CIRCULAIRE CIGU

Magazine Overview

This document is a circular titled 'CIRCULAIRE CIGU N°0', published in September 1988 by the 'Comité Ile-de-France des Groupements Ufologiques'. It functions as a newsletter, providing updates on recent UFO sightings, paranormal events, and cryptozoological discoveries.

New Observations (NOUVELLES OBS.)

The newsletter details several recent UFO sightings:

• August 5th, Montferrier s/Lez, near Montpellier: Six lenticular, blue fluorescent lights were observed in rapid, complex evolutions around 10:30 PM. This is speculated to be the Sète lighthouse beam interacting with clouds. (3 articles cited).
• August 9th, Nontron (24): A family witnessed a luminous, green phosphorescent cone-shaped phenomenon, accompanied by satellites, for an hour. A Gendarmerie report was filed. (6 articles cited).
• August 13th, Vouzeron (41): Two large luminous globes and a cigar-shaped object were observed for two minutes, forming a dragonfly-like shape. (1 article cited).
• August 17th: A luminous ball with a green trail was seen at low altitude over the Côte d'Azur, heading towards Corsica, possibly a meteor. (3 articles cited).
• August 29th, Tel Aviv (Israel): Two luminous orange UFOs were observed evolving for several minutes. The phenomenon was filmed by a witness. (6 articles cited).
• September 5th, Yonne (between Avallon and Auxerre): A large fireball was observed around 1:20 AM, waking numerous witnesses. Some reported hearing a 'bang', suggesting a meteorite impact. The event was widely commented on by the media, and a local astronomy association is collecting testimonies. (AFP dispatch cited).

Additionally, a 'RR3' (likely a significant UFO report) is mentioned as having occurred in April/May in the Orne region. This event, not widely publicized, was investigated by the GRC of Le Mans.

Insolite/Paranormal

Cryptozoology

• China: Reports from the Xinjiang province mention a lake containing giant fish over 10 meters long. Researchers from the Nankin Institute of Geography are investigating. (Nord-Eclair, August 10, 1988).
• France (Lorraine): A farmer discovered 14 cm caterpillars devouring his potato plants, believed to be an unknown species in the region. (France-Soir, August 22, 1988; Nord-Eclair, August 21/22, 1988).
• South of France: Following a storm, peasants reportedly discovered giant worms of unusual length and diameter in their fields. Articles on this are mentioned as existing.

Apparitions/Visions

• France (Paris): An employee of a Syrian businessman claims to have witnessed a Marian apparition. During prayer, a liquid resembling olive oil, with an olive oil odor, oozed from his hands. Illusionist Gérard Majax investigated the site, and the phenomenon reportedly ceased.

Miracle

• France (Charpentier): Mr. Joseph Charpentier, who had been paralyzed since 1969, claims to have been miraculously healed during a pilgrimage to Lourdes. He states he felt 'the Lord enter him'. Doctors are reportedly cautious, and the Church remains prudent. (TF1 report cited).

Sects

• France: A report discusses the controversy surrounding a French TV program (A2) about sects. Legal pressures (bailiff, injunction) allegedly led to the removal of sequences concerning certain groups who denied being sects. The program reportedly lost interest, with some guests, including Deputy André Vivien, leaving the studio.
• France: Actress Pauline Laffont, missing since August, is rumored to be held or to have taken refuge with a sect in the Cévenol region. (France-Soir, August 22, 1988).

Divers

• China: A young woman was reportedly caught in a whirlwind (tornado), lifted several meters, passed over power lines and trees, and then gently deposited on the ground after a journey of several dozen meters.
• Italy (Adriatic Coast): An alert regarding 'Martians' on the beaches, which turned out to be tiny algae sticking to swimmers' skin, forming a green film and causing itching.

Messages

The circular includes a section for messages and requests from readers and the organization:

• Michel Figuet is seeking information on 'RR' events that included noise.
• Michel Figuet is also looking for any documents or investigations on 'RR' cases not yet cataloged in FRANCAT.
• The CIGU is requesting documents on UFO observations (LN or RR) located in the Ile-de-France region.
• Michel Coste is seeking UFO-themed comic books and asks for lists to be sent to the CIGU.
• Thierry Rocher and Gilles Durand are collecting radio and TV information and asking for reports from their respective regions to be sent to the CIGU.
• Gilles Durand is researching the 'Fontaine du Vaucluse' case from 1954 for a counter-investigation and requests any related information be transmitted to the CIGU.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The 'Circulaire Cigu' appears to be a dedicated publication for ufology and related phenomena. The editorial stance is one of active investigation and information gathering, as evidenced by the numerous requests for reader contributions and the detailed reporting of sightings. The publication covers a broad spectrum of unusual events, from conventional UFO reports to more fringe topics like cryptozoology, miracles, and the societal impact of sects. There is a clear emphasis on documenting and disseminating information within the ufological community, encouraging collaboration and further research. The inclusion of media citations and references to specific investigations (like the GRC du Mans) suggests a commitment to thoroughness, even for less publicized events.