La Circulaire - No 35-36 - 1994 Sept Oct

Magazine Overview

This issue of "LA CIRCULAIRE" (No. 35/36, September/October 1994) is a comprehensive compilation of recent UFO observations, media reviews, and related paranormal news. The publication focuses on detailed accounts of sightings, often cross-referencing information from various sources and providing commentary from ufology experts.

New Observations

The "NOUVELLES OBSERVATIONS" section is extensive, detailing numerous reports from July to September 1994. These include:

• Col de Vence, France (July 9, 1994): Three silent, luminous points observed by five witnesses.
• Citry, France (July 6, 1994): A "green fire ball" seen by four witnesses.
• Veneux, Val de Marne, France (July 7, 1994): A green light, similar to the one in Citry, observed by two witnesses.
• Haut-Pays, France (August 5, 1994): Reports of strange luminous balls, including a luminous circle observed in point fixe, with descriptions of a cigar-shaped phosphorescent object and a stationary ovoïde.
• Verdun-sur-le-Doubs and Sornay, France (July 5, 1994): Witnesses reported luminous sources of yellow-green color, moving slowly and silently, with descriptions of an elongated shape.
• Sornay, France (July 23, 1994): Articles discussing "mysterious phenomena" and "unidentified craft," with a specific report of a 1.45-meter tall being observed near a wood, described as having pointed ears and a large head.
• Epinay-s-Seine, France (September 26, 1994): Two witnesses observed luminous circles moving in an arc.
• Chambéry and Chimillin, France (May 6, 1994): The Montillo family observed a circle filled with luminous points.
• Boudry, Switzerland (May 14, 1994): An object was observed rotating with a "headlight."
• Drummondville, Canada (May 14, 1994): A silent triangle object was observed.

Potential Misidentifications (MEPRISES)

This section briefly mentions articles that could explain some sightings as non-UFO phenomena:

• Ciel et Espace (September 1994): An article on a meteorite that fell near Montreal.
• Hibou (September 1994): A report on satellite debris falling weekly.

Press Reviews

The magazine extensively reviews articles from various newspapers and magazines, categorized by publication:

• Nice Matin: Articles on luminous balls in the Haut-Pays, and a report on the "trace" of UFOs.
• Le Parisien: Reports on a green fire ball and a green light.
• Dimanche Saône-et-Loire: Articles discussing "enigmatic nocturnal trajectories of UFOs" and "mysterious phenomena" in Sornay.
• Dauphiné Libéré (May 1994): An article about a UFO observed on the highway by the Montillo family.
• Nice Matin (June 1994): An article on "disappeared UFO circles."
• Ouest France (June 1994): An article featuring Thierry Larquet and his interest in UFOs.
• Courrier International (July-August 1994): A debate on "excommunicated scientists" who study non-orthodox subjects.
• La Recherche (July-August 1994): An interview with Jacques Roubaud on memory and the phenomenon of people believing they were abducted by extraterrestrials, correlating with screen images.
• Téléstar (August 1993): A viewer's critique regarding Cinderella's glass slipper.
• Libération (August 1994): A response to criticisms about the Apollo lunar missions.
• Nice Matin (August-September 1994): Articles on "the hunt for mysteries," UFO observations in the Grasse region, and a "round table" discussion.
• Nice Matin (September 1, 1994): An article on the richness of recent local UFO testimonies.
• Télé K7 (July 1994): An interview with Hubert Reeves on the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
• Le Nouveau Détective (July 1994): An article discussing "the order from above" and the CERPA and CNES specialists.

Specialized Press Reviews

This section covers reviews of specialized ufology magazines and publications:

• Mystères (October 1994): Covers the return of a TV show, the SETI program, Jean-Pierre Petit's work, hollow Earth theories, and the Roswell crash.
• L'Inconnu (October 1994): Discusses "E.T. insectoids" and auditory hallucinations potentially being messages from extraterrestrials or the beyond.
• L'Inconnu (August 1994): Features articles on alleged sexual relations between humans and extraterrestrials.
• Phénomèna (July-August 1994): Covers UFO connections with plants and minerals, phantom rockets, and Quebec ufology.
• Agenda du GUIDE (Second Quarter 1994): Lists UFO observations in Northeastern France.
• Ufomania (September 1994): Reports on UFO sightings in various locations, including the Ardennes and Valencia.
• OVNI-Présence (July 1994): Discusses UFOs, time manipulation, and the relationship between UFOs and SETI.
• Aura-Z (Autumn 1994): An interview with L. Chebarchine, former head of the PGU, discussing KGB's capability for mystification.
• Science... et pseudo-sciences (July-August 1994): Reviews articles on tired flying saucers and UFOs over the French Riviera.

Books Reviewed

A significant portion of the issue is dedicated to reviewing books, both fictional and non-fictional, related to UFOs and the paranormal:

• "Les grands mystères du Paranormal" by John Grant: Covers various paranormal phenomena, including UFOs, with details on cases like Adamski and the Tunguska event.
• "OVNÍS = dossier secret" by J. Sider: A book on UFOs.
• "le grand livre du mystère" by Atlas: Includes a section on UFOs.
• "Lieux étranges. Mondes insolites" by Reader's Digest: Features chapters on Nazca (theories about landing strips) and Easter Island.
• "Les charlatans du ciel" by A. Gillot-Pétré: Critiques ufology and the extraterrestrial hypothesis.
• "Enquête sur l'existence d'êtres célestes et cosmiques" by Gildas Bourdais: Available through "Grand Livre du Mois."
• "L'autobus intergalactique" by M. Olivier: A children's book with ETs and flying saucers.
• "Les Sept et les soucoupes volantes" by Enid Blyton: A children's book featuring ETs and flying saucers.
• "les légendes de Terre" by P. Pelot: A story about extraterrestrials in prehistoric times.
• "Des milliards de soleils" by Claude Cénac: A story mixing UFO themes with fairies and megaliths.
• "Le sauveur de l'humanité, c'est toi!" by Terry Pratchett: A science fiction novel involving extraterrestrials and virtual reality.
• "Bonnes nouvelles de l'espace" by J. Kessel: A novel blending millennialism, prophecies, UFOs, and extraterrestrial infiltration.
• Archives (Cols bleus, Photo Police): Reviews articles on dirigibles, UFOs over Montreal, and alleged alien abductions.

Media and Entertainment

The issue also covers UFO-related content in television, film, and music:

• TV: Mentions of programs like "Télé Zapping," "Star Trek," "Alf," and "J'y crois, j'y crois pas," which featured UFO or extraterrestrial themes.
• Films: Reviews and mentions of films such as "L'attaque de la femme de 50 pieds," "Coneheads," "Aliens, le retour," and "Star Trek Generations."
• Music: Information on "Teknival '94," a music event with UFO-themed imagery and electronic music.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the reporting and analysis of UFO sightings, the critical examination of evidence, and the exploration of the extraterrestrial hypothesis. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting a wide range of reports and media while also including critical perspectives and potential misidentifications. There is a strong emphasis on cataloging observations and reviewing published works in the field of ufology. The magazine acts as a clearinghouse for information, connecting various sources and individuals interested in the phenomenon.

This issue of "CANULARS" (P.11/16) from July 1994 focuses on a wide array of reports and discussions concerning UFOs and extraterrestrials, drawing from various media sources and fictional portrayals.

Article Summaries

Infos du monde (July 11-17, 1994)

This report, titled "the map of mysterious beaches," discusses coastal areas where people mysteriously disappear each year, presenting various hypotheses, including a fantastical one about alien abductions.

Infos du Monde (July 18-24, 1994)

The cover story, "Past Lives. Have you been an extraterrestrial?" (p.5), features a "professor" Yvon Ballic who claims that nearly 30% of humans were extraterrestrials in past lives and lists ten signs to identify them. A photo shows a young woman looking in a mirror, with her reflection appearing as an alien.

Actualités Hebdo (July 22-29, 1994)

• Page 2: "UFOs. Black holes and extraterrestrials." This article discusses theories debated at a "last symposium of ufologists" held in Brasilia. It mentions proponents of H.E.T. (Human Extraterrestrial Theory) and "other reality," linked to the discovery of Jean-Michel Legrand. It suggests the existence of a black hole in our solar system with tunnels connecting to Earth's center, through which UFOs might travel.
• Page 9: "The US Air Force recently conducted a series of tests on 1000 blind individuals. 896 sensed invisible aircraft and 598 detected them by placing their hands on a radar screen. This inexplicable phenomenon greatly worries F117 constructors."

Actualités Hebdo (July 29 - August 5, 1994)

• Page 2: "UFOs intercepting images of Mars." This article discusses intercepted space images and probes malfunctioning due to extraterrestrials on Mars. It includes a photomontage showing Martian soil being intercepted by a "black hole" manipulated by extraterrestrials.

Infos du Monde (August 1-7, 1994)

• Page 5: "250 dolphins captured by a UFO in Cuba!" On July 25, 1994, at 5 PM, two military personnel allegedly observed this event 20 miles off the coast of Cuba.
• Page 16: "To trap Extraterrestrials: the USA is building UFOs!" This section refers to a "Top Secret" document claiming that these UFOs broadcast messages of peace and love in 123 languages to attract "real" aliens for military engagement. The document, classified "XX-TS-24," is presented as highly secret.

Actualités Hebdo (August 5-12, 1994)

• Page 10: "UFOs are stealing our memory!" This article discusses the memory loss associated with alien abductions, referencing the case of Phil Jessup in the USA. It explores his interest in alien encounters, his marriage to an abductee, and the concept of "gentle mutation" of the human species planned by extraterrestrials. It also alludes to a survey of 3 million Americans claiming to have been abducted, suggesting a potential control or manipulation of human memory and the unconscious by extraterrestrials.
• Page 16: "AIDS comes from the moon." This section suggests a past "life" on our satellite.

Actualités Hebdo (August 12-19, 1994)

• Page 2: "UFO. Pregnant by an extraterrestrial." This article discusses a case involving Lucette Norvin, who allegedly became pregnant by an extraterrestrial in June 1994 while her husband was repairing the TV. The extraterrestrial "ship captain" allegedly fathered a child with her. A photomontage of the UFO is included.

Infos du Monde (August 29 - September 4, 1994)

• Cover: "They live underground: the Intraterrestrials."
• Page 2: "The Intraterrestrials. They come from the center of the Earth!" This article presents revelations from Professor Gandyman, who claims Intraterrestrials are extraterrestrials who settled in Earth's core 600 million years ago, causing cataclysms and the extinction of dinosaurs. Atlantis is mentioned as one of their bases. The article warns that if humans continue nuclear testing, the Intraterrestrials will reappear. It includes testimonies of seeing mini-UFOs emerging from showers and one in a toilet bowl.

Fun Radio (September 23, 1994)

Reports on the fall of two large meteorites in Le Havre, initially unaware it was a hoax.

Europe 1 (September 23, 1994)

Announced the hoax, originating from the cultural center of Gonfreville. An interview with a firefighter expressed dissatisfaction.

Fun Radio (September 23, 1994)

Details of the hoax, including staged figures in military and firefighter disguises. The radio station contacted firefighters who learned about the meteorites from the morning newspaper.

France Inter (September 23, 1994)

Discussed the hoax. Firefighters and the civil security doctor remained firm in their statements. Residents reported hearing two large explosions.

Europe 1 (September 14, 1994)

Arthur's show discussed the "Infos du monde" newspaper, with one host commenting on the ambiguity of the news.

M6 (September 23, 1994)

A report on the Gonfreville hoax, featuring interviews with inhabitants, the creator of the fake meteorites, actors, and the editor-in-chief of Radio France Normandie.

Le Parisien (September 24, 1994)

Article titled "False meteorite and real hoax," mentioning the complicity of Radio France Normandie and local press.

France Soir (September 24, 1994)

Article titled "Dirty joke," quoting the mayor's explanation of the hoax.

Actualités Hebdo (September 16-23, 1994)

• Page 6: "We found the memory holes." Discusses how billions of memory fragments are stored in Faraday cages before traveling to the Milky Way, referencing a previous article on extraterrestrials extracting memories during abductions.

Ouest France (September 24-25, 1994)

Article on the hoax in Seine Maritime, organized by the town's cultural service, including a photo of a fake meteorite.

Le Point (June 11, 1994)

Section "Press" discusses the "Infos du monde" newspaper, specializing in extraterrestrials and infraterrestrials.

Actualités-Hebdo (September 30 - October 7, 1994)

• Page 4: "UFO - extraterrestrials made him a woman." An article about a supposed abductee who allegedly changed sex, exploring the reasons behind this transformation and speculating on the sexual habits of extraterrestrials.

Actualités Hebdo (October 7-13, 1994)

• Page 6: "Half a dozen 'little grays' with an American sauce." Discusses a supposed official contact between extraterrestrials and humans at Holloman base in 1970, with alleged public release of a film of the encounter. It mentions that EBEs (Extraterrestrial Biological Entities) supposedly live in an underground city and collaborate. The article refers to "Little Grays" and includes a photomontage of monkey heads. It also discusses "The Liverpool Orphan," a child with an alien-like head discovered in Liverpool.

Publicité

• C+ (August 21, 1994): Spot "Aliens" announcing the upcoming arrival of "Aliens."
• LEGO Toy Catalog (1994): Features UFO spy toys and flying saucers.
• F2 (August 27, 1994): Rerun of a "Crunch" spot.
• M6 (August 28, 1994): Culture Pub segment featuring a Heineken beer commercial parodying science fiction films with a UFO landing and an alien.

"Dream. The entire universe of micro" (September 1994)

Advertisement for the video game "UFO" Enemy Unknown, which tasks players with leading Earth's forces against alien invaders.

GEOS (Album/Book)

Book "Everything about UFOs" from the "World of the Unknown" collection.

Science Illustrée (Special Issue, September 1994)

Features articles on "Phenomena," including "Are UFOs scientifically explainable?" and a piece on the risks of Earth-comet collision in 2126, with a mention of the meteorite fall in Peekskill.

TV (Fiction)

• C+ (August 25, 1994): Best of "Nulle Part Ailleurs" featuring a parody sketch of Peugeot using the style and music of "The Invaders."
• Télé 7 Jours (August 27 - September 2, 1994): Article on David Duchovny's belief in the supernatural and extraterrestrials, mentioning FBI archives consulted for the series "The X-Files."
• M6 (July 12, 1994): "Le 6 minutes" segment quoting Serge Molitor on "Indurain, the cyclist nicknamed 'the extraterrestrial.'"
• "Le Monde" (July 24-25, 1994): Review of the film "Le gendarme et les extraterrestres," criticizing it as "stupid."
• Review of "Le cauchemar a déjà commencé" (June 1994): Issue dedicated to "The Invaders" series.
• TF1 (July 22, 1994): "Disney Club" episode "the triangle of the Bermudas."
• TF1 (July 26, 1994): "Le gendarme et les extraterrestres."
• F3 (July 29, 1994): "The 4th dimension" episode "The shelter," about a family escaping an "extraterrestrial invasion."
• RTL Télévision (cable, July 31, 1994): "Galactica III. Das Ende einer Odyssee" (1980).
• Ciné Cinémas (cable, August 2, 1994): "Planet of the Apes" (1967).
• SAT 1 (cable, August 5, 1994): "Star Trek - The Motion Picture" (1979).
• M6 (August 7, 1994): "The X-Files" episodes "The incendiary" and "Lazarus," with references to extraterrestrials.
• C+ (August 12, 1994): "Star Trek VI," "The Undiscovered Country" (1991), dealing with galactic conflicts between humans and Klingons.
• TF1 (August 18, 1994): "Disney Club" episode "Tic et Tac."
• RTL TV (cable, August 12, 1994): "Wonder Woman" episode "Vision of UFOs."
• SAT 1 (cable, August 12, 1994): "Star Trek - The Wrath of Khan" (1982).
• RTL TV (cable, August 16, 1994): "Wonder Woman" episode "O.V.N.I. so be it."
• SAT 1 (cable, August 19, 1994): "Star Trek - The Search for Mr. Spock" (1984).
• Télé 7 Jours (August 6-12, 1994): Article on "Génération Séries" and "Guide du téléfan," mentioning "The Man from Atlantis" and its themes of sirens, monsters, and extraterrestrials.
• MC-TMC (cable, August 22, 1994): "Superman IV" (1987).
• RAI UNO (cable, August 23, 1994): "Un marziano sulla Terra" (Italian film) and "Andromeda strain" (American film, 1971).
• M6 (August 29, 1994): "The X-Files" episode "Arctic Project," inspired by "The Thing" and "Alien," with extraterrestrial parasites potentially originating from meteorite debris.
• F3 (August 24, 1994): "The 4th dimension" episode "How to serve man."

Commerce

• Darty advertisements: Metro Paris billboards featuring a submarine, a rocket, and a flying saucer with slogans.
• TF1 (September 24, 1994): Spot for RMC with JP. Foucault, P. Sabatier, and JC. Bourret.
• M6 (September 25, 1994): Mc Donald's spot for the Big Mac, featuring accelerated journey and encounters with UFOs.
• F3 (September 22, 1994): LU Mikado commercial with a spaceship landing and an alien.
• M6 (September 10, 1994): "Séphora" commercial referencing "The Invaders."
• F-117 A Stealth Fighter: Toy airplane.
• Haribo "Martians": Gummy candies shaped like triangular faces.
• Hallmark Card: Featuring an alien and a UFO, with a text questioning reality.
• Mc Donald's Happy Meal: Featuring futuristic buildings and a UFO.
• Mattel/Hot Wheels "Attack Pack": Spacecraft toys, including alien invaders and flying saucers.
• "O.V.N.I." clothing store: Located in Paris, with a logo shaped like a flying saucer.
• T-shirt: Featuring stylized movie characters like Alien and E.T., with a flying saucer.

TV (Fiction) - Continued

• F3 (August 29, 1994): "The 4th dimension" episode "The little people," about an astronaut claiming to be a god.
• F3 (August 31, 1994): "The 4th dimension" episode "The liar," about a boastful grocer who encounters extraterrestrials.
• F3 (September 2, 1994): "The 4th dimension" episode "The gift," about an extraterrestrial messenger killed before delivering a cancer vaccine.
• M6 (September 4, 1994): "The X-Files" episode "The church of miracles," involving a reverend's son with healing and killing powers, and a reference to Mulder's sister being abducted.
• F2 (September 3, 1994): "Sam'di mat'" children's show featuring "Didonc" extraterrestrial puppets.
• F2 (September 7, 1994): "Cha-lu Maureen" children's show with an alien family's story.
• M6 (September 7, 1994): "Twenty Thousand Leagues into Space" series, mixing animation and CGI, with galactic battles and robots.
• F3 (September 8, 1994): "Return of the Jedi."
• Canal J (September 1, 1994): "The six companions" episode "The flying cigar."
• SAT 1 (cable, September 2, 1994): "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier."
• RTL Télévision (cable, September 4, 1994): "Das Wunder in der 8. Strasse" (1987).
• Ciné Cinéfil (cable, September 6, 1994): "The Little Shop of Horrors" (1960).
• SAT 1 (cable, September 6, 1994): "Barbarella" (1967).
• RTL TV (cable, September 7, 1994): "Starman" (1985).
• ZDF (cable, September 8, 1994): "Planet of the Apes" (1967).
• TSR (cable, September 10, 1994): "Le gendarme et les extraterrestres."
• ZDF (cable, September 15, 1994): "Rückkehr zum Planet des Affen" (1970).
• Canal J (cable, September 19, 1994): "Star Hunters" series, episode "Is there life on Earth?" referencing SETI and O.M.O.
• Canal J (cable, September 22, 1994): "Star Hunters" episode "The extraterrestrials," involving a UFO sighting and astronomer's investigation.
• F3 (September 16, 1994): "The Love Boat" episode "Boomerang," with a writer suspecting an alien in a woman.
• M6 (September 18, 1994): "The Avengers" episode "Man-eater of Surrey," about a spaceship and an intelligent, hypnotic plant.
• F3 (September 19, 1994): "Confessions of a Barbarian," with allusions to "superior intelligences."
• C+ (September 18, 1994): "Les Guignols" sketch featuring JC. Bourret searching for UFOs and encountering green aliens.
• M6 (September 19, 1994): "Code Quantum" episode "Disco Hell," featuring a family resembling the Coneheads.
• M6 (September 23, 1994): "Code Quantum" episode "Goodmorning, Peoria," where the hero claims to have been abducted by Martians.
• C+ (September 24, 1994): "Decode Bunny" cartoon "Astro-Toubo," with space travel and alien references.
• Ciné Cinémas (cable, September 26, 1994): "Prince of Darkness."
• RTL TV (cable, September 27, 1994): "The Unknown Star."
• Série Club (cable, September 28, 1994): "UFO" episode "Identified," a 1970 series about future events.
• "Le Monde" (July 24-25, 1994): Article on "The X-Files" series, praising its suspense and surrealism.
• RTL Télévision (cable, September 30, 1994): "Tekwar - Kampf Um Die Verlorene Vergangenheit."
• M6 (September 28, 1994): "Code Quantum" episode "May God punish me."
• France Soir - TV magazine (September 26 - October 10, 1994): Article on the book "Great American Series," featuring "The Invaders" and "Star Trek."
• Ciné Cinéfil (cable, September 19, 1994): "The Brain from Planet Arous" (1958).
• RAI UNO (cable, September 17, 1994): "La cosa di un altro mondo" (1951).
• TSR (cable, September 19, 1994): "The X-Files."
• Série Club (cable, September 30, 1994): "The Man Who Was Worth Three Billion" episode "Visitors from Space," about an astronaut helping an extraterrestrial family.
• M6 (October 9, 1994): "The X-Files" episode "Roland," discussing the existence of UFOs and telepathic control.
• Arte (October 10, 1994): "Stardust Memories" (Woody Allen film), featuring a ufology meeting and an encounter with extraterrestrials.

Sects

• "Jesus at the peril of sects" by Jean Vernette: This book discusses esoteric and Gnostic approaches to Jesus, including a chapter on "Jesus and extraterrestrials" as vectors of salvation, mentioning figures like E. Mitchell and J.B. Renard, and groups like CEFC, Cosmicia, and Raëliens.

Citation

"On the rock of Filfola lives a species, extinct everywhere else, of strange three-tailed lizards, witnesses of vanished epochs. There this species had survived the submersion of seas, eruptions, earthquakes. Now, the cannons and bombs of aircraft annihilate it without knowing it and as if by play. Welles and Huxley try to imagine the future of the human species. Who knows? Perhaps it will perish one day without understanding it, during a garrison maneuver by the artillerymen of Sirius." (André Maurois, "The lizards of Filfola", Malta, 1935).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of "CANULARS" are the pervasive presence of UFO and extraterrestrial phenomena in media and popular culture, the exploration of various theories surrounding these topics (from past lives to alien manipulation), and the critical examination of media coverage, including hoaxes and fictional portrayals. The editorial stance appears to be one of comprehensive reporting, presenting a wide range of information and perspectives, often with a critical eye towards sensationalism and unsubstantiated claims, as indicated by the frequent use of "canular" (hoax) and commentary on media handling of the subjects. There is a clear effort to catalog and analyze the media's engagement with the UFO phenomenon across different platforms.