UFO-Nytt - 2010 No 3

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Nytt, number 3 from 2010, is published by Västerbergslagens UFO-förening. The magazine's address is Stimmerbovägen 43, 77790 Smedjebacken, Sweden, with a phone number of 0240 79146 and a website at http://come.to/vbufo.

Table of Contents

The table of contents lists a variety of articles and short stories:

• Pages 2-3: "The horror turned to horror." (Förskräckelsen förbyttes i fasa.)
• Pages 3-6: Short UFO stories (Korta UFO berättelser).
• Pages 7-11: The Doomsday Article, Part 1 (Domedagsartikeln del 1).
• Page 11: Washington DC 3 UFOs.
• Pages 12-15: UFOs in Texas.
• Page 16: Visitors from space (Besökare från rymden).
• Page 17: Flying triangle...
• Pages 18-19: A motorboat that hit the water (En motorbåt som slog i vattnet).
• Pages 20-21: Humanoids... and strange things... (Humanoider...och märkliga...).
• Page 22: Encounters in the air (Möten i luften).
• Page 23: New York objects (New York föremål).
• Page 24: White disc in Maryland (Vit diskus i Maryland).
• Page 25: Solutions and "Clips" (Lösningar och "Klipp").

Articles and Reports

Puzzles and Riddles:

• Page 3: A riddle about four artists who exhibited unsigned paintings and twelve art critics trying to guess who painted what. The question is how many critics guessed all correctly, given that two got zero right, three got one right, and four got two right.
• Page 5: A riddle involving a director named Lucifer Jonsson. He states that his company has an equal number of male and female employees. However, if he includes himself, each woman has half as many female colleagues as male colleagues. The question is how many people are in the firm.
• Page 6: A math problem from a class that uses letters instead of numbers. A student named Lille Joakim is asked to calculate b + f - c, where a=1, b=2, c=3, etc. The question is what the correct answer is.
• Page 9: A dialogue between a 12-year-old named Patrik and his mother about when he will get a bicycle. The mother promises him one when he is three times her current age. The question is when Patrik will receive the bicycle.

Editorial/Foreword (Page 3):

The foreword, titled "FÖRORD," reflects on human value and recognition, suggesting that people are often only praised after death. It contrasts this with the appreciation of life during summer, with its pleasant sounds and scents, while acknowledging the inevitable arrival of autumn and winter. The author expresses a critical view of politicians, calling them self-serving and questioning the value of experience versus new hires in the job market. The banking system is criticized for taking bonuses while the public bears the cost of failures. The healthcare system (Landstinget) is described as a joke, and it's suggested that it should focus solely on healthcare, not culture. Municipalities are urged to stop funding associations, which should be self-sufficient. The author expresses anticipation for the discovery of extraterrestrial life, seeing it as a significant hope for humanity. A call is made for readers to submit letters to the editor, emphasizing that everyone in the UFO association has a theory about UFOs, and these theories are valid until proven otherwise. Claes Svan, chairman of UFO Sverige, is mentioned positively, and the importance of critical thinking in the UFO question is stressed. UFO Sverige collects material and reports to AFU (Archives for the Unexplained).

Photo Captions (Page 4):

• The first photo shows Anna-Greta Söderlund and Bernt Berglund enjoying coffee during an evening gathering on May 29th at Skräddartorpsfallen, described as a wonderful and mild early summer evening.
• The second photo shows Birgitta Andersson, Anna-Lisa Gustafsson, Anna-Greta Söderlund, and Bernt Berglund preparing for a barbecue.

Minnesota Cylinder (Page 5):

A witness in Minneapolis reported seeing a silver cylinder-shaped object with a tail and wings flying slowly on November 12, 2004, at 01:15. The object hovered motionless above a Walgreen's Drugstore before moving slowly from east to west. The witness followed the object in their car.

Egg-Shaped Object Over New Jersey (Page 5):

A witness in Ridgewood reported that their 8-year-old son observed a UFO on November 16, 2004, at 18:00. Four oval lights were seen flying in formation in a circle. Three more lights joined them, making a total of seven lights that flew in formation for 10 minutes. They may have left smoke trails resembling condensation trails.

Olivia Newton-John Had a Close Encounter with a UFO (Page 6):

This article recounts a story from the London Sun about Olivia Newton-John's alleged UFO sighting when she was 15 years old. She described a mysterious object flying across the sky at "astonishing speed." She expressed her bewilderment and noted that most people in England now believe UFOs are possible, something that might have been unthinkable 20 years prior.

Indiana's Flying Triangle (Page 7):

On November 13, 2004, at 19:10, a witness in Bloomington reported observing a large triangular object flying southwest. The object had two red lights on top and at the edge, and an amber light in the center that changed shape. The witness described the object as fast and too low to be a balloon. The object was estimated to be about 40 meters above the ground.

The Betty and Barney Hill Case: Fact vs. Fiction (Pages 8-10):

This extensive section critically examines the Betty and Barney Hill UFO abduction case, presenting a point-by-point analysis of claims and counter-claims. It contrasts "false" (Falskt) assertions with "true" (Sant) findings, often citing investigations and interviews.

• Debunking Claims about Betty Hill's Letter: It is stated as false that Betty Hill wrote to Donald Keyhoe, who then arranged for high-level researchers, including C.D. Jackson (previously involved in psychological warfare for President Eisenhower), to visit the Hills. The "true" account states that Richard Hall of NICAP responded to Betty's letter about a month later, and NICAP investigator Walter Webb interviewed the Hills separately for six hours, over a month after the alleged encounter. C.D. Jackson met the Hills later, and was not the one who worked for Eisenhower.
• Debunking Claims about Lost Time: The "false" claim is that Jackson drew the Hills' attention to their lost time. The "true" account says the couple realized they were late returning home. It was only when driving with Hohmann and Jackson that they understood two hours were missing. Air Force Major Jim McDonald suggested hypnosis, as Betty had mentioned it in her first letter to NICAP. Hohmann and Jackson agreed.
• Debunking Claims about Jackson Arranging Regression: It is stated as false that Jackson arranged for an army top psychiatrist to conduct the regression. The "true" account states that Dr. Duncan Stevens, Barney's civilian psychiatrist, referred Barney to Dr. Benjamin Simon, a psychiatrist specializing in hypnotic regression, due to Barney's memory loss related to the UFO encounter.
• Debunking Claims about Skepticism: The "false" claim is that investigators have shown that there was no lost time. The "true" account asserts that skeptics' claims cannot be supported, and attempts to replicate the drive and stops failed to account for the time difference.
• Debunking Claims about Barney's Racism: The "false" claim is that Barney's increasing racial sensitivity caused him to take a conventional plane for an unconventional UFO object, and he saw no UFO. The "true" account states that while Barney had thoughts about racial prejudice, there was no apparent discrimination. When asked about his mood, Barney replied he was in a very good mood.
• Debunking Claims about Barney Hallucinating: The "false" claim is that Barney was so tired he must have hallucinated. The "true" account quotes Barney saying he was well-rested and had a pleasant day, and did not feel tired.
• Debunking Claims about Betty's Dreams: The "false" claim is that Betty wrote down her dreams over a two-year period before hypnosis, likely repeating the story until Barney was bored. The "true" account states that Barney heard Betty recount her dreams to NICAP investigator Walter Webb. She wrote them in a notebook titled "Dreams or Memories?" The information revealed under separate hypnotic sessions is largely identical to Betty's dream accounts.
• Debunking Claims about Nudity and Genital Examination: The "false" claim is that the Hills were completely undressed and subjected to intrusive experiments focused on their genitals. The "true" account states they were not undressed naked; Betty remembered wearing underwear and a slip, and Barney's clothes were pulled up or down. The examination focused on differences between humans and the beings (skin, skeleton, mouth, eyes, etc.), not genitals. A needle was inserted into Betty's navel.
• Debunking Claims about Clothing Damage: The "false" claim is that there are reasonable, everyday explanations for damage to Betty's blue clothing, such as dust mites, moths, or mold. The "true" account details a 5 cm tear in the seam of the blue dress near the zipper and a 2.5 cm tear in the thick zipper fabric. The lining was torn, and the hem hung down. The dress was later found covered in a pink, powdery substance and was stained, particularly along the hem, sleeves, and bodice. An analysis by BP-Amoco chemist Phyllis Budinger in 2001-2003 compared the dress to a 40-year-old control dress and found only dust and cat hair, with no other similarities.
• Debunking Claims about Lack of Criticism: The "false" claim is that critical treatment of their story is almost never heard. The "true" account asserts this is untrue, stating that pseudocritical accounts have been widely spread in books, articles, and media.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently adopts a critical yet open-minded stance towards UFO phenomena. It emphasizes the importance of verifiable evidence and rigorous investigation, as seen in the detailed debunking of common myths surrounding the Betty and Barney Hill case. While acknowledging the existence of unexplained phenomena, the publication prioritizes factual analysis over sensationalism. There is a clear editorial line that encourages critical thinking and discourages blind belief, advocating for a scientific approach to understanding UFOs. The magazine also touches upon societal issues, such as the perceived failings of politicians and public institutions, framing these within a broader context of societal critique.

This issue of UFOLOGISK TIDSKRIFT, dated October 17, 1973, focuses on various UFO sightings, encounters, and abduction cases, primarily from the 1960s and 1970s. The magazine aims to present factual accounts and debunk myths surrounding these events, drawing from witness testimonies and investigations.

The Betty and Barney Hill Abduction

The issue begins by addressing common misconceptions about the Betty and Barney Hill abduction case. It refutes the idea that they were lifelong UFO fanatics, stating that Betty was 42 years old at the time of the encounter. The article clarifies details about the star map drawn by Betty under hypnosis, correcting the notion of it being a simple two-dimensional representation with few points. It highlights that Betty initially described a two-dimensional star chart, but later, under hypnosis, recalled a three-dimensional hologram. The drawing, made at Dr. Simon's suggestion, contained 16 points, not 7 or 8. Marjorie Fish's work in creating 26 three-dimensional models to find a match for the star map is mentioned, with her findings being reviewed by Dr. Walter Mitchell of Ohio State University. The article notes that while the Hills' encounter provided legal evidence, only Betty's dress underwent laboratory analysis. It concludes that something unusual likely happened to Betty and Barney Hill on September 19-20, 1961, and welcomes skepticism but rejects personal attacks.

Jeff Greenshaw's Encounter in Falkville

On October 17, 1973, Police Chief Jeff Greenshaw of Falkville, Alabama, responded to an anonymous report of a UFO. He encountered a slender, human-sized figure dressed in a reflective suit. Greenshaw attempted to photograph and film the encounter and observed the figure run down a gravel road. He pursued the figure but lost it in the darkness. Within a month, Greenshaw resigned from his job, and his trailer was burned, suggesting the involvement of unknown elements. The article mentions that Greenshaw claimed government investigators visited him and confirmed a UFO was tracked by radar. However, no official evidence was ever released, leading to Greenshaw's frustration and job loss. He expressed that the experience was unforgettable.

The Hickson and Parker Abduction

This section details the case of Charles Hickson (42) and Calvin Parker (19), two fishermen who reported an encounter on the evening of October 11, 1973, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. They heard a 'zipping' sound and saw an oval object with windows and blue light approaching at low altitude. Three figures emerged from the craft, described as robot-like, about 5 feet tall, with claw-like hands. Hickson felt a sharp pain in his shoulder. They recalled being held in a state of semi-consciousness, with an eye-like object scanning their bodies. After being returned to the riverbank, Hickson claimed to have heard a voice in his head saying, "we are peaceful." The fishermen reported the incident to the authorities, including the sheriff, who arranged for them to undergo a polygraph test. Despite their apparent honesty and terror, the police offered no publicity. An attempt to use a secret tape recorder to catch them in a lie failed, as their conversation remained consistent with their initial account.

Other Sightings and Encounters

Arthur Smekle's Observation

Arthur Smekle, a traveling salesman, reported seeing a strange object with lights in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk, UK, on December 26, 1980. He initially dismissed it as an unusual aircraft but later recalled the sighting when UFO observations near Bentwater and Woodbridge Air Bases became known. The object was described as triangular and hidden in light.

The Webb Family Sighting

On Christmas Eve, the Webb family was traveling near Woodbridge Air Base when their daughter, Hayley, spotted a bright, glowing object following their car. They stopped to observe it more closely.

Maurice Masse's Encounter

On July 1, 1965, Maurice Masse heard a humming sound and discovered a strange machine resembling a rugby ball with a side door and a transparent hood on his field. Two small beings, about meter-high with large heads, were near the machine. Masse was temporarily paralyzed by a mysterious beam. The beings entered their craft and departed rapidly towards Manosque. The only lasting physical evidence was a circular area in the lavender field where the craft had landed, which took 10 years to regrow.

Flying Triangle over Michigan

A witness reported seeing a flying triangle with three white lights on each side on November 22, 2004, in Michigan. The witness's car radio and phone stopped working during the sighting. The object hovered like a floating object before disappearing.

The Rio de Janeiro Incident

On June 27, 1970, the Machado family and their neighbor, Joao Aguiar, witnessed an object described as a 'motorboat' on the water in Rio de Janeiro. The object had two occupants wearing shiny clothes and helmets. It was silver-grey, about 5-6 meters long, with a transparent dome, and did not rock like a boat. After about 40-45 minutes, the object, identified as a UFO, took off, revealing a hexagonal appendage and flashing lights. A police boat later recovered a red cylindrical object from the site, but the police never disclosed what they found.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and abduction experiences, with a strong emphasis on presenting detailed witness accounts and challenging sensationalism or misinformation. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, encouraging rational skepticism while dismissing unfounded claims and personal attacks. The magazine seeks to provide a platform for documented cases and analysis, aiming to separate fact from fiction in the realm of ufology.

This issue of "HUMANOIDER...... OCH MÄRKLIGA INSIGNIER" (Humanoids...... And Strange Insignias) focuses on UFO and UAP encounters, with the main cover story detailing the "Close Encounter of the Third Kind" in Socorro, New Mexico, USA, on April 24, 1964. The magazine also features other aerial phenomena reports from different time periods and locations.

Socorro Incident: A Close Encounter of the Third Kind

The primary article recounts the experience of police constable Lonnie Zamora in Socorro, New Mexico, on April 24, 1964. While on patrol, Zamora heard a roar and saw a blue and orange flame descending. Fearing an explosion, he drove towards the landing site. He then spotted a shiny, aluminum-like object, described as resembling a car standing on its end, approximately 140-185 meters away. Near the object, he saw two humanoid figures, about 120 cm tall, wearing white "overalls." One of them appeared to look directly at him.

Zamora, initially thinking the beings might need help, started his car to approach them. The object was described as an upright oval supported by beam-like legs. When the terrain became too difficult for his car, he reported the situation to his station. Upon leaving his vehicle, he heard loud banging sounds. As he approached the object, a loud humming sound began, and the humanoids had disappeared. A blue and orange flame was seen rising from the ground in a dust cloud. The oval object then moved horizontally towards Zamora's car. Frightened, he retreated. After the noise stopped, he saw the UFO hovering and moving away at an altitude of about 4.5 meters. It then ascended rapidly over a mountain range and disappeared.

Zamora also noted strange insignias, about 45 cm high, on the object's side and drew them while waiting for Sergeant Sam Chavez to arrive. Sergeant Chavez arrived and found four separate burn marks and four depressions, suggesting a landing site. Three of the depressions showed ground compression, while the fourth was shallower. Engineer W.T. Power estimated the force required to create these marks as equivalent to a landing pressure of one ton per mark. He also noted that the placement of the marks suggested the object's center of gravity was directly above the landing gear, possibly related to the flame Zamora had seen.

Four small round imprints, described as "footprints," were also found on the side furthest from where Zamora stood. The Socorro incident garnered significant international attention. Despite Project Blue Book's usual practice of dismissing sightings with a single witness, Zamora's credible account prompted an intensive investigation. The case became a notable failure for Project Blue Book, as it could not be explained by known phenomena or apparatus. Dr. J. Allen Hynek, who investigated the case, expressed his bewilderment, stating that while a simple natural explanation might exist, his thorough investigation led him to believe otherwise.

Pilot Encounters: Southend and Beyond

The magazine also features reports of UFO sightings by pilots. One account details an incident on October 14, 1954, where fighter pilot James Salandin, flying a 2-motor Meteor jet near Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England, narrowly avoided a collision with an unidentified object. Salandin, a "Weekend Pilot" with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, was flying at 4880 meters when he saw two circular objects, one silver and one golden, moving between two other Meteor planes. Later, a silver object rushed directly towards him. He described it as having a "sort of bulge on top, in the middle it looked like 2 saucers lying against each other, and a bulge underneath." The object, moving at immense speed, swerved at the last second to avoid a frontal collision. Salandin circled for 10 minutes to calm down and reported the incident. He regretted not having his camera, which was standard equipment, loaded with film, as the event happened too quickly to react.

Another pilot, flying a Meteor Mark 8 jet, described seeing two circular objects that came from the opposite direction and darted between two other Meteors. One object was silver, the other golden. He watched them until they disappeared at high altitude. When he checked his instruments, he saw a silver object rushing towards him. He described it as having a "sort of bulge on top, in the middle it looked like 2 saucers lying against each other, and a bulge underneath." The object, moving at great speed, avoided a collision by suddenly veering off to the left.

New York and Maryland Sightings

The issue also includes a report from Hamptons Bay, New York, dated December 8, 2004. Sandra Bilinski reported seeing stars disappear from the sky while she was in her hot tub. She then noticed a dark object in the sky with no lights. Initially thinking it was space debris, she observed that it moved slowly without friction and was not falling. The object flew over her house for 2-3 seconds before disappearing. It was disc-shaped, with one side having antennas and being concave in the middle. It was estimated to be about 20-25 meters above her house, the size of a small car, and made no sound.

Another report from Maryland, dated November 29, 2004, describes an observation by Bill Bean. He reported seeing a large, white, disc-shaped capsule (UFO) hovering, wobbling, and descending southeast at an altitude of approximately 1500 meters. He watched it for nearly a minute, describing the white part as very shiny with black edges. He felt fear due to its incredible power. He initially thought it was the moon but realized it was a UFO as the clouds passed. The object then moved rapidly south, appearing to ride on the clouds and descend. He compared the sight to watching a speedboat on the water.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of "HUMANOIDER...... OCH MÄRKLIGA INSIGNIER" consistently presents accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena and potential extraterrestrial encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious consideration and investigation of these phenomena, particularly highlighting the credibility of witnesses like police officer Lonnie Zamora. The magazine aims to document and analyze these events, often referencing official investigations like Project Blue Book and expert opinions such as Dr. J. Allen Hynek's, even when they point to the inexplicable nature of the sightings. The inclusion of detailed drawings, witness testimonies, and technical analysis (like W.T. Power's calculations) suggests a commitment to exploring the subject matter thoroughly. The magazine also includes lighter content, such as a quiz on bird names and humorous anecdotes, but the core focus remains on unexplained aerial events and their implications.