KPUFO Informacni bulletin - 1995 No 04

Magazine Overview

Title: Newsletter KPUFO
Issue: 4/1995
Date: c. 4/1995 (April 1995)
Publisher: KPU (Czech UFO Association)
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Czech

This issue of the KPU Newsletter details recent and upcoming club activities, member services, and relevant news within the UFO and paranormal research community in the Czech Republic.

Club Activities and Events

Club Meeting and Editorial Board Meeting The editorial board was motivated by reader survey results in Magazine 2000/3 and decided to participate, presenting the club's views. They also plan to conduct their own survey within ZAZ and other media, potentially offering material prizes.

Club Events

• Trip to France: Preparations are underway for a trip to France to investigate menhirs, previously announced in a flyer. The estimated cost is 3,500 - 4,500 CZK, excluding entrance fees and provisions. The club is seeking equipment for planned experiments, including an electromagnetic field detector and an ion detector.
• Biomagnetic Research: Further research into the 'Biomagnetics of Vlasticka' is being prepared.
• Member Meetings: The club aims to organize meetings for KPU members, separately in Bohemia and Moravia. They are seeking suitable, affordable venues for 50-80 people, preferably near restaurants. Olomouc or Vyškov are suggested for Moravia. The goals are mutual acquaintance, new contacts, and clarifying perspectives on the issues.

Club Activities (Past)

• March 26, 1995: An excursion to Kladno to investigate 'pi B.', known for observing persistent anomalous phenomena (as reported in M2000/1994/2), and to Slaný to monitor locations with last year's crop circle occurrences.
• March 28, 1995: A lecture on healing at the Municipal Library (Health and AM section).
• April 13-15, 1995: An investigative excursion related to an apparition near Mariánské Lázně.
• April 13, 1995: A report from members of the cryptozoology section and the Hoplodactylus Delcourti Foundation about a trip to Morocco.
• April 15, 1995: A follow-up investigation into a poltergeist case (referenced in ZAZ 3-94, p. 7).
• April 18, 1995: Attendance at a lecture by R. Novo on witchcraft, magic, etc. Recordings of this lecture will be made available later.

Services for Members and the Public

Postal Cost Increases Increased postal costs have impacted the club's budget. The membership fee of 40/30 CZK for an estimated 10 issues per year is borderline sustainable. Sending additional materials has also become more expensive (from 7 to 10 CZK for a package up to 0.5 kg). Consequently, prices for some services have been adjusted:

• Recording of audio cassettes up to 6 items: 10 CZK postage + 10 CZK (overhead).
• Recording of audio cassettes over 6 items: 14 CZK postage + 20 CZK (overhead).

Audio Archive Additions

The club's audio archive has been updated with:

• A lecture by R. Novo from November 1994 in Plzeň on UFOs and abductions (3 x 90 minutes).
• Popular science magazine programs on current trends in spiritual sciences.

Radio Program Archive

The newsletter lists recordings from the "Zahady pro zitrek" (Mysteries for Tomorrow) radio program by Fr. Spurný from Czech Radio Plzeň, covering topics from September 1993 to December 1994. These include interviews on UFOs, automatic drawing, cosmology, altered states of consciousness, healing, spirituality, and more. The duration of each recording is noted (mostly 30 or 60 minutes). Members are encouraged to send their own cassettes for recording within the specified timeframes (60 or 90 minutes).

Financial Support and Donations

The club will not increase membership fees this year but anticipates an increase next year. They appeal for financial assistance or material donations (envelopes, cardboard, copying paper, measuring devices, and other reliable equipment for psychotronic research).

Book Advertisement

Knihkupectví Idyla in Trutnov is advertising J. Fiebag's book "UFO-Unosy lidi" (UFO-Abductions of People) for 160 CZK. The address is Sukova 421, 541 01 Trutnov.

Cassette Playback

Information is provided that Dr. E. Tomáš's cassettes cannot be played due to unknown reasons. Interested parties are directed to Nakladatelství Avatar, p. Parik, Ortenovo nám. 29, 170 00 Praha 7.

Correspondence and Inquiries

• Thanks are extended to Mr. V. from Janovice for sending the magazine "Ancient Skies" and for contributing to the magazine ZAZ.
• Mr. Z. (German, English) and Mr. V. (German) have volunteered for translation work.
• The editorial office received the magazine OVNI (February 1995) from France, containing a detailed analysis of the Roswell incident. Readers are encouraged to send copies of any foreign UFO magazines, even older ones, with the promise of reimbursement for expenses.
• Mr. Z. offers spiritual and psychological guidance and assistance to those suffering from mental or spiritual ailments. He is interested in participating in activities that utilize his psychotronic abilities. (Note: Mr. Zachrla was recognized by Regena magazine in 1992 for accurately recording a GPZ based on a submitted plan). He also offers to publish an article in ZAZ.
• Mr. K. proposes organizing a two-day, nationwide conference on UFOs to attract scientifically-minded individuals and to establish boundaries and a clear separation from religious groups and sects. The conference fee would be 300-500 CZK, with a maximum of 80-100 participants to prevent dilettantism. Presenters would have 40 minutes for their papers, 20 minutes for co-reports, and 30 minutes for discussion. Papers must be submitted at least 4 weeks in advance for review based on expertise, contribution, and thematic suitability. Participants will be notified of acceptance or recommended revisions 10 days prior.

Conference Structure

The conference would be divided into thematic blocks. A proceedings book with English, German, and Russian summaries would be produced, distributed to presenters and guests, and the remainder sold. The conference fee would cover venue costs and the publication of the proceedings. The emphasis is on rigorous conditions and professionalism to avoid the conference degrading into a popular fair.

Crop Circle Controversy

Mr. V. Divis expressed his displeasure with the secrecy surrounding the locations of crop circle occurrences, attributing it to the influence of the 'Zare' project. He also criticized the attitude of some ufologists who dismiss opinions from unknown individuals, stating that there is no universally verifiable answer to many questions. He specifically mentioned people from the 'Expres' newspaper, and the club assured him they have no connection to such individuals or practices.

• Thanks are extended to Mrs. Vymazalová, Mr. Zahradník, and Mr. Machatý for providing materials from their archives. All will receive the club's list for free after processing.
• Thanks are also extended to Mr. Vogel for sending the "Ancient Skyes" magazine. Some of its materials will be presented in ZAZ.
• Some members have not yet received their membership cards and control stamps; patience is requested.

Parapsychology Interest Group

Mr. Richard P. is interested in extrasensory perception and its induction. He wishes to form a group for those interested in parapsychology to experiment with telepathy, hypnosis, and similar phenomena. Inquiries should be sent to the editorial office.

Contacts

• The club has been contacted by UFO klub Jihlava, consisting of 10 members aged 16-18.
• A letter was received from Dr. Leo Sprinkle, president of ICUFOCS, detailing the abduction case featured in the film "Fire in the Sky." His other works on the subject have also been sent and will be translated and published in ZAZ.
• For KPU members in the East Bohemian region, the address for the group Zablesk (Z. Marek, Zalonov 43, 551 01 Jaroměř) is provided.
• The possibility of the organization becoming a member of Daniken's AAS is being considered, requiring majority member consent. Members with objections are asked to respond.
• A nascent society from the Kutná Hora region has contacted the club.
• The group SUCON (Search UFO Contact) from Handlová, Slovakia, whose chairman is working in the Czech Republic, is interested in cooperation with KPU.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently covers a range of topics including UFO sightings, crop circles, paranormal phenomena (poltergeists, apparitions), alternative healing, and altered states of consciousness. There is a strong emphasis on member participation, information sharing, and the organization of events like lectures and conferences. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, seeking scientific rigor while acknowledging the anomalous nature of the phenomena discussed. The club actively engages with other organizations and publications in the field, both domestically and internationally.