CENAP Report - No 066

Magazine Overview

Title: CENAP – REPORT
Issue: Nr. 66
Volume: 6. Jahrgang / H8
Date: August 1981
Publisher: CENAP (centrales erforschungsnetz außergewöhnlicher phänomene)
Country: Germany
Language: German
Document Type: Magazine Issue

This issue of the CENAP Report delves into UFO investigations and related phenomena, with a particular focus on activities and sightings in Italy and Norway. The cover features the CENAP logo, the title, issue number, and a collage of images including the word 'IDENTIF', a cartoon of a damaged flying saucer, and the word 'MODELL'.

UFO-Land Italien (UFO Land Italy)

The article "UFO-Land Italien" discusses Italy's prominence in UFO research within Europe, noting the existence of over 500 active UFO groups. CENAP's previous attempts to connect with Italian UFO enthusiasts through the German/Italian magazine "INCONTRI" were unsuccessful. However, CENAP maintained contact with Italian UFO publications like "IL GIORNALE DEI MISTERI" and "NOTIZARIO UFO". A new project involved sending an English publication, "CENAP and UFOs," to 140 Italian addresses, resulting in responses from 8 groups and individual researchers. The article highlights contributions from Giovanni Padrone, who believes UFOs are extraterrestrial and piloted by superior intelligence, and Maurizio Verga, who is cataloging UFO entities and interested in forming a European CE III (Close Encounter of the Third Kind) case study group. Giuliano Teruzzi of "Servizio Informazioni Attività Spaziali" and the Sezione Ufologica Fiorentina (SUF) shares his perspective, noting that while his group was previously focused on public information about space activities, they broke off international contacts in 1976 due to an exclusive focus on extraterrestrial origins. Teruzzi expresses interest in establishing contact with CENAP.

Case Studies and Analysis

Milan Sighting (February 22, 1980): Sebastiano Giancane, a 41-year-old hairdresser from Milan, reported seeing two luminous, saucer-shaped objects in the sky. He described them as vibrating and moving away. Giuliano Teruzzi analyzed this event, initially considering it a potential UFO sighting. However, he later concluded, along with the newspaper "LA NOTTE," that the objects were likely the planet Venus, visible due to favorable weather conditions. The report also mentions a similar case in Milan on January 23, 1980, involving a diamond-shaped object.

The Zanfretta Case: The report discusses the "Zanfretta Case," an alleged UFO abduction experience. While CENAP's opinion is not explicitly stated, it references a study by G. Teruzzi, who classified it as a CE III encounter. The article notes that Professor Moretti believes Zanfretta is truthful and that there are traces to support his claims. CENAP finds it important to highlight that Mr. Zanfretta had experiences with humanoid beings of unknown origin. The UFO NEWS-FLASH No. 3 (June 1981) is cited, mentioning that Zanfretta has been abducted six or seven times, with the latest incident occurring in early March 1981. The article also notes that some researchers are attempting to secure exclusive rights to write about Zanfretta's experiences.

UFO or Planets? Article: An article from "IL GIORNALE DEL MISTERI" (Nr. 122/1981) titled "UFO oder Planeten?" (UFO or Planets?) is included. It details the Milan sighting by Sebastiano Giancane. Despite Giancane's certainty that they were UFOs, the analysis by Teruzzi suggests a misinterpretation of the planets Mars and Jupiter in conjunction. The description of the objects being two meters apart and vibrating is discussed as potentially explainable by atmospheric optical effects, but the witness's description of "saucer-shaped objects" remains a point of consideration.

Photo of Alleged Alien Skeleton: Page 8 features a photograph with a caption in Italian from the Venezuelan newspaper "EL MUNDO." It claims that Professor Pedro Nel Piedrahita presented a small skeleton of a humanoid being, whose deformed skull suggests an extraterrestrial origin. The caption is "Was ist das?" (What is this?).

Abdruck auf der Bedachung einer Hütte in Süd-Norwegen (Imprint on the Roof of a Hut in Southern Norway)

This section details an investigation by NUFOC/Norway into unusual imprints found on the asphalt shingle roof of a hut in Southern Norway. The imprints, discovered by the hut owner Fred H. Meyer, consist of two faint elliptical rings and two vertical stripes where the color has been removed. These imprints were found after the roof began leaking. Kjell R.M. Larsen, the lighthouse keeper at Homborsund, reported observing a spherical light source on a clear January morning in 1980, described as moon-sized with pulsating red and yellow light. The object approached the lighthouse at an altitude of approximately 150 meters, circled the island, and then disappeared northward. This sighting is considered potentially related to the roof imprints.

NUFOC inspected the roof in July 1980 and obtained permission to remove sections of the shingles containing the imprints for further study at their Trondheim department. The investigation involved contacting the manufacturer of the asphalt shingles (Isola-Fabrik) to understand their composition and production process. The shingles are made from limestone powder mixed with oxidized asphalt, heated, molded, and then covered with slate dust and sand.

Detailed analysis of the imprints revealed they were burned into the shingles, with some areas appearing to have been boiling or searing hot, causing the slate to crumble. Chemical analysis using an ARL SEMQ-Electron Beam Micro Probe showed no significant differences in the composition of the imprints compared to the surrounding shingles, apart from trace amounts of chlorine (likely from seawater) and a slight deficiency in oxygen, possibly due to heat exposure. The chemical composition of the imprints was found to be consistent with the normal material, leading to the exclusion of factors like wind or rain washing them away within a six-month period.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue highlights CENAP's ongoing efforts to connect with and gather information from international UFO research groups, particularly in Italy. It demonstrates a commitment to investigating reported sightings and physical evidence, as seen in the Norwegian hut imprint case. The magazine also addresses the issue of potential hoaxes and misidentifications, such as the Milan sighting attributed to planetary conjunctions and the discussion around the Zanfretta case. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, seeking to document and analyze UFO-related phenomena from various sources, while also critically evaluating the evidence and considering alternative explanations. There is a clear interest in international collaboration and information exchange within the UFO research community.

This issue of CENAP-UFO-MEETING, dated September 18-20, 1981, and identified as issue 1/81, delves into various UFO-related topics with a critical and investigative approach. The magazine features detailed reports on specific sightings, analyses of prominent UFO figures, and discussions on the legal and societal implications of certain groups.

Investigations and Sightings

Roof Sample Analysis

The issue begins with an examination of samples from a roof, which were subjected to optical and electron microscopy, including stereo microscopy. While the exact cause of the marks and scars on the samples remains undetermined, extensive microscopic investigations suggest a potential connection between the rings and scars. The smaller scars, found on the inner diameter beneath the surface, are larger than those on the surface itself. The primary interest lies in understanding how these scars were caused, with speculation leaning towards heat or laser effects rather than those of a sharp instrument. The research program is in its initial phase, focusing on obtaining microscopic recordings of specific roof surfaces. The second phase aims to propose possible causes for the imprints, and the final phase will present the findings for discussion.

Kentucky UFO Sighting (OVNI: seriöse Zeugnisse?)

This section, translated from the NORDIC UFO NEWSLETTER No.1/81 by H.Köhler/CENAP-Staff, details a remarkable UFO observation that occurred on December 28, 1980. Sheriff Frank Chinn and Detective John Cooper reported seeing a formation of six "diamond-shaped" objects in the dark Kentucky sky. These objects were described as glowing like gemstones, with a spotlight-like interior emitting white light. They were crown-shaped on top with three rotating spotlights emitting red, green, and yellow lights. The objects performed complex aerial maneuvers, including zig-zagging and sudden changes in altitude, maintaining consistent spacing. The observation lasted for five hours, a duration deemed sufficient to rule out natural phenomena. Investigations with local airfields and the USAF confirmed no normal flights were scheduled at that time. The 'UFO Research Group' in Kentucky classified this observation as a Class CE I case, indicating a high level of credibility.

Critiques of UFO Personalities

Leider nochmals: Adamski (Unfortunately, Adamski Again)

This article, written by Marie-Luise Tanguy (GEUS-France), revisits the controversial figure of George Adamski, prompted by a planned biography and a previous article in UFO REPORT (August 1978). The author critically examines the claims of Adamski, often referred to as a "flying saucer idol," and the information provided by his associate, Ray Stanford, leader of 'Project Starlight International'.

Ray Stanford's background is explored, noting his shift towards a "techno-trip" and adaptation to evolving UFO concepts. The article references a 1960 article in UN 49 titled "Silikone als UFO-Baustoff" (Silicones as UFO Building Material), which discussed Stanford's view that spacecraft grow "organically." Stanford's book "Look up" is mentioned, along with a series of "little UFO books." Stanford's early involvement with UFOs began around age 15, and he claimed psychic communications with "UFOnauts" between 1954 and 1959. He met Adamski in the summer of 1956 and initially found him agreeable, but later suspected Adamski was fabricating stories for financial gain.

A significant incident described is a confrontation in 1958 involving Rex Stanford (Ray's brother), Bill Hamilton, and Adamski. Adamski reportedly spoke about his involvement in the "Prohibition" era and his role as a "bootlegger," suggesting that if Roosevelt hadn't ended Prohibition, he wouldn't have had to engage in "saucer crap."

Stanford eventually became disillusioned with Adamski and other "contactees." He became a NICAP investigator in 1964 and wrote a book, "Socorro Saucer in a Pentagon Pantry." The article notes that Stanford no longer receives UFO messages and dedicates his time to UFO research. The author highlights the discrepancy between UFOlogists who embrace "XX-Schwingungsebene" (XX-vibrational level) and serious researchers who advocate for a more grounded approach. Stanford himself is described as a controversial figure, with one side being a psychic trance medium who claims to see auras and remember past lives, and the other side being a hardware-oriented scientific ufologist who disdains paranormal theories.

Stanford denies being a trance medium, stating he has left that phase of his life behind. The article suggests that his early interest in UFOlogy in the 1950s led him to adopt typical US UFOlogist views, possibly for financial reasons. The author also touches upon Adamski's claims of contact and his book "Pioneers of Space," suggesting that Adamski's stories were based on imagination rather than actual experience. The article mentions that Stanford's initial contact with Adamski was influenced by reading "Flying Saucers Have Landed" in October 1953.

The "Mun-Sekte" Warning

This section reports on a legal case in Darmstadt where the Vereinigungskirche, also known as the "Mun-Sekte," lost a lawsuit against four evangelic pastors. The pastors had publicly warned against the sect's practices, alleging "fascist structures," "psycho-terror," and driving members to "suicide." The court ruled that the pastors had the right to express their personal opinions as evangelic ministers, even if some factual claims were made, as long as the criticism was factually based and not excessively offensive. The sect's spokesperson announced an appeal. A similar lawsuit was also lost in Munich. The article suggests this ruling will make it easier for UFO researchers to address UFO sects.

Correspondence

Letter regarding Billy Meier

A letter from "Hans" to "Liebe Freunde" (Dear Friends) discusses Eduard (Billy) Meier. The author describes Meier as full of complexes and believing himself to be better than others, while also discriminating against women. The letter criticizes Meier's family, particularly his mother, and describes Meier as extremely greedy, dangerous, and not a normal person. The CENAP annotation strongly condemns this type of "documentation" as morally reprehensible.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine exhibits a skeptical and critical stance towards many UFO claims, particularly those involving contactees like George Adamski and Ray Stanford, questioning their motives and the evidence presented. There is a clear emphasis on rigorous investigation and a distinction between sensationalism and serious research. The inclusion of the "Mun-Sekte" case suggests an interest in the societal and legal aspects of controversial groups that may intersect with UFO beliefs or phenomena. The overall tone is one of cautious inquiry, seeking to debunk unsubstantiated claims while acknowledging the possibility of genuine unexplained phenomena.