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GEPO No 01 - INFOVNI - No 1 - nov 1976 (GEPI)
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Title: INFO OVNI Issue: N°1 Date: November 1976 Publisher: GEPI SECTION UFOLOGIE Price: 30 CT.
Magazine Overview
Title: INFO OVNI
Issue: N°1
Date: November 1976
Publisher: GEPI SECTION UFOLOGIE
Price: 30 CT.
This inaugural issue of INFO OVNI, a monthly publication from GEPI (Groupe d'étude des phénomènes insolites), serves as an introduction to the world of ufology. The cover prominently features a large question mark, symbolizing the mysteries surrounding UFOs. The magazine aims to provide information and clarification on various aspects of the phenomenon.
Contents
Introduction to UFOs and Extraterrestrials
The issue begins with an article titled "LES OVNIS, QU'EST CE QUE C'EST?" (UFOs, What Are They?). It defines UFO as an Unidentified Flying Object, noting its common usage and the vast number of sightings reported over decades. The article explores potential origins, including atmospheric, cosmological, or even human-made extraterrestrial vehicles. It dismisses purely sociological or psychological explanations, suggesting that the observed phenomena might be more complex. The text also touches upon the association of UFOs with 'flying saucers' and extraterrestrial intelligence, presenting it as a theory that attempts to explain the phenomenon.
Another section, "OVNI ET EXTRA TERRESTRES" (UFOs and Extraterrestrials), asserts that UFOs exist as an indisputable fact. It questions why they are consistently linked to 'flying saucers' and extraterrestrial origins, presenting the theory of interplanetary engines as a possible, albeit speculative, solution. The article suggests that extraterrestrial beings are a likely reality, given the vastness of the universe and the potential for life elsewhere. It acknowledges that Earth's sun is aging, implying a need to consider other possibilities for life and existence.
The Origin of 'Flying Saucer'
The article "POURQUOI 'SOUCOUPE VOLANTE' ?" (Why 'Flying Saucer'?) traces the origin of the term. It recounts the story of Kenneth Arnold, a professional pilot, who on June 24, 1947, while flying over Washington state, USA, reported seeing nine bright discs moving at high speed. When Arnold described his experience to journalists, he inadvertently coined the expression 'flying saucer' (soucoupe volante).
The article also includes a condensed press clipping from "LE PROGRES" dated September 25, 1976, featuring JACQUES GIGOLD, Major of the Ecole Technique d'Aeronautique et de Construction Auto. This clipping discusses the scientific community's current stance on UFOs, noting that researchers are faced with a 'veritable cataclysm' due to the phenomenon's characteristics, making it difficult to determine its nature and origins. It mentions that details of these observations are being studied at the CNRS in Sarclay, France.
GEPI and its Publications
The magazine details the structure and offerings of GEPI. The group was founded in September 1975 with the aim of conducting objective studies of contemporary mysteries. GEPI has expanded into four sections, each with its own bulletin:
- Section UFOLOGIE: LIFO MI (monthly), price 1.00 F.
- Section SCIENCES PARALLELES - TERE SIECLE 20: (monthly), price 1.00 F.
- Section ASTROLOGIE: UNIVERS SPATIAL (monthly), price 1.700 F.
- Section SCIENCE FICTION: FANTASTIQUES (books, CDs, etc.) - LES PORTES DU FUTUR (bimonthly), price 1.50.
A GEPI library is also available, offering subscriptions for 2.00 F (for 6 months) which include a wide selection of books and magazines on UFOs, parallel sciences, astronomy, science fiction, and current issues like nuclear controls.
Special Statistics Issue and Observation Events
INFO OVNI announces that its next issue, N°2, scheduled for November 25, will be a "SPECIAL STATISTIQUES" (Special Statistics) issue. The GEPI library is also highlighted, opening its doors from November 15, 1976, with a subscription fee of 2.00 F for 6 months.
"SOIRÉES NATIONALES D'OBSERVATION" (National Observation Evenings) are detailed, with two events organized at a two-month interval. The first was for the north region on Sunday, October 24 (7 PM) and Monday, October 25 (1 AM), with results to be sent to Mr. Michel Monnerie in Paris. The second event was for the south region on Saturday, October 23 (7 PM) and Sunday, October 24 (1 AM), with results to be sent to Patrice Gueudelot in Mont-de-Marsan.
Contact information for GEPI is provided, including Carole Dupuis at 5, rue du parc, Mably bourg, 42300 ROANNE.
Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance
The magazine adopts an informative and investigative stance, aiming to present facts and encourage further study of UFO phenomena. It acknowledges the existence of UFOs as a reality and explores various theories, including extraterrestrial origins, while also emphasizing the need for scientific rigor and objective analysis. The publication promotes engagement through its library, special issues, and national observation events, positioning itself as a central hub for ufology enthusiasts in France.