Ufologen - No 05 - 1972

Magazine Overview

Title: UFOLOGEN
Issue: Nr 5
Date: December 1972
Publisher: UFO-Sveriges Rapportcentral
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish

This issue of UFOLOGEN, a Swedish journal for UFO documentation, presents a collection of reports and investigations into various unexplained phenomena, with a strong focus on humanoid encounters and UFO sightings.

Editorial Content

The editorial, titled "En god fortsättning på det nya året!" (A good continuation of the new year!), announces the proactive start to the year by the Rapportcentralen. It mentions the distribution of UFO-Information nr 8/72 and approximately 600 copies of the "Questionnaire for UFO Enthusiasts." Similar questionnaires are being sent to UFO-Sweden-affiliated groups. The editor expresses optimism about the results from the returned questionnaires, with plans to review them in February and contact respondents who might contribute to field research. A "guideline" is being developed by Håkan Blomqvist and the editor. This issue is being sent to all registered field researchers and consultants, as well as to each UFO group. The subscription price for the first half of 1973 is set at 20:-- for ordinary subscribers, 12:-- for field researchers (requiring a completed questionnaire indicating interest in field research), and 15:-- for NUF OF members (which includes a 5:-- membership fee to UFO-Sweden).

Key Articles and Reports

126. Imjärvi: The Most Remarkable Visit to Finland - A Humanoid Woman Visited Twice

This report, sourced from UFOAIKA nr 10/1972 and translated by Jorma Heinonen, details further experiences of Aarno Heinonen, known from the Imjärvi incident. Since January 7, 1970, he has reported 23 UFO-related events up to August 15, 1972. The most notable aspect is his role as a contact person.

On May 5th, Heinonen heard "sound signals" and a female voice instructing him to meet at a location behind a red barn near a crossroads. He was told to come alone and without a camera or tape recorder. The woman's voice was described as high-pitched and tense. At the meeting, the woman wore a clear blue jumpsuit with long, yellow hair and silver shoes. She held a silver-colored ball with three antennas. She stated they came from "the other side of the Milky Way, from a beautiful, green land." She mentioned three types of humanoids visiting Imjärvi: small ones, her type (approx. 140 cm), and a larger race (nearly 2 meters tall). She claimed the small humanoids' visit on January 7, 1970, lasted three minutes, though it felt like seconds. The woman appeared to be twenty years old but stated she was 180 years old.

On June 18th, at the same time, Heinonen was again summoned by the same voice to a crossroads near Antinhaara. There, he met the same woman. She told him to go home to see the craft they arrived in. Near his home, he observed the craft flying low (about 100 meters up), wobbling, and stopping above him. It was described as a clear, silver-colored disk, about 5-7 meters in size, with no visible windows or openings. It then ascended rapidly.

During both encounters, Heinonen spoke with the humanoid woman for about 5 minutes. He noted her fast speech and tense voice, but clear words. Her teeth were described as unusually wide. Her face and hands were very light-skinned and beautiful. She was about 140 cm tall, wearing a two-piece suit and shoes. Her eyes were large and blue. She held the same round object in her hand. Her departure was described as 'floating' away. Her gait was stiff.

Third Incident: Aarno Heinonen and Esko Viljo also saw a humanoid in Viljo's large cabin on June 25th at 19:40. The 140 cm tall humanoid appeared from behind the oven, stood in the middle of the floor for half a minute, then returned behind the oven. Subsequently, two thuds were heard, and the cabin was illuminated by a bright light.

127. Letter from Aarno Heinonen

This section presents a letter from Aarno Heinonen, dated November 1972. He states he is unmarried and interested in sports and fishing. He has seen about 30 light phenomena, including four disk-shaped objects. He has encountered humanoids five times, including the January 1970 incident. He met the humanoid woman from report 126 three times up to November 8, 1972. Heinonen believes humanoids are highly developed, with their culture being 5-7000 years ahead of ours. He explains that Earth's civilization was advanced before the ice age but destroyed itself through pollution, causing humanoids to divert solar radiation, leading to an ice age. They later thawed the ice by redirecting solar rays and brought humans from other planets, making humans their "relatives." He warns of a similar problem occurring again, but without an ice age. Humanoids have developed a new apparatus to purify the atmosphere, using a triangle originating from Imjärvi to remove "additional material." He mentions a lake-like object seen on March 3, 1972, in central Finland, which he was told by the humanoid woman was used for "cleaning."

Heinonen also recounts meeting a male humanoid in Heinola on March 21, 1972. This humanoid was over two meters tall and gave Heinonen a green pen. Heinonen regrets giving the pen to a Finnish researcher for examination. He learned that during the January 1970 events, humanoids implanted a foreign apparatus in his back via rays, which functions as a transmitter/receiver, allowing them to know his thoughts. Esko Viljo reportedly had a similar apparatus placed in his forehead. Heinonen also mentioned an intuitive experience where he helped the police catch a thief, attributing this foresight to a gift from the humanoids. He anticipates further contact and hopes for a flight in their craft.

Editor's Comment: Jorma Heinonen hopes for more information through correspondence with A.H. and suggests revisiting the Imjärvi case. The editor requests that the material from report 127 not be used in contacts with A.H. or E.V. to maintain positive relations. The development of the Imjärvi case is seen as part of a larger pattern.

128. Apollo 17 Astronaut Saw Mysterious Flash on the Moon

This report, from Folkbladet Östgöten on December 11, 1972, details astronaut Jack Schmitt's observation of a mysterious flash near a lunar crater during the Apollo 17 mission. Houston considered the discovery significant but offered no explanation, speculating it could be a meteorite impact or volcanic activity. The editor questions the statement that such phenomena are new to the Moon, suggesting either faulty news reporting or a deliberate omission by Houston.

129. "Mandrabanten" Volcanic or "Cold" Light Phenomena Puzzles Science

This article from Norrköpings Tidningar-Östergötlands Dagblad on May 31, 1969, discusses mysterious light phenomena observed on and near the Moon, particularly around the craters Aristarchus and Plato. Scientists are divided between theories of volcanic activity and the Moon being a "cold" body with no volcanic potential. The article notes historical reports of craters disappearing and the observation of numerous light phenomena, including circular, square, and linear shapes, and white circular lights. Observations from October 29, 1963, describe red-orange spots and a long, reddish-pink color patch near Aristarchus. A drawing by Dr. Greenacre shows seven circular light spots forming an equilateral heptagon. The article dismisses the possibility of clouds due to the Moon's lack of atmosphere and the regularity of the formations. It also mentions a bright object seen in 1874 and other phenomena passing the Moon's surface. The article concludes by stating that future lunar missions aim to explain these light phenomena.

130. Akademiska sjukhuset, Uppsala, Summer 1972: "Why Drill Holes in the Wall?"

This report, authored by Anders Brundell and based on a written report, details a strange incident at the Akademiska sjukhuset in Uppsala. While a cleaner and a carpenter were in the common room's kitchen, an unknown man entered an adjacent shower room and drilled two holes in the wall leading to a bathroom. The cleaner saw the man leaving the shower room and heading towards the building's attic. The holes, approximately 14-17 mm in diameter, were drilled in the concrete wall, which was about 2-3 dm thick. The plastic covering the wall showed signs of being cut by a rotating tool and appeared to have shrunk around the holes.

The man was described as short (1.60 m), dark-skinned, with a somewhat Southern European appearance. He was wearing only a shirt and trousers and carried a bag. The cleaner, who had never seen a UFO, was open to such possibilities and gave a clear, credible impression.

131. Norsk UFO-Center Dives for Objects in Djupsjön

This report from Länstidningen Östersund on December 2, 1972, states that the Norsk UFO-Center has hired divers to search for a strange flying object that reportedly crashed in Djupsjön, Norway, years ago. Eyewitness accounts are described as so peculiar that a thorough investigation is deemed worthwhile. The initiative is partly driven by numerous UFO sightings reported from Tröndelag since the new year. Bernhard Solli, former chairman of Röros municipality, witnessed the object enter the lake, stop abruptly, maneuver at a 90-degree angle, and then fall into the water with a splash, where it floated before sinking. The search is expected to take about two weeks.

Six Witnesses to UFO Over Northern Ångermanland

This section, compiled by Alf G Lindberg, follows up on a previous report (nr 113) published in UFOLOGEN. It details interviews with witnesses in the Umeå area.

• 113-1: Ewa Marie Westerlund, a 15-year-old student in Levar, observed a luminous object moving southeast on November 27, 1972, at 14:30. It was yellow-white and appeared to descend.
• 113-2: Gun Britt Westerlund, Ewa Marie's mother, observed a luminous point from Strömsör, moving in a descending path. She heard a "whooshing" sound before seeing the object. The object was described as a yellow ball.
• 132: Sven Erik and Mauritz Berggren observed a yellow, plank-like object with a brighter halo moving southwest over the sea near Norrbyn. The object was tilted at about 60 degrees in its direction of travel.
• 133: Dane Jansson observed an object resembling a piece of the moon, moving south and disappearing behind trees near Norrbyn.
• 134: Rune Norberg observed a brand-yellow, luminous object resembling a spinning wheel with fins moving south near Teg, Umeå.

Summary of November 27th Observations: Based on witness directions, the object was likely located about 10 km east of Nordmaling and 10 km south of Hörnefors around 14:30. The object is considered unidentified, as the witnesses are familiar with conventional aircraft.

Completions Regarding Previous Reports

• 096: A grey, cigar-shaped object with a long fiery tail was observed moving southwest from Thisted, Denmark, on October 10, 1972.
• 087: Ann Odelmark of Västervik reported observing a large, egg-sized luminous object ascending from her home on October 23, 1972, at 04:20. She later saw a second, smaller object. She observed similar phenomena on subsequent dates, mostly moving eastward.

Editor's Comment: Jan Lind of UFO-Motala initially classified these as "stars and planets," but the editor leans towards agreement with this assessment.

• 080: Fred Lunsgren, a police officer, provided information via telephone interview on October 29, 1972.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are humanoid encounters, UFO sightings, and unexplained aerial phenomena. The editorial stance, as indicated by the editor's comments on the Imjärvi case and the Uppsala incident, is to present the information objectively, allowing readers to draw their own conclusions, while also acknowledging the potential for a larger, interconnected pattern in these events. The magazine aims to document and investigate these phenomena thoroughly, encouraging reader participation through questionnaires and reports.

Title: UFO-Aktuellt
Issue: 1/1973
Volume: 1973
Date: January 1973
Publisher: UFO-Sverige
Country: Sweden
Language: Swedish
Price: 3.50 SEK

This issue of UFO-Aktuellt focuses on "New UFO Events," presenting a collection of recent sightings and phenomena reported from late 1972 and early 1973 across Scandinavia. The magazine highlights eyewitness testimonies, often accompanied by sketches and details of the objects and their behavior.

Reported UFO Incidents

The issue details numerous specific sightings:

• 111. Vallentuna, Sweden (November 26, 1972): Agneta Bergkvist and Rose-Marie Staaf observed a bright, spherical object with sharp contours in the east. It remained stationary for several minutes before emitting red blinking lights and moving north-east with increasing speed. The object eventually disappeared behind clouds, leaving behind a larger, disc-shaped, rotating light field that was intensely bright.
• 135. Jutland, Denmark & East England (October 4, 1972): A red and green light phenomenon was witnessed by thousands, speculated to be the crash of a Soviet satellite.
• 136. Drammen, Norway (October 16, 1972): A woman saw a bright object that appeared as two distinct parts: a ring with a dark center and two discs. It moved towards Oslo and disappeared.
• 137. Vikersund, Norway (October 18, 1972): Erik Dahl observed a bright, spherical object moving rapidly from north to south, described as moon-sized and very bright.
• 138. Nøsted & Lierdalen, Norway (October 20, 1972): Inger Halvorsen reported a bright, stationary object that blinked and then moved towards the horizon. Other witnesses in Lierdalen saw a large, luminous sphere with a blue tail.
• 139. Between Vaernes and Bodö, Norway (October 26, 1972): A pilot reported seeing a phenomenon that seemed to dissolve and reappear. Another pilot noted similar objects following his aircraft.
• 140. Nord-Odal, Norway (November 7, 1972): A woman observed a large, luminous sphere moving rapidly back and forth for about fifteen minutes.
• 141. Linköping, Sweden (December 1, 1972): Carl-Axel Jonzon of UFO-Motala saw an unidentified, cigar-shaped object with a red, blinking light.
• 142. Gällivare, Sweden (December 11, 1972): Hildur Olsson described a large, fast-moving object with a tail.
• 107. Värnamo, Sweden (November 10, 1972): Margit Johansson and her daughter observed a luminous phenomenon for nearly three hours. It hovered, swayed, emitted flashes, and released small red spheres. The experience had a significant psychological impact on them.

Other Reports and Features

• 113. Map Sketches: The issue includes map sketches illustrating the paths of observed phenomena, compiled by Alf Göran Lindberg.
• 080. Fred Lundgren, Piteå (October 25, 1972): Two stages of an observation are depicted, showing a radiating object and a swirling phenomenon.
• 111. Agneta Bergkvist, Vallentuna (November 25, 1972): A diagram illustrates the movement of an observed object (A=stationary, B=slow movement, C=accelerated movement).
• Intervju med Fru Margit Johansson: An interview with Margit Johansson, who reported the Värnamo sighting, is included. She discusses the duration, appearance, and psychological effects of the observation. The editor, Anders Liljegren, comments on the importance of studying witness reactions.
• Ljud från Skyn (Sounds from the Sky): This section compiles reports of unusual sounds.
• 143. Rome, Italy (February 1970): A mysterious nocturnal noise, described as a giant cat's purr, baffled residents.
• 144. Västerås, Sweden (March 18, 1971): A whistling sound was heard, attributed by some to large migratory birds but not identified by authorities.
• 145. Hagfors, Sweden (January 1, 1972): A mysterious tremor and a loud rushing sound were reported on New Year's night.
• 146. Sognefjorden, Norway (November 27, 1972): The Norwegian defense reportedly chased a 'flying underwater UFO,' theorized by science fiction author Kimmy Guieu as a craft capable of operating both in air and water.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the diversity of reported UFO shapes and behaviors, the intensity of light emissions, and the psychological impact on witnesses. The magazine appears to adopt a stance of serious investigation into these phenomena, encouraging detailed reporting and analysis. The editorial comments by Anders Liljegren emphasize the need to understand the broader implications of UFO observations on individuals and society, suggesting that UFO events are not isolated incidents but part of a larger pattern requiring further study. The inclusion of various reports from different regions and sources underscores the widespread nature of these unexplained aerial phenomena.