports, and discussions on the scientific and skeptical perspectives. There is a clear interest in unexplained aerial phenomena and their potential implications. The publication also touches upon broader scientific and societal topics, such as space exploration and the benefits of humor. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFOs, encouraging discussion and the sharing of information within the UFO community.

This issue of "UFO DRÖMMAR" (UFO DREAMS) focuses on a collection of UFO and UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) sightings and encounters reported by various individuals. The magazine presents a compilation of witness testimonies, primarily from Sweden, but also includes reports from Mexico, Chile, Japan, France, Belgium, and Holland. The content spans several decades, with the earliest dated report from 1972 and the latest from 1998.

Witness Testimonies and Sightings

The magazine is structured around individual reports, each detailing a specific encounter. These accounts describe a variety of aerial phenomena, including:

• Luminous Objects: Reports frequently mention glowing orbs, bright lights, and star-like objects exhibiting unusual colors (yellow, red, blue, white, green) and pulsating characteristics. Examples include a "klot" (orb) seen in Lernbo, Sweden, in 1981, and a bright light moving in a zig-zag pattern in Stora Skedvi in 1986.
• Disk-Shaped and Structured Craft: Several sightings describe objects with distinct shapes, such as a disk-shaped craft with red and green lights in Fäggeby, Sweden (1994), and a large, building-sized object with green lights over the Atacama Desert in Chile (1998). A "Flygande Triangel" (Flying Triangle) was also reported in France.
• Unusual Flight Patterns and Behavior: Witnesses often describe objects moving at high speeds, hovering, moving erratically (sick-sack, up-and-down, sideways), or appearing and disappearing suddenly. The Lernbo sighting (1981) noted high speed and an altitude of approximately 150 meters. The Forsbacka report (1972) detailed an object moving like a cross, repeating patterns of ascent, descent, and lateral movement.
• Auditory and Sensory Details: Some reports mention a lack of sound, while others describe unusual noises like a helicopter, a hissing sound, or a loud cracking on ice. A burnt smell was reported in Fäggeby (1994).
• International Incidents:
• Mexico (1998): A farmer reported finding a hen dead with its internal organs missing, suggesting perforation by a sharp object. Another report mentions a farmer filming a strange, flying manta-like creature.
• Chile (1998): Multiple reports from Chile describe a week-long wave of UFO sightings, including a long, cigar-shaped object, a large object with green lights, and disk-shaped craft.
• Japan (1998): Three Mitsubishi F1 jet planes from the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (ASDF) were involved in an incident where two planes vanished from radar, and the third pilot reported seeing a red fireball.
• France (1998): Residents reported a strange "glow" in the sky, described as more powerful than an airplane, and a "Flying Triangle" was observed.
• Puerto Rico (1998): A significant number of animals (rabbits, guinea fowl, chickens, hens) were found dead, with perforations on their necks and drained of blood. The police noted the strangeness of the lack of blood despite the perforations.

Specific Reports and Details

• Peter Jansson (Lernbo, 1981): Saw a bright, multi-colored orb moving at high speed and altitude, making no sound.
• Anonymous (Stora Skedvi, 1986): Observed a white, star-like light moving erratically at high altitude.
• Jeanette Åberg (Stora Skedvi, 1989): Witnessed a large, luminous phenomenon with pulsating red and yellow lights, initially thought to be a crashing plane.
• Karen Janers (Forsbacka, 1972): Described a dark, cross-shaped object moving in complex patterns, observed by multiple car drivers.
• Lise-Lotte Westerlund (Nyberget, 1994): Saw a light moving from Lövåsberget towards Mörteberget, appearing like a large, sharp, pulsating star.
• Anonymous (Fäggeby, 1994): Encountered a white spotlight-like phenomenon, followed by a disk with colored lights, a burnt smell, and no sound.
• Kjell Spjut (Långshyttan, 1997): Reported seeing multiple "stars" behaving unusually, bouncing and moving erratically, with a sudden bright flash.
• Elin Henriksson (Nyberget, 1997): Observed a strange, pulsating light resembling a large star moving slowly.
• Stig Andersson (Nyberget, 1997): Heard a sound like a helicopter and then a hissing sound from a dark gray object with unusual windows.

UFO Dreams and Skepticism

The magazine also includes a section titled "UFO DRÖMMAR" which explores the phenomenon of UFO dreams, particularly among young girls. It discusses how these dreams can blur the line between reality and imagination, often involving encounters with small, gray beings with large eyes. The author expresses skepticism towards the conventional psychological explanations, suggesting that such experiences might be more than just dreams and questioning if society's skepticism leaves people vulnerable.

Express Fakta Section

This section presents a series of "unmistakable signs" that, according to "Brother David," indicate Jesus' imminent return. These include historical events related to the state of Israel, the return of the Jewish people, and prophecies concerning the year 2000, which is suggested as a potential date for a worldwide computer breakdown and the beginning of the Millennium Kingdom.

"There is Water in Space" Article

This brief article reports on astronomical findings confirming the presence of vast amounts of water in the Milky Way galaxy, based on data from the SWAS satellite. This discovery is presented as increasing the chances for extraterrestrial life.

Tändsticks-Trick (Matchstick Trick)

A small section presents a puzzle involving transforming a representation of an alien into a UFO by moving two matchsticks, with the solution promised on a later page.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout the magazine is the reporting and documentation of unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards UFO sightings, presenting witness testimonies without immediate dismissal, and encouraging the collection and sharing of such reports. The inclusion of the "UFO DRÖMMAR" section and the questioning of skeptical viewpoints suggest a willingness to explore unconventional explanations. The magazine actively collects and publishes reports, acknowledging that some older reports are difficult to verify but are included for completeness. The overall tone is investigative, aiming to document and present these phenomena to the public.

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt, dated 1998, focuses heavily on UFO sightings, alien abductions, and related scientific and cultural phenomena. The cover prominently features the headline "1 000-TALS BORTFÖRDA AV RYMDVARELSER!" (Thousands abducted by space beings!), accompanied by an illustration of a couple looking skyward.

UFO Sightings in England

The magazine reports on two distinct UFO sightings in England. On Tuesday, August 18, 1998, at 3:48 PM, James M. Hem in Frome, Somerset, observed a "triangular UFO" that resembled a boomerang. He described it as black, moving at high speed like military jet aircraft, and heading towards TROW bridge. He stated it was not an airplane, comparing it to a MIG-29 or SUKHOI SV-27 from 10,000 feet. He also noted that the same UFO was reportedly seen by two witnesses in Southwick the same evening.

On Saturday, September 19, 1998, shortly after 12:00 PM, Tony Maxwell, after donating blood at the Regional Blood Transfusion Service in Collindale, London, witnessed a flash of light through a window. He alerted a nurse, and soon eight nurses and a doctor joined him to observe "six spheres" performing "astonishing aerial acrobatics" high in the sky over Berkshire. Maxwell estimated the observation began around 12:15 PM, shortly after his needle was removed at 12:10 PM. He contacted UFO-Magazinet with the details, describing the objects' movements as incredibly fast and unlike normal aircraft or helicopters. A doctor present jokingly suggested the aliens might need blood, to which Maxwell responded it was best to think twice about what they might do with green blood.

UFO Abduction Phenomenon

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the phenomenon of alien abductions. It states that stories of people being abducted by UFOs and examined by aliens are becoming more frequent and, for some, credible. Thousands claim to have been taken aboard UFOs to operating rooms for examinations, with some reporting the implantation of strange computer chips behind their ears. Initially dismissed as nonsense, the phenomenon has gained more serious attention from researchers in recent years.

The experiences of abductees are often remarkably similar: finding themselves in desolate, dark places, suddenly illuminated by a bright light, sometimes seeing a flying saucer, then losing track of time and space, with no memory of what happened upon regaining consciousness. Symptoms like profuse nosebleeds, ringing in the ears, and increased psychic abilities can appear later. Small scars on the body are also reported.

The Betty and Barney Hill Case

The case of Betty and Barney Hill is presented as the first "credible" account. On the evening of September 19, 1961, while driving home from a vacation in Canada through a desolate forest area in New Hampshire, they witnessed a bright light following them. It emanated from a flying object a few hundred meters above them. Barney initially thought it was a helicopter, but as the light descended and stopped, he could discern a large, circular object. He got out of the car with his binoculars, and Betty followed, terrified. Barney saw windows on the object and beings moving behind them. He told Betty he didn't believe it, calling it "ridiculous." As they returned to the car, they heard loud beeps, and before Barney could start the engine, they were both overcome, likely losing consciousness. Upon regaining consciousness, they were back in the car, the object and light gone, with no memory of the intervening hours. Ten days later, Betty began having nightmares of being taken into a white room and examined by strange beings. After six nights of similar dreams and increasing psychological distress, they sought help from psychiatrist Benjamin Simon in Boston, who hypnotized Betty. She described the beings as about 1.5 meters tall, inserting a needle-like instrument into her stomach near her navel. Dr. Simon also hypnotized Barney, who recounted a similar experience, except he was not pricked but "milked" for semen. The Hills' experience was later published in the bestseller "Two Lost Hours Aboard a Flying Saucer" and featured in the film "The UFO Incident."

The Jason Andrews Case

Another case detailed is that of 14-year-old Jason Andrews, who has reportedly been examined by aliens since he was four years old. The story is told by British journalist Jean Ritchie and Ann Andrews, Jason's mother. Jean Ritchie was initially skeptical but became convinced by Jason's inexplicable large surgical scars, needle marks, and psychological changes, as well as the testimony of his family. Jason's mother, father, and older brother Daniel have witnessed aliens coming to take Jason, describing a mysterious force that paralyzed them. Jason's fear and anger towards his family for not intervening are noted, and his father's attempts to seek help from authorities were met with ridicule. The book "Abducted" by Ritchie and Ann Andrews details this case.

Scientific and Medical Investigations

Dr. Jack Vallee investigated whether the abduction phenomenon was a result of psychological stress in our high-tech age or something else. He conducted a study among indigenous tribes in South America, who were not under the same pressure. Discovering the same unknown psychosis among them, and their ability to recount abductions by large white objects and ear ringing, convinced Dr. Vallee. He noted that many Americans who reported abductions were later taken by "special black helicopters" from the American military to laboratories (MILAB) for thorough examination. Military researchers have shown particular interest in microchips implanted behind the ears of abductees, using them for mind control and behavior modification experiments.

Dr. Thomas Bullard investigated 270 individuals who claimed abduction between 1968 and 1984. Austrian doctor Helmut Lammer, through his "Project MILAB," examined over 1000 alleged abductions between 1976 and 1988. Lammer, like Bullard and others, found that many abductees were later taken by military helicopters for examination.

Scientific Articles

Dinosaurs and Birds

One article discusses the question of whether dinosaurs had a collarbone, which is crucial for birds and humans. Mark Norell at the American Museum of Natural History has found a V-shaped collarbone in the well-known Velociraptor (featured in Jurassic Park films). This collarbone, about a decimeter long, is V-shaped like that of birds, strengthening the theory that birds evolved from small predatory dinosaurs.

Molecular Asymmetry and Meteorites

Another article explores how a meteorite can explain why our world is built from left-handed molecules. The analysis of the Murchinson meteorite, which fell in Australia in 1969, reveals it contains up to 20 percent more left-handed amino acids. This surplus of one variant has long puzzled scientists. The theory suggests that the vast dust cloud from which our solar system formed 5 billion years ago might have passed through a phenomenon that caused an excess of left-handed molecules, possibly due to radiation from a neutron star (pulsar).

Neanderthals in Scandinavia

Archaeological findings of 70,000-year-old stone tools in Finland indicate the presence of Neanderthals in Northern Europe. These findings predate the last ice age and are older than the arrival of modern humans (Cro-Magnon people) about 35,000 years ago. This is the first evidence that Neanderthals lived in Scandinavia.

Mammoth Deaths

An account describes a herd of mammoths that died in a violent volcanic eruption 12,500 years ago. The skeletons of at least seven mammoths were found buried in a thick layer of ash at the foot of the Popocatepetl volcano in central Mexico. The ash, hardened by rain, created a concrete-like layer. All the animals were found within a small area of 28 square meters.

UFOs and Cults

UFO Kidnapping Insurance

In California alone, 4,000 people have insured themselves against UFO kidnappings with the insurance company Goodfellow Ingrams. For many, the belief in UFO abductions has become a matter of life and death, with thousands believing that aliens will come to rescue them to a paradise planet before Earth ends in the year 2000.

Soltemplet and Heavens Gate

The magazine recounts the collective suicides of 53 members of the Soltemplet sect in Canada and Switzerland in 1944, followed by another 21 members. They believed UFOs would take them to Sirius for a new paradisiacal life. In March 1997, 39 members of the Heavens Gate sect were found dead in a luxury villa in San Diego, California. Their leader, Marshall Applewhite, claimed a UFO was coming in the tail of the Hale-Bopp comet to take them to a new planet. Members took sleeping pills, put plastic bags over their heads, and waited for death, all wearing new Nike shoes and carrying sunscreen.

ISIS and Unarius

In January 1998, police in Tenerife prevented 32 German members of the ISIS sect from committing mass suicide on the volcano Teide. Their leader, Heide Fittkau-Garthe, had told them a UFO would land and take their souls to Sirius for revival. The largest UFO cult, Unarius, has about 3,000 members who believe UFOs will land in Atlantis (which will rise from the Bermuda Triangle) shortly after the millennium, and the remaining humans will be taken to a distant planet.

Resources and Websites

The issue includes extensive lists of websites related to astronomy, satellites, UFOs, and space research. Notable sections include "55 SAJTER OM RYMDEN" (55 Sites About Space), covering astronomy, satellites, UFO addresses, and SETI resources. It also lists websites for organizations like NASA, ESA, the Russian Space Research Institute, and the Kennedy Space Center. Other sections highlight resources for space tourism, the Mars Society, and the Arecibo telescope.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien abductions, the scientific investigation of these phenomena, and the cultural impact of belief in extraterrestrial life, including the formation of cults. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting information from various sources, including witness testimonies, scientific research, and accounts of unusual events, while acknowledging the controversial nature of some topics like alien abductions and cult behavior. There is an effort to connect scientific findings (like molecular asymmetry and dinosaur-bird evolution) with broader questions about life in the universe and the possibility of extraterrestrial contact.