AESV - no 09

Magazine Overview

This issue of the A.E.S.V. (Association d'Étude sur les Soucoupes Volantes) bulletin, identified as Trimestriel No. 9 from January 1979, is the 46th year of publication. The cover prominently features the headline "LES OVNI A L'ONU" (UFOs at the UN) and a drawing of a flying saucer with the text "L'ONU" (The UN) on it. The price is 5 Francs.

Table of Contents

The table of contents lists the following sections: Editorial, Wishes for the New Year, News, UFOs at the UN, Bibliography, Information, Catalog of Forms, Recent Observations, Press Service, and a letter from Jean Bastide.

Editorial Stance and Association Information

The bulletin begins with an editorial and New Year's wishes, followed by general news. A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to the topic of UFOs and the United Nations. The association's secretariat general and regional sections are listed, with addresses in France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Cameroon. Subscription and membership information is also provided, indicating prices for the bulletin and adhesion.

A disclaimer states that the articles published in A.E.S.V. engage only the responsibility of their authors, and reproduction is authorized with clear citation of author and source. The association relies on its members and readers for support to continue publishing.

UFOs at the UN

A substantial section details the proceedings of the United Nations General Assembly's Special Political Committee regarding the creation of a UN body or department for research and coordination of UFO phenomena. The discussions, particularly involving Grenada, are presented, highlighting the proposal for a resolution and a working document. Grenada's position, as articulated by its Prime Minister Sir Eric Gairy and Minister of Education M. Wellington, emphasizes the global nature of UFO research and the need for a coordinated approach. The document suggests that member states interested should coordinate national scientific research on extraterrestrial life, including UFOs, and inform the Secretary-General of findings. The committee recommends noting Grenada's declarations and resolutions, inviting interested member states to coordinate research, and transmitting relevant documentation to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

Bibliography

A bibliography lists several books related to UFOs and related topics, including works by Leonard Stringfield, Paul Misraki, Michel Figuet, Herve Laronde, Allen Hyneck, and Jacques Vallee. It also mentions upcoming books and provides brief commentary on some entries.

Information Section

This section provides updates and announcements:

• Erich Von Daniken: Announcement of the 6th World Conference of the Ancient Astronaut Society in Munich, listing several notable speakers and their topics.
• Icufon: Information about a memorandum sent to UN member states by Icufon, serving as a basis for discussions on creating a UN agency for UFO research. This document includes photocopies of USAF, ATIC, and Pentagon documents and is available for purchase.
• New Books: A new book by Camille Farran, "Le Dextre des Titans" by Ch. Ricard, is announced, which discusses UFO appearances over vital points of the planet.
• CEPA Meetings: Information about information meetings on UFO phenomena organized by the Groupement d'Étude des Phénomènes Aériens (CEPA) in Paris.
• GRIPHOM: The GRIPHOM is selling bulletins on their UFO detection technique to fund their research station.
• Jean Migueres: Announcement of a second book by Jean Migueres, "Le Cobaye des Extra-terrestres face aux scientifiques Francais, et a ses lecteurs," following his previous work.

Catalog of Forms and Recent Observations

This section presents a catalog of UFO sightings reported from various locations and dates, often with brief descriptions and the source of the report. The sightings include:

• October 1978: A washing machine drum crashed in France; a 30 kg block of ice fell in Contigne, France; dentures fell in L'Arbresle, France.
• July 1978: A luminous object in Geneva, Switzerland; a bright object in Belgrade, Bulgaria; multiple objects observed in Tarbes, France; an object resembling a satellite in Aix-en-Provence, France, accompanied by a power outage; a white light moving slowly near the Franco-Spanish border; a flying saucer in Rembion, Argentina.
• August 1978: A car-mounted witness saw an object with blue, white, yellow, and violet lights in Neuquén, Argentina, causing one witness to fall ill.
• September 1978: A confusing report of an object with luminous hubs and a 100m width in Spain; a bright white ball observed by musicians in Haute-Savoie, France; a disc-shaped UFO moving NE to SW with intense brightness in Digoin, France; a UFO described as a luminous triangle, beam, or satellite in Rome, Italy.
• October 1978: A witness saw a red-orange ball in Maxeville, France; a bright red ball joined by another luminous ball in Cirey-sur-Vezouze, France; a similar phenomenon in Lunéville, France; thousands observed luminous balls in Buenos Aires, Argentina; a luminous metallic object crossing the sky at high speed in Naples, Italy; a pilot disappeared after reporting a UFO in Melbourne, Australia.
• July 1978: A photo of a UFO taken by a 13-year-old in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of UFO phenomena, the role of international organizations like the UN in addressing the subject, and the dissemination of sighting reports from around the world. The A.E.S.V. positions itself as a dedicated study association, aiming to gather and share information on flying saucers and related mysteries. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry and information sharing, encouraging reader participation and support for the continued publication of the bulletin.

This document, identified as "SERVICE DE PRESSE" (Press Service), issue number 19, volume 19, dated July 4, 1978, appears to be a compilation of UFO/UAP reports and a directory of ufology organizations. The content is primarily in French, with some English translations for contact information and copyright notices.

UFO/UAP Sightings Reports

The first page details several alleged UFO sightings from late 1978:

• November 10, 1978, Kuwait: A disk the size of a jumbo jet reportedly landed for 7 minutes near a satellite listening station, causing all communications to be cut off. The source cited is "Dauphine Libere".
• November 25, 1978, Atlantic (Rhum Route): Guy Delage, a skipper on the boat "Salamandre," observed a brilliant white disk that positioned itself above his boat. He witnessed a type of discharge from the craft before it disappeared at high speed. The source cited is "L'Equipe".
• December 2, 1978, Bale-Mulhouse, France: The meteorological service at the Bale-Mulhouse airport observed a fast-moving object described as a luminous ball, approximately 25 km away. The source cited is "Feuille d'avis de Neuchatel".
• December 6, 1978, Italy: A sworn guardian, interviewed under hypnosis, reported being abducted by beings from a distant place in a triangular craft of steel color. The source cited is "Le Meridional".
• December 10, 1978, La Chapelle de Surrieu, Isere, France: A witness claimed to be followed by an object about 15 meters above him. Gendarmes who arrived also saw the luminous object before it disappeared. Sources cited are "Le Soir" and "Derniere Heure".
• December 11, 1978, Barbizon, Seine et Marne, France: A witness perceived an object of great luminous intensity, shaped like a rugby ball, with an apparent length of about 20 meters. The source cited is "FAN".
• December 14, 1978, Rome, Italy: Numerous people, including police officers, observed a very long, luminous green trail moving towards the northeast. Sources cited are "LESOIR" and "Der.Heure".
• December 14, 1978, Pesaro, Italy: Many people reportedly followed a UFO for several kilometers.

Directory of Ufology Organizations

The second page lists ufology organizations by country, along with their acronyms and associated publications:

• Portugal: NOSTRA
• Switzerland: BIZARRE, LIMITES (SLEDS)
• England: MAPIT. SKYWATCH (NAPIT)
• Denmark: UFO NYT (SUFOI)
• Belgium: INFORESPACE (SOBEPS), BULLETIN DU GESAG, ARGUS DES PH. SPATIAUX (Ouranos Belgique)
• Germany: UFO NACHRICHTEN
• Luxembourg: CHRONIQUES DE LA CLEU. (CLEU)
• Canada: UFO QUEBEC
• France: HYPOTHESE OVNI (CSERU), APPROCHE (SVEPS), LA REVUE DES SV (Michel Moutet), FACETTES, UFO INFO (AANT), SPATIAL (ADEPS), KRUPTOS (KRUPTOS SEIPP), VAUCLUSE UFOLOGIE (GREPO), PHENOMENES SPATIAUX (GEPA), LFS EXTRATERRESTRES (Gerard Lebat), LDLN (R. VEILLITH), UFOLOGIA (CFRU), UFOLOGIE CONTACT (SPEPSE), L'INSOLITE, RECHERCHES UFOLOGIQUES (GNE.OVNI)

It is noted that addresses for these groups are available in "A.E.S.V." No. 7 or upon request.

Letter and Editorial Notes

Page 2 contains a letter dated July 4, 1978, from Jean Bastide to the publisher, thanking him for purchasing and reading his book, "la mémoire des OVNI" (The Memory of UFOs). Bastide acknowledges the existence of AESV and other ufology groups. He expresses encouragement to persevere despite the regrettable atmosphere in ufology, particularly mentioning the creation of GEPAN which he feels ignores private groups. He states that due to ufology not being recognized and lacking professional outlets, he considers his book sufficient and does not wish to contact members of other serious study groups. He also clarifies that he has never seen a UFO himself and has no "esoteric" knowledge or claim to infallibility. He promises to keep the recipient's address and write if any important events occur in the region. The letter is signed "SANS COMMENTAIRE AESV".

Page 3 provides contact information for the "Observatoire des Parasciences," including a postal address in Marseille, France, an email address ([email protected]), and links to various online resources related to "Ovni-Présence" and "Anomalies." It also includes an important note in both French and English, prohibiting the unauthorized retrieval and online publication of the digital version of the present publication, stating that only the version on the AFU (Archives For the Unexplained) website is authorized and any other publication will be considered copyright infringement liable to prosecution.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting of specific UFO/UAP sightings and the cataloging of organizations dedicated to the study of these phenomena. The editorial stance, as inferred from the letter by Jean Bastide and the general content, acknowledges the existence of ufology as a field of study but also highlights its lack of mainstream recognition and the challenges faced by researchers. The inclusion of contact information and a copyright notice suggests an effort to manage the dissemination of information and maintain control over the publication's content.