Chroniques de la CLEU - No 12 - Mars 1980

Magazine Overview

Title: Les Chroniques de la C.L.E.U.
Issue: No. 12
Date: March 12, 1980
Publisher: Commission Luxembourgeoise d'Etudes Ufologiques (C.L.E.U.)
Country: Grand Duché de Luxembourg
Language: French

This issue of 'Les Chroniques de la C.L.E.U.' presents a collection of articles exploring various facets of ufology and related phenomena, including alleged teleportation, mysterious disappearances, and philosophical considerations on immortality and reincarnation. The magazine serves as a platform for sharing research, case studies, and opinions within the ufological community.

Editorial

The editorial, signed by 'Le Président' (Christian Petit), outlines the C.L.E.U.'s intention to engage more directly with the public in Esch/Alzette by setting up an information stand. The goal is to explain the commission's purpose, showcase serious investigations, and encourage witnesses to come forward, emphasizing objectivity. The editorial also mentions the case of Cergy Pontoise in France, noting the media's distortion of events and the C.L.E.U.'s wait for conclusions from other groups. Future activities include a weekend research trip focusing on menhirs and dolmens in June and an observation evening in Waldbredimus in September. The president expresses hope that the issue will capture the reader's attention.

Articles and Features

Cas de Télé-Transport (Teleportation Cases)

This section, attributed to Monsieur Perrin, presents cases that allegedly provide evidence of the powers of UFO occupants. These include:
1. Displacement: People and vehicles moved over vast distances in record times.
2. Camouflage: The event obscured by a white or yellowish fog.
3. Memory Loss: Victims' memories of the event are erased, often only recoverable through hypnosis.

The article notes the involvement of officials like consulates and police, who, despite attempts at secrecy, sometimes allow details to filter out. It discusses the extraordinary nature of physical disappearances and reappearances over thousands of kilometers, even if not involving dematerialization. The case of the Vidal couple is cited, where a 6400 km transport took 48 hours, averaging 113 km/h, suggesting the actual transport was brief and other time was spent on physical examinations or other activities, as revealed in similar cases through hypnosis.

Several historical cases are mentioned, including the famous Gallipoli incident in August 1915 where a large group of English soldiers entered a dense fog and were never seen again. The article lists several investigators and correspondents involved in South American research, including Dr. Buhler Walther, M. Nigel Rimes, Senor Oscar A. Galindez, Professor Hulvio Brant Aleixo, Senor Gainza Paz, Senor Jader U. Pereira, and Senor Alberto Astorga.

A specific case from October 25, 1593, details a Spanish soldier who appeared suddenly in Mexico City's Plaza Mayor. He had been guarding Manila, Philippines, over 9000 miles away. The soldier had no idea how he arrived and reported that the Governor of the Philippines, Don Gomez Perez Dasmarinas, had died. This news spread rapidly in Mexico City. The soldier was imprisoned by Spanish authorities in Mexico as a deserter. Weeks later, news arrived in Mexico City confirming the assassination of Governor Perez Dasmarinas by mutineers preparing an expedition against the Moluccas, coinciding with the soldier's mysterious appearance.

The Supreme Tribunal of the Inquisition took charge of the soldier, who could only describe his journey as taking less time than it takes a hen to lay an egg. He was sent back to Manila for further investigation. It was confirmed that he was on duty in Manila on October 24, 1953, and the next morning was found in Mexico City, 14000 km away. The article states that evidence exists in the chronicles of the Augustinian and Dominican orders, as well as in a book by Dr. Antonio de Morga. The phenomenon is labeled 'teleportation'. Other cases involve victims remembering being taken aboard flying saucers.

Another account from 1959 describes a businessman in Argentina who stopped for the night in Baya Blanca. The next morning, as he was about to drive his newly acquired car, he was enveloped by a cloud-like mass. He lost consciousness and later found himself alone in a desert, without his car. A truck driver informed him that Baya Blanca was over 1000 km away. The businessman was astonished to find only minutes had passed since he entered his car. Authorities confirmed the car was found at the hotel with the engine running.

These accounts are extracted from 'Le Mystère des OVNI' by R. Jack Perrin, published by Pygmalion.

Disparition d'Oliver Lerch (The Disappearance of Oliver Lerch)

This article by Kevin Randle, an APRO investigator, examines the disappearance of Oliver Lerch, presenting multiple versions of the event. Randle consulted four sources, finding three distinct accounts of the disappearance, with one originating from South Bend, Indiana.

• John A. Keel (SAGA Magazine): Oliver Lerch, 11 years old, disappeared on Christmas Eve 1889 in South Bend. His father asked him to fetch water, and shortly after, Oliver was heard crying, "They captured me!" His footprints ended abruptly near the well, and witnesses concluded the cries came from the sky.
• Otto Binder ('What we really know about flying saucers'): Citing Frank Edwards, Binder presents a similar account, stating the disappearance occurred on Christmas Day.
• Morris K. Jessup ('The case for the UFO'): Jessup claims Oliver Lerch disappeared on Christmas Eve 1890. Oliver, then 20 years old, was sent to fetch water from the well after 11 PM. His footprints vanished near the well, and he was heard crying, "They captured me!" Jessup found this account in the September 1950 issue of 'Fate' magazine.
• Brad Steiger ('Strangers from the skies'): Steiger reports the case of Oliver Thomas, 11 years old, disappearing on Christmas Eve 1909 near Rhayader, Wales. Sent to fetch water, he cried, "They captured me!" Steiger emphasizes the significance of the cry "They captured me," suggesting more than one entity was involved.

Consolidated information suggests Oliver Lerch (or Thomas), aged 11 or 20, disappeared from South Bend, Indiana, or Rhayader, Wales, on Christmas Eve 1889, 1890, or 1909. The distance covered before capture varied from 50 to 225 feet.

An investigation with the South Bend police department yielded no records, though they received annual requests for information. The South Bend Tribune's assistant librarian, Elaine Stevens, doubted the existence of records but offered to search.

Additional details are provided by M. Loren E. Gross, referencing an original account titled "Le garçon disparu de South Bend" (The Vanishing Boy of South Bend) by Harold T. Wilkins. Wilkins, interested in unusual events for years, first encountered the Lerch story before 1946. Wilkins' version places Lerch's disappearance on Christmas Eve 1900. In 1932, Wilkins inquired with the South Bend Tribune, whose editor, Rudolf H. Herst, responded that the Lerch incident appeared to be imaginary, despite occasional inquiries received by the newspaper. Wilkins' version of Oliver Lerch's cry was: "Help! Come to my aid! It has got me!" ("Help! Do Help! It's got me!").

Further contributions come from M. Jean Bastide, who suggests investigating the case in Rhayader, Wales, citing similar historical disappearances. He mentions the 1952 disappearance of Mabel Twinn and the butcher Tom Brooke's family near Miami, Florida. Dr. W.J. Tarver reported a Victorian-era English case where a man leaving his home in London was heard crying "Put me down, you devils, put me down!" from the sky. M. Robert Rickard, editor of 'The News', also commented, noting he had not yet received the APRO bulletin concerning Oliver Lerch's disappearance. Rickard mentioned investigating the disappearance of Oliver Thomas in Rhayader, reported to have occurred on December 24, 1909, but found no immediate evidence in local newspapers. He promised to consult January 1910 papers.

Bastide also notes reports from Jimmy Ghieu and M. Morrisk, Jessup, concerning the Oliver Lerch case, with Jessup mentioning phenomena like 'Fortéen' events, biblical 'scuecupes', and UFO bases on the moon. Bastide questions the precision of certain details, like the time of disappearance and the mention of a bucket, humorously asking if the bucket also cried out.

Vers l'Immortalité (Towards Immortality)

This article by Michel Le Mouel explores the concept of reincarnation and immortality. It begins by addressing the argument that geniuses like Mozart acquired their skills through a long series of reincarnations. Le Mouel references Stanford Institute research on Alpha waves, suggesting that geniuses operate under optimal creative conditions when emitting Alpha waves during work. He notes that while general brain activity shows more Alpha waves during relaxation, the evidence for reincarnation through memory regression is not strong.

The article discusses the case of Ruth Simmons, who, under hypnosis, claimed to be the Irishwoman Bridey Murphy. Le Mouel points out that Simmons had previously read Bridey Murphy's biography, suggesting unconscious fabrication rather than genuine reincarnation. He quotes Allan Kardec: "We know from experience that we must not blindly accept everything that comes from spirits."

Le Mouel argues that social issues like malnutrition, injustice, and illiteracy, as well as the caste system, cannot be justified by reincarnation doctrine. He believes that suffering is not a punishment for past actions but a consequence of a lower evolutionary state. The article posits that as civilization combats illiteracy, the evolution of spirits progresses, leading humanity towards a higher level without necessarily requiring reincarnation.

It delves into scientific progress explaining memory, suggesting that each electron in the human body potentially holds a memory of experiences. These electrons, with a near-eternal lifespan, retain information and, upon death, are redistributed into the cosmos, carrying their stored experiences. This implies that our spirit is partly composed of the universe's past, and through inter-electron communication, humans can connect with other electrons, explaining how hypnotized subjects recall lives they never lived.

Saint Paul and Immortality

This section interprets biblical passages concerning death, resurrection, and immortality. It references Saint Paul's Epistle to the Galatians: "A man reaps what he sows." The author suggests that the disembodied can continue to learn and progress, reaching perfection through efforts in the afterlife, guided by instructors and drawn to spiritual spheres by affinity. Inferior spirits cannot perceive superior ones due to differences in their vibrational rates.

The article addresses Jesus' response to the Sadducees regarding resurrection, stating that those deemed worthy will be resurrected and become immortal, like angels, being "sons of God." It quotes Saint Paul from 1 Corinthians (XV.v.51-53) about the transformation of the living and the resurrection of the dead into incorruptible beings. For those not deemed worthy, Revelation (XX 12-15) describes them being cast into the lake of fire, signifying exclusion from immortality.

This concept of "hell" as non-participation in immortality is linked to paleontological findings that not all beings evolve to higher stages. The article notes that Neanderthal humanity did not fully transform into Homo sapiens, and not all Homo sapiens have progressed through agriculture or modern technology. However, spiritual development does not always parallel technological advancement, and there will be many called but few chosen.

Resurrected beings become immortal, like angels, and "sons of God." The term "sons of God" has historically referred to angels. The article suggests that current discoveries in evolutionism and astrophysics help understand Jesus' statement to the Sadducees: angels are immortal because they represent the culmination of biological evolution on their home planets. This implies that humanity, after reaching this stage, will also become "Angels" for others.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of 'Les Chroniques de la C.L.E.U.' consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena with broader philosophical and spiritual questions. The magazine maintains a stance of open investigation, encouraging witness testimony while emphasizing the need for objectivity and critical analysis, as highlighted in the editorial and the approach to the Oliver Lerch case. The articles on teleportation and immortality suggest a belief in phenomena that challenge conventional scientific understanding, drawing on historical accounts, anecdotal evidence, and even biblical interpretations to explore possibilities beyond current human comprehension. The organization's commitment to public engagement and information sharing is a recurring theme, positioning C.L.E.U. as a facilitator of dialogue on these complex subjects.

This document is a report from the general assembly of the C.L.E.U. (Comité de Liaison et d'Études Ufologiques) held on December 14, 1979, in Niederkorn, Luxembourg. It details the assembly's proceedings, including the presentation of new members, a review of the commission's history and challenges, and a summary of the year's activities. The document also includes several reports on UFO sightings from various locations.

General Assembly Report

The general assembly was attended by several members, including J.P. Suardi, Alain Baltenweg, Silvère Fedeli, Claire Fedeli, Victor Di Centa, Philippe Ceccato, Laura Riso, André Pichon, Guy Schaus, Théa Schaus, Josée Reichenbach, and Guy Schmit. President Christian Petit welcomed new members and discussed the commission's existence and achievements, noting the support from regional press like 'Le Républicain Lorrain' and 'tageblatt', while criticizing a Luxembourgish review for its silence.

1979 Activities:

• The year 1979 saw numerous activities for the C.L.E.U.:
• Conferences in Ottange/Nondkeil (March) and Thaon-les-Vosges (September).
• CNEGU meetings in Luxembourg (May), Thaon-les-Vosges (September).
• A notable series of articles in the press in August.
• CECRU meeting in Avignon (October).
• An investigation training in Dijon (October).
• Release of four annual issues and a special CNEGU issue.
• An investigation of a 'second type' in Southern France (October).
• An exhibition in Thaon-les-Vosges (September).
• A debate dinner on December 8.

Committee Renewal:

• The steering committee was renewed and expanded to seven members:
• Christian Petit: President
• Monique Sassel: Secretary
• Alain Baltenweg: Treasurer
• J.P. Suardi
• Philippe Ceccato (astronomy)
• Silvère Fedeli (head of investigation services)
• André Pichon (investigator)

• Additional tasks were assigned:
• Victor Di Centa: Equipment
• Claire Fedeli: Italian translation
• Laura Riso: Spanish translation
• Josée Reichenbach, Roob Chantal: English translation
• Claude Biewesch: German translation
• Marcel Weyrich, J.P. Mariotto: Binding and assembly
• Raoul Robé: Secretary of GPUN, illustrator

Financial Report and 1980 Plans:

The treasury report indicated a healthy financial status. The C.L.E.U. had printed new posters and business cards. A lottery was planned for March to improve the 'Chroniques' and support regular publications. Alain Baltenweg took over as the new treasurer.

• Planned activities for 1980 included:
• A lottery (March-July).
• A weekend outing on June 14-15 to explore mysterious sites in Luxembourg, including dolmens and menhirs.
• A new observation evening on September 6.
• Participation in CECRU Dijon and CNEGU Chaumont/Nancy.
• A probable CNEGU in Luxembourg later in the year.
• Preparation of a narrated slideshow.
• Film presentations on Mexican pyramids (February) and Nazca lines (March).
• A library catalog of members' books.
• A new headquarters at Arnold Grassini's residence.
• Participation in street events in Esch/Alzette on the first Saturday of each month.
• Translation of documents for future 'Chroniques'.

The assembly concluded around 11:00 PM, with the next meeting focusing on preparing the slideshow and information stand.

UFO Sightings Reports

Tenerife, Canary Islands (March 1979):

A technician named Filberto Naranjo filmed a mysterious light in the sky for approximately half an hour. The phenomenon, described as a "globe of fire" emerging from the sea, was inexplicable. Naranjo, initially skeptical, was convinced it was not a missile, meteorite, or satellite, but something extraordinary. The event attracted international attention, with a US organization reportedly interested in the photos.

Cuxhaven, Germany (April 21, 1979):

Several witnesses reported seeing eight luminous points moving at high speed over Cuxhaven. The phenomenon was not detected by German air force radars.

Davao, Philippines (April 1979):

A scientist, Ron Kruppa, along with 600 inhabitants, reported seeing a round, luminous object above Mount Apo. The object emitted waves and descended towards the population. Military authorities were investigating multiple UFO reports in the region.

Masnou, Spain (January 14, 1979):

A municipal guard and other residents observed a round, white, and silver object hovering over the sea. The object moved erratically, sometimes remaining stationary, then forming circles before disappearing into the clouds. This was the third reported UFO sighting in Masnou.

Dijon, France (December 8, 1979):

Pilots of "Mirage III" fighter jets and gendarmes reported observing strange aerial phenomena. One pilot described a 7-meter long, dark blue and metallic object that hovered, balanced, and moved silently. Other pilots reported seeing a large rectangle with blinking lights, which they called a "flying sugar cube."

Beauvechain, Belgium (January 19, 1980):

Military personnel at the Beauvechain air base observed an unusual object for nearly seven hours. Described as spherical with an aura, it changed colors and moved regularly. The object was not accompanied by any noise. The Royal Meteorology Institute of Uccle suggested that the phenomenon might have been an observation of Jupiter, which can appear distorted and unusually bright under certain atmospheric conditions. However, the prolonged duration of the sighting and the military's expertise cast doubt on this explanation.

Hesbaye and Wemmel, Belgium (January 21, 1980):

Two additional sightings were reported: one of a luminous, color-changing source in Hesbaye, and another of a very bright point moving uniformly above the horizon in Wemmel. The observatory at Uccle could not provide an explanation for these events.

Consthum, Luxembourg (November 21, 1979):

A resident reported hearing a strange whistling and buzzing sound and seeing an oval, dark object hovering in the sky for about 20 minutes. While the initial press report suggested a UFO, further investigation by C.L.E.U. investigator André Pichon indicated that the object might have been a large, red and dark blue kite, possibly confused due to the distance and lighting conditions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The document highlights the C.L.E.U.'s active role in investigating and reporting UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting witness testimonies and attempting to find explanations, while acknowledging the limitations of current knowledge. There's a clear emphasis on documenting sightings, renewing the organization's structure, and engaging with the public through conferences and publications. The reports often involve detailed witness accounts, and the magazine seems to encourage rigorous investigation, as seen in the Consthum case where a potential misidentification was clarified. The recurring theme is the persistent presence of unexplained aerial phenomena across Europe and beyond, and the organization's commitment to understanding them.

This issue of EPHEMERIDES, dated June 1980, is a French-language publication focusing on a blend of ufology, astronomy, and archaeology. It includes astronomical ephemerides for April, a bibliography of relevant books, and organizational updates.

Astronomical Ephemerides (Page 3)

This section, authored by Philippe Ceccato, provides astronomical data in universal time, with instructions to add 1 or 2 hours for legal time in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg depending on winter or summer time. It lists visible planets and meteor showers for each month, along with their radiant points.

• For April:
• Venus: Visible in the twilight, setting later in the month.
• Mars: Invisible for a good part of the night, setting earlier.
• Jupiter: Visible almost all night, near Mars.
• Saturn: Visible in the south-east, setting earlier throughout the month.
• Mercury: Inobservable.
• Meteorites: Virginides (early April, radiant 5° north of Spica) and Lyrides (April 12-24, radiant 10° south of Vega).
• Moon phases: New Moon on the 8th, First Quarter on the 15th, Full Moon on the 22nd, Last Quarter on the 30th.

Bibliography (Page 2)

• This section reviews several books related to mysteries, archaeology, and UFOs:
• "Les Enigmes du Passé" by Kurt Benesch: Explores mysterious cities and legendary kingdoms, presenting archaeological discoveries from the last thirty years.
• "Guide du Chasseur de Phénomène OVNI" by Christian de Zan: Offers practical advice for UFO observation and includes photos and illustrations.
• "OVNI: Terre, Planète sous contrôlée" by Guy Tarade: Discusses UFO sightings worldwide, aiming to lift a "black-out" on the subject.
• "Les OVNI ou la Grande Parodie" by Jean Robin: Examines UFOs as a modern myth with religious-like aspects, including esoteric elements.
• "Sectes et Sociétés Secrètes aujourd'hui: Le Complot des Ombres" by Roger Facon and Jean-Marie Parent.
• "La Belgique Mystérieuse" by Saint Hiliaire.
• "Le Prince des Etoiles" by Jack Vance.
• "Farmer" by Philip José.

CNEGU and CLEU Updates (Pages 4-5)

Special Issue Announcement: The special issue of CNEGU (Comité Nord Est des Groupements Ufologiques) is available for 80 FB + 20 FB shipping to CCP no 6958-71 in Luxembourg. International payments require a postal transfer.

• Contents of Special Issue:
• A complete catalog of CNEGU observations for 1978.
• Articles and investigations by the four member groups of CNEGU.

• Calendar of Events (Page 4):
• March 28, 1980: Super 8 film on Nazca plains at the social headquarters.
• April 4: Presentation at the social headquarters.
• April 5 & June 7: C.L.E.U. stand at Esch/Alzette.
• April 25: Meeting at the social headquarters.
• June 15-16: "Weekend Luxembourg Mystérieux".
• September 6: Observation evening at Waldbredimus.
• Possible CECRU meeting on May 17-18 in Dijon.

• Contents of Issue No. 13 (Page 4):
• "Les Ufologues Jugés" by Raoul Robé.
• "Une curieuse observation d'OVNI en Gaone-et-Loire" by René Pacaut.
• "La grande Paranoia" by Jean Bastide.
• Untitled article by Alain Schmitt.
• "Enquête C.L.E.U. - Un OVNI près de Narbonne".

• Organizational Updates (Page 5):
• New Headquarters: The social headquarters of CLEU has moved to the restaurant La Fiorentina, 24, rue d'Audun in Esch/Alzette. Meetings will be held in the basement room.
• Tombola: A tombola sale is authorized from March 1 to July 1 to raise funds. Members are encouraged to help sell tickets.
• Membership: Information on becoming a member of CLEU is provided, with active membership costing 400 FB and corresponding membership costing 250 FB (which includes "Chroniques").
• Contact Address: C.L.E.U., P.O. Box 9, Belvaux (G.D. Luxembourg).

General Information (Page 1):

• A section lists several archaeological sites in Luxembourg and nearby Germany, including:
• Echternach (37 km): Mentioned as a stopover, with possibilities for restoration or a picnic.
• Bollendorf (8 km): Features the Frauenbillenkreuz (3.25m high) and the Druidenstein (2.25m high), described as druidic monuments.
• Berdorf (6 km): Site of the Millerbour menhir, discovered in 1970.
• Waldbillig (10 km): Location of the Mullerthal dolmen, composed of sandstone blocks.
• Diekirch (18 km): Site of the "Autel du Diable" megalithic complex, which collapsed in 1815 and was restored in 1892.
• Altlinster (22 km): Features "La roche des payens," large rock blocks (6m high) with a niche containing sculpted giants, and surrounding rocks forming "Temple de Hertha."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes ufology and related mysteries, encouraging active participation through observations, investigations, and membership in organizations like CNEGU and CLEU. There is a strong emphasis on cataloging UFO sightings and sharing information within the ufological community. The publication also shows an interest in archaeological sites and ancient mysteries, often linking them to potential extraterrestrial or unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry and information dissemination within these fields.