KPUFO Informacni bulletin - 1998 No 06

Magazine Overview

Title: Newsletter KPUFO
Issue: 6/1998
Date: June 1998 (estimated from issue number and file name)
Publisher: KPU (Klub psychotroniky a UFO - Club of Psychotronics and UFO)
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Czech
Document Type: Magazine Issue

General Announcements and Membership

The newsletter begins by informing readers about a change in the organization's operational location and announces that the temporary address has become permanent. Meetings and committee sessions of KPU are now held every Wednesday from 6 PM to 8 PM at Hotel Victoria, Borska 19, Plzen. The organization expresses gratitude for suggestions regarding the presented report and organizational structure, considering them approved.

Three proposals for honorary KPU membership starting in 1999 are presented: Karel Zajic (chronicler of Chodska Lhota), Stanislav Hrud (organizer of dowsing courses), and Ing. Ivo Wiesner (author of books on archeoastronautics). Readers are invited to submit any comments on these proposals.

A reminder is issued for members who have not yet paid their membership fees, which are set at 12.50 CZK per month. For those who have already paid but received another payment slip, it is explained that the slip was included with every letter. Membership fees and subscriptions to the magazine ZAZ for 1999 can be paid via bank transfer to the treasurer, V. Drobeckova.

The next issue (1/1999) will include new membership identification cards. Failure to receive one may indicate that a photograph was not submitted or membership fees were not paid by the distribution date.

Online Presence and Activities

KPU's internet presence is detailed, listing websites for various branches (Strakonice, Brno, Plzen, Sumava, Louny, Tabor, Domazlice) and associated organizations (Klub 2000, Sdruzeni pro psychotroniku a UFO, Univers, Clovek 2001). An email address for committee members is provided for quick communication, and an electronic network within KPU connects over 50 participants for rapid news dissemination.

A specialized website dedicated to astrology and other topics of the philosophy section is in preparation. The organization is also working on a typology of observed entities, requesting input in electronic and written forms to aid in identification and classification during witness interviews.

Information and Publications

The newsletter acknowledges receipt of the information bulletin "My z kosmu" from the E. Halley Amateur Astronomical Observatory, which includes articles on the Tunguska meteorite and the threat of meteorite impacts, as well as material on the search for extraterrestrial life. Copies are available for purchase.

Donations and assistance from members are acknowledged, including material support from Mr. M. from Vsetin.

A list of books for sale by mail order is provided, featuring titles on UFOs, extraterrestrial messages, and related topics by authors such as Duffack, Fiebag, Heseman, Adamski, Dibitanto, Daniken, Patrovsky, and Hein. Contact information for ordering is given.

Information is shared about a book by L. Tucek titled "12 cisel z kosmu" (12 numbers from space), which reportedly deciphers a 1977 extraterrestrial message received by USA radiotelescopes. The book is offered for sale.

A CD-ROM titled "UFO - Legenda 20. stoleti" by Jan Zeman is mentioned, containing information on aviation, astronomy, sci-fi stories, and references to KPU and the ZAZ magazine.

Organizational Changes and Research Focus

The organization has undergone significant changes, including a relocation and a shift in focus towards research activities. This has led to organizational adjustments and the establishment of new clubs and circles, enhancing KPU's presence across districts. The organization's presentation has also been elevated through its internet presence.

These changes place KPU in a new position for public discussion and debate, allowing new ideas, theories, and research processes to be evaluated by a wider audience. The organization is working to overcome initial difficulties and deepen its research into anomalous phenomena. The newsletter notes the constant emergence and disappearance of various research groups, often linked to the arrival and departure of new generations of enthusiasts. KPU aims to manage this process effectively, catering to members aged 15 to 85.

Challenges and Future Outlook

There is an emphasis on the need for members to grasp existing knowledge adequately to withstand public scrutiny. The newsletter warns against sensationalism in media that can lead to unqualified individuals presenting themselves as experts, potentially causing ridicule or failure. The current economic and social crisis is noted as a factor driving people towards self-saving theories and cults, seeking meaning from dubious spiritual leaders. The newsletter stresses that true meaning is found in an honest life.

Members are encouraged to embrace life's events with a strong will and courage, to maintain sound judgment, a desire for discovery, and to avoid dogma, while fostering peace, calm, and mutual tolerance.

Publications and Special Offers

Ing. Pavel Kalina, Chairman of the Club of Psychotronics and UFO, thanks everyone for their support.

Vcelka Publishing House offers a new edition of eye exercises by Pavel Kalina. Previous years of the ZAZ magazine are available for purchase. A collection of articles from Russian press, "Magie, psychotronika, parapsychologie," is also offered.

Specific publications mentioned include "Jake tajemstvi skryvaji kaplicky a bozi muka" (What secrets do droplets and holy springs hide?) and "Agrosymboly - objevy, nazory, hypotezy" (Agrosymbols - discoveries, opinions, hypotheses).

Orders can also be placed for "Kruhy v obili ve vychodoceskem regionu" (Crop circles in the East Bohemian region) and "Agrosymboly na severovychodni Morave" (Agrosymbols in North-East Moravia).

The latest issue of ZAZ magazine (No. 5) is detailed, featuring articles on anomalous phenomena methodology, a philosophical piece on "The Search for Truth," agrosymbol verification, reactions to TV programs, hypotheses about the Tunguska meteorite, and a continuation of the series on Sumerian myths and their interpretation by Zacharia Sitchin.

A forthcoming compilation, "Prakticka astrologie" (Practical Astrology), is announced, covering topics such as horoscopes, astrology's relation to air disasters, and its application in UFO research.

Finally, the book "Obecna blbologie" (General stupidity) by JUDr. Oldrich Hein is announced as published by OLOMOUC. Excerpts from this book were previously published in ZAZ in 1993.

The newsletter concludes with holiday wishes for Christmas and the New Year 1999.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around the organizational activities and development of KPU, its publications, and the broader field of anomalous phenomena, including UFOs, psychotronics, and parapsychology. The editorial stance emphasizes a commitment to serious research, the importance of accurate information dissemination, and the need for members to develop a deep understanding of the subject matter. There is a clear effort to distinguish KPU's approach from sensationalism and unqualified speculation, advocating for a grounded and honest pursuit of knowledge. The newsletter also touches upon societal issues, suggesting that in times of crisis, people may turn to less conventional theories, and reiterates the value of a principled life.