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Magazine Overview

This issue of the magazine, identified as issue number 1, focuses on the incredible adventure of soldier José Antonio da Silva, with the first part of his account detailing an alleged abduction experience in Brazil in May 1969. The issue also includes reports on two UFO sightings in Belgium from October 1972.

Article: L'incroyable aventure du soldat José Antonio da Silva (1)

1. L'incident

#### 1.1. La capture du témoin

The account begins on the afternoon of Saturday, May 3, 1969, when José Antônio da Silva left his modest home in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, stating he was going fishing. He carried camping equipment, spare clothes, and 35,100 cruzeiros. He was not heard from until May 10, when he arrived at the Belo Horizonte train station, disheveled and carrying a package. An agent stopped him, suspecting him of copper wire theft. Silva explained he had no identification because it was stolen, but that he was a soldier. After his belongings were examined and found normal, he identified himself as an orderly to Major Célio Ferreira. His story, initially deemed delirious, was recorded by a local radio reporter. He was allowed to return to his barracks, but Major Ferreira decided to isolate him at home for 24 hours before returning him to his family. The next evening, investigators from CICOANI (Centro de Investigaçao Civil do Objetos Aéros nao Identificados) interviewed him.

#### 1.2. Description des ravisseurs

Silva recounted that after leaving home on May 3, he took a bus to Pedro Leopoldo and then walked towards an area called Bebedouro. Around midnight, he set up camp by a lagoon and attempted to fish without success. After a simple lunch, he continued fishing. At 3 PM, he saw shapes approaching and heard voices. He was struck by a beam of light that felt like fire but didn't burn him. He fell and found himself surrounded by two masked figures, about 1.20 meters tall, who led him into marshy terrain. He was then joined by a third, impassive figure. He believed the third figure used an weapon resembling a short blunderbuss.

#### 1.3. L'OVNI posé au sol

Silva described the creatures as wearing shiny, metallic-like suits with articulated joints and rigid helmets that descended low over their shoulders. The masks had angular shapes and featured two circular eyeholes. A plastic-like tube extended from the chin area, connecting to a metallic box on their backs. They led him to a craft on the ground, which was a vertical cylinder with two lenticular bases, the upper one larger than the lower. The craft measured 2.5m and 3m in diameter, and was 2m high. A rectangular door (0.60 x 1.30m) was visible on its vertical side. Inside, the cubic compartment, about 2m per side, was lit by a violet light, similar to a mercury vapor lamp.

#### 1.4. En vol dans l'espace

Inside the craft, Silva was made to sit on a cubic seat. Two of the beings sat beside him, and one placed a helmet on his head, which was too tight and caused him pain. He was restrained by dry, rough bands. The third being sat opposite him and operated levers. The craft then began to vibrate and ascended vertically. The beings communicated in a language with a predominance of 'r' sounds, described as guttural and arrogant. As they gained altitude, Silva experienced difficulty breathing and discomfort from the hard seat and helmet. After a period he described as interminable, the light intensified and pulsed, forcing him to close his eyes for about an hour. When he could open them again, the journey continued. The craft then pivoted 90 degrees, placing it in a horizontal position, and later returned to its original orientation. After a considerable time, the craft landed in an unidentified location.

#### 1.5. La base des ufonautes

Upon landing, the beings released Silva and led him into a large, quadrangular room, approximately 10 to 15 meters square. In front of him, about 5 meters away, stood a small, short being without a spacesuit, who observed him with satisfaction. This being, whom Silva presumed to be the leader, was larger than the others (about 1.25m) and wore no metallic suit. The other two beings removed their masks and conversed volubly with the leader. These beings were hairy, with long, reddish, wavy hair and thick beards. They had large eyebrows, pale skin, round eyes larger than normal with green irises, and dark sclera. Their noses were long and pointed, and their mouths were small, resembling a fish's. They did not appear to have teeth. More beings entered the room, forming a group of ten to twelve individuals.

#### 1.6. Les ufonautes démasqués

Silva noted that the leader was larger than the others, with abundant hair and a long beard. The beings had pale skin and large, round eyes. He observed that the walls and floor of the room were made of grey stone. The lighting was intense and its source was not visible. There were no windows or openings. Near the table where four human-like bodies lay, the walls were decorated with colorful representations of animals and terrestrial vehicles.

#### 1.7. La salle

Silva was surprised and terrified to see four human-like bodies lying on a low, rectangular stone table. They were naked and maskless. The closest was described as 'truly black,' the next as light brown, and the other two as lighter and thinner. One of the lighter bodies was blond and described as resembling a foreigner. The bodies showed no apparent injuries. The beings paid no attention to the corpses. Silva speculated that they might not have survived the experience or had their masks removed.

#### 1.8. Prélèvement sur ses biens et de sa carte d'identité

Silva was surprised to find his haversack among the aliens' possessions. The third abductor, who had stayed behind, had apparently gathered his belongings. The aliens examined his knife, fishing hooks, matches, and canned goods. For items that had duplicates, they took one of each. They kept one of each type of hook, one knife, one box of matches, one piece of clothing, and a 100 cruzeiro note. Items without duplicates, like a can of sardines, were returned to the haversack. The soldier's identity card was found in his pocket and passed around. Silva believed that examining his card made the beings realize he was a soldier.

#### 1.9. Démonstration d'armes

One of the beings pointed an arm-like weapon at a wall, emitting a luminous beam that discolored the material at the impact point. Each alien possessed a similar weapon, differing in size. A trigger mechanism on top of the weapon caused a luminous ray to shoot out when activated.

#### 1.10. Tentatives de communication et absorption forcée

The leader used a black, cylindrical object, like a crayon, to draw on a tablet. He gestured and spoke in a guttural language, attempting to communicate with Silva. He pointed to the ground (implying 'your country'), the sky ('this place'), and his companions, then to Silva. Silva interpreted this as a request for him to provide them with some of the weapons used on Earth. He refused, and the leader persisted. One of the beings then offered Silva a cubic container filled with a dark green liquid, inviting him to drink it. After one of the beings drank some, Silva also drank it. The liquid tasted like water but was bitter. He felt revitalized and believed he began to understand their intentions better.

#### 1.11. La proposition du chef; arrachement du rosaire

The leader drew two circles, one blacked out, and then drew many small white circles connected by lines. Silva interpreted this as a representation of days and nights, and a period of ten years. The leader then separated three large circles from seven others, pointing to the three, then to Silva, then down, and then to the seven, to Silva, and then up. Silva interpreted this as a proposal: he would live on Earth for three years, gathering information for them, then live on their planet for seven years, after which they would land on Earth and he would be their guide. Silva refused by shaking his head. During this exchange, Silva was praying with a rosary he wore. The leader became irritated and snatched the rosary, and one of the beings picked up a fallen bead.

#### 1.12. Apparition d'un Ange (6)

Suddenly, while the beings were in a long discussion, Silva had a vision of a human-like figure standing before him. This figure, about 1.70m tall, thin, with long blond hair, a fair complexion, and calm eyes, spoke to him in Portuguese. The figure wore a dark robe and a white cord belt. Silva identified this presence as benevolent and 'one of us.' He received further revelations, not communicated to the investigators. He denied it was a Christ-like vision but smiled mysteriously when asked if it was a Saint, stating he would receive new instructions in two or three years (implying around 1972).

#### 1.13. Retour sur la terre

The vision disappeared, leaving Silva with his captors, who seemed agitated. The leader re-covered Silva's head with the blindfold and led him back into the craft. The return journey involved the same maneuvers as the outward trip. After a period similar to the first journey, Silva felt a slight jolt, indicating landing. His helmet and restraints were removed. He felt exhausted and perceived he was being dragged on the ground in darkness. He estimated he remained in this state for over an hour before beginning to feel the coolness of the night and the first light of dawn. He found his haversack and a canteen, drank about a liter and a half of water, and ate some small fish he caught. He inspected his surroundings and realized he was in an unknown location, near a quarry and a ravine. Limping, with a swollen leg, and feeling miserable, he gathered his belongings and started walking.

He eventually reached an asphalt road and encountered a pedestrian, who informed him he was 32 km from Vitoria and on the road to Minas Gerais. The date was May 9. Confused and worried about being apprehended without identification, Silva decided to travel through the woods towards Minas Gerais. He refused rides from motorists, citing caution, and explained his state as the 'fulfillment of a vow.' Children threw stones at him when he asked for directions to the train station. He followed the railway tracks to Colatina station, where he learned the train to Belo Horizonte would take some time. He stayed at the station and chatted with the railway agent, who invited him home. There, he met the agent's family and a colonist who offered him employment. Before leaving, Silva gave the colonist one of his knives as thanks. He also offered to pay for a young boy's train ticket. The next day, at 7:25 AM, he arrived at Belo Horizonte station, where he was met by Geraldo Lopez da Silva, a railway security employee.

The next issue would examine further information accompanying this investigation and provide commentary from ufologists. The author would also share his own reflections and assess the case's impact. A third article would briefly cover other, less documented cases from the same region and era, drawing parallels with the Bebedouro incident. The author thanked Claude Bourtembourg for his translation work and contacts.

EXPOVNI Exhibition

In the first half of January, an exhibition titled "EXPOVNI" was held at the Manhattan Center in Brussels, presenting documents on UFO phenomena, parapsychology, and other 'unusual' problems. The SOBEPS organization stated it did not participate in the exhibition's organization, which was conceived and realized by the OURANOS group.

Nos enquêtes: Une voiture accompagnée par un OVNI

This section revisits a previous article about events in the Bois de Silly on September 5, 1974, and subsequent observations in Belgium. The author notes that new information has been gathered about that exceptional evening, which may allow for a chronological reconstruction of the events. However, this new information requires further investigation, delaying the publication of a more complete dossier. The author explains their preference for a rigorous method to ensure accuracy over immediate reporting.

A Tirlemont

On the evening of Sunday, October 29, 1972, Mme Garin and her husband were driving home when they noticed two red lights, about 3-4 degrees above the horizon, following their car. The lights were described as larger than airplane taillights but smaller than the full moon, and they blinked. The lights accompanied the car for about fifteen minutes. The driver stopped the car to observe the phenomenon more closely. The object was described as a metallic grey, obus-shaped object, perfectly still in the night sky above an apartment building. It was estimated to be about 70-80 degrees elevation, about ten meters higher than the building's platform and twenty meters back. It was a large, metallic mass, resembling a torpedo, pointed at the front, with a vertical fin at the rear. A red light blinked at the end of the fin. Below this, a white light and then another red light were visible. The object had no discernible noise initially, but as it moved slowly towards Brussels, a faint whistling sound, like a small electric motor, was heard. It then emitted four or five flashes of silver light before disappearing. Mme Garin was slightly frightened, but her husband, a military man, refused to meet with investigators.

Le même jour à Ghlin

On the morning of the same Sunday, an observation occurred near Mons. Mlle Françoise Hélin was sitting by her window when she saw a disc surmounted by a dome moving slowly and silently from northeast to southwest at about 500 meters altitude. The object had clear contours and was metallic grey. It moved at a speed slower than an airplane. The sighting lasted only five or six seconds. Françoise Hélin stated it was impossible to mistake it for an airplane, as the shape was distinctly different. The sky was clear and sunny.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, alien encounters, and abduction experiences, with a focus on detailed witness testimonies. The magazine appears to adopt a serious and investigative stance, aiming to gather and present information rigorously, even if it means delaying publication for thoroughness. The editorial stance seems to be one of open inquiry into unexplained phenomena, presenting accounts from various individuals and locations, including Brazil and Belgium.

This issue of "L' dossier photo d'inforespace" from August 2, 1965, focuses on photographic evidence of UFOs and the associated effects on witnesses. It includes a general presentation of the phenomenon by SOBEPS and detailed case studies.

Commentary

Jean-Luc Vertongen notes that while two observations (Ghlin and Tirlemont) occurred on the same day, the similarity in object color (metallic grey) is the only common element, with other descriptions differing due to conditions. He highlights that both cases involved isolated witnesses and mentions a curious detail from the Tirlemont observation where the witness could not describe the rear of the stationary object despite observing it for ten minutes.

Event Announcement

The SOBEPS will hold a general presentation conference on the UFO phenomenon on Saturday, April 3rd, at 3:00 PM, in Charleroi. The conference is aimed at laypeople and those unfamiliar with UFOs, covering the main characteristics of observations, object categories, and hypotheses.

Photo Dossier: Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 2, 1965

This section details a mysterious UFO sighting in the summer of 1965. The Smith family in Tulsa, Oklahoma, observed luminous objects in the sky that moved in formation, exhibited abrupt movements, and changed color. Intrigued by local media reports, they decided to observe the phenomenon themselves. On the night of August 2, 1965, 14-year-old Alan Smith, equipped with a 'Boy-Scout' camera, photographed an object described as a ball of light, the size of a basketball, moving slowly and changing color from white to red and blue-green. The object emitted a plaintive sound and its light flickered. Alan only took one photo because it was too dark to re-arm the camera.

Study on Physiological and Psychological Effects of UFOs (1)

This article, contributed by the Detector S.I.D.I.P. (a scientific investigation society), explores the impact of UFO encounters on human health. It states that approximately 25% of close encounters with UFOs can cause modifications in the psychological and physiological states of witnesses.

Categories of Health Effects:

1. Pure Physiological Effects: These include burns (first, second, or third degree), headaches, nausea, migraines, visual disturbances (from eye irritation to temporary blindness), skin rashes, tingling, numbness, torpor, abnormal sleep, weight loss, temporary paralysis, and in very rare cases, death.
2. Pure Psychological Effects: These encompass nervous shock, hypnosis (2 cases in 100), sleepwalking, loss of spatial-temporal awareness, decreased perception, amnesia, insomnia, nightmares, and intense fear and anguish (affecting 28% of cases).
3. Psychosomatic Effects: These include stomach ulcers, deafness and blindness without nerve damage, and aphasia (inability to express speech), tremors, and digestive issues.

Associated Factors in UFO Witness Health Issues:

The study identifies four key factors associated with the genesis of health problems in UFO witnesses:

1. Use of Rays: In 20% of cases, witnesses describe rays of varying color and intensity. Statistical analysis indicates a strong dependence between the use of these rays and health troubles, suggesting it's not due to chance.
* White Rays (49% of cases): Associated with vision problems, nausea, weight loss, and minor burns.
* Blue or Violet Rays (24% of cases): Linked to weight loss, hypnosis, limb pain, and yellow/blue skin spots.
* Red Rays (23% of cases): Associated with vision problems, hypnosis, headaches, nausea, and burns.
* Green Rays (2% of cases): Linked to generalized pain, weight loss, skin spots, nausea, severe burns, and in one case, death from leukemia or aplastic anemia. These effects resemble radioactive contamination.
* Orange Rays (1% of cases): Associated with skin rashes (erythema) and paralysis.
* Yellow Rays: Often associated with white rays, producing similar effects.
The article notes a correlation between these effects and those caused by electromagnetic rays, but also points out that the required irradiation time (4 hours) is incompatible with witness accounts unless the lights were extremely intense.

2. Proximity to a UFO: Close encounters can cause fear, anxiety, insomnia, psychosomatic illnesses, electric shocks, heat sensations, and torpor. These effects are compared to those of positive atmospheric ions, which are known to cause nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, irritability, and anguish, while negative ions have beneficial effects.

3. Presence of Humanoids: Witnesses encountering humanoids have a higher probability of health problems, leading to speculation about harmful agents or dangerous radiation from these entities.

4. Fear and Anguish: This criterion is highly significant (p < 10-7) and present in all three categories of health effects. It is suggested that fear plays a crucial role, potentially triggering physiological responses like increased heart rate and digestive issues.

Paralysis:

Paralysis accounts for about 30% of psycho-physiological effects, often triggered by intense light beams. However, some cases occur before or after the beam is used. The article notes that different witnesses exposed to the same UFO or light beam can experience diametrically opposed reactions, such as fleeing versus paralysis, questioning the purely physical action of these 'science-fiction rays'.

UFOs and Panic in Brazil

This section reports on UFO sightings in Tururu, Urubumetama, and Sao Gonçalo do Amarante, Brazil, in October 1975. Residents experienced fear and avoided going out after dark due to a strange object emitting blue and orange light beams at low altitude. Several victims were hospitalized with first and second-degree burns on their faces after being hit by the rays, and some experienced temporary paralysis and elevated body temperature, leading to fainting. The city of Sao Gonçalo do Amarante experienced widespread panic, with people fleeing their homes. A farmer, Francisco Novo, reported an object emitting light beams towards the ground, causing a general short-circuit that plunged the station and surrounding houses into darkness. The lawyer Joao Luciano Gualberto described how the object paralyzed several people in the streets. He also recounted an incident where a woman named Dira experienced a heat wave and saw a blue fireball, suffering severe burns and psychological trauma.

The UFO of Maubeuge, September 26, 1975

This case, widely reported in the press, involved a UFO sighting in Maubeuge, France. The article notes that media sensationalism and inaccurate reporting (e.g., claims of sample collection or assimilation of the UFO to an extraterrestrial spaceship) complicated the investigation and deterred potential witnesses. The author emphasizes the need for objective and prudent investigation, regretting the premature interpretations that hindered the inquiry.

Service Librairie

Information is provided about the availability of the book "Des Soucoupes Volantes aux OVNI" published by SOBEPS, edited by Michel Bougard. The book covers the history of UFOs, international sightings, Belgian cases, and attempts to answer fundamental questions about UFO propulsion and contact.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the photographic evidence of UFOs, the detailed analysis of the physiological and psychological effects on witnesses, and the presentation of international cases. The editorial stance appears to be one of scientific inquiry, emphasizing the need for careful investigation and caution against premature conclusions, while acknowledging the reality of UFO phenomena and their impact on individuals. The magazine aims to inform and educate its readers about the complexities of ufology.