LA CIRCULAIRE

Magazine Overview

This issue of 'LA CIRCULAIRE', number 29, dated March 1994, marks a significant organizational shift with the CCNEGU becoming an independent entity named 'LA CIRCULAIRE' following a member vote. The magazine functions as a compilation of media reviews, news snippets, and commentary on UFOs, extraterrestrial phenomena, and related topics, drawing from various publications, television programs, and books.

Organizational Changes

The issue opens by detailing the restructuring of the CNEGU. After the resignation of TRR and their withdrawal from the CNEGU circular, three proposals were put forth to the members. The 47th session, held on March 27, 1994, at 14:50, voted to adopt the third proposal: changing the name and autonomy of the CCNEGU. Consequently, the CCNEGU is now known as 'LA CIRCULAIRE' and is no longer an extension of the CNEGU.

Media Review: UFOs and Technology

The magazine presents a series of summaries and critiques of recent media coverage concerning potential UFOs and advanced technology.

• 'MEPRISES possibles' (Possible Misunderstandings): This section highlights articles discussing 'drones' and 'high-altitude surveillance'. A Sikorsky experimental 'flying donut' called 'Cypher' is mentioned, sourced from 'Le Monde du Renseignement'.
• 'Vols d'essai d'Aurora à l'étranger' (Aurora Test Flights Abroad): An article details USAF tests of the Aurora aircraft in military corridors, including between a US nuclear base in Scotland and a US Navy facility in Wales. Concerns are raised by Irish aviation officials regarding the safety of civilian aircraft. The section also notes a civilian plane crash in 1968 linked to these tests and a near-collision in the USA in 1993 between a commercial airliner and a 'triangular apparatus' described as extremely fast, with the Pentagon remaining evasive.
• 'Southwest Research's OBJS': An article from 'Le Monde du Renseignement' discusses a new 'Off-board Balloon Jammer System' (OBJS) developed by Southwest Research in San Antonio, Texas, for the Joint Electronic Warfare Center of the Pentagon. This system is described as nearly invisible to radar and visual observation. When dropped from an aircraft at 10,000 meters, it deploys a nine-meter diameter helium balloon that can detect, locate, jam, and transmit video images.
• 'Le Figaro' on Meteorites: A report from 'Le Figaro' on February 23, 1994, titled 'A small celestial body tracked', describes a meteorite that fell in Peekskill, USA, on October 9, 1992. The event produced an incandescent trail lasting nearly 700 kilometers, with 14 video recordings allowing for precise triangulation. The object became visible at an altitude of 46.4 kilometers, traveling at 18,000 km/h, before disintegrating. The article, based on video analysis and fragments, references a study published in 'Nature' on February 17, 1994, and suggests a comparison with a phenomenon in France on November 5, 1990.
• 'F2' on Neon Lights: A report from 'F2' on February 24, 1994, mentions a trend in the USA of installing neon lights under vehicles, costing around 2500 Francs. Some individuals reportedly placed these lights inside their cars to simulate the appearance of UFOs.

UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE (Practical Ufology)

This section reviews various media content related to ufology:

• Arte Documentary: A documentary on Arte on February 20, 1994, titled 'UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE', explored authentic vs. fake phenomena, including the Shroud of Turin and a fabricated map of Viking voyages to America.
• 'Science et Vie Junior': Issue No. 57 (March 1994) features an article titled 'How are we manipulated?', discussing psychological manipulation in advertising, media, and cults, with tests and behavioral studies.
• Mea Via Association: A flyer from the 'Mea Via' association in La Baule advertises an 'intensive preparation for ascension' retreat organized by Jean-Michel from March 5-7, 1994. The flyer mentions 'Earth's Ascension' and the 'Intergalactic Intervention Fleet' under 'Ashtar and Sananda (Jesus)', with accompanying illustrations of cigars and saucers, and people levitating. It also includes promotional material for 'Lumière dorée' products.
• CERPA Project R.A.D.A.T.: The CERPA (Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur les Phénomènes Aérospatiaux) in Marseille proposes the 'Réseau Automatique de Détection et d'Alerte Téléphonique' (R.A.D.A.T.) project, a magnetic detector linked to a minitel and a central computer for automatic detection and alerting via synthesized voice. Reports will be published in a bulletin for subscribers.

Press Reviews

The magazine provides extensive reviews of articles from various newspapers and magazines:

• 'Le Figaro' (January 29-30, 1994): An article titled 'Extraterrestrial Bombardments Classified as 'Secret Defense'' reports that since 1975, US Defense Department satellites have recorded 136 meteorite impacts, including three significant ones. The article references 'ultrasecret' documents studied by 'Sky and Telescope' magazine.
• 'PRESSE UFOLOGIQUE' (Ufological Press): 'AMA' magazine, issue No. 7 (December 1993), is summarized, covering topics like 'What are contactees playing at?', 'Reagan and Gorbachev's extraterrestrials', and the 'threat of meteorites'.
• 'PRESSE SPECIALISEE' (Specialized Press): 'Etrangetés et Mystères' magazine, issue No. 10 (December 1993), features an editorial on UFOs, a discussion on whether we are being fooled, and reviews of books on UFOs and animal mutilations.
• 'Science Frontières': Several articles are reviewed: an appeal for witnesses of UFOs in the Vauclusien region (January 24, 1994), an article on the ethology of scientists and the 'savants' during a festival (January 26, 1994), and a discussion on 'Are we alone in the universe?' referencing the E=M6 program 'E=M6' (January 27, 1994).
• 'L'autre monde' (The Other World): Issue No. 136 (January 1994) is dedicated to 'UFOs 50 Years of Silence', featuring articles on uncertainty, the idea of extraterrestrial gods, Carnac on the Moon, mythical UFOs, UFO observation, Jean-Claude Bourret, Robert Galley, the science of UFOs, the Grimault scoop, and photos from Trinidad.
• 'Mystères' (March 1994): Issue No. 9 covers 'The Beast of Haut-Var', discussing sheep mutilations near the Canjuers military camp and mentioning UFO sightings. It also touches upon cattle mutilations in the USA and includes an article on alchemy and a reference to MJ12 documents.

Television and Film Reviews

The magazine extensively covers television programs and films related to UFOs and science fiction:

• TV (Fiction): Numerous programs are listed, including 'Terra X' on ARTE, 'Sciences on tourne' on Canal Jimmy, 'Envoyé spécial' on TV5 Europe, 'Faut pas rêver' on F3 featuring the Elqui valley in Chile, and various films like 'Phantom from Space', 'Solaris', 'Futur immédiat', 'Das Philadelphia Experiment', 'Invasion Los Angeles', 'Star Trek', 'Dark Angel', 'Wonder Woman', 'Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons', 'Cocoon', and 'The Blob'.
• Films: 'Dune', 'Futur immédiat, Los Angeles 1991', 'Das Philadelphia Experiment', 'Invasion Los Angeles', 'Dark Angel', 'Wonder Woman' (episode 'Vision d'OVNI'), 'Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons', 'Bad girls from Mars', 'Unknow world', 'The Sweeney' (episode 'Abduction'), 'Short circuit', 'Woody woodpecker from Mars', 'Touche pas à ma fille', 'Seaquest D.S.V.', and 'Widget. L'extraterrestre écolo' are reviewed.
• Documentaries: 'La paix des étoiles' on Cinefex about 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', 'Led Zeppelin. Rockumentary' on MTV, and 'Nostradamus. Visionnaire de génie' are mentioned.

Books and Publications

Several books and publications are reviewed:

• 'L'année des séries' Tome 1: This book covers TV series, including 'Marshall et Simon' (Eerie Indiana) and 'Twin Peaks', with references to 'Unsolved Mysteries' and the Roswell UFO crash.
• 'La douane de mer' by Jean d'Ormesson: A novel involving an extraterrestrial encounter.
• 'Le Lièvre de Mars' by Cothias and Parras: A comic strip about a man claiming to be from Mars.
• 'Ethnologie Française' No. 3: A collective work on science and parascience, discussing UFOs and the Glozel case.
• 'E.T. Connection. les extraterrestres sont parmi nous' by Timothy Good: A book on extraterrestrial contact.

Other Media and Events

• Conferences: A conference on 'Superluminal Universe' by R. and B. Dutheil is announced.
• Humor: A radio sketch by A. Metayer and a humorous drawing from 'Mystères' magazine are noted.
• Video Games: 'Ground Zero Texas' and 'Flash back' are reviewed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the pervasive presence of UFO and extraterrestrial narratives in popular media (television, film, books, comics), the analysis of how these phenomena are reported and potentially manipulated by the media, and the critical examination of scientific and pseudoscientific claims. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical observation, cataloging media content related to ufology while also highlighting instances of skepticism, debunking, and the potential for misinformation. There's a clear interest in the intersection of technology, science fiction, and the public's perception of the unknown, often questioning the authenticity and interpretation of reported events.