LDLN Contact Lecteurs - 1972 004

Magazine Overview

Title: LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT

Issue: No. 4, 5th Series

Date: November 1972

Publisher: CONTACT LECTEURS

Price: 2 F 50

Country: France

Language: French

Theme: The magazine focuses on mysterious celestial objects, UFO sightings, and related investigations, aiming to shed light on the unknown and guide truth-seekers.

Key Articles and Investigations

Lausanne: The Film of the Observation (Pages 11-12)

This section details an observation made in Lausanne, Switzerland, on December 15, 1970, by M. F. Mouron. While at work, Mouron, a passionate photographer, captured a series of four photographs of an unidentified object. The object, described as lenticular or diamond-shaped, was seen against the morning sky before sunrise. The observation lasted about 15-20 seconds, and the object moved horizontally, then ascended rapidly and disappeared. The photos were analyzed by a professional photographer in Lausanne, who certified their authenticity and found no signs of manipulation.

UFO in the Mediterranean: Investigation by J.-L. Forest (Toulon)

On June 20, 1972, at 4:00 AM, a French Navy submarine, the X..., was stopped near Toulon. A sailor on watch observed an unidentified object in the sky, described as neither an airplane nor a helicopter. He alerted his colleagues, including M. Jean-Pierre Bonte, the radio master. Bonte confirmed seeing the object, which was described as vivid red at one end and yellow-orange at the other, with a pear-like shape. It moved slowly, leaving parallel yellow-orange trails, and then became stationary for an hour. The object was silent, and the sky was clear with no moon or sun visible. Bonte insisted it was not a known aircraft or weather balloon, and that the colors were emitted by the object itself. He estimated its apparent size to be like a rugby ball but could not determine its distance. He admitted to previously dismissing UFOs but now questions his past experiences.

Observations in Marseille (June 20, 1972)

On the same day as the Toulon sighting, an observation was made in Marseille by M. Maurin. At 5:58 AM, he saw a metallic, very luminous object moving northeast. The front of the object was a dazzling white sphere, brighter than the rest. It left a white trail similar to that of a jet plane, which remained visible for 15 minutes. The object's altitude was unknown, but it passed above or within clouds. Another witness, a friend of Maurin, observed a similar object minutes later, noting two trails.

Ancerville-Gue, Meuse (Summer 1955)

MM. Martin René and Pierret Roger observed a silent, bright orange, round object suddenly appear in the sky. It moved vertically, then horizontally towards Saint-Dizier. They described it as not being a meteorite or a bolide and estimated its size as 30 cm at arm's length.

Evillers, Doubs (September 6, 1970)

MM. Edmond Paris, Alain Ballouey, and Gérard Ballouey observed an object described as a white-grey cylinder moving horizontally. It was not very luminous but appeared large, with a shape resembling a water barrel. The object's angular size was about a quarter of the moon's diameter. It passed about 3 cm above a roof and 2 cm above an electrical pole, disappearing into a reddish cloud.

Vitry-en-Artois (July 20, 1971)

M. Laisné Francis observed a luminous white and green ball moving at an accelerated speed with a high-pitched, weak sound. The object had a round, flattened shape and was surrounded by a halo. It reportedly cut a branch and caused his watch to stop working. The observation lasted 30 minutes, and the object was seen to emit powerful green rays towards the ground.

Maubeuge (Nord) - Repeated Observations

Several observations were reported in the Maubeuge area:

• August 1971: Mme B. saw a luminous green-colored ball stationary for 5 minutes before moving in leaps and disappearing at high speed.
• March 28, 1972: M. Dugué observed a reddish sphere moving at medium speed without sound.
• April 29, 1972: Mme X. saw a voluminous red ball moving horizontally without sound, appearing to have multiple balls.
• May 2, 1972: Mme Dugué observed a sphere with brilliance comparable to the sun, of an intense white color, moving slowly and silently.

Feignies (Nord) (Late November 1971)

Five witnesses, including M. and Mme Lemaitte, observed a yellowish-bright, then metallic-brilliant object with yellowish reflections. It emitted luminous rays from underneath, which changed color from red to blue. The object moved in a graceful, oscillating manner before ascending rapidly and disappearing.

Louvroil (Maubeuge) (March 12-13, 1972)

Concierges of a school in Louvroil discovered a strange, geometric trace on the lawn. The area was flattened and had a grey-yellowish hue, with four circular imprints at the corners. The grass around the trace was normal. An agricultural expert's report concluded that the phenomenon was inexplicable, suggesting something was placed on the ground that desiccated the grass and created the imprints.

Other Sightings from Across France and Algeria

The magazine also includes numerous shorter reports from various locations:

• Sathonay-Camp (Rhône): A boat-shaped object, red-orange and copper in color, was observed moving and turning.
• Oran, Algeria (1954): A luminous, ogival object, described as resembling an endive or a long white flame, ascended vertically and disappeared.
• Ghardaïa, Algeria (1963): Hundreds of disk-shaped objects were seen moving for 1.5 hours.
• Castries (Hérault): A sun-bright object, described as a disk or ball, moved at high speed.
• Pontivy (Morbihan): Students observed a long yellow-orange flame emanating from a small greyish oval object.
• Bastia (Corse): A satellite-like object briefly increased in brightness before disappearing.
• Villars-de-Lans (Isère): Two bright lights were observed, one of which appeared to merge with another.
• Hyères (Var): A brilliant, solid grey-aluminum object, possibly two superimposed disks, moved silently over the bay.
• Deux-Sèvres: Three red lights were observed descending and reappearing.
• St-Aubin-sur-Mer (Seine-Maritime): Witnesses saw a red fireball rolling on the ground before ascending and disappearing.
• Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle): An object with white lights at the ends and a green light in the middle was seen moving at high speed.
• Domme (Dordogne): An object with a luminous, translucent triangle shape was observed.
• Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin): Oval-shaped objects with yellow-orange colors were observed.
• Cormeilles (Eure): A large, bright yellow star-like object with red flashing lights was seen.
• Belle-Ile-en-Mer (Morbihan): A large, orange glow was observed moving slowly and spiraling.
• Avignon (Vaucluse): Two orange disks merged into one larger white disk.
• Feignies (Nord): A strange encounter with six to eight colored, non-luminous ball-like objects moving by leaps.
• Wingles (Pas-de-Calais): A long, bright yellow object emitting black smoke was observed.
• Massy (Essonne): A small white dot was observed stationary for 15 minutes.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent observation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) across various locations and the detailed, often personal, accounts of these encounters. The magazine consistently emphasizes the importance of witness testimony, even when met with skepticism. The editorial stance, as stated by the founder R. Veillith, is that the magazine is dedicated to those seeking truth, viewing these discoveries as guiding lights for humanity. There's a clear effort to document and analyze these phenomena, encouraging readers to report their own experiences and participate in the collective search for understanding. The publication also acknowledges the difficulties in interpreting such events and the potential for misidentification, while still validating the experiences of credible witnesses. The issue highlights the contrast between the extraordinary nature of the sightings and the often mundane explanations or dismissals they receive from official sources or the general public.

Title: LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT
Issue Date: 4th Quarter 1972
Publisher: R. VEILLITH
Country of Publication: France
Language: French

This issue of "Lumières dans la Nuit" (Lights in the Night) is a French publication focused on UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena. It presents a collection of witness testimonies and investigative reports from various regions of France, spanning several decades.

Reported Incidents and Investigations

Beauvois-en-Cambrésis Area Sighting (Date not specified, but detector readings at 19:40)

A witness reported an object making a right-angle turn while in motion, with a smaller, brighter object appearing below it. A white smoke-like trail was observed. The witness's detector registered contact at 19:40. The witness, M. Brocq, an industrialist, described the right-angle turn as particularly striking and noted the object's speed seemed much higher than that of conventional aircraft.

La Valla, Loire Sighting (July 24, 1969, 22:00)

While inflating a camping mattress, a witness (who wished to remain anonymous) observed a round object in the sky emitting a red-orange light. The trajectory was rectilinear, from west to east, and the passage lasted about one minute. The object's angular height was estimated at 60-65 degrees north, with an apparent diameter of 3 cm at arm's length. The sky was clear, the ambient temperature was 20°C, and the wind was weak or null.

Beaugency, Loiret Sighting (September 26, 1969, 19:55)

The witness reported their detector functioned twice on September 22nd, with a 'bille' descending 1 cm. On September 25th, at 2:00 AM and 2:10 AM, after a 10-minute interval, the witness observed a phenomenon that appeared as a red light blinking alternately on four distinct points, arranged in a parallelogram. The point in front, relative to the direction of movement, seemed more intense. Each light remained visible for 1/10th of a second before relighting, and they never illuminated simultaneously. The direction of observation was southwest to northeast, covering an angle of approximately 150° at a height of about 15° above the horizon. The lights appeared close. The detector did not function during this observation.

Vichy Area Sighting (August 6, 1952)

An investigation by M. Ribière summarizes an account from M. Ducher, who was working in his garden one evening. He observed a small, very high, bright ball moving rectilinearly from south to north. The object stopped twice for one or two seconds each time. M. Ducher found these abrupt stops particularly intriguing, stating it could not have been a weather balloon due to its behavior and apparent speed, which he believed was superior to that of supersonic aircraft. He was intrigued but found no rational explanation.

France-Soir Report (March 23, 1972)

An object shaped like a dome, blinking with three bright lights (green, red, orange), was observed perched on a tree. It silently moved towards the ground, skimmed fields at a height of one meter, and then rapidly ascended. The sighting occurred near the hamlet of l'Argentine, in La Chapelle-sous-Gerboise (Oise), by Mme Christiane Picard, a 24-year-old Spanish teacher. The mayor of the commune had previously encountered similar flying objects multiple times. The publication notes that the frequency of observations in this region leads them to hypothesize a link with geology and promises a future study.

Le Républicain Lorrain Report (May 11, 1972)

A mysterious projectile reportedly exploded in a meadow in Hageville. M. Joseph Rechenmann was repairing a sheep enclosure fence near the 'Bois-de-la-Dame' when he noticed a crater nearly 0.80 meters deep in the pasture. The ground around the crater was cracked in a star shape, with clods of earth projected several tens of meters away. The owner of the enclosure mentioned that several days prior, a loud explosion had been heard in the village. The article suggests the event might be a projectile lost by a jet aircraft, but the editorial note (N.D.L.R.) points out that metallic fragments from such a projectile would likely be visible, unlike those from a meteorite.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently reports on UFO sightings with detailed witness accounts, focusing on the visual characteristics, trajectories, and behaviors of the observed objects. There is an emphasis on the credibility of witnesses, such as M. Brocq, an industrialist with no prior interest in the subject. The editorial stance, indicated by the N.D.L.R. notes, often questions the completeness of official explanations and suggests further investigation, particularly regarding potential geological links or the possibility of terrestrial or extraterrestrial origins. The publication aims to document these phenomena and encourage deeper research into their causes.