Uppsala UFO Forening medlemsblad - 1984 No 1

Magazine Overview

This issue of the Uppsala UFO Förening's member magazine, dated 1:84, is the first of its kind and aims to document the organization's progress. It covers UFO reports, meetings, and other reader contributions. The magazine is published by Uppsala UFO Förening and is in Swedish.

Cover Story: The Computerized UFO

The cover poses the classic question, "IS IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE? NO IT IS:", followed by lines of BASIC computer code and a wireframe graphic. The code appears to be for plotting a mathematical function, possibly representing a UFO shape or phenomenon. The lines include:

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10 Q-.25-PI : W-.75*PI : Z-SIN(2)
20 FOR X= -.5*PI TO 1.5*PI STEP .01*PI
30 Y-SIN(X)
40 IF X>Q AND XCW Y-Z-(Y-Z)
50 GOSUB PLOT
60 NEXT X
```

This suggests a computational approach to visualizing or analyzing UFO data.

Editorial and Member Contributions

The editorial section, "ÄNTLIGEN" (Finally), expresses hope that the magazine will reflect the UFO Förening's advancement, featuring stories about UFO reports, meetings, and reader experiences. The editors encourage reader participation with opinions, reports, and ideas, aiming for at least four issues per year.

Upcoming Events

A section titled "LÅT OSS TRÄFFAS" (Let's Meet) lists several upcoming meetings and open house events at Brantingsgården and Heidenstamsgården in April and May, with specific dates and times.

"Så här hittar du till Heidenstamsgården!" (How to find Heidenstamsgården!)

This section includes a map illustrating how to reach Heidenstamsgården, showing nearby roads and landmarks like "Heidenstams torg", "Gamla Upsala gatan", "Tycho Hede'ns väg", and "ESSO MOTOR HOTELL".

Planning Conference for UFO-Sverige

On February 4th, 1984, UFO-Sverige held a planning conference in Stockholm. Representatives from various local groups, including Ove Lövgren and Tomas Kjelsson from Uppsala UFO Förening, attended. Bertil Kuhleman, chairman of ICUR (International Commission on UFO Reports), gave a presentation on UFO work in Sweden and internationally. He noted the slow progress and emphasized the need for more speed and cooperation. Kuhleman suggested a "stair-step principle" for UFO investigation, highlighting the need for individuals and local groups to share information and collaborate. He outlined ICUR's goals: 1) Standardization of UFO report collection for international comparison, 2) Creating a handbook for data collection, and 3) Connecting more countries. He also mentioned ICUR's plan to produce a small journal on recent advancements.

Figure 1, "Arbetsgången för UFO fragans lösning" (The workflow for solving the UFO question), visually represents the structure from "INDIVIDEN" (Individual) up to "INTERNATIONELLT" (International), with "UFO-SVERIGE" and "LOKALGRUPPEN" (Local Groups) in between.

Figure 2, titled "Så här ser Bertil på UFO arbetet" (This is how Bertil sees UFO work), illustrates Bertil Kuhleman's organizational model, with ICUR acting as the contact point for international UFO organizations. The diagram shows "FÖRENINGEN FÖR PSYKOBIOFYSIK" (Association for Psychobiophysics) and "UFO FALL RPC IFO FU" feeding into "TIDNINGEN" (The Magazine), which connects to "UFO-SVERIGE". Other elements include "BIBLIOTEK FÖREDRAG SKOLOR STUDIECIRKLAR LOKALGRUPPER", "ADB ANALYS KODIFIERING", "HESSDALEN", and "UFO NORGE", all linked to "INTERNATIONELLT SAMARBETE" via ICUR.

Hessdalen Report

Following Bertil's presentation, a report from Hessdalen was discussed. It mentioned a few interesting cases from "UFOSverige aktuellt 1/84". Christer Nordin, chairman of UFO-Sverige, was reportedly impressed by Hessdalen. The report describes a challenging trek to the treeline, involving steep ascents and difficult weather conditions.

Discussions also covered the activities of local groups, with UFO-Sverige being one of the smaller associations. A heated discussion arose regarding the significant coverage of psychobiophysics in "UFO-aktuellt", which had led to protests from several local associations. Jan Fjellander represented the Association for Psychobiophysics in this debate.

UFO-Sverige Support Fund and National Meeting

Christer also mentioned a support fund within UFO-Sverige to assist associations facing difficulties. Information was also provided about the national meeting in Karlskoga. Ove was chosen as the representative for the upcoming meeting, and a report from him is expected in the next issue.

The meeting concluded at a Chinese restaurant.

Hessdalen Project

On week 7, a team including the author, Joakim, and Dick participated in the Hessdalen Project, assisting with observations in the mountain region. They were stationed near Hessjoen. The report details their arrival, meeting other participants, and the focus on spectral photography. Spectral photos, when taken through a prism, can reveal the elements emitting light from an object, helping to determine if a UFO is an electrical discharge or a gas cloud.

During their week, 28 observations were made, one of which was identified as an IFO. Many spectral photos were taken but not yet analyzed. The most remarkable observation occurred on Friday, February 17th, at 18:15. While walking from the cabin, a yellow-white light was seen. The team quickly deployed a film camera, photographed, and filmed the object. Joakim and Dick noted the UFO blinked twice. After ten minutes, they decided to continue to their bivouac. The light remained constant, leading them to initially believe it was a cabin.

Upon reaching the bivouac, they attempted to contact Havik at Aspåskjölen via radio but failed. The weather was severe, with strong winds and cold. At 19:30, the author saw the "hunting cabin" lift straight up and move northeast. Shouting "UFO!", they scrambled from the bivouac. A plastic bag covering the camera was difficult to remove, but in desperation, it was torn apart. The UFO, described as a yellow-white point, suddenly changed direction to the southeast and approached them, revealing two distinct lights. As the UFO neared, their heart rates increased. The author instructed Joakim to contact Havik, but when he activated the radio, the UFO disappeared after three seconds. The event occurred approximately 600 meters away, with no sound heard, even though airplanes at higher altitudes were audible.

They broke off observations at 19:50 due to worsening weather. Visibility was reduced to about 400 meters.

They never established radio contact with Aspåskjölen on Friday, and Leif Havik's attempts to reach them were unsuccessful, leading to speculation that the UFO might have interfered with their radio signals. More details are promised for the next issue.

An accompanying photo is described as one taken during the observation, with camera details (IFBA 35, Lens 1:2.7 f=38mm, 100 ASA black and white film) and photographer (Dick Ekenhage) listed.

"VAD DÖLJER SIG PÅ FILMEN?" (What is hidden on the film?)

In October 1983, a group including the author, Offe from Eskilstuna, Heiki from Stockholm, and Tomas went to Hessdalen to film UFOs. Although they saw nothing at the time, the developed film revealed interesting details. A yellowish-white object with a red front and blue-white rear was seen moving in a leftward arc. The exposure time was 12 frames per second. The object appeared in 8 frames, followed by four empty frames, then another similar object appeared, moving in from the side, slightly lower and to the right of the first. The question is raised whether it is a UFO or a film error, or if UFO lights are outside the visible spectrum. The film has been shown at a member meeting in Sala, but no explanation has been found. The film is currently stored in a safe deposit box.

"Här får du tips!" (Here are some tips!)

This section recommends two resources: 1) The book "UFO" by Hillary Evans, described as a good book with many contact cases and fine pictures, used by Eskilstuna UFO Förening for a study circle. 2) The cassette tape "UFO i Sverige från nya dimensioner" (UFO in Sweden from new dimensions), praised for its factual content and interviews, made by the well-known Jan Fjellander.

Readers interested in borrowing books can contact the librarian, Mikael, at 401735.

"TRO'T OM NI VILL!" (Believe it if you want!)

This section presents two short reports.

"Vad såg han i sin trädgård?" (What did he see in his garden?)

Reported on April 8th, 1984, Renato Nicolai, a stonemason from Southern France, reported seeing a "flat, round object" land in his garden. He observed it for about 40 seconds, noting a whining sound but no smoke or flames. He estimated its size at 2.5 meters wide and 1.7 meters thick. The object took off vertically, leaving a circular mark on the ground. Despite initial hesitation, he reported it to the police. Scientists investigated the site, taking soil samples. They found the circle had been subjected to friction and 600 degrees Celsius, and the surrounding vegetation showed signs of unusual radiation, with nearly half the chlorophyll in younger plants oxidized. A spokesperson for the scientists stated there was no reason to doubt Nicolai's testimony.

"Falska lotter säljs i Uppsala" (Fake lottery tickets sold in Uppsala)

On Monday, a case of fraudulent lottery sales was reported in Uppsala, operating under the guise of the Gävleborgs UFO-förening. A young man was selling lottery tickets for ten kronor each, using a falsified membership card and a disconnected phone number. Roland Östlund, chairman of Gävleborgs UFO-förening, warned the public, stating that his organization had not arranged any lottery.

Lotteri

A section titled "LOTTERI" (Lottery) promotes a new lottery called "SUPER 2:AN". It features two games: Dart and Bandit. The rules for Dart involve summing the results of three throws, and for Bandit, it functions similarly to one-armed bandits. Pricing options are provided for purchasing lots of tickets. The estimated gross revenue for the lottery is 2000 kronor. The association plans to buy 4000 tickets, with each member expected to sell 200-400 tickets.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO phenomena, investigations, and organizational activities within the UFO community in Sweden. There is a clear emphasis on reporting sightings, analyzing evidence (such as film and spectral data), and fostering communication among members and other UFO organizations. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging detailed reporting and discussion, while also addressing practical matters like event planning, resource sharing, and even the challenges of maintaining objectivity amidst controversial topics like psychobiophysics. The inclusion of a lottery suggests a pragmatic approach to fundraising for the organization's activities.

This document, issue number 11, is titled "Kommunala anslagstavlor i Uppsala" (Municipal notice boards in Uppsala). It is published by the Uppsala UFO Förening (Uppsala UFO Association) and appears to be a local listing or information bulletin. The primary content is a detailed list of locations where municipal notice boards can be found within the city of Uppsala and its surrounding regions.

Content

The main section of the document is titled "Kommunala anslagstavlor finns på följande platser:" (Municipal notice boards can be found at the following locations:).

This list is divided into two categories:

Innerstaden (Inner City)

1. Årsta Centrum
2. Brantingstorg
3. Nyby Centrum
4. Gamla Uppsala, Vattholma. vid Konsum
5. Torbjörns plan TUIET
6. Västertorg
7. Svamptorget, Norby
8. Gottsunda Centrum, vid huvudentrén
9. Sunnersta, vid Dag His väg, nära Långv.
10. Bergsbrunna, Skogsv.-Villav. vid affären
11. Vilan, Nåntuna, Nämndemansv. vid posten
12. Heidenstams torg
13. Gränby torg
14. Kvarntorget MiGu
15. Vaksala torg
16. Stora Torget
17. Nybron
18. Flustret

Ytterområden (Outer Areas)

19. Knutby, väg 675–Videv.
20. Almunge, vid posten
21. Rasbo, vid skolan
22. Vattholma, vid Konsum
23. Björklinge, vid Sparbanken
24. Brunna, vid ICA-hallen
25. Knivsta, Apoteksvägen
26. Storvreta, Arentunav. Vattgårdsv.
27. Lövstalöt, vid Lövstahallen
28. Bälingeby, vid ICA-hallen

A map is included on the first page, illustrating the general locations of some of these areas, with numbers corresponding to the list.

The second page provides contact information for the publisher:

Aus: UPPSALA UFO FÖRENING
BOX 1241
75142 UPPSALA
TEL: 018-323981

This suggests that while the publication is from a UFO association, its content in this issue is focused on practical, local community information rather than UFO sightings or phenomena.

The bottom right corner of the first page has the text "Spar denna!" (Save this!) and the page number "11". The second page has the page number "12".

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

Given the content of this specific issue, the editorial stance appears to be one of providing useful, practical information to the local community. While published by a UFO association, this issue does not directly discuss UFOs or related topics. Instead, it focuses on civic information, specifically the locations of public notice boards. This suggests a broader community engagement or information-dissemination role for the Uppsala UFO Förening beyond its primary focus.