CERPI - no 17 - juin 1978

Magazine Overview

CERPI is a bi-monthly French magazine dedicated to the study of unexplained phenomena. This issue, number 17, dated June 1978, covers a range of topics including UFO investigations, astronomy, and parapsychology. The magazine is published by CERPI, based in Saintes, France, and acts as a delegate for CUFOS-France, the French branch of the Center For Ufo Studies.

Editorial

The editorial, titled 'EDITORIAL', reflects on the idealistic nature of the group's goals, expressing confidence in their realization. The author posits that CERPI members are driven by a profound motivation and intense curiosity for the mysterious, distinguishing them from casual interest groups. The editorial poses a question to the readers about their own activities within CERPI and whether the organization has done enough to engage its members. It stresses the importance of collective effort and member participation to achieve the group's aspirations.

Astronomy

Venus

The 'ASTRONOMIE' section features an article on the planet Venus. It describes Venus as the second planet in the solar system, known since antiquity and associated with the Roman goddess of love and beauty. It is noted as the brightest object in the sky after the sun and can be visible before sunrise ('morning star') or after sunset ('evening star'). The article details Venus's phases, similar to the moon, and provides its physical characteristics: equatorial diameter (12,249 km), mass (0.817 times Earth's), density (5.15 g/cm³), and gravity (0.89 at the equator). It also covers its revolution and rotation, noting a sidereal period of 224.7 days and a synodic period of 584 days. The rotation is retrograde at 243 days, while its atmosphere rotates in the opposite direction in just over 4 days. The planet's orbit has an inclination of less than 3 degrees, meaning it has no seasons. The article further describes Venus's observable aspects, its constitution including extreme temperatures (470°C), atmospheric pressure (95 kg/cm²), composition (97% CO2), and the presence of clouds made of sulfuric acid droplets. It explicitly states there is no free water vapor and no magnetic field or magnetosphere.

The Sun

Another 'COSMOGRAPHIE' article, a continuation from a previous issue, focuses on 'le soleil' (the Sun). It explains the concept of the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere, which makes an angle of 23° 27' with the celestial equator. The article defines the vernal equinox (point Y) where declination becomes positive, and the autumnal equinox (diametrically opposite point). It also defines the summer solstice (point &) at maximum declination and the winter solstice (point ') at minimum declination. The article details how these points relate to the seasons: spring (arc Y-E), summer (arc E-'), autumn (arc '-'), and winter (arc '-Y). It concludes by stating that the precise determination of the Sun's position is crucial and can be achieved through observations before and after its passage through the point Y.

CERPI Investigations

Case 3: La Tâcherie, Mons (Hiver 1975)

This investigation report details an incident witnessed by Mr. Christian Lapeyre, his mother, and his father in La Tâcherie, Mons, likely in November or December 1975. Around 10 PM, during a power outage, they observed two luminous white points or spheres moving from the South/South-West. The lights appeared solid, at low altitude, and emitted a white light dispersed by 'nozzles'. One object stopped about a kilometer away, while the other moved in an arc before both departed at high speed towards the South-West, disappearing in about ten seconds. The phenomenon lasted nearly three minutes, with no sound or sensation reported by the witnesses. They were unaware of any other witnesses.

Case 58: Archenac (1976)

This report, dated August 29, 1976, at 11 PM in Mirebeau (Deux-Sèvres), concerns a sighting by Melle Liliane Gaillard. While walking, she observed an ovular object in the sky with an apparent length of two to three times the diameter of the moon. The object was immobile at an altitude of approximately 150-200 meters, northwest of her position, about 30 degrees above the horizon. She described it as changing from a horizontal to a vertical position before vanishing towards the horizon. The entire observation lasted about 4 to 5 minutes.

Case 58 (continued): Archenac (1976) - Object Description

An illustration shows the shape of the UFO after it stopped above Mr. RUCHAUD, described as 'Blanc - apparence métallique' (White - metallic appearance).

Case 25: Saintes (Juillet 1974)

This investigation, conducted by Guy WASCOWISKI, Alain KIM, Henri KIM, and Claude SOURIS, documents a sighting by Frédéric DESIRE in Saintes in July 1974, around 11:15 PM. While riding his moped towards Cognac, the witness saw a glow (A) which he lost sight of due to houses. As he continued, his moped began to sputter. He then saw the glow again, now identified as an object (C) on the left side of the road. The object was described as having blurry contours, a yellow-white non-blinding color, and an elongated ovular shape. It was immobile, approximately three times the height of the trees (about thirty meters altitude), and no sound was heard. The witness experienced panic and returned home quickly, waking his parents. His vision of the object lasted about 3 to 4 minutes. The report also notes that the following day, his tractor's electrical system (regulator, induction coil, battery) failed, and his battery-powered watch stopped working, requiring repair by a watchmaker.

Parapsychology

Monthly Meeting C.E.R.P.I. (July 29, 1978)

A report details a monthly CERPI meeting held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Luc KERANGER in Montils on July 29, 1978. The meeting included a collective relaxation session where three out of seven participants entered a hypnotic state. Under hypnosis, two subjects in separate rooms reportedly engaged in telepathy, with the trials considered very conclusive. The meeting concluded late and was described as one of the most interesting CERPI evenings.

Seminar: Brain Rhythms

This section mentions a seminar on 'Rythmes du cerveau' (Brain Rhythms) as part of the Parapsychology activities.

My Experience of Alpha

This is another listed topic under Parapsychology, suggesting personal accounts or studies related to Alpha brainwaves.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of CERPI reinforces the magazine's commitment to investigating and reporting on unexplained phenomena, particularly UFO sightings and parapsychological events. The editorial highlights the dedication of its members and encourages active participation in research. The publication maintains a serious approach, distinguishing itself from science fiction and political or religious discourse. The inclusion of astronomical articles suggests an interest in understanding the broader context of celestial phenomena, potentially in relation to UFO reports. The emphasis on witness testimony and detailed investigation reports is a consistent feature, aiming to provide factual accounts of unexplained events.

This issue of OVNI magazine, dated April 18, 1978, focuses on various unexplained phenomena and UFO sightings, featuring reports from France and Siberia.

Enquête n° 59: The Girard Sighting (Charente-Maritime) This report details an encounter by Mr. and Mrs. Serge Girard on April 18, 1978, in Les Jauneaux, Romegoux, St-Porchaire. At 10 PM, Mr. Girard observed a red, glowing ball with scintillating edges, resembling the sun through smoked glass. He called his wife, Michèle, and they observed the object for ten minutes. It hovered about 2-3 meters above the ground, then moved slightly towards them without changing size, turned yellow, stopped, disappeared for a second, and reappeared red. Mr. Girard wanted to investigate by car, but his wife, recalling a similar experience on January 20, 1978, where she and two companions saw a similar ball that followed their vehicle (reported in enquête n° 55), urged him to return home. After a brief period, Mr. Girard observed the object again, unchanged, but it disappeared shortly after his wife's recall. The total observation time was about 15 minutes. The OVNI had no effect on the television or their dog. The report estimates the object's diameter to be between 5 and 10 meters, located less than 100 meters from the village of La Treuille, and between 300 and 600 meters from the witnesses. It was noted to be close to a low-tension power line, and the line of vision was similar to the earlier enquête 55.

Enquête C.E.R.P.I. n° 2: The Lapeyre Sighting (Charente) This investigation, conducted by D. Bruineaud, J.P. Dela Roche, and R. Souris, concerns an observation by Christian Lapeyre and his mother in Cognac, between July and August 1970 or 1971. Around 9:30-10 PM, from their apartment with a terrace, they observed luminous white points in the sky, appearing to move north-south, parallel to Rue Aristide Briand. The points were the size of normal stars, moderately intense, with no discernible signals or sounds. They were arranged in a line and in a 'duck's wing' formation, alternating irregularly. The points passed at a rate of about one row per second, and an estimated 15,000 were observed over an hour, creating a 'Milky Way' effect. The phenomenon was likely visible before and after their observation. Mr. Lapeyre noted no sound or color change and felt no particular sensation. Initially, he attributed it to a natural phenomenon or related to the Vietnam War, but dismissed the latter due to the number of objects. He called the COGNAC base the next day for confirmation, but the response was negative.

OVNI au-dessus de la base sous-marine de la Pallice (Charente-Maritime) This report, investigated by Mr. Samson René of C.E. OURANOS, details an event on the night of Sunday, August 13th to Monday, August 14th, 1956, at the turning bridge of La Pallice. Around 3 AM, during a cloudy and stormy night, lockkeeper Mr. Brodeau opened the bridge for a cargo ship. As the bridge rotated 90 degrees and the protective barriers closed, the ship approached. To everyone's astonishment, the bridge began to close again, reaching four meters before stopping. The barriers had opened. Mr. Brodeau, who had left his cabin after cutting the circuit, saw the bridge closing. He found the electrical circuit cut and had to restore it to fully open the bridge for the ship. The port officer, Mr. Le Pennec, who was further away and had a better view of the sky, reported seeing a luminous ball moving from the southwest, passing over the bridge, and disappearing to the east. The bridge's movement and barrier opening were aligned with the object's path. The report suggests this incident demonstrates the immense electromagnetic force used by these strange objects.

Les Contactes: Le Contact d'Antonio Villas Boas (Part 2) This section continues the account of Antonio Villas Boas's encounter. He describes the machine's rear being more voluminous than the front. He notes a deafening sound like an aspirator, with a whistling noise, and a large, slowly rotating, greenish-lit disc. As the craft lifted off, the disc's speed increased, becoming invisible, with only its lights visible, turning bright red. The sound intensified into a "rumbling." He mentions a small red light in the center of the disc. He describes a rectangular metal piece at the rear, like an airplane's tailplane, which he could easily step over. Underneath this, on the platform floor, were two reddish, convex lights that did not blink. He believes this metal piece acted as a rudder for changing direction. He observed it move sideways as the machine abruptly changed direction and shot off at high speed. He then returned to his tractor and discovered its battery cable had been disconnected, suspecting it was done to prevent his escape. He had been inside the craft for over four hours. He had not spoken of this experience to anyone except his mother, who advised him to avoid such people. He also recounts his subsequent physical and psychological symptoms, including exhaustion, nightmares, pain, and migraines.

The Villas Boas Case: Evidence and Analysis This part of the report focuses on the credibility of Antonio Villas Boas's testimony. It highlights that the deposition was taken over four hours by Dr. Olavo Fontes and journalist Joao Martins, who tried to find contradictions but failed. Villas Boas reportedly showed no signs of psychopathy, spoke calmly, and responded normally to questions, with hesitations only when trying to explain strange events. He sometimes stated, "I don't know" or "I cannot explain it." A letter to Joao Martins mentioned details he was ashamed to write, specifically concerning sexual relations and his partner, which he only revealed under insistence. He was also embarrassed about his shirt being torn by his assailants. Medical examinations by Dr. Fontes revealed Villas Boas was exhausted, experienced sleep disturbances, nightmares, body aches, severe migraines, and burning sensations in his eyes. He also developed unusual skin lesions and itching on his forearms, described as spontaneous, with purple coloration and scars that remain visible. Two yellowish spots appeared on his face and later on his chin. Neurological tests showed good orientation, normal sentiments, affections, attention, association of ideas, reasoning capacity, and excellent visual memory, with no signs of mental imbalance. The report concludes this is an extraordinary case, possibly an example of hybridization by an extraterrestrial race, comparable only to the Steiner brothers' case in the USA.

Apocalypse en Sibérie: Une hypothèse de plus This article discusses the Tunguska event of June 30, 1908, in Siberia. Soviet researchers from the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and the University of Tomsk have reportedly resolved the mystery. The event was a terrible catastrophe, with effects comparable to a 20-megaton atomic bomb, capable of destroying all life within a 150 km radius. Fortunately, it occurred in a sparsely populated forest area. Extraordinary physical phenomena were recorded globally, including a severe seismic shock registered in London and an unusually clear night across Eurasia. Initially, the event was attributed to the fall of a meteorite. Geologist Leonid Koulik investigated the site in 1928. Local testimonies described a fantastic dawn aurora of intense brightness, followed by a sudden temperature rise and a violent shock that knocked people over. Koulik found no crater but observed that trees within a 50 km radius of the impact point had been uprooted and shredded. Several scientific expeditions followed, and recent analyses of debris suggest the phenomenon was caused by the nucleus of a comet impacting the Earth. Comet nuclei are composed of light substances that heat up and explode in the atmosphere, with the tail causing the intense luminosity. The article notes that such events are rare but chilling to contemplate if they occurred over a major city.

Soirée Informations A public event on parapsychology was held at the technical high school in Saintes on March 31, 1978. D. Martinez, C1. Souris, and A. Landais of C.E.R.P.I. attended, along with about a hundred students. Topics included hypnosis, radiesthesia, and Alpha rhythm. Despite the absence of invited rationalist members, some opposing viewpoints were expressed. Dominique Martinez gave a presentation, and students insisted on a hypnosis demonstration. A student volunteer was hypnotized, and Martinez pierced his hand with a pin. Upon waking, the subject remembered nothing and felt no pain, which was met with great satisfaction. The event led to discussions that continued for several days.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The magazine consistently explores unexplained phenomena, particularly UFO sightings and extraterrestrial encounters. It presents detailed eyewitness accounts, investigative reports, and scientific analyses, aiming to provide evidence for the reality of these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness and a belief in the significance of these phenomena, encouraging further investigation and discussion. The inclusion of the Villas Boas case and the Tunguska event, both presented with an emphasis on their extraordinary nature and supporting evidence, underscores this perspective. The magazine also touches upon related topics like parapsychology, suggesting a broader interest in the paranormal and anomalous.

This issue of PARAPSYCHOLOGIE, identified as issue number 19, covers events and topics related to parapsychology, consciousness, and the subconscious. The primary date associated with the content is April 1-2, 1978, referencing a seminar.

Seminar: Rhythms of the Brain

The issue begins with recommendations for the facilitator of a seminar on 'Rhythms of the Brain' held on April 1-2, 1978. Key points include the suggestion that participation fees should be paid upon registration and that two-day seminars yield excellent results while immobilizing students less. Punctuality is stressed as essential to avoid disrupting the seminar, with latecomers starting with the next cycle. The facilitator emphasizes that the seminar's success relies on the collective spirit and active participation of each individual, aiming to maintain a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Perceptual Phenomena During Exercises

The article highlights surprising phenomena related to the displacement of perception in time that occurred during perception and diagnostic exercises. One notable incident involved church bells ringing, which some students only perceived after their projection into mineral objects like fruit or wood. The perception of the bells' sound was delayed differently among subjects. The author posits two theories: either the subconscious blocked perception for a time, or the subjects perceived events before they actually happened. This is linked to Einstein's theory of the relativity of space-time.

Another reported phenomenon involved a diagnostic exercise where a student perceived a burning sensation on the thumb of the subject being examined. This sensation was later found to be accurate, as the subject actually sustained a burn the following day. The author concludes that these examples, though less spectacular than other paranormal events, demonstrate the profound benefits of such exercises, attributing their success to an open spirit, friendship, relaxation, spontaneous communication, and the shedding of constraints.

The article is signed by A. LANDAIS, and contact information for the C.E.R.P.I. and Abel LANDAIS in Saintes is provided for those interested.

Consciousness and the Subconscious

A subsequent section titled 'Conscience... Inconscience...' explores the relationship between conscious and unconscious forces. It quotes E. COUE stating, "Imagination is stronger than will." The text asserts that unconscious psychic forces are more powerful than conscious ones. An analogy is used involving crossing a street on a plank on the ground versus between two tall buildings to illustrate how the subconscious, through fear and imagination, can render a task impossible even if the will is present.

The Two Beings Within Us

The article references Buddhist teachings on the seven principles of man (Body, Vitality, Astral Body, Animal Soul, Intelligence, Spirituality, Pure Soul) and contrasts this with the Western recognition of the physical body, astral body, and mental body. The mental body is further divided into intellect and subconscious. The intellect is described as the rational, active part responsible for thinking, while the subconscious is an instinctive, passive entity that stores information provided by the intellect, with its limits unknown.

Understanding the subconscious is presented as a means to modify one's own behavior and that of others.

Three Methods to Influence the Subconscious

Three methods are proposed for influencing the subconscious:
1. Speech: As exemplified by great leaders.
2. Imagination: The principle behind advertising.
3. Example: Children imitating their parents' actions.

Characteristics of the Subconscious

Further details about the subconscious are provided, including its extreme sensitivity to external influences and ambiance, its lack of reasoning (accepting what it's told), its receptiveness to simple notions, its easy acceptance of positive commands but difficulty with negative ones, and its constant activity even during sleep. It is stated that when saturated, the subconscious acts with great force, which can be achieved through burning desire, love, or faith.

An example illustrates how to influence someone's subconscious: by focusing one's gaze on the nape of someone's neck and intensely imagining them scratching it, one can make them do so, engaging the subconscious more effectively than mere conscious will.

This section is signed E.S.

My Experience with Alpha

Elisabeth RESTAU shares her experience with the 'Alpha' method, describing it as a process where each individual is responsible for their own success, achieving spectacular results through hard work. She cautions against expecting 'miracles' and emphasizes that while the method opens doors to the marvelous, sustained effort is required. The Alpha method is presented as a path to self-knowledge, emotional control, freedom, confidence, and courage. It encourages continuous work with progressive results that inspire further effort. RESTAU suggests that those seeking to overcome daily difficulties should try Alpha, promising a great joy in achieving results independently. She recommends speaking with past participants for their testimonials.

Two Types of Extraterrestrials

The final section features illustrations and descriptions of two types of extraterrestrials:

• Type 1, Variant 2: Described as being between 1.70m and 2m tall, with a bald or covered head, normal or yellow skin, wearing dark or shiny skin-tight clothing, and possibly wielding a tube-shaped weapon. Their attitude can be aggressive or friendly.
• Type 1, Variant 3: Described as being 2m tall or slightly taller, with blond hair, wearing a one-piece garment covered in scales or luminous plates, and using a luminous ball-shaped weapon. Their attitude is described as friendly.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue consistently explores the power of the mind, particularly the subconscious, and its influence on perception and behavior. It promotes self-improvement through methods like the 'Alpha' technique and delves into paranormal phenomena, including time perception anomalies and extraterrestrial encounters. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, encouraging personal exploration and experience while grounding some concepts in psychological and even scientific (Einstein) frameworks. There is a clear emphasis on the subjective experience and the potential for personal growth through understanding and influencing one's own mind.