Newsletter KPUFO

Magazine Overview

Title: Newsletter KPUFO
Issue: 2/1999
Date: 1999
Publisher: KPU (Czech UFO Research Organization)
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Czech

This issue of the KPU Newsletter focuses on ongoing UFO research and related phenomena within the Czech Republic and internationally.

Key Information and Updates

Agrosymbols (Crop Circles)

The newsletter highlights the appearance of new agrosymbols in Israel and Great Britain, urging KPU members and the public to report any occurrences within the Czech Republic promptly. A previous year's effort to document agrosymbols was successful due to the widespread network of KPU members, with a member located within 10 km of each sighting. The newsletter announces that the next issue will include a practical guide for documenting these formations. For those in smaller towns and villages, there's a call to post information about reporting agrosymbols in public spaces. KPU is also preparing a campaign to inform authorities about these phenomena and requests assistance in the form of small envelopes.

Contactee Issues and Publications

The magazine "Regenerace" (5/1999) published an article addressing the issue of 'contactees,' which also referenced an article from the ZAZ magazine. It is revealed that ZAZ received instructions for a spiritist séance with technical aids. This material was reportedly sent to other magazines dealing with anomalous phenomena. However, the author provided a false address. The ZAZ editorial board stated that they will not publish materials from anonymous sources under such conditions.

Membership and Communication

Members are reminded that their KPU membership cards are being sent out. If a member has not yet received theirs, it is likely due to missing information such as a photo, birth number, or the annual membership fee. Members are asked to provide any missing details so their card can be sent with a future newsletter.

Media and Public Appearances

KPU has made contact with MUDr. F. Koukolik, who hosted a TV program on CT 2 in February 1999 titled "About Aliens." KPU has sent their statement regarding the program and will inform members of Koukolik's response.

Exhibitions and Research Projects

An offer was received to present a UFO exhibition, originally organized by the 'Zare' project in Roztoky u Prahy and currently in Jesenik. This exhibition consists of 40 panels (70x100 cm) and various magazines and materials.

Historical and Megalithic Sites

There is an ongoing investigation into the purpose and meaning of "Božích hrobů" (tombs of Christ) structures. Known examples are located in Slany, Petrine (Prague), Havl. Brod, Varnsdorf, Hory. Tyn, and elsewhere. Researchers are asked to provide any information on these structures, including their construction date and builders. Visitors to these sites are encouraged to measure their orientation relative to cardinal directions and any angled windows, and to send photos, ornaments, and symbols. Additionally, KPU is seeking data and documentary photographs for a catalog of megalithic monuments, particularly in the districts of Ceska Lipa, Cesky Krumlov, Ceske Budejovice, Chomutov, Jindr. Hradec, Kolin, Teplice, Trutnov, and Uh. Hradiste. Those interested in participating in field research in these locations are invited to contact KPU.

Club Activities and Proposals

Colleagues from the KPU club OTAR are researching the history of the Templar Order in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia, and are seeking any relevant information or literature.

A request is made for the book "Nepřítel z Atlantidy" by A. Pludek, asking if anyone can sell or help locate a copy.

There is a proposal to connect KPU members with members and collaborators of observatories and astronomical circles to form an astronomical section within KPU. This section would be tasked with verifying disputed UFO cases and sharing information from astronomical circles.

UFO Case Analysis

The analysis of UFO cases reveals a pattern of sudden increases in reports across the Czech Republic, sometimes occurring within a single day or a few hours. It is suggested that addressing these concentrated cases could move beyond mere description and commentary towards a deeper investigation of the phenomenon's broader context.

Publication Availability

The publishing house Vcelka has received the manuscript "Fenomeny ingerence a prestace. Nove objevenè fenomeny pri autorove senzibilnim vyzkumu vzniku tzv. "karlovarskych kruhu"" by Ing. Vlastimil Baumgartl. This 65-page manuscript is available for pre-order, with publication pending sufficient demand.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter consistently promotes active participation and information sharing among its members. It emphasizes the importance of timely reporting of phenomena like agrosymbols and encourages members to contribute to research projects, whether through fieldwork, documentation, or providing historical information. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious investigation into anomalous phenomena, while maintaining a critical approach to unsubstantiated claims, as seen in their policy regarding anonymous sources. There is also a clear interest in connecting UFO research with broader scientific and historical inquiries, as evidenced by the proposed astronomical section and the research into Templar history and ancient structures.