LDLN Contact Lecteurs - 1970 102

Magazine Overview

Title: LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT
Issue Date: January 1970
Issue Number: 102 bis
Volume: 13th Year
Price: 2 F.
Publisher: R. VEILLITH

This issue of "Lumières dans la Nuit" is dedicated to the passionate search for truth regarding mysterious celestial objects and phenomena. It emphasizes the role of reader discoveries as guiding lights in humanity's current "night" and aims to inform its readers through detailed investigations and accounts.

Cover Highlights

The cover prominently features the title "LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT" (Lights in the Night) and announces "MYSTÉRIEUX OBJETS CÉLESTES" (Mysterious Celestial Objects) and "CONTACT LECTEURS" (Reader Contacts). The main headline is "UN SIÈCLE D'ATTERRISSAGES" (A Century of Landings), presented as a "WORLD EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE." Other featured articles include "LA TRIBUNE DES JEUNES" by René OLLIER, "LES INFORMATIONS DE NOS LECTEURS" (Our Readers' Information), an investigation in Geneva by M. Sauvan, and an article on astronomical photography by M. Monnerie. The cover also notes the price (2 F.) and issue details.

Contents and Key Articles

"UN SIÈCLE D'ATTERRISSAGES" (A Century of Landings)

This extensive section, continuing from a previous issue, provides a catalog of UFO landing observations from 1868 to 1968, compiled by Jacques Vallee. The January 1970 issue details numerous reports from October 1954:

• October 21, 1954:
• Pons, France: An egg-shaped object, 5.50m in diameter, landed. Two small beings (1.25m tall) emerged and re-entered the craft, which then ascended vertically, leaving a red trail.
• Melito, Italy: A young man witnessed a craft land. A pilot in a green-bronze suit emerged, emitting luminous rays, and paralyzed the witness. The pilot re-entered the craft, which then took off.
• Ranton, UK: A disc-shaped object hovered over a house. Two white-skinned men with high foreheads and long hair were seen inside.
• Criteuil-la-Madeleine, France: A car's engine stalled and headlights failed as a large fireball approached. Police investigation yielded no explanation.
• Pouzou, France: A car experienced electrical issues and was blinded by a red-orange light from an overhead object. The engine died and headlights went out.

• October 23, 1954:
• Saint-Hilaire-des-Loges, France: A luminous disc was seen approaching a farm, causing the family to seek shelter.
• San Giovanni, Italy: Two people observed an object on the roadside. Upon approach, its light turned red, and the craft took off.
• Tripoli, Libya: A farmer saw an egg-shaped craft with six wheels land. Six masked men in yellow suits were inside. Touching the craft caused an electric shock.

• October 24, 1954:
• Ain-el-Turck, Algeria: A small man with incandescent eyes was seen on the coast.
• Les Egots, France: A child saw a man in red clothing with stiff legs and long hair emerge from a strange craft.

• October 25, 1954:
• Pouzet, France: A scooter's engine stalled as an egg-shaped object took off from the roadside.
• Plemet, France: A luminous disc landed in a field, nearly blinding witnesses.
• Castiglione della Pescaia, Italy: A disc-shaped object landed in a marsh. A small being (1.40m tall) in a yellowish-brown suit emerged.
• Arraye-et-Han, France: A phosphorescent apparatus resembling a 2m diameter incubator took off vertically.
• Angoulême, France: A large cauldron-shaped craft, the size of a truck, was observed near the road.
• La Madière, France: A farmer encountered an individual of normal height wearing a suit with two pale green lights on the helmet. A blue light beam was directed at him.
• Les Metairies, France: An orange craft, 6m in diameter, passed overhead, causing a tractor's engine to stall and lights to go out.
• Heiteven, France: A flying object landed nearby.

• October 26, 1954:
• Linzeux, France: A bright object caused a car's engine to stall and lights to dim.
• Mezières, France: Gendarmes observed an object taking off from the ground.
• Ciolica Alta, Italy: A young man heard strange whistling and saw a transparent object emitting a blinding light.

• October 27, 1954:
• Les Jonquerets-de-Livet, France: A farmer witnessed a hovering object, and later, a young man reported seeing it with two occupants.
• Moussey, France: A triangular object was observed on the ground.
• Oye-Plage, France: A bright, cigar-shaped object moved low over the road before abruptly changing direction.
• Grosseto, Italy: A strange, squat being with simian eyes was seen in a garden.

• October 29, 1954:
• Mesples, France: A child reported being chased by a red and violet disc.

• October 30, 1954:
• Muro Lucano, Italy: Two objects were observed, one landing. A strange sound was heard, and the object took off with a bluish trail.

• October 31, 1954:
• Corrompu, France: An oval object took off, causing tractor lights to extinguish. It emitted a bright light and a sound like a swarm of bees.

• November 1, 1954:
• Poggio d'Ambra, Italy: A lady observed an object with two cones joined at the base. Two small beings emerged and took a flower pot.

• November 2, 1954:
• Cremona, Italy: Two students saw a 1m tall dwarf with a rubbery head and a cylindrical tank.

• November 3, 1954:
• Oued Beth, Morocco: A delivery truck driver reported a circular, copper-colored object that hovered, turned, and then flew away silently.

• November 4, 1954:
• Pontal, Brazil: A fisherman saw a zig-zagging craft land. Three small, dark-skinned men in white emerged.

• November 5, 1954:
• La Coruna, Spain: A car stalled as a large, brilliant disc rose from the ground with an explosion-like sound.
• La Roche-en-Brenil, France: An orange, transformer-like object landed. Three men in dark suits emerged, one holding a device emitting a light beam.

• November 7, 1954:
• Monte Ortobene, Sardinia: A disc-shaped machine landed, emitting a humming sound. Witnesses described it as metallic, silver, with a dome and openings.

• November 8, 1954:
• Monza, Italy: A crowd observed a luminous object in a stadium. Two small figures in grey and white emerged.
• Voussac, France: A luminous sphere landed at the edge of a forest, later becoming dark. An area of 4-5 meters diameter was found without leaves.

• November 9, 1954:
• La Tessoualle, France: A blue disc approached a moped, causing its ignition to fail. The object was described as a cone.
• Bois de Villers, Belgium: Two villagers reported a flying "egg" about two meters high.

• November 10, 1954:
• Porto Alegre, Brazil: An agronomist and his family saw two men emerge from a disc-shaped craft.

• November 13, 1954:
• Berck, France: An object resembling a round hut was observed.
• Buchy, France: A luminous object took off, causing a car's engine to stall and the driver to feel tingling sensations.

• November 14, 1954:
• Ciolica Alta, Italy: A young man saw a luminous object in a field, emitting a blinding light.

"Enquête à Genève" (Investigation in Geneva)

This section details an investigation by M. Sauvan concerning a sighting by Noë Asensio, a Spanish restaurant worker. Asensio reported seeing a luminous object on the night of September 26-27, 1969, around 4:15 AM. The object, described as orange and large, appeared to be about 3-4 km away and at a low altitude. Asensio and his brother followed it. The object moved slowly, oscillating and emitting light projections. Asensio felt his hair stand on end and experienced intense fear. The investigation notes that Asensio's car experienced starting difficulties afterward, and the battery had to be replaced. The investigator, M. Sauvan, concludes it was an excellent investigation.

"Photographie Astronomique" (Astronomical Photography)

This article by M. Monnerie discusses the principles of astronomical photography. It explains how to photograph the night sky using fixed or tracking apparatus, covering concepts like focal length, lens aperture (clarity), film sensitivity (ASA/DIN), exposure times, and the importance of stable equipment. It provides practical advice on choosing equipment, film, and exposure settings for capturing celestial objects, emphasizing the need for dark skies and careful observation.

"Tribune des Jeunes" (Youth Tribune)

This section, written by René Ollier, discusses the M.O.C. (Mysterious Celestial Objects) phenomenon. It highlights the challenges faced by private researchers and amateurs in studying UFOs, contrasting their efforts with the perceived inaction of official scientific bodies. Ollier stresses the need for methodical collection of testimonies and statistical analysis to uncover patterns and potential laws governing these phenomena. The article also touches upon the "physical aspect" of UFOs, suggesting that more systematic efforts could lead to the discovery of new physical principles. It also mentions a comic strip series in "Pilote" magazine that illustrates the history of UFOs.

Reader Reports

Several reader reports are included, detailing sightings from various locations:

• Aveyron, France (August 12, 1969): Three luminous triangles were observed moving in formation before stopping abruptly and then disappearing.
• Aveyron, France (August 12, 1965): Three white rectangular clouds were seen, and a photograph revealed six pink spheres within one.
• Bouches-du-Rhône, France (August 11, 1969): A dog's howling preceded the appearance of an egg-shaped object with a red light.
• Bouches-du-Rhône, France (October 10, 1969): A strange cloud formation was observed, from which an object emerged and disappeared. Another object then emerged from the cloud.
• Corse, France (July 6, 1969): A green-blue elliptical light was seen, followed by a brilliant object ascending rapidly.
• Sète, France (October 2, 1969): A lens-shaped object, changing color from yellow-orange to red, traversed the sky.
• Sète, France (October 4, 1969): Two luminous points were observed, followed by a non-luminous object with reflections, shaped like an inverted plate.
• Jura, France (September 8, 1969): Three luminous points, brighter than Venus, formed a triangle and emitted a beam of light.
• Doubs, France (December 13-14, 1968): A weak light was observed for several hours, described as a circular object with a central yellow-gold part and a surrounding halo.
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: A reader recounts seeing a flying saucer multiple times, including a significant sighting in May 1969 where the object hovered for hours before ascending vertically at high speed.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the idea that the search for truth about UFOs is a vital endeavor, with reader contributions serving as crucial "lights in the night." It champions private investigation and the dissemination of information, encouraging readers to share their observations. The editorial stance is one of open-mindedness and a belief in the significance of these phenomena, urging for greater awareness and research into what remains a profound mystery. The magazine aims to bridge the gap between the rational and the potentially irrational aspects of UFO reports, encouraging a scientific yet open approach.