Bolide - Contributions 0038-0063 Letter

Magazine Overview

Title: BOLIDE
Issue Date: June 1987
Publisher: ball-of-light international data exchange
Co-ordinator: Hilary Evans

This issue of BOLIDE, a publication focused on 'ball-of-light international data exchange,' is presented as Dossier 3. The co-ordinator, Hilary Evans, expresses satisfaction with the volume of material available on the subject. The issue includes an update on Hessdalen by Leif Havik and commentary on previous items by Claude Maugé, with the hope that these documents will stimulate new ideas and hypotheses.

Key Themes and Content

The central theme revolves around the interaction between natural forces, such as atmospheric and geophysical magnetic fields, and the physiological responses of animals, humans, and plants. Evans outlines a broad range of phenomena that appear to be significant findings, including:

• Balls of Light (BOLs) that do not harm people.
• Instances where people affect electrical equipment.
• Electrical operations that generate BOLs.
• Individuals sensitive to storms.
• Storms that generate BOLs.
• BOLs passing through solid matter.
• 'Electric girls' with telekinetic abilities.
• The electro-magnetic aspects of 'poltergeist' phenomena, referencing the Rosenheim case.
• BOLs that guide people or metamorphose into entities.
• Objects passing through solid matter in the presence of 'gifted' individuals.

Evans acknowledges that some subscribers, particularly those with a hard scientific background, might be hesitant to accept 'occult' elements, while others committed to metaphysical systems may find the reductionist linking of psychic gifts to physiological processes unappealing. However, he hopes for open-mindedness among subscribers to contemplate these connections.

Editorial Stance and Future Directions

The co-ordinator expresses a desire for further exploration of these phenomena. While he might personally investigate some aspects in the future, he would prefer it to be undertaken by individuals with first-hand scientific expertise or through a combined effort. He invites suggestions for such collaborations.

Subscription and Data Exchange

On a more practical note, Evans informs subscribers that their current subscription has been used up with Dossier 3. He requests a renewal fee of £10, $15, or the equivalent in other currencies, preferably in banknotes, to cover material costs for copying and postage. He emphasizes that the operation is not for profit or loss.

Crucially, Evans encourages subscribers to copy BOLIDE material and share it with friends, stating that this practice saves him work. He is happy to include the names of 'second generation' readers in the list of contributors. However, he stresses that when passing material on, recipients should be reminded that this is a data exchange and they must not infringe copyright.

Subscriber List

The issue includes an extensive list of BOLIDE subscribers from various countries, including Denmark, Spain, the United Kingdom (Wales, England), the USA, France, Norway, Australia, and Sweden. Notable individuals listed include Stig Andersen, Vicente Juan Ballester Olmos, Janet & Colin Bord, David Clarke, William Corliss, Michel Coste, James Crocker, Martin Dagless, Paul Devereux, Richard Haines, Leif Havik, Dr Michael Hough, Pierre Lagrange, Alvin Lawson, Greg Long, Kevin McClure, Philip Mantle, Dan Mattsson, Claude Mauge, Mark Moravec, Mats Nilsson, Hillard Piekos, Thierry Pinvidic, Jenny Randles, Phil Reeder, Odd-Gunnar Roed, Harley Rutledge, Jean Sider, Bob Skinner, Dennis Stacy, Mark Stenhoff, Dennis Stillings, Erling Strand, Maurizio Verga, George Walls, and Nigel Watson.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the multifaceted nature of 'Balls of Light' (BOLs), their potential connection to natural geophysical forces, and their impact on human and animal physiology. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, encouraging the sharing of data and the exploration of unconventional links between scientific and seemingly paranormal phenomena, while maintaining a practical approach to the publication's operational costs and copyright considerations.