DIOVNI - No 14

Magazine Overview

Boletín Informativo N° 14

This issue of the Boletín Informativo, published by the Centro de Investigaciones en Cohetería y Astronomía (CICA) in Chile, is dated January to June 1970. It is the 14th issue of Volume IV and is distributed free of charge. The organization was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the 'Liga Latinoamericana de Astronomía'. The publication aims to inform about UFOs and astronomical phenomena.

CICA Activities and Structure

The magazine details the structure of CICA, including its Mesa Directiva (Board of Directors) for 1970-73, headed by President Fernando Beltrán L. It also lists the Vocales for 1970-71. The División OVNI (DIOVNI), a sub-branch focused on UFOs, is also highlighted, with international representatives in the USA and Spain.

CICA has initiated a scientific outreach program for secondary school students in Santiago, starting with Liceo de Hombres N° 6. They have conducted illustrated talks using 8mm films about their rocketry experiences and plan to continue with astronomy talks. Sr. Rodolfo Hurtado has been appointed as CICA's representative to the Centro de la Juventud de La Reina.

Featured Articles and Reports

UFO Sightings and Investigations

Several UFO sightings and related investigations are reported:

• Mexico (February 8, 1969): A luminous object caused alarm in Chihuahua, described as a large ball of fire that illuminated cities and caused tremors. Subsequent recovery of fragments confirmed it was a meteorite, with its ignition producing a bright glow before impact.
• Santiago, Chile (November 11, 1969): A luminous object emitting green, blue, and orange colors was observed moving from northeast to southeast at incredible speed before disappearing. It later reappeared and vanished over the mountains.
• Churchville, USA (July 31, 1967): A 50-foot long, round object with a bulge was observed. Two small 'dwarfs' emerged from it before the object took off vertically. The incident also involved electrical interference affecting a nearby car.
• Malcocinado to Guadalcanal, Spain (September 16, 1968): Two couples observed a large, round, bright object with green and red lights. The object changed shape and disappeared, causing the car's engine to malfunction until they passed a specific point.
• Coventry, USA (July 5, 1967): A motorist observed an orange ball of light suspended in a tree, which later disappeared. The area showed no trace of the object.

Paranormal Phenomena and Theories

Several articles delve into paranormal phenomena and their potential connection to extraterrestrial life:

• 'Strange Paranormal Events' by Juan Aguillón M.: This section discusses various phenomena, including unusual 'rain' events (like red earth or sulfurous dust) and theories by authors like Camilo Flammarion and M.K. Jessup. Jessup suggests that some phenomena, like objects found in ancient geological strata, might be extraterrestrial in origin or remnants of advanced civilizations like Mu.
• 'The 'Ourang Medan' Incident: This refers to a mysterious case where a ship's crew was found dead without visible wounds.
• 'Holchu', 'Freya', and 'Seabird' Incidents: These describe cases of ships found adrift or disappearing under unusual circumstances.
• Military Aircraft Disappearances: The article mentions the disappearance of five Avenger military planes and a Martin Mariner bomber with its crew, totaling 27 men.
• 'Foos' and Fireballs: The text distinguishes between 'foos' (fireballs, often reddish or yellowish, soft and diffuse) and UFOs (brighter, intermittent blue lights). It suggests that fireballs might be a form of weapon used by UFOs or a manifestation of intelligent activity.
• Meteorite Case (1877): A report details a cube-shaped object found in a tertiary carboniferous layer, identified as a fossil meteorite, sparking debate about its origin and whether it was artificially modified.
• Lightning Phenomena: Camilo Flammarion's explanations for 'blood rain' and other unusual atmospheric events are cited, attributing them to the transport power of winds and storms. Examples of ball lightning are provided, including a case in Oise where a ball of fire set a house ablaze and another in Rouen where a circular lightning bolt appeared to rise from the ground.
• Parisian Tempest (August 25, 1880): An account describes a luminous, bright yellow body emerging from a dark cloud during a tempest, which then descended, leaving a trail of sparks before disappearing.

Astronomical Events

• Comet 'White-Ortiz-Bolellei': Discovered by Carlos Bolellei, an auxiliary astronomer at the Cerro Tololo observatory, this comet was observed in late May north of the constellation Orion.
• Partial Lunar Eclipse (August 16-17): Details are provided for a partial lunar eclipse visible in Chile, including timings for penumbra and shadow entry/exit.

Other Reports

• Project Blue Book Cancellation: The article notes the US Air Force's termination of Project Blue Book after 21 years, following recommendations from a University of Colorado report led by Dr. Edward Condon. However, air forces and civilian groups worldwide continue their investigations.
• Electromagnetic Effects: The NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena) is mentioned in relation to investigating electromagnetic effects associated with UFOs, citing an incident in Guadalcanal where a UFO caused electrical interference.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The Boletín Informativo consistently covers UFO sightings, alleged extraterrestrial encounters, and related paranormal phenomena. It presents information from various sources, including newspaper reports, scientific investigations, and personal testimonies. The editorial stance, as stated in the publication's disclaimer, is that the opinions expressed in collaborations do not necessarily represent DIOVNI's position, and the organization does not hold preconceived ideas on the subject. The emphasis is on disseminating information and encouraging research, with a call to cite the source for any reproduced material.

Title: Boletín Informativo de DIOVNI-CICA
Issue: 14
Date: September 1968 (raw date: "septiembre de 1968")
Publisher: DIOVNI-CICA
Country: Spain
Language: Spanish

This issue of the "Boletín Informativo de DIOVNI-CICA" (Informative Bulletin of DIOVNI-CICA) presents two significant reports concerning unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

Report 1: Guadalcanal Incident

Otras informaciones (Other information) details an incident involving two cars that were traveling towards Guadalcanal. The occupants of these cars observed an intense luminosity at a distance of approximately 5 and 2 kilometers, respectively. During this observation, the car radio, which was on, stopped functioning. The occupants believed the radio had malfunctioned, but upon restarting the car and continuing their journey, they found the radio working perfectly again.

Approximately 300 meters from the point where the object was observed, there is a farmhouse (cortijo). The witness who reported this incident mentioned that on those days, the father of the family living in the farmhouse had to get up several times because the livestock, housed in an adjacent building, were showing signs of restlessness.

The report notes that this case provides several classic pieces of information often found in ONI (Unidentified Nocturnal Intelligence) observations: the shape of the object, interference effects, animal restlessness, and emitted luminosity.

CEONI-Sevilla, one of the Delegations of the Círculo de Estudios sobre ONI (Circle of Studies on ONI) established throughout Spain, will undertake "lateral" investigations to gather complementary information of great interest.

The publication also states that, for various reasons, the information about this case that appeared in the newspaper "El Correo de Andalucía" on September 26, 1968, should be considered apocryphal. The author expresses gratitude to Manuel Osuna for his rigorous investigation.

A note from the editor (N.de la D.) indicates that a topographic map of the incident location was attached to the information but could not be included due to space limitations.

Report 2: Malargüe Encounter

This section details a strange episode related to the appearance of unidentified flying objects that occurred in Malargüe. The event was witnessed by an employee of the Provincial Directorate of Energy.

According to investigations conducted by correspondents who interviewed the protagonist, Mr. José Gandía, he was working at the local energy plant, located about 7 kilometers from the town of Malargüe. He was attending to the equipment supplying electricity when, at 2:25 AM, he went out to close a gate (tranquera).

At that moment, his attention was drawn to the west, where he observed a rather intense light on the slopes of the first hills of the Cordillera. Initially, Gandía attributed this light to a party taking place at a nearby venue.

He returned to his task of closing the gate, but a greater luminosity made him turn his head back towards the light. He saw that it was advancing towards him, described as something like a dirigible from which four powerful spotlights emerged, blinding him and immobilizing him. He could not provide precise details about the object itself, except that the light beams had an intense celestial tone and that the projectors were positioned horizontally and parallel to each other.

Gandía then stated that when the artifact passed overhead, he heard a dull humming sound, similar to that of large mosquitos but greatly amplified, which affected his senses. He perceived the sound of the plant's engines but had lost his orientation.

He returned to his duties at 5:40 AM, more than three hours after he had left the engine room.

The report further states that Gandía informed them that the irritation in his eyes lasted for several days, and his left eye had not yet fully recovered its normal state. Another effect he highlighted was that since that night, mercury lights cause him discomfort. Additionally, he reported that when his replacement arrived, he recounted the incident, and together they verified at dawn that the traces left on the ground during the time he was outside indicated that Gandía had been walking in a circle no larger than 1.50 meters in diameter.

Transcriber's Note

A note from the transcriber clarifies that this is a textual copy of the original document. The underlined portions belong to the transcriber and do not alter the original meaning. They were added to clearly highlight the physical and psychological effects experienced by the witness.

Organization Information

Page 2 of the document provides contact and organizational details:

• Centro de Investigaciones en Cohetería y Astronomía (Center for Rocketry and Astronomy Research), a member of the Latin American League of Astronomy, Chile.
• DIOVNI C.I.C.A. - CHILE (Division de Investigación de Objetos Volantes No Identificados - Division of Investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects), with a provisional headquarters at Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins 1435, Of.16; Santiago (1); Fono 87477.
• Correspondence DIOVNI is addressed to Pedro Prado 4580-Macul, Santiago (11), Chile.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently focuses on UFO sightings and related phenomena, including electromagnetic interference, effects on animals, and physical traces. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation and documentation of these events, while also critically evaluating information from other sources, as seen in the dismissal of the 'El Correo de Andalucía' report. The organization DIOVNI-CICA, based in Chile, actively collects and disseminates such reports, collaborating with other study groups like CEONI-Sevilla.