CERPI - no 20 - janvier 1979

Magazine Overview

This is issue number 20 of CERPI, a bimonthly magazine focused on unexplained phenomena, published in January 1979. The cover prominently features the term "UFOLOGIE" and includes a quote from Blaise Pascal. The magazine is published by CERPI, located at 51 rue St Pallais, SAINTES, France, and costs 5 French Francs.

Editorial

The editorial section, titled "EDITORIAL", reflects on CERPI's accomplishments in 1978, noting a record of 27 UFO investigations. The President expresses encouragement, attributing this to increased regional knowledge of the group, greater public awareness of the phenomenon, and witnesses feeling more comfortable sharing their observations. This trend is seen as leading towards demystification and greater credibility for the subject. The editorial acknowledges that while progress has been made, there is still much to do. It mentions that some members leave, feeling insufficiently involved, and expresses a desire for greater member participation in activities like the journal, evening events, and seminars, noting that results have been disappointing. The President emphasizes that CERPI must be the work of everyone and wishes readers a happy new year for 1979.

Bilans de l'année 1978 (Review of the Year 1978)

This section provides a detailed review of CERPI's activities in 1978, describing it as a year of transition, sometimes difficult, but rich in activity, work, ideas, and learning.

UFOLOGIE

CERPI was requested by two associations to lead UFO debate evenings in Angoulême and Confolens. They also animated debates for the rural institute of Richemont and the adaptation and rehabilitation center of Arvert (CART). Following a screening of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" at the "Rex" cinema in Saintes, CERPI led a debate. The organization participated in an exhibition in the Salle Saintonge as part of the "Science in Daily Life" week, organized by FACEL. In 1978, CERPI conducted 23 UFO investigations, with significant work done by the investigation manager in diffusion, classification, and normalization. Their investigation methods evolved from simple to more elaborate and scientific, culminating in a seminar for investigators. CERPI established relations with CUFOS-France, the French branch of the international CUFOS founded by Dr. J. Allen Hynek, to whom they now send their investigations. Claude Souris is identified as a CUFOS investigator within CERPI. Reports are also sent to CERPI Belgium and GEPAN, headed by Claude Poher. Three members of CERPI's bureau attended a round table discussion in Toulouse organized by GEPAN. On December 8, 1978, CERPI organized a "UFO slide-debate" evening in Saintes, which, despite low public attendance, was considered very interesting by the participants.

PARAPSYCHOLOGIE

In June, two study groups of four people each were created and subsidized. One group focuses on hypnosis, and the other on hauntings. These groups are expected to transmit their initial results in 1979.

ARCHÉOLOGIE MYSTERIEUSE

A team of two members was tasked with creating a catalog and work methods for mysterious archaeology in the Charentes region, seeking documents, suggestions, and aid. It was also decided to write a book on UFOs in Charentes, with a team already working on it. CERPI purchased a tape recorder, a slide projector, and equipment for their local office.

The magazine itself is noted for its continuous improvement in presentation and text quality. The editorial team is thanked for their work. The President apologizes for any omissions but expresses gratitude to the bureau for their dedicated and generous work throughout the year.

Recu en Service de presse (Received for Press Review)

The magazine lists several publications received: O.V.N.I. 43, BIZARRE n° 4, Journal d'information des sciences et recherches perpendiculaire, Groupement nordiste d'étude n° 6, FACETTES n° 77, VAUCLUSE UFOLOGIE n° 11, LES EXTRA-TERRESTRES n°9, and U.F.O. INFORMATIONS n° 21. The senders of these reviews are thanked.

Erratum

An erratum corrects two points from issue n°19: in the editorial, "a reçu" (received) instead of "a régi" (ruled), and the title "les signes du zodiaque" (the signs of the zodiac) instead of "les signes du zodiac" (the signs of zodiac).

LE C.E.R.P.I. QUI FAIT QUOI ? (Who Does What?)

This section details the organizational structure and key personnel of CERPI:

• Président: Guy WASCOWISKI (Saintes)
• Vice-Président de la Charente-Maritime: Claude SO RIS (Saintes)
• Secrétaire: Jean-Pierre DELAROCHE (MATHA)
• Secrétaire Adjoint: Jacqueline QUIE (LOULAY)
• Trésorier: Bernard MARSIN (SAINTES)
• Trésorier Adjoint: Alain KIM (SAINTES)
• Membre: Christine THOMAS (COGNAC)

Commissions:

• Commission UFOLOGIE: Responsable: Claude SO RIS; Adjoint: Guy WASCOWISKI
• Commission Parapsychologie: Responsable: Alain KIM; Abel LANDAIS (for "Rythmes du cerveau" seminars)
• Commission Archéologie mystérieuse: Responsable: Jacqueline QUIE
• Commission Journal: Responsable: Claude SOURIS; Trésorier: Alain KIM, Bernard MARSIN, Yvette SO RIS

Abonnements: Yvette SOURIS (SAINTES)
Bibliothèque: Jacqueline MARSIN.
Permanences: Bernard MARSIN.

Permanences and Bureau Meetings

Permanences: Held every 2nd Saturday of the month from 3 PM to 5 PM at the new premises (former nursing school, corner of rue des Jacobins and rue Delaage, 17100 SAINTES). A list of attendees for specific months in 1979 is provided, including Mr. PAILLAT, Guy WASCOWISKI, J. P. DELAROCHE, Abel LANDAIS, Claude SOURIS, Alain KIM, Bernard MARSIN, Jacqueline QUIE, Robert SOURIS, Christine THOMAS, and Dominique BRUINEAUD.

Bureau Meetings: Held on the first Friday of each month. Attendees are welcome as auditors. Scheduled meetings include February 2 (Guy WASCOWISKI), March 2 (Alain KIM, at the local office), April 6 (J. P. DELAROCHE), May 4, and June 1 (Claude SOURIS).

A message of condolence is extended to the family of Jean-Pierre DELAROCHE on the death of his 6-year-old son, François.

ASTRONOMIE: Neptune

This article details the planet Neptune, the eighth planet in our solar system. Its discovery in 1846 is attributed to observations of Uranus's orbital discrepancies, with key figures being Adams and Galle (England/Germany) and Verrier (France). Neptune is named after the Roman god of the sea. The planet is not visible to the naked eye and requires significant magnification. It has a blueish coloration with darker edges and faint spots, with a magnitude of 7.7. Its characteristics include a diameter of 45,000 km, a mass 17.6 times that of Earth, and a density of 2 g/cm³. Neptune's orbital period is 165 years, its rotation period is 15 hours and 48 minutes, and its orbit is nearly circular, inclined at 1°46' to the ecliptic. Its surface temperature is estimated at -200°C, and its atmosphere is composed of methane and hydrogen.

Neptune has two known satellites: Triton, discovered on October 10, 1846, with a diameter of 5,000 km, a retrograde orbit around Neptune taking 5 days, 21 hours, and a distance of 354,000 km. Its atmosphere is similar to Neptune's, primarily methane, with a magnitude of 13.6. The second satellite, Nereid, was discovered in 1949 by Kuiper. It has a diameter of approximately 300 km, an orbital period of 359 days, 21 hours, and 7 minutes, and a highly elliptical orbit around Neptune ranging from 1.5 to 10 million km, with an eccentricity of 0.75 and a faint magnitude of 19. Nereid is described as a sea divinity in Greek mythology.

POSITION DES PLANÈTES VISIBLES À L'OEIL NU AU COURS DE L'ANNÉE 1979 (Position of Planets Visible to the Naked Eye During 1979)

This section provides a table showing the visibility of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn throughout 1979, indicating their zodiacal positions month by month. It includes specific date ranges for when planets are visible or invisible due to their proximity to the sun.

COSMOGRAPHIE: le soleil (Cosmography: The Sun)

This article, titled "INÉGALITÉ DES JOURS ET DES NUITS (suite)" (Inequality of Days and Nights - continued), discusses the variations in day and night length throughout the year. It explains how the sun's daily path (parallel CI) and its perspective (HCH') on a diagram illustrate the duration of daylight (when the sun is above the horizon) and night (when it is below). The text describes the qualitative study of day and night inequality based on seasons at mid-latitudes. It explains that on March 21st (equinox), day and night are equal everywhere. As the sun's declination increases, the arc of daylight becomes longer than the arc of night, reaching a maximum on June 21st (summer solstice). From June 21st to September 23rd, the day length decreases but remains longer than the night.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of CERPI are ufology, parapsychology, mysterious archaeology, and astronomy. The magazine aims to research and disseminate information on unexplained phenomena, fostering a greater understanding and credibility for these subjects. The editorial stance is one of active investigation, scientific inquiry, and encouraging participation from members and the public, while also acknowledging the challenges in engaging individuals and the need for collective effort. There is a clear emphasis on regional research and networking with national and international organizations in the field.

This issue of ENQUETES C.E.R.P.I. presents a collection of UFO (OVNI) investigation reports and a technical discussion on spectrographic analysis for UFO research.

Investigation Reports

Enquête C.E.R.P.I. n° 76: Courpignac, France (November 19, 1978)

This report details an observation by Mr. Jean Pierre Bougaut, a 31-year-old surveyor, on November 19, 1978, at 17:50 solar time near Courpignac, Charente-Maritime. The witness was collecting wood on a clear night when he noticed a brilliant point moving rapidly about 10 degrees above the horizon. Initially mistaking it for a shooting star, he turned away briefly but then continued to observe. He realized the object was not a single point but an assembly of very bright points, resembling stars, bathed in a halo that reminded him of a fish. He could not distinguish sharp contours, only the general shape of the halo and the bright points. The object's trajectory was parallel to the Milky Way. It suddenly evaporated vertically above him without emitting a brighter flash. The entire observation lasted approximately 2.5 to 3 seconds.

Enquête C.E.R.P.I. n° 75: La Morrhonnière, Nantes, France (September 1952/1953)

This report, investigated on November 14, 1978, concerns an observation made by Melle Germaine Simonneau (now Madame Trinquet), then 14-15 years old, in September 1952 or 1953 around 19:30 local time in La Morrhonnière, a suburb of Nantes. While walking home from work, she felt an unusual presence and looked up to see a large mass above the town square. She estimated its altitude to be between 10 and 20 meters. The object was stationary and resembled the hat of Don Quixote, with a matte grey, non-luminous color, and a diameter of about 20 meters, covering the square. After observing it, she closed her eyes, and upon reopening them, the object had spun like an inverted plate and 'extinguished' from her vision. She was frightened and her parents did not believe her. The next day, a newspaper reported that a group of factory workers in Nantes had also seen a similar object around the same time.

Enquête C.E.R.P.I. n° 77: Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, France (Late May/Early June 1978)

This report, investigated on December 30, 1978, features testimony from Mr. Daniel Barraud, a 52-year-old factory director. In late May or early June 1978, around 18:00 local time, while at his sheepfold near Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, he observed an orange, oval-shaped mass in the east. He initially thought it was stationary but realized it was moving relative to fixed points like trees. The object passed overhead at an altitude of approximately 30-35 meters, near a poultry factory about 300 meters away. Shortly after passing, it disappeared as if a light had been switched off. The observation lasted about 50 to 60 seconds and was silent.

Enquête C.E.R.P.I. n° 36: St Georges des Coteaux, France (February 1977)

This report, investigated on March 30, 1977, by Claude Souris and J.M. Bertrand, details an observation by Madame Madeleine Berton, a 70-year-old farmer, in February 1977 at 19:30 local time in St Georges des Coteaux. While going to fetch milk, her attention was drawn to lights in the sky. She saw 10 to 20 scintillating lights of various colors (blue, red, orange, green) that seemed to outline a slightly oval mass, which was not visible itself. The mass disappeared rapidly towards the east. The object was described as large, several times the diameter of the moon, and the event was silent.

Les O.V.N.I. et les Cheveux d'Ange: Oloron, France (October 17, 1952)

This report, an excerpt from "A la recherche des OVNI" by Jacques Scornaux and Christiane Piens, describes an event on October 17, 1952, in Oloron. Mr. Y. Prigent, a high school supervisor, and his family witnessed a strange, fluffy cloud-like mass in the sky. Above it, a long, narrow cylinder, inclined at 45 degrees, moved slowly southwest at an estimated altitude of 2000-3000 meters. It was whitish and non-luminous. About thirty other objects followed, appearing as uniform balls of smoke. A central red ball with a yellowish, inclined ring was distinguishable with binoculars. These objects moved in pairs with a broken, zigzagging trajectory, leaving behind a white substance known as 'angel hair,' which disintegrated rapidly. Other witnesses, including the mayor of Géronce, also observed the phenomenon. The official explanation attributed the 'angel hair' to migrating spiders.

Technical Discussion: Spectrography and Optical Networks

GEPAN's Initiative for UFO Research

A communication from the Centre Spatial de Toulouse, signed by Alain Esterle, Chief of GEPAN, outlines a new phase in UFO research: the systematic use of simple optical networks. GEPAN aims to generalize the use of basic equipment that can capture light sources, allowing for analysis of their physical nature. The organization acknowledges that UFO photographs are rare and often insufficient for scientific analysis. To address this, they propose using a small, affordable spectrograph developed by JOBIN-YVON, which can be attached to any camera.

Principle and Use of the Spectrograph

The spectrograph works by placing a dispersive system (a diffraction grating) in front of a camera lens. This allows a spectrum of the light source to be captured on a photograph. The grating is a transparent plastic disc with engraved lines. The ideal setup involves a 24x36 reflex camera with a 50mm lens, preferably corrected for chromatic aberrations. Night photography with apertures between f/1.2 and f/1.8 is recommended, with exposure times varying from 1/60 to 1 second, depending on the film sensitivity. GEPAN advises conducting trials with various light sources like streetlights and car headlights.

Analysis and Collaboration

Amateurs cannot perform the scientific analysis of the spectrographic data; this requires a physicist. GEPAN offers to have the spectral analysis performed by a specialized laboratory after verifying the clichés and calibrating the spectrograph. Results will be communicated to the interested party, with GEPAN reserving the right to use them. The technical challenges of mass production for these spectrograph-bague units have been resolved by JOBIN-YVON. The main issue is the investment required, with GEPAN covering a significant portion. The price per unit is estimated at 70.00 F, with potential variations based on production volume. Interested individuals are invited to contact GEPAN or C.E.R.P.I. to express their interest and provide details about their camera equipment.

Other Content

Cassettes de Reincarnation

An advertisement for "Cassettes de Reincarnation" is present, offering recorded hypnotic sessions (60mm) for sale. One cassette features Henri Ambelin, who died in 1789, evoking his passage to the afterlife. The price is 50 F, including postage.

Bulletin Adhesion and Abonnement

Forms for joining C.E.R.P.I. as a sympathizer or active member, and for subscribing to the CERPI journal (6 issues per year for 26.00 F), are included. Contact information for Monsieur Z & Viviane in Carpentras for reincarnation cassettes and for Yvette Souris in Saintes for CERPI subscriptions and memberships is provided.

Parapsychology

A section on parapsychology discusses the preference for maintaining the anonymity of participants in parapsychological experiments, particularly hypnosis. It also includes the solution to a crossword puzzle numbered 19.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are detailed eyewitness accounts of unidentified aerial phenomena (UFOs/OVNIs) and the scientific investigation of these phenomena. The magazine appears to adopt a serious and investigative stance, presenting witness testimonies alongside technical discussions aimed at gathering empirical data. The inclusion of GEPAN's initiative suggests a move towards more systematic and scientific approaches to UFO research. The presence of advertisements for reincarnation cassettes and parapsychology content indicates a broader interest in unexplained phenomena beyond just UFOs.

This issue of ENIGMES (Issue 19) delves into a variety of mysterious and unexplained phenomena, with a particular focus on ancient cartography, alleged supernatural events, and the human mind. The cover prominently features the enigmatic "Piri Reis maps" and the title "ENIGMES," suggesting a theme of puzzles and hidden knowledge. The magazine is presented in French and appears to be from the 1970s, given the context of the articles and the reference to seminars organized in 1978.

The Piri Reis Maps: Cartography Before the Ice Age

The lead article, "Les cartes dites de PIRI REIS" (The maps called PIRI REIS), explores the controversial Piri Reis map. Piri Reis, a Turkish navigator and nephew of the corsair Kemal Reis, was known for his book on Mediterranean navigation, "LE BAHRIJE." His famous map, which he himself called "the map of COLOMB," was rediscovered in 1929 in the Topkapi Museum library in Istanbul. Drawn on gazelle skin, it depicts the Western Hemisphere, particularly the Atlantic coasts, with remarkable accuracy.

According to Piri Reis's book, for his first map, drawn between March 9 and April 7, 1513, he consulted about twenty existing maps, some of which were very secret and ancient. Among these was a map attributed to Christopher Columbus, obtained through a member of Columbus's crew captured by Piri Reis's uncle. Reproductions of these maps were acquired by libraries worldwide.

The significance of the map was highlighted in 1953 when the chief engineer of the U.S. Navy's hydrographic office noticed it and alerted Mr. Arlington Mallery, a specialist in such ancient maps. Mallery, along with Professor Hapgood and his students, interpreted the maps as depicting the coastlines of the Atlantic and Greenland as they appeared before the polar ice caps formed, corresponding precisely to relief lines found by polar expeditions.

The article notes several anomalies: Piri Reis accurately indicated longitudes, which Columbus supposedly could not calculate; some coastlines are remarkably precise while others are inaccurate; and the maps contain drawings, such as a llama, an animal unknown in Europe at the time.

The article posits that if the poles were already under ice 10,000 years ago, these maps must be even older. The longitudes are considered so accurate that they could only have been drawn with the aid of aviation or advanced astronomical knowledge. This leads to speculation about the era of Cro-Magnon man and the possibility that these maps were created by highly evolved humans or a lost civilization like Hyperborea, Atlantis, or Mu, destroyed by a cataclysm or human folly.

Marian Apparitions: Fatima

Another significant section, "LES APPARITIONS MARIALES: FATIMA," details the famous Marian apparitions in Fatima, Portugal. The narrative begins with a quote from Ecclesiastes and then focuses on the events of 1917.

The apparitions are described in two phases. The first, shorter phase involved an angel preparing the children. The second, longer phase, beginning in 1917, is referred to as the "Lady of Light." The main witnesses were three children: Lucia Dos Santos (10), Francisco Marto (9), and Jacinta Marto (7).

The Angel of Peace (First Phase):
In the spring of 1916, the children saw a figure like a snow statue, transparent in the sunlight. Later, they saw a human silhouette brighter than crystal, identified as the "angel of peace." This angel taught them prayer and communion. They experienced material contact with the host and liquid.

The Lady of Light (Second Phase):

• May 13, 1917: The children were enveloped in a bright light near a holm oak. A luminous lady appeared, asking them to return for six consecutive months on the 13th at the same hour, promising to reveal her identity in October.
• June 17, 1917: The Lady appeared again. Witnesses heard a faint voice like a buzzing bee. A light cloud rose from the bush and vanished.
• July 13, 1917: The Lady appeared again. She spoke only to the children, promising a great miracle in October for everyone to believe. This day also marked the first part of a "great secret" given to Lucia, later revealed by Pope Pius XII in 1942. A thunderclap signaled the Lady's departure.
• August 13, 1917: A thunderclap and lightning preceded the appearance of colorful lights. The Lady appeared, and the phenomenon of "snow-like" petals descending and vanishing was observed.
• September 13, 1917: The sun appeared dimmed, and the atmosphere took on a yellowish hue. Witnesses saw a luminous globe moving across the sky, which then disappeared into the tree, followed by the usual white cloud. The "snow-like" petals were again observed.
• October 13, 1917: Despite rain, the Lady appeared. She announced herself as "the Lady of the Rosary" and requested a chapel in her honor. Lucia urged her to perform a miracle. The Lady then said, "Our Lady is here, but look at the sun!" The rain stopped, a tear in the clouds revealed the sun as a pale disc that could be looked at directly. Lawyer Maître Ferreira Borges described the sun moving like a wheel of fire, changing colors, and appearing to descend in zigzags before returning to its normal state.

The article lists various phenomena associated with the apparitions: sweet odors, materialization of the apparitions (branches bending), atmospheric effects (weakening sunlight), ecstatic states, mysterious lights, and time contraction. It also draws parallels between the Fatima events and UFO phenomena, such as the "dancing sun" and the "snow-like" flakes, comparing them to reports from Oloron in 1952.

Fatima is presented as a major sanctuary, with many miracles reported. A part of the "secrets" revealed by the Lady to Lucia were entrusted to the Pope and are to be unveiled in the future. The article also notes a historical coincidence: on August 13, 1385, Dom Nuno Alvares Pereira invoked Our Lady's protection at Fatima before a battle, vowing to build a monastery if victorious, which led to the construction of the Batalha monastery.

Alpha Rhythm and Brainwaves

The magazine also features an article on "rythmes du cerveau" (brain rhythms), specifically the Alpha rhythm. It explains that the Alpha rhythm is a brainwave state between waking and sleeping (8-13 cycles/second), discovered by Berger in 1929, which is ideal for Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP) experiences. The article suggests that religions have long understood this, advising evening prayers before sleep and morning prayers upon waking.

It details how to achieve the Alpha state through physical and mental relaxation, leading to a clearer, more lucid, and sensitive mind. Anyone can practice Alpha, and the article addresses common reasons for failure, such as poor relaxation, environment, or negative mindset. It also describes potential side effects like hypersensitivity or fatigue, which are considered normal as the brain awakens.

Information is provided about upcoming seminars on Alpha rhythms organized by the "Alpha" section, including dates, times, and contact information for Abel LANDAIS in Saintes, France.

Optical Illusions

Finally, a section titled "les illusions d'optique ou la vérité sur les choses est-elle celle que l'on croit vrai ?" (optical illusions or is the truth about things what we believe to be true?) presents several visual puzzles. These include:

• Illusory black spots at the intersection of white lines.
• A drawing that can be perceived as either a young, innocent woman or an old, sorceress-like figure.
• A diagonal line that appears to be composed of non-aligned segments.
• The Müller-Lyer arrows, which appear to be of different lengths but are actually equal.
• The Hering illusion, where parallel horizontal lines appear non-parallel.
• Creneaux (battlements) that can be perceived as facing right or left.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are mystery, the unexplained, and the search for hidden truths. The magazine explores ancient mysteries (Piri Reis map), religious phenomena (Fatima apparitions), the potential of the human mind (Alpha rhythm), and the subjective nature of perception (optical illusions). The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting controversial theories and unexplained events without necessarily endorsing them, but rather inviting the reader to ponder these enigmas. The inclusion of a bibliography suggests a serious approach to research, even when dealing with fringe topics.

This document contains two pages from a French-language publication titled "UFO". The first page is primarily a crossword puzzle with horizontal and vertical clues, alongside a list of themes and tags. The second page is an advertisement for the Rosicrucian order, A.M.O.R.C.

Page 1: Crossword Puzzle and Themes

The first page is dominated by a large crossword puzzle. The cover headlines, "UFO", "CIVILISATIONS", "PARAPSYCHOLOGIE", and "ENIGMES", suggest the magazine's focus. The crossword clues are in French and touch upon various subjects:

HORIZONTALEMENT (Across):
1. Practice of that which is mysterious, secret.
2. Well finished - One does not find it easily.
3. Several groups of 3 couplets in Greek choral poetry - Demonstrative.
4. From 3 to 30 MHz - Can be easily deceived.
5. Egg-shaped - Deoxyribonucleic acid or the acid carrier of the genetic code of living matter.
6. Forbidden city.
7. Inverted definite article - An UFO can leave one.
8. Famous for its tracks.
9. Property of matter to modify itself, its resting state or movement, often from June 21 to September 22.
10. 3.274 m altitude.
11. Feminine first name of our grandmothers.

VERTICALEMENT (Down):
1. Theory of the Earth's grid by UFOs, based on landing points.
2. Identified object, without engine and without occupant.
3. Half of a cry - Ministerial Officer - "To learn is to find ourselves, to find ourselves is to forget ourselves, to forget ourselves is to find the nature of Buddha, our original nature."
4. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
5. Bismuth reversed - Three firsts of an interjection expressing a short sound - Hallucinogenic.
6. It is located between hot and cold - Personal pronoun.
7. Drove - Drugged.
8. Intelligence Service - Inner courtyard in a villa.
9. Lived under Alexander the Great.
10. The current one is like the truth - Symbol.
11. From the verb 'to be' - Ancestor of Romulus and Remus.

The page also lists "La solution de ce Problème paraîtra dans le CERPI nº 21" (The solution to this Problem will appear in CERPI no. 21), indicating a connection to another publication or section.

Page 2: Advertisement for A.M.O.R.C.

The second page features a prominent advertisement for the "ORDRE ROSICRUCIEN A.M.O.R.C." (Rosicrucian Order A.M.O.R.C.). The advertisement highlights the order's motto: "La plus large TOLERANCE dans la plus stricte INDEPENDANCE..." (The greatest TOLERANCE in the strictest INDEPENDENCE...). It describes the organization as a prestigious and authentic initiatic fraternity, over 35 centuries old, that proposes to guide individuals on the path of knowledge, irrespective of race, sex, nationality, or level of instruction.

Readers are invited to request a free brochure titled "MAÎTRISE DE LA VIE" (Mastery of Life) by writing to the Scribe B/ASJ at the address provided: CHÂTEAU D'OMONVILLE, 27110 LE NEUBOURG, FRANCE. They are asked to include 3 stamps or 3 international response coupons for postage.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on themes related to the unexplained, parapsychology, and potentially esoteric or philosophical subjects, as suggested by the cover headlines and the content of the crossword puzzle. The advertisement for the Rosicrucian order indicates an editorial stance that aligns with promoting knowledge, tolerance, and personal development through initiatic paths. The inclusion of a crossword puzzle suggests an interactive and engaging approach to content delivery.