Ufologisk debatt - 1973 No 2

Magazine Overview

Title: UFOLOGISK DEBATT (UFO Debate)
Issue: NUMMER TVÅ (Number Two)
Volume: ÅRGÅNG ETT (Volume One)
Date: 1973
Publisher: UFO-Sverige (implied by motion context)
Country: Sweden
Original Language: Swedish

This issue of 'Ufologisk Debatt' delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon, focusing on debunking what the editor perceives as misinformation and New Age sensationalism. It aims to present a more grounded approach to ufology.

Editorial Stance and Content Analysis

"Ufologisk Debatt" - A New Publication

The editorial begins by stating the reason for starting this new publication: to combat the 'deception' that the editor believes always accompanies discussions of flying saucers. The editor specifically targets what they refer to as 'Adanski' and 'Fry' and all the talk about the 'New Age,' stating they can no longer silently watch this 'deception' ruin the topic of flying saucers.

The magazine 'Sökaren' (The Seeker) is mentioned for having previously featured 'Ufologisk debatt' (or 'Ufologen,' its former name). Due to the existence of another publication named 'Ufologen,' this magazine is changing its name. 'Sökaren' had published a booklet titled 'UFOs in Earth's Atmosphere,' which the editor criticizes for presenting a 'completely incorrect' picture of the Condon Committee. The booklet allegedly claims that Roy Craig wrote that flying saucers do not exist. However, the editor quotes Craig as saying, "Some cases can only be explained by the presence of alien craft." The editor also notes that Hartmann wrote that photo investigations provided no absolute proof of the existence of flying saucers, urging 'editor Magnusson' to look more closely at the wording next time.

Flying Saucers Finally at the UN

This section addresses a claim that spread in newspapers in 1971, stating that a Mr. Jacobi had interviewed UN Secretary-General U Thant in Canada. According to the report, Jacobi asked U Thant if it was true that flying saucer crews had made secret contact with world governments, and U Thant allegedly replied yes. A swift denial was published in 'Sökaren.'

However, the author of this article conducted their own investigations and found that it was not a Mr. Jacobi, but rather a Mrs. Ilse von Jacobi, residing in Munich, West Germany, who interviewed U Thant. The article includes a letter from Mrs. Jacobi, who confirms that she wrote the article about the interview a few weeks after the event in Germany. She states that while she did not take notes during the conversation, it is possible she only captured the essence of what was said, not the exact wording.

Mrs. Jacobi asserts that U Thant knows everything about UFOs and would have initiated a worldwide investigation if he had the opportunity, but claims that "some influential people from the USA and other states" prevented it. She belongs to the editorial staff of the German magazine 'UFO-Nachrichten,' lending credibility to her statement. The conclusion is that U Thant is aware of secrets concerning UFOs.

Is Kvatur-Glon Real?

This section discusses the 'Kvatur-Glon fever' that has recently broken out. For the uninitiated, the phenomenon began with Denis Lindbohm's book 'Jagets eld' (The Fire of the Self), published by Sökarens förlag. In the book, Lindbohm recounts memories of having lived a previous life on another planet called Kvatur-Glon. The author notes that Lindbohm is not the only one with such memories; many others share them, and Kvatur-Glon appears to have been an association of several different planets.

The author clarifies that their motion to exclude 'Adamakitrogna' (believers in Adamaki, a concept likely related to extraterrestrial contact) does not apply to those who believe in Kvatur-Glon, as the author is one of them. They absolutely do not dismiss Kvatur-Glon as imagination or a hoax. However, the author personally has no such memories. If they did, they would not speak about them.

Crucially, the author emphasizes that Kvatur-Glon has nothing to do with flying saucers; it belongs to parapsychology, not ufology. The author finds it difficult to understand why those who remember their existence on Kvatur-Glon dare to speak about it, as they can never convince others of the reality of their memories.

Despite this, the author considers the Kvatur-Glon memories to be extremely interesting and believes research into them should be supported and encouraged, seeing it as something new. The concern is that flying saucers might disappear and be replaced by Kvatur-Glon memories, and that authorities might scrutinize these memories just as they scrutinize UFO reports.

Based on the memories read, the author concludes that Kvatur-Glon does not seem to have been a happy place. Perhaps the people there were unhappy despite living in luxury and abundance. Kvatur-Glon might not be something for Earthlings to emulate, but research is possible. Lindbohm is now writing in his newly started magazine 'Psikontakt' (Psychic Contact), asking, "What is behind this? What is happening?"

Motion to UFO-Sweden's Annual Conference 1973

This section contains a copy of a motion submitted by Staffan Stigsjöö, a member of UFO-Sweden, to the organization's annual conference in 1973. The motion has two main points:

1. Tougher stance against 'Adamaski-believers': Stigsjöö argues that the idea of UFOs coming to help humanity is a deception. He proposes that anyone who believes UFOs are coming to help should be excluded from UFO-Sweden. He states that UFO-Sweden has received much negative publicity due to the 'foolishness of occultists' and that tough measures are necessary for the organization's benefit. He suggests that Adamaski-believers should form their own association. He explicitly states that his proposal for exclusion does not apply to Kvatur-Glon adherents.
2. Criticism of Media and Content: Stigsjöö criticizes Karl-Axel Jonzone's TV appearances as always being very poor, citing a summer TV appearance where Jonzone discussed his 'humanoid observation' and a speech about "the third Enebacken." He also criticizes the content of the magazine 'UFO-Information,' stating that articles like "Nature - how long will it last?" and "We must change on a moral level" have nothing to do with flying saucers and should not be in the magazine. He also suggests avoiding the 'ridiculous' Flying Object Agency, questioning why valuable pages are wasted on such 'nonsense,' as it unnecessarily annoys Tage Eriksson.

Stigsjöö concludes by stating that he will personally attend the conference to defend his views.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the critical examination of UFO phenomena, a strong stance against what the editor perceives as sensationalism and New Age mysticism, and a desire to establish a more scientific and grounded approach to ufology. The editorial stance is clearly skeptical of claims that UFOs are benevolent visitors and critical of organizations and individuals who promote such views without rigorous evidence. There is a clear division being drawn between ufology and parapsychology, with an emphasis on keeping them separate. The motion by Staffan Stigsjöö highlights a desire within parts of the UFO community to distance themselves from perceived occultism and maintain a more credible public image.