CENAP Infoline - no 054

Magazine Overview

This issue of cenap-infoline nr. 04, dated March 25, 1997, is a German-language publication focusing on UFOs, extraterrestrials, and related phenomena. The magazine presents a mix of news, reports, and commentary on alleged government cover-ups, popular culture's engagement with the topic, and eyewitness accounts.

Articles

Das Alien-Gesetz (The Alien Law)

This article discusses a peculiar situation where, according to Dr.Brain T.Clifford of the US Pentagon, contact between US citizens and extraterrestrials or their vehicles was declared strictly illegal. A law, Title 14, Section 1211 of the Code of Federal Regulations, enacted on July 16, 1969, supposedly made such contact a criminal act, punishable by a year in prison and a $5,000 fine. This is presented as a stark contrast to the Pentagon's long-standing public stance that UFOs were mere illusions. Dr.Clifford's statement, "This is not a joke, but a serious matter," is highlighted. The article notes the surprising fact that no one has ever been prosecuted for making contact with aliens, despite many individuals openly claiming to have done so. The source is cited as the Open Line Newspaper, August 1992, Spokane, Washington.

X-Files sind der Renner für Fox (X-Files is a Hit for Fox)

This brief report states that according to a list of American prime time TV shows for January 1997, published by Reuters on February 26, the show "Akte X" (original title: "X-Files") was the undisputed top-rated program for the Fox network, attracting around 16 million viewers. The two-part space thriller "Asteroid" from NBC is mentioned as having drawn 30.91 million viewers.

Satl-Videotext, 27.2.97

This short item refers to a message on Sat1's Videotext page 119 ('Trends') from February 27, 1997. It suggests that Germans are increasingly immersed in occultism due to the series "Akte X" and the film "ID4", leading to more people than ever before being enthusiastic about the supernatural and extraterrestrials in Germany.

US-Regierung und UFOs (US Government and UFOs)

This article details a NASA press release from February 14, 1997, clarifying the US government's position on UFO investigations. It states that no US government agency is currently responsible for investigating unidentified flying objects. While the US Air Force investigated UFOs from 1947 to 1969, and NASA studied the possibility of alien life, neither project yielded "factual evidence" of extraterrestrial life or UFOs being linked to aliens. The article mentions that in October 1992, NASA was instructed by Congress to search for artificial radio signals from other civilizations (Project SETI), but this project was discontinued in October 1993 due to funding issues. The HRMS program also failed to find evidence of artificial signals. SETI continues today through private groups and academic institutions, utilizing NASA's systems. NASA astronauts have reported unexplained phenomena during space missions, but NASA concluded these observations were not abnormal within the space environment. Since the conclusion of Project Blue Book, there has been no impetus to resume UFO investigations by the USAF or NASA. Budget cuts in both agencies make future investigations unlikely. Neither NASA nor USAF wishes to receive materials related to UFOs. For those interested in searching for extraterrestrial intelligence, the article directs them to the private SETI-Institute. For those interested in Project Blue Book, contact information for the National Archives is provided. The publication "The Roswell Report: Fact vs. Fiction in the New Mexico Desert" is available for $52. For reporting UFO sightings, the article recommends contacting the police or private UFO research groups.

Cliffhanger X-Files in den USA, aktuell (Cliffhanger X-Files in the USA, Current)

This report from the New York Times on March 6, 1997, states that Rob Bowman directed the cliffhanger for the current season of "Akte X" in the USA, titled "Tempus Fugit" or "Max." This is described as a suspenseful double episode involving interaction between the USAF, civilian aircraft, and alien machines, creating a close encounter. The cliffhanger is said to be action-packed and the most expensive "X-File" episode to date. Bowman previously directed episodes of "Star Trek - Next Generation" and "21 Jump Street."

UFO über Atomanlage (UFO over Nuclear Facility)

This article, presented in the context of discussions about nuclear energy use, reports on a UFO sighting. On the night of February 27, 1997, Brenda Girty observed a motionless light in the sky over the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant near Piketon, Ohio. She contacted Wright-Patterson AFB and the Ohio Highway Patrol, describing the UFO as a "bright light" that "occasionally shoots flames" and "wobbles from side to side, and is larger than an airplane." Later, she contacted Tri-States Advocates for Scientific Knowledge (TASK), whose director, Ken Young, inquired with local sheriff departments about UFO reports. While initial findings were negative, a police officer from Jackson County confirmed a report from Mrs. Girty. Colleagues went to investigate but only saw a bright planet or star. The article notes that despite the initial report, the final observation was a natural celestial body.

TV-Tip: Vera am Mittag (TV Tip: Vera at Noon)

This section announces the recording of a Sat1 talk show on March 15, 1997, titled "Vera am Mittag," which discussed UFOs, extraterrestrials, and abductions. Participants included Rainer Feistle (an abductee from Friedrichshafen), H.C. Petersen (an Adamski fan from Denmark), the Reßler family (with UFO contacts to 'Johnny'), Marianne Rosenberg (leader of a Berlin self-help group for abductees), and Werner Walter. The show was scheduled to air on April 4, 1997. Werner Walter commented that he was separated from other participants and appeared as a surprise guest, as Rainer Feistle had threatened not to participate if Walter was present. Walter watched the show via monitor from a conference room and felt annoyed by the stories presented. He was the last to speak and attempted to clarify some points. After the show, Feistle questioned Walter's belief in his televised accounts, to which Walter responded that his beliefs were based on decades of experience.

TV Program Listings

• Two program listings are provided:
• PRO-7: April 3, 1997, 8:15 PM - "Dark Skies - Deadly Threat" - The premiere of a 22-part US mystery series from 1996.
• PRO-7: April 3, 1997, 10:15 PM - "Dreamland - The Secret of Area-51 - The UFO Secrets of the US Army" - A documentary.

Jetzt geht's los... (It's starting...)

This piece, received on March 22, 1997, via the CENAP mailbox, presents "hot news" from Asthar messenger Stefan Bamberg. It announces the first evacuation wave to the spaceship "Hyakutake" starting on March 27, 1997, for 20 million people. It claims thousands of motherships are ready for evacuation. The article questions why NORAD and NASA have not detected this, suggesting only Asthar sect followers can recognize it. It concludes with a skeptical remark about statements concerning Hyakutake and Hale-Bopp.

Science & Technology - MORGEN (Morning)

Thursday, March 13, 1997 / No. 60

#### Raumschiff-Teile landeten im Meer (Spaceship Parts Landed in the Sea)

Reported from Moscow (rtr), parts of the Russian transport spacecraft Progress M-33 likely fell into the sea near New Zealand. The transporter was abandoned after failed docking attempts with the Mir space station and largely burned up in the atmosphere. Some parts, weighing about 200 kilograms, reportedly fell into the sea about 3150 kilometers east of Wellington. The parts were not radioactive. Progress M-33 had been in space since November, delivering supplies to Mir. It was detached on February 6 to make way for the Sojus TM-25 spacecraft with a replacement crew. Attempts to redock the transporter failed.

Friday, March 14, 1997 / No. 61

#### Nasa will wieder auf den Mond (NASA wants to return to the Moon)

Reported from Sunnyvale (rtr), the US space agency NASA plans to send a spacecraft to explore the Moon for the first time since the Apollo missions. NASA unveiled the Lunar Prospector probe in Sunnyvale, California, which is scheduled to launch in September. The probe, weighing 300 kilograms and measuring 1.35 meters high, will orbit the Moon at a distance of 100 kilometers for a year, taking photos of its surface. NASA representatives stated that despite previous human landings, many questions remain, and the project hopes to determine if water exists on the Moon.

Er leidet auf der Erde! Der E.T. aus Holland (He Suffers on Earth! The E.T. from Holland)

This short piece from BILD on January 18, 1997, profiles Klaas de Vries (44), a Dutch psychologist who claims to be an alien from Sirius. He feels like an outsider on Earth and states that a voice from space beamed him to Earth via an energy ray. He expresses longing for his home planet. He found solace in meeting a woman who had similar experiences, and together they founded a self-help group called "Anonymen Aliens" (Anonymous Aliens). Sirius is described as the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major, 8.6 light-years from Earth.

BILD * January 7, 1997 - Neues Material stellt Forscher vor Rätsel (New Material Puzzles Researchers)

This brief report from BILD describes a peculiar substance discovered by scientists at Oregon State University. It is a compound of zirconium and tungsten with oxygen. The unusual characteristic is that the material shrinks when heated, contrary to all known natural materials which expand when heated.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of CENAP Infoline revolve around the perceived secrecy and denial of UFO phenomena by governments and space agencies, particularly NASA and the US military. There is a strong emphasis on alleged extraterrestrial contact, laws attempting to suppress it, and the growing public fascination with these topics, fueled by popular media like "X-Files." The magazine appears to lean towards a perspective that UFOs and alien presence are real, and that official explanations are insufficient or deliberately misleading. The editorial stance seems to be one of reporting on these phenomena from a pro-UFO or ufological viewpoint, often citing alternative sources and eyewitness accounts.