KPUFO Informacni bulletin - 1996 No 01

Magazine Overview

This document is the first issue of the "Newsletter KPUFO" for 1996, published by the Klub psychotroniky a UFO (KPU), which translates to the Club of Psychotronics and UFO. The newsletter details the club's organizational structure, leadership, and upcoming activities, including lectures, expeditions, and guidelines for investigating anomalous phenomena. The content is primarily in Czech.

Club Organization and Leadership

The "Vybor Klubu psychotroniky a UFO" (Committee of the Club of Psychotronics and UFO) is introduced, with Ing. Pavel Kalina serving as the Chairman. The Revision Commission includes Ing. R. Tesar CSc. and dr. A. Raupachova. Dr. Lubos Safarik is the Secretary, and Vera Drobeckova is the Treasurer. Various sections are headed by individuals responsible for specific areas: Josef Hunat for Alternative Medicine (Program Zdravi), Jaromir Novotny for UFO, Marcela Sedlackova for Archaeoastronautics (Program Paleokontakt), Martin Cechura for Psychotronics (Program Fenomen), Martin Sasek for Natural Anomalies (Program Crop Circles), and Marek Jehlicka for Cryptozoology (Program Hoplodac. Delc.).

The newsletter explains that the club originated from an educational agency and has since become independent, with its name having become established for organizational, financial, and psychological reasons.

Club Activities

Founding of Branches:
On January 13, 1996, a founding meeting for the KPU Prague branch was held. Preparations were underway to establish organizations in Klatovy and Usti nad Labem.

• Lectures and Events in Plzen:
• Several events were scheduled in Plzen:
• January 20, 1996 (9:00 AM): A discussion with Michal Burda (Prague) titled "Finding Harmony with the Universe to Achieve Health and a Successful Life."
• January 23, 1996 (6:00 PM): A lecture on "Mysteries of the Ocean" by Ing. J.J. Novak.
• January 30, 1996 (6:00 PM): A lecture on "Occultism, Religious Sects, and Psychological Manipulation" presented by Spolecenstvi Milost (Plzen).

Exhibitions and Events:
The Nadace Hoplodactylus Delacourti, in cooperation with the State Scientific Library in Plzen, organized an exhibition of photographs and artistic works from South Africa and Western Indonesia from January 9 to February 25, 1996. The exhibition was free and open from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM, at the SVK building.

Telepathic Transmission Experiments:
Initial attempts at telepathic transmission on January 5, 13, and 20, 1996, reportedly yielded remarkable results, exceeding chance by a significant margin.

Prague Club Meetings:
The Prague Club of Psychotronics and UFO announced its meetings for January 25, 1996, at 6:30 PM (featuring a lecture by Ing. Mackerle, recorded on audio cassette), and subsequent meetings on February 3 (3:00 PM), February 8 (6:30 PM), February 17 (3:00 PM), February 22 (6:30 PM), and February 3 (3:00 PM) at Revolucni ul. Members were urged to participate actively.

Services for Members and the Public:
It was announced that a lecture by Ing. Ivana Mackerle in Plzen on "Apparitions and Ghosts," held on December 5, 1995, was recorded on video cassette.

Correspondence, Messages, and Advertisements:
The Klub Mystery (Sedlcany) publishes its own magazine, and the newsletter thanked them for sample issues.

Member Contributions and Requests

Proposed Trip to Switzerland:
Several members proposed a joint trip to Switzerland to visit Billy Meier. The newsletter inquired if anyone would volunteer to organize this event.

UFO Case in Jindrichov Hradec:
A reference was made to a UFO case in Jindrichov Hradec in April 1995, which appeared to be connected to a previous case in Susice. The newsletter asked if any members knew details or had witnesses for this incident.

Club Archive:
Members were asked to go through old newspapers and magazines and send in clippings about anomalous phenomena, as the organization of the club's archive was nearing completion. They were also asked to specify which areas of material they were interested in.

• Specific Inquiries:
• Inquiries were made about archaeologist Jiri Mikula, who is interested in animal-shaped stones.
• A request was made for the "CENAP - Report," described as an anti-UFO magazine with high criticality, excellent information, but potentially excessive bias and attempts at explanation.
• A request was made for calendars from 1972, 1987, 1988, 1991, and 1992, with lunar phases marked.

Upcoming Expeditions and Research

Expedition Sargon 96:
Starting February 13, 1996, a major two-month expedition named "Sargon 96" was planned to Iran, Pakistan, India, Israel, Turkey, and Jordan. The expedition aims to document sites related to primary religious forms and is under the patronage of the UK. Open spots were available for volunteers with sufficient time and funds.

Underground Exploration:
A larger expedition to explore underground passages and caves near Frenstat pod Radhostem was planned for May 1996.

Expedition to France:
For late July/early August 1996, a four-week expedition to France was being prepared to explore Mont Segur (the last stronghold of the Albigensian Perfects), the Druid Lake (Caen Morhen), and the secrets of Charlemagne's chessboard in Montaneglaux. This expedition was also under the patronage of the UK.

Crop Circles:
Information was requested regarding crop circles, specifically their occurrence in the Czech Republic, including regional newspaper reports, local resident observations, feelings, and experiments.

Ley Lines and Ancient Sites:
Members were asked to send any foreign materials concerning ley lines, particularly books by Michel Aime ("Flying Saucers and the Straight-line Mystery") and Tony Wedd ("Skyways and Landmarks"). They were encouraged to obtain these books or make copies, possibly through relatives abroad.

Soviet Literature:
A request was made for contacts with former Soviet Union countries to obtain books by Anatolij Martynov ("Vyzpytatelnaja doroga") and publications by Alexander Gorbovsky.

IB 10/95:
Thanks were extended to a member who provided IB 10/95 to Vl. Liska and members of the Zare project, avoiding public statements in the press.

Geopatogenic Zones:
The "Fenomen" program is considering testing commercially available "geopatogenic zone neutralizers" to evaluate their effectiveness and quality. Suggestions were invited.

Guidelines for Establishing Clubs and Investigation Groups

Procedure for Investigating Anomalous Phenomena:
1. Contact Witness: Obtain the witness's address.
2. Request Information: Ask for information about the phenomenon and fill out a form. This can be done in writing (with a self-addressed stamped envelope) or in person.

Documentation:
Always ensure detailed documentation of all information, including written records, audio recordings of witness testimonies and their verbatim transcripts, photographic documentation, and video documentation.

Discretion:
Ensure the discretion of all information and guarantee the anonymity of witnesses, especially from unauthorized individuals. If a witness refuses to provide information, they should not be pressured.

On-Site Visits:
Always contact local chroniclers or representatives of the authorities (mayor, etc.) when visiting a location.

Inter-Regional Cooperation:
If a club's activities extend beyond its region, it should inform the relevant district branch or, if no branch exists, activate local KPU members through the central office.

• Equipment for Investigation Groups:
• The newsletter lists extensive equipment for investigation groups, including:
• Writing and drawing supplies
• Club forms for specific programs
• Maps (automap 1:200,000, detailed local maps 1:100,000 or 1:50,000)
• Measuring tapes (2-meter, 30m)
• Compass
• Pocket calculator
• Stopwatch
• Flashlight
• Measuring tools (spejle, koliky)
• Rope (min. 10m)
• Binoculars
• Tape recorder, dictaphone (cassette, microcassette)
• Crystal microphone
• Camera, films
• Video camera
• CB radio transmitter
• Dosimeter (micro Sv/h, Bq/cm)
• Electric static field detector
• Magnetometer
• Gamma spectrometer
• Microtene bags for plant samples
• Bags for soil samples (min. 0.6 kg) to test radioactivity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the active engagement of the Klub psychotroniky a UFO members through lectures and proposed expeditions, the expansion of the club's network with new branches, and a strong emphasis on systematic and detailed investigation of anomalous phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of promoting research, information sharing, and organized fieldwork within the fields of psychotronics, UFOlogy, and related esoteric and anomalous subjects. The newsletter encourages member participation and contribution to the club's archive and ongoing projects.