Busqueda Boletin - No 78

Magazine Overview

Title: BUSQUEDA
Issue: 78
Date: 1995
Publisher: J.Me Semitiel Martinez
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish

This issue of "BUSQUEDA" (Search), a bulletin focused on ufology and parapsychology, dated 1995, presents a diverse range of articles and reports. The cover features a caricature of a man and the headline "FELIZ 1995" (Happy 1995).

Articles and Reports

"ESTAN LOS INVESTIGADORES OVNI 'VIGILADOS'?" by Bruno Cardeñosa

This article explores the personal experiences of ufologists and the nature of their investigations. Cardeñosa recounts his own early encounters with UFOs, starting with a sighting in the Sierra de Guadarrama in 1983, where he witnessed a large luminous sphere. He describes a second sighting in 1984, involving two spherical lights that changed color. The author emphasizes that in ufology, "nothing is casual," suggesting a connection between personal experiences and the development of interest in the field. He mentions other ufologists like Juan José Benítez, Manuel Carballal, and Javier Sierra, who also had formative experiences. The article touches upon photographic evidence of UFOs, citing Carballal's 1989 photograph and Carlos Fernández's work in Argentina. It also briefly mentions investigations in the Doñana area and the use of infrared film by Andalusian ufologists in 1975.

"ABDUGGION: MIEDO A QUE?" by Pedro P. Canto

Pedro P. Canto delves into the psychological aspects of abduction experiences. He references Fernando Jiménez del Oso's sentiment that he would not want to be abducted, not due to fear of aliens, but due to the potential loss of "individuality." Canto argues that abduction cases, from Barney Hill to Próspera Muñoz, reveal a profound emotional impact on witnesses, often characterized by a mix of affection and fear. He posits that the fear experienced by abductees is not of the 'violators' themselves, but of the act of violation and the loss of individuality. The article suggests that the core of the fear lies in the forced and violent situations encountered during contact with 'Unknown Biological Entities.'

"OTRO FRAUDE AL DESCUBIERTO" (Another Fraud Discovered)

This section reports on the US Air Force's (USAF) explanation for the alleged UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico. The USAF stated that the incident in 1947 involved a military device resembling a weather balloon, part of the secret "Project Mogul" program. The secrecy surrounding the event fueled rumors of an extraterrestrial crash and recovery. The USAF clarified that stories of extraterrestrials were speculative inventions by ufologists.

"EL GRAN MISTERIO DE LA VIDA: MAGIA Y CIENCIA"

This segment announces a congress held in Valencia on January 21-22, 1995, at the Faculty of Psychology. The congress aimed to be innovative by bringing together cutting-edge research from various fields, including art, psychology, parapsychology, journalism, physics, biology, medicine, sociology, anthropology, and more, to provide a global perspective on strange phenomena and the frontiers of knowledge.

"MAS ANALFABETISMO UFOLOGICO" by Carlos Gutiérrez Tutor

Carlos Gutiérrez Tutor critiques a show-conference by Luis Alfonso Gámez, whom he accuses of misinformation and confusion regarding UFO cases. Tutor criticizes Gámez for making jokes about UFO statistics, misrepresenting J.J. Benítez's work, and making broad generalizations about ufologists, such as claiming they never explain cases or that there are no good UFO photos or films. Tutor expresses disbelief that Gámez would speak on the subject if he claims not to understand it.

"EL FANTASMA DEL ALMACÉN"

This report details alleged paranormal phenomena occurring at a lettuce packing warehouse in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, on February 14, 1994. Workers reported hearing voices, seeing faucets turn on by themselves, and objects moving. The phenomena were attributed to the ghost of a young woman who died in a traffic accident a year prior. The incident gained traction after a job applicant claimed to have been attended by the deceased woman.

"HISTORIA MODERNA DE LOS OV.N.I.S" (Modern History of UFOs)

This section details a confidential civic-military project in Argentina, organized by the Federación Argentina de Entidades Civiles para el Estudio de los OVNI (FACE-OVNI) in December 1991. The project, coordinated by Commodore Mascietti and involving military personnel like Captain Daniel Alberto Perissé, aimed to study UFO phenomena. The group examined physical traces attributed to UFO landings and investigated sightings in various locations, with Victoria being a priority due to numerous witness accounts and landing traces. The article mentions findings of oval imprints and a triangular isosceles pattern within them. The government's alleged knowledge and reluctance to reveal information due to vested interests are also discussed. The project reportedly meets weekly and aims to present conclusions by 1997.

"CASOS QUE CONMOVIERON AL MUNDO: Cergy-Pontoise (Francia)"

This case study describes an event on November 26, 1979, in Cergy-Pontoise, France, involving three young men who witnessed a dark cylinder with strange lights. One of them, Franck Fontaine, disappeared and reappeared a week later, claiming to have been asleep. The incident, investigated by ufologist Jimmy Guieu, was considered authentic by some due to hypnotic testimony and voluntary police reporting. However, journalist Renaud Marhic later revealed that Prévost admitted to fabricating the event as a hoax for religious and economic reasons.

"UN OVNI NODRIZA SOBRE EL PANTANO DE ELCHE"

This report details an alleged sighting on June 9, 1994, by José, a resident of Elche, Spain. While exploring an archaeological site near the Pantano de Elche, he reported seeing an immense, metallic object with green, rhombus-shaped lights illuminating the entire swamp. The object made a continuous, deep noise and followed him for about 70 km/h. Despite his attempts to alert others, he found the town deserted upon arrival. Local ufologists found no anomalies in the area. The report notes that other villagers also spoke of seeing a giant ship, suggesting José was not the only witness.

"CONSTRUYEN CASAS TIPO OVNI EN PERÚ"

This segment describes a UFO-shaped house being constructed in Monterrico, Peru. The house, owned by former mayor Augusto Díaz, is designed to resemble a UFO with a 30-meter circumference, appearing as two inverted plates raised ten meters off the ground, supported by four "legs." Díaz was inspired by an encounter with two large, luminous, round ships in 1980. The house features a silver, phosphorescent exterior and a circular interior with lighting designed to mimic UFOs.

"LA COLUMNA DE Paul Muncz" (Paul Muncz's Column)

Paul Muncz discusses the relationship between water and UFOs, referencing previous reports from Maçanet de Cabrenys (Girona) and the Pantano de Boadella. He recounts the experience of the García family, who reported being followed by an immense, inexplicable light on a road. Despite the family's distress, their car suffered no damage. Muncz notes the witnesses' lack of prior interest in UFOs and their spontaneous descriptions. He also mentions newspaper reports from Girona about the Boadella sighting. The column then shifts to a case in Lago Llanquihue, Chile, in 1978, where a fisherman and his son disappeared after being harassed by lights, and their boat was later found with inexplicable circular burn marks. Muncz draws a parallel between this case and the Boadella incident, suggesting a potential connection that warrants further investigation.

"CONSULTORIO SEMI-UFOLOGICO" (Semi-Ufological Consultation)

This section features letters from readers and responses from the editor. José Mª Semitiel from Girona questions the self-perception of UFO investigators, asking if they consider themselves a privileged class and if extraterrestrials are only now taking notice of them after years of "surveillance." He shares his and his wife's experiences, stating they do not feel watched, manipulated, or chosen, considering themselves insignificant. He also touches upon the idea that witnesses are "touched" by ETs, as suggested by J.J. Benítez, and questions if this is a more significant claim than abduction itself.

Another letter from Mª Gracia Castellar (Castellón) asks if M.C. was also predestined to be a UFO investigator, referencing J.J. Benítez's statements. The response, purportedly from "Nave Nodriza de Asthart Seran-4," humorously confirms that M.C. was indeed "touched" by his "fairy godmother" (ET) in childhood, granting him intelligence, charisma, and the gift of being a UFO investigator, with the condition that he would not remember until 30 years later.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores personal accounts of UFO sightings and alleged abductions, often highlighting the psychological impact on witnesses. There is a recurring theme of skepticism towards certain claims, as seen in the critique of Luis Alfonso Gámez and the discussion of the Cergy-Pontoise hoax. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, while also acknowledging the possibility of hoaxes and the need for critical analysis. The magazine encourages reader participation through its consultation section and emphasizes the importance of serious investigation and the dissemination of information, albeit with a critical eye towards sensationalism and unsubstantiated claims. The connection between water and UFOs is presented as a curious area for further exploration.