INFO CERPA

Magazine Overview

Title: INFO CERPA
Issue: N° 2
Date: February 1997
Publisher: CERPA
Type: Newsletter/Magazine Issue

Editorial

The editorial section addresses the readers, explaining that this bulletin is being sent to keep them informed about the association's activities. It emphasizes that while they cannot announce events far in advance, they encourage regular contact via telephone or the Minitel server (3615 OVNITEL). The section also announces the unfortunate cessation of the "UNIVERS OVNI" magazine, which had only recently begun publication. Despite the project's perceived utopian and unfeasible financial aspects under Robert Alessandri, CERPA's bureau decided to halt production. However, Robert Alessandri will continue the publication of "UNIVERS OVNI" under a new association, and a partnership agreement has been established.

Informations

Obituary for Dante Minazzoli: This section mourns the passing of Dante Minazzoli, an Argentinian friend and correspondent of CERPA, who died on November 20, 1996, at the age of 78 from pneumonia. Minazzoli was a passionate UFO enthusiast, participated in international conferences, and was a journalist for "EL MUNDO" and a correspondent for ANSA. He had also met Trotsky's wife.

Obituary for Marius Dewilde: The death of Marius Dewilde is reported. He was a witness to the landing at Quarouble (Nord) on October 10, 1954. His close encounter was compared to that of Maurice Masse in July 1965 at Valensole. He is remembered as a significant witness who has now disappeared.

Boutique: The French ufological calendar for 1997 is available for purchase at 75.00 F plus 25.00 F for shipping, with a limited print run.

CERPA Activities: Information is provided about CERPA's participation in a forum of associations on Saturday, March 1, 1997, at 93 La Canebière, Marseille, where they will have a stand. Details are also given about a Mediterranean cruise celebrating the 50th anniversary of flying saucers and Roswell, taking place from June 9-11, 1997, aboard the "DANIELLE CASANOVA" for 980 F. Registration for the cruise must be done through CERPA.

General Assembly: The association's general assembly is scheduled for February 22, 1997, at 3 PM at Maison Des Associations, 93 La Canebière, Marseille. The agenda includes reports on activities, finances, and morals for 1996, as well as projects for 1997 and the re-election of bureau members. A dinner is planned at "La Galère" restaurant afterward.

Upcoming Meetings: A list of CERPA meetings in Marseille is provided for 1997, generally held at 3 PM at Maison Des Associations, 93 La Canebière.

Gérard Roméo: Gérard Roméo, the former treasurer of CERPA, has moved back to his native region and is developing a new CERPA branch in Toulouse, located at 22, Chemin de la Butte, 31400 Toulouse.

Temoignages (Testimonies)

"Green Light" Incident: A pilot from an interior airline reported seeing a "green light" on Tuesday morning near Narbonne, France, while driving on the Toulouse-Montpellier highway around 6:30 PM. He described the light as incandescent, very clear, and much larger than an airplane or a shooting star. A similar luminous phenomenon was observed the same day in the Tarn-et-Garonne region. Gendarmes in Valence d'Agen had previously identified such an event as an unidentified aerospace phenomenon (PAN).

"Abducted by Extraterrestrials" - Insurer Pays 1 Million Pounds: A British insurer has reportedly paid one million pounds (1.7 million dollars) to a man named Joseph Carpenter, who had subscribed to an insurance policy against "abduction by extraterrestrials." Carpenter allegedly provided transparent claw marks found on his coat and photos/videos from companions as proof. The insurer, Simon Burgess of Goodfellow Rebecca Ingarams Pearson Ltd, stated that Carpenter had provided irrefutable evidence and acted in good faith. Carpenter, a 23-year-old electrician, claimed to have been taken by a beam of light from a triangular craft near a Royal Air Force base in Wiltshire, encountering an extraterrestrial with a triangular head and olive-colored skin who communicated telepathically. He reportedly received the check before Christmas and traveled to the Bermuda Triangle.

Book Review: "DOSSIER EXTRATERRESTRES" by John E. Mack: The issue mentions a science fiction book by an American university professor from Harvard, John E. Mack, which engages with the reality of "ABDUCTIONS" (alien abductions). The book is available for purchase through CERPA's boutique for 130.00 F plus 30.00 F for shipping.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes ufology and the activities of the CERPA association. It emphasizes community engagement through meetings, conferences, and shared experiences. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, while also managing practical aspects like publication and membership. There's a clear effort to keep members informed and involved, despite challenges like the discontinuation of their magazine. The inclusion of both personal testimonies and academic research (like John E. Mack's book) suggests a broad approach to the subject matter. The CERPA association positions itself as a central hub for ufological information and activities in France, particularly in the Marseille region.