Ufologen - No 01 - 1972

Magazine Overview

Title: UFOLOGEN
Issue: 1
Volume: 1
Date: August 1972
Publisher: Norrköpings UFO-Förening
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Price: 4:-- per issue

This is the inaugural issue of UFOLOGEN, a Swedish magazine dedicated to documenting UFO phenomena. It is published by the Norrköpings UFO-Förening and aims to be a straightforward, news-focused publication, potentially described as a "small, simple UFO-news sheet" with low production costs. The magazine intends to cover events and occurrences in the UFO field, drawing heavily from press sources and UFO reports. It is positioned as a specialized publication, distinct from the more established UFO-INFORMATION magazine, and is designed to complement it.

Redaktionellt (Editorial)

The editorial section introduces UFOLOGEN as a new, perhaps "unusual" UFO publication. The primary goal is to document UFO-related events and phenomena, with a strong emphasis on UFO reports and information gathered from the press. The editors acknowledge that the magazine might be perceived as "dry" but state this is a deliberate choice, targeting a dedicated audience rather than a general readership seeking easily digestible content. UFOLOGEN will feature transcripts and summaries of newspaper articles received during the month, as well as references to other observation reports submitted to UFO-SVERIGE through unofficial channels. The publication schedule is planned for one issue per month, but may be subject to delays due to the editorial workload of UFO-INFORMATION, which takes precedence. The cost is 4:-- per issue, with a subscription for five issues until the end of the year costing 20:--. The editors also welcome press clippings and tips about new observations or interesting articles.

Key Incidents and Observations

This issue is heavily focused on cataloging UFO sightings reported in newspapers from late July and August 1972. Each observation is numbered and attributed to a specific newspaper and date.

• 001. August 1, 1972 (Nya Norrland, August 3, 1972): In Sollefteå, Sweden, a strange light phenomenon caused a car's engine to stop near Gäddtjärn. The witness described a violent wind on the lake and a blue-white light that caused the engine to stall. The engine restarted once the phenomenon ceased.
• 002. August 3, 1972 (Fredericia Dagblad, August 4, 1972): In Fredericia, Denmark, A.B. Wiuff and his wife observed an elliptical ball of fire moving through the air from east to west. A colleague confirmed the observation.
• 003. August 4, 1972 (Nya Wermlands-Tidningen, August 7, 1972): In Rudskoga, Kristinehamn, Sweden, a disc-shaped object with edges and a dome-like protrusion was seen at high altitude. The witness described it as a white spot moving quickly, with the dome visible. It moved in a north-westerly direction.
• 004. August 5, 1972 (UFO-Hallstahammar questionnaire): In Eskilstuna, Sweden, Sonny Lantz observed light beams emanating from a central point in the sky. The beams were described as constant, changing from blue-white to white, and later changed direction.
• 005. August 11, 1972 (Eskilstuna-Kuriren, August 11, 1972): In Arbogaån, Sweden, a pear-shaped object with a red glow and a luminous tail was observed moving north. Five witnesses saw the object, which was described as larger than a star and reflected in the river.
• 006. August 11, 1972 (Naestved Tidende, August 18, 1972): In Skuderløse Indelukke, Denmark, Vilh. Larsen observed a nearly round object with a tail moving from west to east, silently.
• 007. August 12, 1972 (Naestved Tidende, August 17, 1972): In Haslev, Denmark, the Melohn family saw a round object with a smoke-like tail that disappeared as it moved towards the sky.
• 008. August 12, 1972 (Naestved Tidende, August 15, 1972): In Fakse, Denmark, a rocket-shaped object, approximately 3 meters long and 2 meters wide, with small windows, was observed flying slowly. It was described as silver-grey and silent.
• 009. August 13, 1972 (Norrbottens-Kuriren and NSD, August 15, 1972): In Gällivare/Malmberget, Sweden, a white triangular object with red glowing edges was observed for several hours. It moved erratically, sometimes stopping or slowing down, at an altitude of about 1000 meters. Radar stations did not detect it.
• 010. August 13, 1972 (Dala-Demokraten, August 14, 1972): In Björbo, Sweden, Karin and Olle Hindén observed a silver-colored, spindle-shaped object moving towards the ground.
• 011. August 13, 1972 (Dala-Demokraten, August 14, 1972): In Morgårdshammar, Sweden, Uno Grandt and his son saw a large, bright ball of light moving rapidly from north to south.
• 012. August 13, 1972 (Arbetarbladet, Gävle, August 14, 15, 16, 1972): In Järbo, Sweden, witnesses saw an object crash to the ground. It was described as a sharp, bluish-white light. The explanation was debated between a falling satellite or a meteor, with a similar sighting in Enköping supporting the meteor theory.
• 013. August 13, 1972 (Report to Stig Aggestad, Eskilstuna): In Fogdö, Sweden, Hans Andersson observed a bright, sparkling phenomenon that quickly disappeared. He considered it too slow to be a meteor, possibly a satellite.
• 014. August 16, 1972 (Dannevirke, August 17, and Sønderjynden, August 18, 1972): In Hammelev, Denmark, a young couple observed a luminous object moving below the clouds at an altitude of about 500 meters. It emitted vertical beams and moved silently in a north-south direction, later turning east.
• 015. August 18, 1972 (Vestmanlands Läns Tidning, August 19, 1972): A strong light was observed in the sky over Västerås, Sweden, visible as far as Örebro. It was confirmed not to be a star, but no further investigation was conducted.
• 016. August 18, 1972 (Arbetarbladet, Gävle, August 23, 1972): In Gävle, Sweden, observers saw an intense light in the east, described as being surrounded by a halo and too bright to be a star. The Kvistaberg observatory identified it as Venus.
• 017. August 27, 1972 (Östersunds-Posten, August 29 and 31, 1972): In Hammarstrand, Sweden, a large, orange, cigar-shaped object was observed hovering and moving over a dip in the mountain. Flashes of light were seen emanating from it. The phenomenon was observed for several minutes on two consecutive evenings.
• 018. August 29, 1972 (Vestmanlands Läns Tidning, August 30, 1972): In Övernäs, Säby, Sweden, a bright object, described as shining brighter than a star, moved from north to south for several hours before ascending straight up.
• 019. August 30, 1972 (Falu-Kuriren, September 1, 1972): In Långshyttan, Sweden, a dark, wide object with a bright trailing streak was observed moving slowly. It was seen through binoculars and was not considered a conventional airplane.
• 020. August 31, 1972 (Västervikstidningen, September 1 and 2, 1972): In Solstadström, Sweden, Brita Berglund observed a reddish "fireball" moving east-northeast. It was larger than a normal star. Thure Almroth from Västervik identified it as Venus.
• 025. June 26, 1972 (Aalborg Stiftstidende, July 29, 1972): In Fort Beaufort, South Africa, a UFO landed on Bennie Smith's farm. The object glowed red, then changed color to dark green and yellow. It had a star-like protrusion and emitted a humming sound as it departed. Police investigated and took soil samples and plaster casts of footprints.

Reviews and Other Items

• Press Clippings and Observations: The magazine includes a section dedicated to press clippings and observations, detailing numerous sightings from various newspapers.
• 021. Review of "The UFO Experience" by Allen Hynek: A review of Allen Hynek's book, published in Sydöstra Sveriges Dagblad on August 22, 1972, is mentioned. The review is noted to be related to material to be published in UFO-Information.
• 022. UFO-Örnsköldsvik and UFO-Sverige: An article in Örnsköldsviks Allehanda (August 2, 1972) presents UFO-Örnsköldsvik and its contact person, Arne Söderlind. Söderlind expresses his conviction in the existence of UFOs based on his study of the literature and seeks reports from the local area.
• 023. Gunnar Schelin and UFOs on Öland: An article in Östra Småland (August 12, 1972) features Gunnar Schelin, a UFO enthusiast from Öland, Sweden. He claims to have investigated two UFO landings on Öland, one leaving an imprint in the grass. Schelin has not personally seen a UFO but is convinced of their existence. He has developed a device that reacts to the magnetic field surrounding UFOs.
• 024. "Tefaten är här" by K. Gösta Rehn: A mention of an article series in Hemmets Journal (Issues 36, 37, and 38/1972) presenting K. Gösta Rehn's new book "Tefaten är här" (The UFOs are here), which includes interviews and case descriptions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the documentation of numerous UFO sightings from various sources, primarily newspapers, across Scandinavia and South Africa. The editorial stance is one of serious investigation and documentation of these phenomena, aiming to provide a specialized resource for those interested in UFOs. There is a clear intent to present factual reports, even if they are sometimes described as "dry," appealing to a dedicated audience. The magazine also touches upon the official stance of authorities, suggesting a tendency to deny or downplay UFO evidence, and highlights the efforts of private UFO research organizations like UFO-Sverige and local groups.