UFO-Syd Information - 1979 No 6

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO - SYD INFORMATION, identified as issue number 6 and dated October 15, 1979, is published by Föreningen UFO-SYD in Sweden. The cover prominently features the magazine's title and a circular logo, with a headline that reads "MORGONDAGENS LJUS SKÖNJES GÅRDAGENS SKUGGOR..." (Tomorrow's light glimpses yesterday's shadows...). A notice states that the material is confidential and intended solely for the employees of the national organization UFO-SVERIGES, and its contents must not be shared with third parties.

The magazine is published monthly, with a subscription costing 40 kronor per calendar year, payable to postgiro account number 433 29 22 - 6.

Internal UFO-SYD Information

Page 2 provides internal organizational details. Mikael Nanne is listed as the responsible publisher and chairman of the board. The editorial team includes Mikael Nanne and Michael Magnusson. Other contributors are Arne Lundberg, Tom Nyberg, and Henrik Nanne. The board members are Mikael Nanne (Chairman), Tore Nilsson (Vice Chairman), Johan Threms (Secretary), and Gligor Dimiskovski (Treasurer), with Håkan Liljeberg and Gert Andersson as auditors, and Henrik Nanne as deputy auditor.

The UFO-SYD alarm system is managed by Mikael Nanne as the local alarm leader, with section chiefs for Lund (Tore Nilsson), Svedala (Arne Lundberg), and Malmö (Gert Andersson). The organization's telephone number is 046-13 60 01, which also serves as a 24-hour manned alarm center. The postal address is UFO-SYD, Box 10032, S-220 10 LUND 10, and the physical address is Kämnärsvägen 2:168, LUND. The organization and support fund postgiro account number is 433 29 22 - 6. Members are instructed to report any address changes to UFO-SYD.

Table of Contents

Page 3 presents the table of contents, listing the following articles:

• "Repövningen" i korthet (The 'Repetition Course' in brief)
• Föreningsnytt (Organization News)
• Extra årsmötet - en rapport (Extra General Meeting - a report)
• Refövningen i korthet (The 'Repetition Course' in brief) - *Note: This appears to be a duplicate entry or a typo.*
• Forteana
• Klens meden novell av Carl Henner (The 'Klensmeden' short story by Carl Henner)
• UFO:t var en stjärna! (The UFO was a star!)
• Pressklipp (Press Clippings)

Morgondagens ljus skönjes gårdagens skuggor...

This editorial, signed by NANNE, discusses the need for increased member participation within UFO-SYD. The organization has been divided into five working groups to distribute the workload more effectively. The author expresses concern about the organization's potential decline if members do not contribute constructively, even suggesting the possibility of ceasing publication of the magazine. The editorial then delves into a philosophical reflection on the cyclical nature of civilizations, drawing parallels to ancient civilizations like those at Nazca and the Vedic texts. It posits that humanity might be heading towards a similar downfall and urges for learning from past mistakes.

Föreningsnytt (Organization News)

Page 4 details recent and upcoming activities. The Monthly Meeting was held on Saturday, October 13, 1979, at 15:00 at Kämnärsvägen 2:168, Lund. A Theme Evening took place on Saturday, October 27, 1979, at 15:00 at Kämnärsvägen 2:162, Lund. Several Observation Nights were scheduled for October 7, 21, and November 4, 1979, all starting at 19:00. A specific observation night involved a gathering at Kämnärsvägen 2:168, Lund, for a trip to Romeleklint at 19:30. Participants were required to register by 16:00 on the day of the event by calling 056-13 60 01, which would also provide information on cancellations or changes. The observation night would be canceled if fewer than 5 people registered.

An Internal Offer is announced: UFO-SYD is running a lottery with 200 tickets and three prizes consisting of antique East Indian porcelain, with a total prize value of approximately 325 kronor. The drawing was scheduled for November 15, 1979. Interested parties could purchase tickets by calling 040-29 29 26 (mornings 10-11) or 040-930 450 (evenings 18-19).

A UFO Exhibition in Lund was planned for December 3-16 of the current year at the Lund city hall. The exhibition would feature 35 screens and daily screenings of UFO-Sweden's still films. Opening hours were tentatively set for Saturday-Thursday from 12:00 to 17:00 and Fridays from 12:00 to 20:00. School classes and youth centers would be invited for guided tours. The organization was seeking volunteers to help staff the exhibition and answer visitor questions. Interested individuals were asked to contact the chairman at 046-13 60 01. The success of the exhibition depended on volunteer assistance and would contribute to the organization's funds.

EXTRA ÅRSMÖTET - en rapport (Extra General Meeting - a report)

Pages 5 and 6 detail the extra general meeting held on September 22, 1979, in Lund. The meeting was convened to discuss the organization's activities and declining economy. Despite the invitation urging those unable to attend to notify the organization, only six people called, and eight attended, which was considered a disappointment. The meeting aimed to divide the organization into working groups to share the burden, with a warning that failure to do so might lead to a drastic reduction in activities. The report emphasizes the need for members to step up and contribute.

The Call for Meeting (KALLELSE) for the extra general meeting on September 22, 1979, at 15:00 at Kämnärsvägen 2:168, Lund, stated that the organization would be divided into working groups. Members unable to attend were asked to call 046-13 60 01 by September 20 to indicate their group preference.

The Agenda (DAGORDNING) included opening the meeting, verifying the proper calling of the meeting, approving the agenda, electing a secretary for the year 1979, electing a chairman and secretary for the meeting along with two scrutineers, the board's report on the current situation, the 'telephone issue', financial matters, establishing working groups, other organizational matters, board proposals, proposals from individual members, and setting dates for the next monthly meeting and theme evening.

The Minutes (Protokoll) record the presence of Johan Threms, Håkan Liljeberg, Gligor Dimiskovski, Mats Nystedt, Mikael Andersen, Lennie Falck, Michael Magnusson, and Mikael Nanne. The meeting was opened, the calling of the meeting was approved, and the agenda was adopted. Mikael Nanne was confirmed as chairman for the meeting, Johan Threms as secretary, and Michael Magnusson and Mikael Andersen as scrutineers. The board's report on the organization's situation was presented. Decisions included terminating the telephone answering machine contract with Internovator and returning the machine, with a proposal to lease a Phone-Mate Remote 930. Televerket's Zettler would be used during a transition period. Mikael Andersen was assigned responsibility for the UFO-SID 21-lottery. The question of a municipal grant application was discussed, with the existing working group continuing its efforts. The distribution of the organization's 'begging letter' was also discussed. A decision was made to set the fee for trial memberships at 15 kronor for the remainder of 1979. Gunilla Påhlsson was elected as the new secretary for the 1979 operational year. The organization was divided into five sections: report handling, administration, research, printing and distribution of UFO-SYD Info, and activity group. Channel 20 on the 27 MHz band was designated as the organization's channel, and a duty schedule was to be prepared. Mikael Andersen was tasked with investigating the possibility of acquiring premises in Lund for the organization's activities. Items 11, 12, and 13 of the agenda were marked as 'Utgick' (Omitted/Expired). The date for the next ordinary monthly meeting was set for October 13, 1979, at 15:00 at Kämnärsvägen 2:168. The next theme evening was scheduled for October 27, 1979, at 15:00 at Kämnärsvägen 2:168. The meeting concluded.

"Repövningen" i korthet (The 'Repetition Course' in brief)

This article describes the third annual internal repetition course for authorized field researchers of the national organization UFO-Sverige, held from August 24-26, 1979, at Lersätersgården near Köping. Approximately 50 participants and 10 leaders attended. The course covered topics such as report handling, interview methodology, witness psychology, and investigation techniques, including the creation of a landing trace. Jan-Ove Sundberg (also known as Texas) gave a talk on lake monsters, money rain, and other forteana. Illusionist Rolfina performed, and the evening concluded with a presentation by Jan-Ove Sundberg on forteana. The following day featured a lecture by editor Jan Fjellander on alternative interpretations, and a summary of the course. The 1979 repetition course was deemed a good and rewarding weekend for UFO-Sverige's field researchers.

FORTEANA

This section, signed MN, discusses paranormal phenomena. It recounts an investigation by Jan-Ove Sundberg and UFO-SYD personnel into a local legend involving two bridges near Trollenäs and Trolleholm castles. The legend states that crossing these bridges leads to disappearance or strange experiences. Despite the atmospheric conditions (fog and full moon) on the night of September 6, nothing unusual occurred when the bridges were crossed at midnight, leading to the conclusion that the legend is mere superstition. The article notes that such investigations are not typically part of UFO-SYD's activities but were undertaken for a paranormal phenomenon. It recommends Jacques Vallee's book "Passport to Magonia" for those interested in forteana.

KLENSMEDEN (The Blacksmith)

This is a fictional short story by Carl Henner, presented as a parable about technology and its impact on humanity. The story follows Adam Mann, a blacksmith who invents a machine that simplifies his work, granting him more free time. He continuously improves the machine, which eventually takes over all aspects of his life, from making coffee and playing music to performing household chores and managing his finances. The machine grows to fill his entire workshop and home. Adam Mann becomes wealthy and renowned, hailed as a benefactor to humanity. The story then describes how the machine's proliferation leads to a society dependent on it, where humans become idle and lose their purpose. The narrative escalates to a global scale, with the machine dictating politics and eventually leading to a world government headed by Adam Mann. The story concludes with the arrival of alien visitors who, finding the human-controlled machine too formidable, turn their attention to the machine itself and dismantle it, leaving humanity lost and without purpose. The story ends with the implication that Adam Mann's work, though seemingly complete, may not have truly ended.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around organizational development and member engagement within UFO-SYD, the exploration of paranormal phenomena (forteana), and a philosophical commentary on the potential pitfalls of technological advancement and societal progress. The editorial stance, particularly in the piece "MORGONDAGENS LJUS SKÖNJES GÅRDAGENS SKUGGOR...", emphasizes the importance of active participation and warns against complacency, drawing parallels between past and potential future societal collapses. The fictional story "KLENSMEDEN" serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked technological reliance. The organization appears to be actively involved in research, public outreach (exhibitions), and community building through events and lotteries.

Title: UFO-nytt
Issue Date: March 18, 1979
Publisher: Allers
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFO-nytt, a Swedish magazine focused on UFO phenomena, features several articles exploring sightings, theories, and controversial ideas related to extraterrestrial life and ancient history.

UFO Sighting Over Ringsjön

The cover story details a UFO sighting near Ringsjön in Sweden on the night before March 15, 1979. Gösta Johansson of Häggenäs reported observing a fascinating object above the lake that displayed alternating yellow and bright lights. He contacted the police, and two patrol cars from the county traffic group were dispatched. Bengt Ljunggren of the Hörby police described Johansson as a credible witness who was primarily fascinated by the discovery. The object was silent, spun around its own axis, and disappeared behind treetops after about a quarter of an hour. The police found nothing upon arrival. Ljunggren noted that while he had never encountered such a report, Stockholm police frequently receive similar calls. Hörby police alerted Eslöv police, who in turn contacted UFO-Syd in Lund for further investigation.

UFO-Syd's field researchers later interviewed the observer. The object was reportedly at a low altitude above the treetops, changing color between red and yellow. Its movements up and down were described as round and spherical, while sideways movements were oblong and yellow. The observer felt the object was rotating. The witness filled out UFO-Sweden's questionnaire. The observer later reported seeing the phenomenon again, leading UFO-Syd to dispatch two vehicles. They concluded that the observer might have fallen victim to the autokinetic effect, where a stationary object appears to move due to the lack of fixed reference points. The object sinking behind trees was explained by Earth's rotation, suggesting it was a clear example of misinterpreting a common phenomenon.

Lou Zinstag's Prediction of Alien Visitation

An article by Lou Zinstag, a 73-year-old from Basel, Switzerland, presents a bold prediction: UFOs will land on Earth within four to five years, before 1985. Zinstag, who claims her prediction is based on rigorous scientific studies and calculations over the past quarter-century, believes these extraterrestrial visitors will be from a more advanced civilization and will intervene to prevent humanity from destroying itself through war. She states she has collected and verified data from films and photographs, ensuring they are not trickery. Zinstag dismisses scientists who dismiss talk of alien visitors as a cover-up, asserting that research is intensive but kept quiet to avoid public panic. Her prediction is supported by calculations based on UFO sightings, their intensity, and varying rhythms, which a data expert used to determine the likely date of an official landing and presentation. Zinstag hopes to live to see this event, which she describes as a life-changing moment and the greatest change in world history, calling it absolute fact, not a guess.

Erich von Däniken Under Scrutiny

This section critically examines the theories of Erich von Däniken, a Swiss hotelier turned author who became a millionaire by promoting his ideas about ancient wonders, gods, and spacemen. The article notes that Däniken's arguments often transform suspicion into fact and question marks into exclamation points. His work draws heavily from the Old Testament, which he interprets not as myth or divine word, but as documentary evidence. For example, Jacob's ladder is seen as a real ladder leading to a spaceship, angels as astronauts, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah as a nuclear explosion. Even Norse gods like Thor are reinterpreted as space travelers. Scientists and archaeologists have criticized Däniken, calling him a fraud and a pseudo-scientist, while he dismisses archaeologists as out of touch. The article also mentions that Däniken was in prison for fraud and forgery before his first book became a bestseller in 1968, owing 600,000 kronor. He had used this money for research and evidence gathering in Latin America and Africa. His background includes a childhood incident in a strict Swiss Jesuit school where he was reportedly reprimanded for mismanaging scout funds.

Two books by von Däniken are highlighted: "Det förgångnas profet" (The Prophet of the Past), described as a new, sharper, and braver Däniken, and "Olösta gåtor ur mänsklighetens förflutna" (Unsolved Riddles of Humanity's Past), which sparked global discussion. The new book is presented as a bold step into a new dimension, concerning everyone. Von Däniken's latest hypotheses suggest that "The extraterrestrials are omnipresent" and have promised to return soon. He bases his claims on millennia-old traditions and addresses fundamental questions about human origins, such as the origin of the first humans, the Uros from Lake Titicaca, and whether humanity is the product of artificial manipulation. The article questions if history is repeating itself, with Däniken asserting that mythology is the spur for present and future technology. He provides examples, including the Ark of the Covenant, suggesting it might be an extraterrestrial technological artifact and questioning its current existence. The article notes that his speculations are based on modern and future research, going beyond the current discussions within the god-astronaut theory, and quotes Wernher von Braun: "Nothing seems so simple afterwards as a realized utopia."

UFOs Attacking Humans in Brazil

This article reports on the first documented cases of UFOs attacking humans, with top experts concerned that these violent incidents in Brazil could spread globally. Thousands of people in northern Brazil claim to have witnessed UFOs, and two tragic deaths have been reported. The most serious case involved 22-year-old José Sousa, his 40-year-old brother Firmino, and their 36-year-old cousin Auleriano Alves, who suffered severe burns after an encounter with a saucer-like UFO. This incident, known as the "Crab Island Case," has baffled investigators and authorities. The three fishermen were on their boat when the UFO descended. They were rendered unconscious for over five hours. Upon waking, two were severely burned, and José Sousa was found dead. An examination of the boat revealed no signs of fire but unusually high radioactivity. Professor Carneiro Belfort, who examined the charred body and the injured fishermen, stated the burns were similar to lightning strikes but would have caused damage to the boat. Dr. Sylvio Lago, a hypnologist, hypnotized the two survivors, who described identical experiences with four extraterrestrial figures arriving in the UFO. They provided consistent descriptions of the figures' clothing and appearance. Lago is convinced they were visited by extraterrestrial beings who attacked them. Other experts share this view, raising the question of whether UFOs will strike again and claim more victims.

Other Briefs

• Skylab Experts in Australia: American space scientists have arrived in Australia to investigate debris from the Skylab space station that fell there. The team includes three experts and two State Department officials.
• Loch Ness Monster Theory: Two American researchers, Dennis Poewer and Donald Johnson, suggest that the Loch Ness Monster might be an escaped elephant. They cite a historical account of an elephant escaping a ship in 1856 and propose it could have reached Loch Ness. They also point to a 1934 photograph of Nessie resembling a 19-year-old photo of an elephant swimming.
• Listening to the Cosmos: Seti-France, a private scientific organization in France, is dedicated to listening for potential radio messages from intelligent extraterrestrial life. It employs eight specialists and is modeled after similar groups in the USA and Soviet Union.
• Time Out of Joint: A peculiar incident occurred at Clary Lundberg's home in Karlskrona, Sweden, where a kitchen clock suddenly stopped and then began running backward, continuing to do so despite battery changes. A watchmaker confirmed hearing of battery-powered clocks running backward but never for several days.
• Orange Little Men: Argentinian Professor Victor Corradi claims that aliens are not green but orange. He cites a doctor's photograph of a 15-centimeter-tall orange figure found in the state of Puenta del Inca, describing it as resembling a dwarf.
• "Supergendarmen" Film Review: A review of the French comedy film "Supergendarmen" starring Louis de Funès, praising its fast pace, good-natured humor, and lighthearted plot, suitable for family viewing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial contact, and alternative historical theories, particularly those popularized by Erich von Däniken. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting witness accounts, expert opinions, and speculative theories. While some articles present sightings and theories straightforwardly, the coverage of Erich von Däniken's work includes a critical perspective, acknowledging his popularity while also highlighting scientific skepticism and his past legal troubles. The magazine seems to aim at informing its readers about the latest developments and discussions in the world of ufology and related mysteries.