DIOVNI - No 04

Magazine Overview

This document is the fourth issue of the "Boletín Informativo" (Informative Bulletin) published by the "División de Investigaciones de Objetos Volantes No Identificados (DIOVNI)" (Division of Investigations of Unidentified Flying Objects), also associated with the "Centro de Investigaciones en Cohetería y Astronomía (CICA)" (Center for Research in Rocketry and Astronomy) in Santiago, Chile. This particular issue is designated "ANO I" (Year I) and covers the period of July-August-September 1966. The cover features a map of South America and the organization's name, along with a stylized drawing that appears to be a bird or winged object with a cross.

Editorial

The editorial section features comments from the director, Alberto Bernal Berk, and collaborator, Eduardo Cabello Anex. They reproduce parts of a letter from the well-known French writer, Aimé Michel. Michel's letter emphasizes the importance of studying UFO landing cases, noting that while numerous such incidents have been reported in South America through the press, there is a lack of in-depth investigation. He urges Latin American researchers to focus their efforts on thoroughly investigating these landing cases, examining the terrain and other details. The editorial presents Michel's call to action without further commentary.

Testimonies of the Presence of UFOs in Antiquity

Authored by Eduardo Cabello Anex, this section delves into historical accounts that are interpreted as early UFO sightings. The article draws parallels between ancient descriptions and modern UFO characteristics. A significant portion is dedicated to the visions of the prophet Ezekiel as described in the Bible. Anex quotes passages from Ezekiel that describe a tempestuous wind, a great cloud with enveloping fire, a shining object, and a "wheel in the midst of a wheel" with numerous eyes around its edges. These descriptions are analyzed for their resemblance to modern UFOs, with the "eyes" potentially being interpreted as hatches and the "crystal" covering as a type of helmet or visor.

The article also references another biblical account from the book of Zacarias, describing a flying scroll of specific dimensions (twenty cubits long and ten cubits wide). Anex suggests that a modern observer encountering such a phenomenon might describe it as a "flying cigar" or, if it were a larger craft, a "Mother ship or mothership" of a certain size.

UFOs: Cases Published by the Press During the Second Quarter of 1966

This section reports on several UFO incidents that were published in the press during April, May, and June of 1966. These reports focus on sightings primarily within Chile:

• June 1st, 1966: Two officials from the National Health Service, returning to Los Merros near La Serena in the Coquimbo province, witnessed a "ball of fire" in a clear, moonlit night. The object descended to about 800 meters from their location. It was described as oval on top and flat on the bottom, approximately seventy meters in diameter, with two violet antennas and a small dome with three black points. It exhibited an oscillating movement. Later, an artifact shaped like a reddish spinning top approached, emitting a beam of light from which something resembling a plunger descended, causing the object to oscillate, synchronized with the first artifact's movement. Subsequently, five more similar "trompos" appeared, totaling six. These objects then ascended and moved towards the cordillera.
• May 21st, 1966 (8:30 PM): Personnel from the ENDESA hydroelectric plant observed three highly luminous objects approaching and landing on a nearby hill. When an operator attempted to contact the Los Molles substation, inexplicable interference blocked the communication. Other witnesses observed the artifacts change shape and color before disappearing into the sky.
• April 1st, 1966 (after 3 AM): In Punta Arenas, military personnel observed a powerful, bright orange and yellow "fireball" over the Strait of Magellan, near Fuerte Bulnes. The object hovered and rocked in one spot for two hours before disappearing eastward.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs), the interpretation of ancient texts (specifically biblical passages) as potential evidence of historical UFO activity, and the reporting of contemporary UFO sightings. The editorial stance, as indicated by the publication of Aimé Michel's letter, is one that encourages rigorous, in-depth investigation into UFO phenomena, particularly landing events, and promotes the dissemination of information through their bulletin. The organization appears to be dedicated to the scientific study and documentation of UFOs.