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Magazine Overview

Title: Papers d'OVNIS

Issue: ÍNDICES Primera época 1994-1996

Date: 1994-1996

Publisher: CEI

Country: Spain

Language: Catalan, Spanish

Introduction

The publication of these indexes marks the end of the first phase of *Papers d'Ovnis*, covering the period from 1994 to 1996. This initial phase was spearheaded by the late Catalan historian Joan Crexell i Playà. Following his irreparable loss, Pere Redon i Trabal took over the responsibility of continuing the project until the end of this stage, which concluded in December 1996.

The creation of these indexes is not a trivial task; it allows for quick consultation of the content of the 36 issues of the magazine. These 36 issues are presented as 23 deliveries, with eleven double issues and one triple issue.

The indexes are structured into three parts:

1. General Summary: A number-by-number summary of the content of each delivery.
2. Author Index: A breakdown of articles by each author. If a work has multiple authors, it is cited under each.
3. Subject Index: This index groups articles by affinity. In many cases, the same work appears under various headings to facilitate searches.

The editorial team hopes that this index will be a useful tool for their members and readers.

Content by Issue (Selected Highlights)

Issue No. 1

• Portada: [Comic] Oliphant [Condon Project, Original from The Denver Post].
• Presentación: (Bilingual) By the editorial staff.
• Article: The largest UFO ever seen. (Catalonia 1985) by Joan Plana.
• Article: [History of the CEI] Manifesto. (Catalan) Anonymous.

Issue No. 2

• Portada: Reserved Matter. Anonymous.
• Article: We will not argue. By Pere Redon.
• Article: The CEI remains in the spotlight of J. J. Benítez. Anonymous.
• Article: A UFO over Empordà. (Catalonia 1993). Anonymous.
• Article: And an observation about Sabadell. Anonymous [16-X-1993].
• Article: French UFO from 1768? (Catalan). Anonymous.
• Article: "Between believing ufologists and contactees" by Ignacio Cabria. Anonymous.
• Article: [History of the CEI] Bulletin of the CEI. (Catalan). Anonymous.

Issue No. 3

• Portada: [Comic] Anonymous [Abduction of Pérez de Cuellar, Extracted from El Triangle].
• Editorial: We must debate and not go overboard regarding UFOs. By Joan Crexell.
• Article: The Air Force and UFOs: the history. Anonymous.
• Article: UFO in the sky of Barcelona in 1704. (Catalan). Joan Crexell.
• Article: The newspaper El País and the UFO Phenomenon. By Pere Redón.
• Article: [History of the CEI] Renewal of the CEI (1967-1968). Anonymous.
• Article: A UFO responds to signals in El Bruc. (Catalonia 1989). Joan Muntaner (pseud.).

Issue No. 4

• Portada: UFO over the vertical of Cubelles in 1982. Josep Cussó.
• Editorial: Rethinking the UFO phenomenon. Joan Crexell.
• Article: UFO over Cubelles. (Catalonia 1982). Pere Redón.
• Article: The only UFO I have seen. (Catalan). Joan Crexell [20-III-1978].
• Article: A UFO at sea. (Atlantic Ocean 1975). Joan Plana.
• Article: The UFO labyrinth. 1. The witness. V. Cererols (pseud.).
• Article: "Transistors" in 17th century France? Anonymous.
• Article: The detonation of March 1971 in the sky of Barcelona. (Catalan). Anonymous.

Issue No. 5

• Portada: A beam of light in the Valldemossa area in 1989. Maties Morey.
• Editorial: UFOs and the "invisible plane" from the USA. Joan Crexell.
• Article: On a press interview with the Lieutenant General, Commander-in-chief of the MOA. Manuel Corral Vaciero [Extract].
• Article: A beam of light over Valldemosa. Maties Morey.
• Article: Beyond CEI and Papers. Anonymous.
• Article: The Balaguer Congress in Parliament. Anonymous.
• Article: A research project: UFO cases in the Canary Islands. Ricardo Campo.

Issue No. 6

• Portada: The European Parliament will not discuss a report on the UFO theme. Anonymous [Extracted from La Vanguardia].
• Editorial: The CEI is more than just a club. Joan Crexell.
• Article: A limit of science. Joan Crexell.
• Article: The European Parliament and UFOs. Tullio Regge's proposal withdrawn. Joan Crexell.
• Article: Meeting of collaborators of Cuadernos de Ufología. Anonymous.
• Article: Regarding the UFO of Barcelona from 1704. Anonymous.

Issue No. 7-8

• Portada: [Comic] The Ummite mythology: 28 years of life. Josep Cussó.
• Editorial: The thick smoke of UMMO has dissipated. Joan Crexell.
• Article: The Ummite mythology: 28 years of life. Luis R. González.

Issue No. 9

• Portada: Terrestrial UFOs. Anonymous.
• Editorial: Demystifying or studying the UFO Phenomenon. Joan Crexell.
• Article: Sci-Fi Comics 1941-1968 and... UFOs? (Catalan). Joan Muntaner (pseud.).
• Article: Notes on the speed of the declassification process. Vicente J. Ballester Olmos.
• Article: Terrestrial UFOs! Pere Redon [Remotely Piloted Vehicles].
• Article: [Comic] Krahn. [Extracted from La Vanguardia, 31-VII-94].

Issue No. 10

• Portada: A doubtful case (Roswell 1947), clarified. Anonymous [Extracted from El Incidente].
• Editorial: The duty to inform about reality. Joan Crexell.
• Article: Correspondence between UFO investigators and the Air Force. Anonymous.
• Article: The UFO labyrinth. II. The surveyor. V. Cererols (pseud.).
• Article: The Roswell Case (USA 1947) was not a UFO. Joan Muntaner (pseud.).
• Article: A book about the CEI and UFOs. Pere Redon.
• Note: Case of Mont Paní (Girona), September 13, 1991. Anonymous.

Issue No. 11

• Portada: UFOs in southern Palencia in 1990. Anonymous.
• Editorial: An important UFO contradiction. Joan Crexell.
• Article: Attention to false UFOs. Joan Plana Crivillén.
• Article: UFOs in southern Palencia in 1990. Pere Redon.
• Note: Addendum to "Strange Objects". By Pere Redón.
• Note: To our readers. Anonymous.
• Comic: Joan Cumeras. [Extracted from Ausona, 29-VII-94].
• Article: Three new bulletins that also deal with the UFO theme. Anonymous.

Issue No. 12

• Portada: Comets, meteors – and UFOs in the past. Anonymous.
• Editorial: The importance of UFOs from the past. Joan Crexell.
• Article: Retrospective view of the declassification of UFOs. Joan Plana.
• Article: Papers on meteors, comets... from the 17th and 18th centuries. Joan Crexell.
• Note: General Assembly of the CEI. (Catalan). Anonymous.
• Note: Permanencies of the CEI. (Catalan). Anonymous.
• Comic: Nitka. [Extracted from the press].

Issue No. 13

• Portada: Pere Redón [Obituary of Joan Crexell].
• Editorial: More "ufos" and fewer UFOs. Joan Crexell.
• Article: Are we prepared? Joan Plana Crivillen.
• Article: [History of the CEI] The Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia from 1958 and the CEI. Joan Crexell.
• Article: Paraciencia Magazine: new 'UFO Section'. Joan Muntaner (pseud.).
• Comic: Paul Conrad. [Extracted from Los Angeles Times, dedicated to Carl Sagan].
• Note: Happy birthday!. (Catalan). Anonymous [75 years of Antoni Ribera].

Issue No. 14-15-16

• Title: [All the books from the CEI Library]
• Portada: All the books from the CEI Library. Anonymous.
• Presentation: A representative library of the UFO theme. Joan Crexell.
• Authors: (In Spanish and Catalan). Anonymous.
• Translations: Anonymous.
• Foreign Books: Anonymous.

Issue No. 17-18

• Title: [General Index of all STENDEK issues]
• Portada: General Index of all issues. Anonymous.
• Presentation: A useful instrument: the Stendek index. Joan Crexell.
• Articles: Cases from the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands. Anonymous.
• Articles: Cases from the rest of the world. Anonymous.
• Articles: Cases from the past. Anonymous.
• Articles: Studies and investigations. Anonymous.
• Miscellany: Anonymous.
• Editorials: Anonymous.
• Issues and Directors of Stendek: Anonymous.
• Colophon: Anonymous.
• Comic: Anonymous. [Interpretation of the "Stendek" case extracted from the book "Unidentified Flying Objects"].

Issue No. 19-20

• Portada: Anonymous [Composition of headlines].
• Editorial: Papers d'Ovnis returns. Pere Redón.
• Article: Nocturnal landings of Bujaraloz. Marti Flò & Jordi Ardanuy.
• Article: The book! Pere Redón [Unusual Cases by V.J. Ballester].
• Article: II Meeting "CdU Collective". Jordi Ardanuy & Marti Flò.
• Article: The latest declassified UFO cases. Joan Plana Crivillén.
• Article: Press news. Anonymous.
• Article: The search for extraterrestrial life. Carl Sagan [Reproduction extracted from Investigación y Ciencia, December 1994, pp. 63-66].

Issue No. 21-22

• Portada: UFO in Bariloche (Argentina). Anonymous.
• Editorial: About summer serpents. Pere Redón.
• Article: The UFO of Bariloche. Editorial Staff.
• Article: Regarding the UFO seen in Bariloche. Roberto E. Banchs.
• Article: On types of ufologists. Jordi Ardanuy.
• Article: Official UFO study organizations in the world. Joan Plana.
• Article: The evolution of my thoughts on the UFO phenomenon. Félix Ares.
• Note: Roswell. Anonymous.
• Article: The search for extraterrestrial life. Part II. Carl Sagan [Reproduction extracted from Investigación y Ciencia, December 1994, pp. 66-69].
• Note: CEI Publications. Anonymous.

Issue No. 23-24

• Portada: Roswell: The great hoax. Anonymous.
• Editorial: The CIA and other herbs. Pere Redón.
• Article: Roswell: The great hoax. Jordi Ardanuy & Marti Flò.
• Article: Roswell, 1947: The balloon continues to deflate. V. J. Ballester Olmos.
• Article: Who crashed first? Manuel Borraz.
• Article: Poe, Wells, and Verne: The uncertain origin of the "ufonauts". Jordi Ardanuy.
• Article: UFOs in Argentina. Editorial Staff.
• Article: Anomalous phenomena and atypical objects that can be confused with UFOs. Joan Plana Crivillén.
• Note: To the readers of Papers d'Ovnis. Editorial Staff [case of Mont Pani, Roses].
• Article: The British Ministry of Defense and UFOs. Pere Redón.
• Article: The dark side of ufology. Jordi Ardanuy.
• Note: CEI Presence at the Sheffield Congress.
• Note: Self-propelled extraterrestrial or ancestral demon.
• Note: UFOs in Chile.
• Note: The famous "Canary Islands Missile Case" declassified.
• Note: Confirmed: UFO down.
• Article: A new form of lightning discovered on the edge of space.
• Article: New ufological publications in Spanish.
• Article: Filming an advertisement and capturing a UFO.
• Article: UFO in the Alentejo.

Issue No. 25-26

• Portada: Extraterrestrial ships: belief or scientific hypothesis? Anonymous.
• Editorial: "The X-Files" returns. Pere Redón.
• Article: Supersonic UFO in Igualada (24-08-1950). Martí Flò.
• Article: Extraterrestrial ships: belief or scientific hypothesis. Jordi Ardanuy.
• Presentation: Roswell in Barcelona, secret of state. Valenti Ferran.
• Article: UFO phenomenon: summary of the official involvement of Great Britain. Joan Plana Crivillén.
• Article: Certificate of death to serious ufology. The autopsy of the extraterrestrial. Luis R. González.
• Correspondence: Open letter to Félix Ares de Blas. Antoni Ribera.
• Article: A new form of lightning discovered on the edge of space.
• Article: New ufological publications in Spanish.
• Article: Filming an advertisement and capturing a UFO.
• Article: UFO in the alentejo.

Issue No. 27-28

• Portada: Special Internet. Anonymous.
• Editorial: Cosmos life? Pere Redón.
• Article: Special Internet. UFOs and Webs. Ufological journey through the information highways. Marti Flò & Jordi Ardanuy.
• Article: UFOs at home. Martí Flò.
• Note: CEI Activities. Visit to the air traffic control center in Barcelona. Editorial Staff.
• Article: Anomalous aerial phenomena and military aircraft intervention. Joan Plana Crivillén.
• Article: The Air Force declassifies the case 5/3/79, from the Canary Islands. Ricardo Campo & CdU.
• Article: UFOs according to... Matilde González.
• Article: UFOs in haste over Manchester.
• Article: Luminous spheres over the sky of Brazil.
• Article: UFOs: Venus again?
• Article: UFO Expo in Brussels.

Issue No. 29-30

• Portada: Area 51. The Aetherius society. Anonymous.
• Editorial: Fashions from both sides. Martí Flò.
• Article: Ufology in Portugal. Pere Redón.
• Note: CEI Activities. External projection and 1996 program. Editorial Staff.
• Article: Area 51. Air bases and alien technology. Jordi Ardanuy.
• Article: Back to archaeoastronomy. UFOs: religion and new tourist attraction. Editorial Staff.
• Article: Notes for a Who's Who in the USA. Renowned ufologists, witnesses, and skeptics. Jordi Ardanuy & Marti Flò.
• Article: The Aetherius Society. Religious movement of contactees. Jordi Ardamuy.
• Article: The Anomaly Foundation. Pere Redón.
• Article: UFOs according to... Matias Morey.
• Article: 8th European congress on unidentified aerial phenomena.
• Article: 1st congress of "Expediente X" in Spain.
• Article: Ricardo Caruncho passes away.
• Article: UFOs that explode.
• Article: Encounter of the notebooks collective.
• Article: Australian radio telescope captures intelligent signal.

Issue No. 31-32

• Portada: Special: secret weapons and UFOs. Anonymous.
• Editorial: UFOs: a hobby. Jordi Ardamy.
• Article: Military installations and UFO activity. Jordi Ardanuy & Josep Mª Orta.
• Article: Spying... on spy planes. TR-3A "Black Manta" Aurora, Pulse jets, Stealth. Fermin Gallego Serra.
• Article: Planets under other suns. Jordi Ardanuy.
• Article: UFOs according to... José Ruesga.
• Article: Award for research Ricardo Caruncho. CdU.

Issue No. 33-34

• Portada: The CEI Web on the Internet. The Chupacabras. Anonymous.
• Editorial: Regarding other worlds. Mª Luisa Romero.
• Article: The CEI is now on the Internet. Editorial Staff.
• Note: Wanted. Manuel Borraz. [Image of the 4-IX-1968 sighting].
• Note: Information about ufology in Andorra is required. Anonymous.
• Article: UFO over Zaragoza. Editorial Staff.
• Article: The UFO of Trujillo. Editorial Staff.
• Article: The "chupacabras": an alien? Jordi Ardamy.
• Article: UFOs: Photography encounters from Arles. Mª Luisa Romero.
• Article: Have we failed? False sighting in Asturias. Carlos León Martínez.
• Article: On Martian fossils and Jovian ecosystems. Martí Flò.
• Article: Other countries, other bulletins. Luis R. González.
• Article: Nearly half of Americans believe in UFOs.
• Article: More planets outside the solar system.
• Article: And we continue with the autopsy.
• Article: Extraterrestrials in Brazil.
• Article: Everyone listening to the stars.
• Article: UFO pursued in Pretoria.
• Article: Wells, toxoplasma gondii and weapons against aliens.
• Article: TWA, flight 800: collision with a UFO?
• Article: The dangers of divulging ufological secrets.

Issue No. 35-36

• Portada: Is there water on the Moon? Anonymous.
• Editorial: Independence Day. V. Cererols (pseud.).
• Article: Supposed Ufo-Crashes. Jordi Ardarnuy & Marti Flò.
• Article: UFOs in Catalonia: 1991-1996. Jordi Ardanuy.
• Article: A fictional story. Ricardo Campo [false case from April 1991 in Gran Canaria].
• Article: Mysterious explosion in the Alps. Jordi Ardamay.
• Article: UFO cases declassified by the Air Force 1992-1996. Joan Plana.
• Article: The 1953 carrier ship. Matias Morey.
• Note: Errata. Editorial Staff [for the article "The chupacabras", no. 33-34].
• Article: Other countries, other bulletins. Luis R. González.
• Note: CEI Activities. 1996 Program. Editorial Staff.
• Article: UFOs according to... Josep Guijarro.
• Article: XXIX International Festival of Fantastic Cinema of Sitges. Jordi Ardanuy.
• Article: More on the chupacabras.
• Article: Spanish edition of Flying Saucer Review.
• Article: Exhibition of art inspired by alien life in New York.
• Article: The Raëlian movement lands in Spain.
• Article: Neither trolls nor extraterrestrials.
• Article: Lunar selenites.
• Article: New data on the UFO of Zaragoza.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine *Papers d'OVNIS* consistently explores the phenomenon of UFOs through a variety of lenses, including historical accounts, contemporary sightings, scientific investigations, and even fictional interpretations. The editorial stance, as evidenced by the numerous editorials by Joan Crexell and Pere Redón, emphasizes critical thinking, the importance of open debate, and the need for accurate reporting. There's a recurring theme of questioning official narratives and encouraging readers to form their own informed opinions, as seen in editorials like "Rethinking the UFO phenomenon" and "The duty to inform about reality." The magazine also highlights the activities and history of the CEI (Centro de Estudios Interplanetarios), positioning itself as a hub for ufological research and discussion in Spain and Catalonia. The inclusion of diverse sections like "History of the CEI," "Ufology in Portugal," and "UFOs in Argentina" suggests a broad international scope. The magazine also touches upon related topics such as archaeoastronomy, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the declassification of government documents, indicating a comprehensive approach to the study of unexplained aerial phenomena.

This issue of "Cuadernos de Ufología" (Ufology Notebooks), identified as issue number 9 and volume 6, delves into various aspects of the UFO phenomenon. While a specific publication date is not visible, the content suggests a focus on research and analysis from the late 20th century, with references to events and publications from the 1990s and earlier.

Key Articles and Sections

Perspectiva (Perspective) (9 articles)

This section features several editorials and articles by Joan Crexell and Pere Redón, discussing the nature and perception of UFOs. Crexell's editorials question whether the CEI (Centro de Estudios Interplanetarios) is more than just a club and lament the increasing focus on 'UFOs' over genuine analysis. Pere Redón addresses 'summer serpents' and the evolution of thoughts on the UFO phenomenon. Félix Ares contributes an article on his evolving thoughts, and a correspondence from Félix Ares de Blas is included. Several other authors, including Matilde González, Matías Morey, José Ruesga, and Josep Guijarro, offer their perspectives on UFOs.

Política ufológica (Ufological Politics) (6 articles)

This section examines the political and organizational aspects of ufology. An article titled "Materia reservada" (Classified Matter) is presented without a byline. Pere Redón advocates for not engaging in polemics. J. J. Benítez discusses the CEI being under scrutiny. Joan Crexell reiterates that the CEI is more than a club. Pere Redón explores "The CIA and other herbs," and Martí Flò comments on "Fashions of one and the other." Jordi Ardanuy reflects on UFOs as a hobby.

Proyectos (Projects) (8 articles)

This section highlights research initiatives and publications. It includes a presentation by the editorial team, an editorial by Pere Redón on rethinking the UFO phenomenon, and details of a research project on UFO cases in the Canary Islands by Ricardo Campo. A meeting of collaborators for "Cuadernos de Ufología" is mentioned. Pere Redón reports on CdU publishing the first study on the UFO phenomenon in the Canary Islands. A research award by Ricardo Caruncho is also noted.

Roswell (8 articles)

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the Roswell incident. An article titled "A dubious case (Roswell 1947), clarified" suggests the event has been explained. Another piece details "The Roswell Case (USA 1947), it was not a UFO." Pere Redón provides a note on Roswell. Jordi Ardanuy and Martí Flò discuss "Roswell: The great deception." V. J. Ballester Olmos writes about "Roswell, 1947: The balloon continues to deflate." Valenti Ferran presents "Presentation in Barcelona of Roswell, state secret." Luis R. González offers a "Death certificate for serious ufology: The autopsy of the extraterrestrial," and a follow-up note on "And we continue with the autopsy" is included.

Sectarismo (Sectarianism) (3 articles)

This section delves into the more controversial or fringe aspects of ufology. Jordi Ardamy discusses "The dark side of ufology." Jordi Ardanuy examines the "Aetherius Society. Religious movement of contactees." Noticias (News) reports on the arrival of the "Raëlian movement in Spain."

Sociología (Sociology) (3 articles)

This section explores the social dynamics within ufology. Joan Crexell's editorial addresses an "Important UFO contradiction." Joan Plana Crivillen questions, "Are we prepared?" and Jordi Ardanuy discusses "Types of ufologists."

TV

This section features editorials by Joan Crexell and Pere Redón. Crexell calls for debate and order regarding UFOs, while Redón comments on "summer serpents" and the return of "The X-Files."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes a critical and analytical approach to ufology. There is a clear emphasis on research, debunking sensationalism, and clarifying misinterpretations, particularly concerning the Roswell incident. The editorial stance appears to favor rigorous investigation over unsubstantiated claims, while also acknowledging the sociological and political dimensions of the UFO phenomenon. The CEI organization is presented as a significant entity within the Spanish ufological community, but its role and nature are subject to discussion and scrutiny.