Papers d'Ovnis - 1a epoca - No 07-8

Magazine Overview

Title: Papers d'OVNIS
Issue: 7-8 (Monographic)
Date: July-August 1994
Publisher: Centre d'Estudis Interplanetaris (CEI)

This issue is a special monograph dedicated to the UMMO phenomenon, featuring an extensive article by Luis R. González Manso titled "La mitología ummita: 28 años de vida" (The UMMO Mythology: 28 Years of Life). The magazine's editorial stance, as expressed by Joan Crexell, is that the "thick smoke" of the UMMO affair has dissipated, largely due to the confession of José-Luis Jordán Peña, who admitted to creating the entire affair. The CEI emphasizes its long-held skepticism and commitment to a critical, 'cold' methodology in UFO research.

Editorial: Se ha disipado el espeso humo de UMMO (The Thick Smoke of UMMO Has Dissipated)

Joan Crexell writes that a news report from investigator Luis R. González Manso revealed that José-Luis Jordán Peña confessed to being the author of the UMMO affair. The CEI celebrates this clarification, viewing it as an obstacle removed for serious UFO research and a relief from the discrediting effect the UMMO case had on the field. Crexell recalls the CEI's consistent skepticism, even during a conference by Rafael Farriols on UMMO, which ended in laughter and Farriols's resignation from the CEI. The editorial highlights that the CEI has always advocated for critical study of the UFO phenomenon, not for speculative or fabricated cases like UMMO.

La mitología ummita: 28 años de vida (The UMMO Mythology: 28 Years of Life)

This extensive article by Luis R. González Manso delves into the history and details of the UMMO phenomenon. It begins by referencing an earlier work by Carles Berché in "Cuadernos de Ufología" that denounced Jordán Peña as the creator of the UMMO affair. The article recounts subsequent events, including a letter from the "ummitas" denying accusations and a press conference where they allegedly denounced the Turin Shroud. It also mentions the Voronezh incident in Russia, where children were reportedly attacked by a UFO bearing the UMMO symbol, and the subsequent publication of books in France that fueled confusion.

The author then provides a detailed account of the UMMO narrative, starting with their alleged arrival on Earth on March 28, 1950, near La Javie, France, in disc-shaped ships. The ummitas claimed to be from the planet UMMO, located 14 light-years away (later revised to the star Wolf 424). The article describes their alleged activities, including establishing an underground base and taking biological samples from humans, which they claimed was to avoid revealing their presence. It highlights the peculiar claim that they had to use a mysterious anonymous typist to transcribe their reports, and their use of a "ritual" character for their first recovered document, which turned out to be pages from "Le Figaro" used for hygienic purposes.

The article details the ummitas' alleged transgressions against property and their claims of scientific advancement, including their ability to manipulate space-time through a concept called "pluricosmos" and their description of a fundamental entity called "IBOZOO UU." It also touches upon their purported biological similarities to humans, which they attributed to a pre-programmed genetic code influenced by cosmic factors.

Fernando Sesma Manzano, a telegraph official with an interest in graphology and cryptography, is presented as a key contact. In 1966, Sesma reportedly received photographic evidence of a flying saucer, allegedly from the ummitas. The article discusses the "UMMO, otro planeta habitado" book by Sesma and the involvement of a group of people associated with Sesma's discussion group who received information from the ummitas.

A significant event mentioned is the alleged landing of a UMMO craft near Aluche, Madrid, on February 7, 1966, witnessed by José-Luis Jordán Peña and Vicente Ortuño. The craft reportedly left rectangular marks on the ground, and photographs of these marks were published in Madrid newspapers. The article notes that Jordán Peña later insisted this was an American test vehicle and the UMMO affair a CIA fabrication.

The article critically examines the UMMO documents, pointing out numerous scientific and logical inconsistencies. It questions their claims about space travel, energy, and biology, often contrasting them with established scientific principles. The author highlights the ummitas' insistence on not being believed as a paradoxical strategy to enhance credibility. The article also discusses the alleged "UMMO symbol" and its appearance in various contexts.

Further sections detail the ummitas' purported interactions with various individuals and organizations, including the CEI's consistent skepticism. The article mentions the controversy surrounding the UMMO case, including theories of CIA or KGB involvement, and the eventual confession of Jordán Peña in 1993, which the article frames as the definitive debunking of the UMMO affair.

Bibliografía Consultada (Consulted Bibliography)

The article includes a bibliography listing 23 sources, primarily books and articles related to the UMMO phenomenon, ufology, and science fiction, published between 1965 and 1991.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the UMMO phenomenon, its alleged extraterrestrial origins, the key figures involved (particularly José-Luis Jordán Peña and Fernando Sesma), the scientific and logical inconsistencies within the UMMO narrative, and the eventual debunking of the case as a hoax. The editorial stance of "Papers d'OVNIS" and the CEI is one of critical skepticism towards unsubstantiated claims, advocating for rigorous scientific methodology in the study of UFOs and rejecting speculative or fabricated cases.

This document is a page from a magazine, likely focused on ufology or unexplained phenomena, given the content. It is page 72 and appears to be from an issue dated January 1981, specifically referencing an article titled 'Urano trae OVNIS' from 'Mundo Desconocido', number 55, pp. 67-71.

Bibliography of UMMO-Related Works The primary content of this page is a list of bibliographic references to various publications concerning the UMMO phenomenon. These references span several years and include:

• 24. Juan Domínguez Montes, "El Pluriscosmos". Barcelona, 1983.
• 25. OVNI-Presence, number 47, May 1992, a special issue on the UMMO theme.
• 26. Prof. Lester, "Urano trae OVNIS", in Mundo Desconocido, number 55, January 1981, pp. 67-71.
• 27. Adalberto C. Ujvari, "La verdad sobre UMMO", in Cuadernos de Ufología, 2nd epoch, January 1990, pp. 47-48.
• 28. Renaud Marhic, "L'affaire UMMO: les extraterrestres qui venaient du froid". Self-published, 1992.
• 29. Robert Charroux, "El libro de los secretos descubiertos" (The Book of Discovered Secrets). Plaza & Janés, Barcelona, 1976. This references the original French edition from Paris, 1964, pp. 286-303.
• 30. José-Luis Jordán Peña, "Otro mito que hace crash" (Another myth that crashes), in La Alternativa Racional, number 29, October 1993.

Illustrations of Alleged UMMO Artifacts Below the bibliography, the page features two detailed illustrations of what are described as "supposed mechanical devices used in UMMO."

• IMAGEN 16 depicts a "flying ship" (nave voladora), resembling a classic flying saucer with intricate internal structures visible.
• IMAGEN 18 shows an "ancient ground vehicle" (antiguo vehículo de desplazamiento por tierra), which appears to be a mechanical craft with articulated legs or supports, suggesting a terrestrial or perhaps amphibious function.

The caption beneath these images explicitly states: "Dos supuestos artilugios mecánicos usados en UMMO. En el dibujo superior, nave voladora. En el dibujo inferior, antiguo vehículo de desplazamiento por tierra..."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The page strongly focuses on the UMMO phenomenon, presenting it as a subject of serious ufological investigation, evidenced by the detailed bibliography and the inclusion of technical illustrations. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and cataloging information related to UMMO, citing various sources across different publications and countries (Spain, France). The inclusion of specific page numbers and publication details suggests a scholarly or archival approach to the subject matter. The themes revolve around extraterrestrial visitation, alleged alien technology, and the dissemination of information through specialized magazines and books.