Newsletter KPU FO

Magazine Overview

This issue of the "Newsletter KPU FO" from September 1996 (Issue 9/1996) is from the Klub psychotroniky a UFO (KPU), a Czech organization focused on psychotronics and UFO research. The publication is in Czech and covers various aspects of the organization's activities, member contributions, and news within the field of anomalous phenomena.

Editorial Content

Letter from the Chairman

The issue opens with a letter from Ing. Pavel Kalina, the chairman of KPU, addressing the members. He reflects on the organization's growth, with new members joining weekly, leading to the necessity of a qualitative change in approach and activities. The expansion has resulted in the formation of new circles and branches across different regions, which is seen as a positive development for monitoring anomalous phenomena more broadly. Kalina emphasizes that the organization's growth should be organic and bottom-up, avoiding "hura-akce" (hasty actions) and hype. He recalls the early days of the club in Plzeň, where discussions and research were based on self-reliance and a deep dive into literature and related fields. He contrasts this with the current situation, where previous attempts at unifying regional circles under organizations like CsAAA failed due to private and selfish interests. The KPU aims to be an organization that commands respect and is consulted on anomalous phenomena cases. Kalina stresses that KPU leadership does not demand recognition as supreme authorities but has taken responsibility to maintain a rational and thoughtful approach. He advocates for an atmosphere of seriousness, careful consideration, and mutual respect, warning against rivalry, self-aggrandizement, factionalism, and slander.

News and Contributions

Several short items acknowledge contributions from members and provide updates:

• Thanks are extended to numerous individuals for their help with research, sending materials to the club archive, and providing press clippings.
• A report mentions receiving a newsletter from "Mezinárodní duchovné ufologické organizace" (International Spiritual Ufological Organization) by M. Herzan from Třebíč. The organization is reportedly ceasing its activities due to "constant surveillance by secret services."
• UFO centrum Brno has sent the first issue of its typed periodical "Akta X," a 34-page A4 publication covering topics like "Travel with Reflex," reader letters, Nostradamus predictions, messages to churches, and the influence of sci-fi literature on ufology. It also includes an article on the experiences of abductees, which the KPU helped translate.
• A request is made for anyone possessing video recordings of Dr. A. Kaspirovský's sessions or first-season episodes of A.C. Clark's work, or popular science programs on astronomy and archaeology.
• Thanks are given to Miroslav S. for a leaflet titled "How to Make Crop Circles Easily and Quickly." The leaflet, published by "Bílý trpaslík" (White Dwarf) as an appendix to "Amatérská prohlídka oblohy" (Amateur Sky Observation), is attributed to Jiri Dusek from the observatory and planetarium in Brno. Dusek openly admits to creating fake agrosymbols and is pleased about distorting observations. The newsletter suggests a retaliatory action of pointing powerful spotlights at the observatory when Dusek is observing.
• Information is sought about a performance by Q. Moosbrugger (author of "A prece letaji..." - "And Yet They Fly...") in Prague on September 2, 1996, organized by the Psychoenergetic Society. Members are asked if anyone has a recording or can provide a report.
• Inquiries are made for attendees of an ATOZ Brno seminar on psychotronics.
• Zbyněk Z. is thanked for a report, and the KPU states they will inquire with ČT (Czech Television) about a matter. Several researchers are working on the topic of megaliths, and the KPU is considering organizing a joint meeting or field event, potentially in the Kladno, Louny, or Rakovník districts between October 21 and December 5, 1996.
• Thanks are extended to all who distribute the KPU's newsletter, which has helped bring "Projekt T" (Mystery, Secret) back into focus.
• Dr. Pavel Z. is thanked for offering to proofread club publications, but it is stated that this would slow down and complicate the publication schedule.
• Ivo C. is thanked for sending materials to the archive and for a monetary donation. The response indicates that the last newsletter was issue 3/96, issue 4/96 is expected by the end of October, and issue 5/96 is being processed. The topic of "ecological engines" (those that do not burn fuel or emit exhaust, e.g., based on magnetic fields) is categorized under "Physical Manifestations of UFOs."
• A request is made for copies of carbon paper or small envelopes.

Further Reflections from the Chairman

Ing. Pavel Kalina continues his letter, addressing the issue of trust and cooperation. He states that the organization will not cooperate with individuals who have lost their trust, referencing the saying "a crow flies with a crow." He acknowledges that distrust towards those who start cooperating with individuals with whom the club has had negative past experiences is understandable. The KPU should be an organization of researchers where certain rules, an atmosphere of trust, cooperation, and shared responsibility for the organization's reputation are paramount. The growth in membership and the emergence of new branches (sometimes with new names) significantly alter the position of the Plzeň committee. In the future, it will transition from a power-centric body to an informational and coordination center, primarily serving research and educational activities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of the KPU Newsletter reflects a strong emphasis on maintaining the integrity and seriousness of the organization. The editorial stance is one of caution regarding new collaborations, prioritizing trust and past experiences. There is a clear desire to foster a professional and rational approach to the study of anomalous phenomena, distinguishing the KPU from less rigorous or potentially opportunistic groups. The newsletter actively seeks member participation and contributions, both in terms of information and material support. The recurring themes include the growth and development of the KPU, the challenges of maintaining internal cohesion and external credibility, and the ongoing investigation into various anomalous phenomena, from agrosymbols to psychotronics and megaliths.