LDLN - No 033

Magazine Overview

Title: LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT
Issue: N° 33, 3ème Année
Date: January 1961
Publisher: LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT
Country: France
Price: 0,50 N. F.
Cover Headline: "CHERCHEZ ET VOUS TROUVEREZ. Jésus."

This issue is dedicated to those seeking truth, aiming to provide light in humanity's current darkness and guide towards new horizons. It focuses on helping humans on various planes of existence by researching and highlighting often overlooked truths.

Notre Pain Quotidien (Our Daily Bread)

This section details an important court judgment rendered a few weeks prior in the 3rd Civil Chamber of the Seine Tribunal. The National Confederation of Bakers had sued the Director of the journal "La Vie Claire," M. GEFFROY, for conducting a campaign against white bread in favor of whole wheat bread, which the bakers' group considered unfair competition. The judges dismissed the Confederation's claim for 300,000 NF in damages and ordered them to pay the costs. The ruling highlighted that many doctors and hygienists have denounced the dangers of white bread, particularly the removal of the wheat germ during the refining process, which eliminates essential nutrients and may contribute to diseases like cancer. The article emphasizes that truth eventually triumphs, even against powerful opposition, and that the introduction of white bread is a significant cause of the "degeneration of the race."

Elements du Traitement Naturel (Elements of Natural Treatment) by Raymond DEXTREIT

This multi-part series explores natural healing methods.

I - L'EAU (Water)

• Water is presented as a crucial element in natural treatments, primarily for its thermal action.
• Hot Water: Acts as a detergent and vasodilator, opening pores for waste elimination. Very hot water can induce nerve inhibition and is useful for muscle cramps and spasms, especially in cases of polio, through warm compresses (fomentations).
• Cold Water: Provokes reflex actions affecting the nervous system, glands, and hypothalamus, stimulating defensive and reconstitutive reactions. Short applications or baths are recommended. Prolonged cold water exposure can lead to paralysis and cyanosis. Cold water slows down exchanges and oxidation by inhibiting the thyroid, while cold water accelerates them by stimulating it.
• Applications: Warm compresses are useful. Cold water is recommended for short sitz baths (3-5 minutes) or affusions (splashing water onto hands, arms, or legs). Affusions are calming and sedative, helping with cramps, agitation, and insomnia. Prolonged cold water applications are effective for sprains and strains. A daily sitz bath (water up to the groin) is presented as a natural vaccination, keeping the body alert and its defense mechanisms active.
• Practice: The sitz bath requires a basin at least 70 cm wide, holding about 15 liters of water. Water can be from the tap, well, rain, or spring, but never boiled. The water level should reach the groin. Cover the upper body if the ambient temperature is low. Affusions can be done on the lower abdomen and kidneys. The water temperature should be as low as possible for an energetic reaction, but can be slightly warmed (20-22°C) in cold seasons or for those with weak hearts. Start with a few centimeters of water and gradually increase. A lukewarm bath (25°C) can be used initially, decreasing by one degree daily. Bath duration should start short (1-3 minutes) and increase to five minutes. Short, cold baths stimulate; longer, milder baths calm. For fever, baths can last up to 15 minutes, 3-4 times a day, every two hours for very high temperatures (39°C+). For nervousness, use cold water (20-22°C) for longer baths (10-15 minutes). After the bath, vigorously rub the body with a bare hand.
• Contraindications: Menstruation, severe heart conditions (or palpitations). Avoid cold applications if excessively fatigued, as the body may not be able to mount a normal reaction.

II - L'ARGILE (Clay)

Clay is described as a powerful natural remedy, promoting drainage of toxins and revitalization of the organism. It acts as a catalyst, aiding assimilation and compensating for deficiencies (e.g., calcium). Clay reconstitutes strength and energy reserves. It should be prepared a few hours before consumption by mixing a teaspoon in half a glass of water, drinking it in the morning or before a meal, leaving the sediment at the bottom. It's recommended to take it for three weeks out of four for the first two months, then one week out of two. For persistent constipation, a dose of bourdaine (buckthorn) can be taken at bedtime.

Externally, clay applications are highly effective for pain relief from rheumatism, arthritis, shingles, burns, trauma, sprains, and muscle tears. The pain subsides not by being numbed, but by the gradual disappearance of its cause.

Clay is decongestant and drains morbid materials for eye conditions and vision problems when applied to the nape of the neck. Applied to the forehead, it acts on the hypothalamus and the chiasma, influencing the nervous and glandular systems and the optic nerves.

• Preparation: Clay, previously dried (in the sun or a warm, airy place) and crushed, is mixed with cold, non-boiled water in a container (earthenware, wood, enamel, glass – never metal). It should rest for a few hours until it forms a thick paste like mortar. If too thin, add more clay powder. Spread a uniform layer of 1-2 cm on a cloth or strong paper and apply directly to the skin. Leave in place for 1-3 hours, depending on the case. A muslin cloth can be used if the area is hairy. After application, wash the area with fresh or lukewarm, non-boiled water, adding salt or lemon juice if it's a wound. Clay is for single use only.
• Temperature: Generally applied cold. If not tolerated or for weakened individuals, it can be warmed in a bain-marie. For congested, feverish areas, or abscesses, leave the cold poultice on for only 1 hour, or 1-1.5 hours. For other applications, it can be left for 2-4 hours or overnight. Clay indicates when it can be left on longer by the absence of excessive heat, agitation, or internal cooling sensations. Apply one or two poultices per day, except on inflamed areas where they should follow each other. Expose used clay to air and sun whenever possible.

III - LE SOLEIL (The Sun)

Artificial radiation cannot replace sunlight. The sun's benefits are best utilized when its rays are naturally associated, intensifying each other or tempering potential dangers. The article promises a continuation of the study of natural healing factors, including the sun and air, in the next issue.

Une initiative heureuse et importante: la création de: LA FACULTE LIBRE DE FRANCE.

This section announces the creation of "La Faculté Libre de France" (Free Faculty of France), an educational institution located at 19, Rue Blanche, Paris 9ème. Founded in 1956 by a group of biologists and philosophers concerned about the direction of modern society, it aims to restore the true value of humanity and provide meaning to civilization in the face of a dominant, potentially dangerous, mechanical and scientific materialism. The faculty offers various institutes, including Naturopathy, Hygiene, Biology, Puericulture, Gerontology, Sexology, Psychology, Anthropology, and Moral and Political Sciences, as well as Theology.

The core philosophy is "biological humanism," which studies human nature and its conditions for progress and evolution within the framework of creation. The goal is to reconstruct humanity based on natural health and organic culture methods. The faculty believes modern humans live disconnected from their true dimensions, stressed by modern life, violating natural laws, leading to physical degeneration, antagonism, lovelessness, perversion, and social unrest, exacerbated by the threat of atomic warfare. They posit that the sole cause is a "baffled human nature" and that true progress lies in restoring conditions aligned with human physiological needs and legitimate aspirations. The F.L.F. seeks to make individuals aware of their true being, both physically and spiritually, through a Socratic method, emphasizing respect for the body, wisdom, spirituality, and unity.

Program General des Études:

• NATUROPATHIE: Laws of Health, Vital Force, Natural Immunity, Self-Healing, Vitalism, Organic Culture.
• HYGIENE: Dangers of modern techniques (chemical fertilizers, denatured foods, air pollution), abuse of symptomatic medications, false hygiene.
• BIOLOGIE: Conceptions of Origin and Nature of Diseases, environmental influences, evolution, and degeneration of living beings.
• PUERICULTURE: Child and adolescent upbringing, organic culture, diets, hygiene, psychology, character development, orientation.
• GERONTOLOGIE: Physiology and morphology of the elderly, factors of aging, rejuvenation cures, dietetics, hygiene, psychology.
• SEXOLOGIE: Laws of sexuality, anomalies, sexual hygiene, voluntary procreation, sexual harmony, child education, social issues.
• PSYCHOLOGIE: Thought (dangers of bookish reading), Mental Illnesses, Psychotherapy, Psycho-techniques, Parapsychology.
• ANTHROPOLOGIE: Human Races, temperaments, individual constitutions, aesthetic morphology (human canon), physical culture.
• SCIENCES MORALES ET POLITIQUES: The concept of Good, Morals, Political Regimes, Evolution of Humanity.
• THEOLOGIE: Metaphysical problems of Origin, Nature, and End of Beings, the concept of the Divine, history of religions, value of Christianity.

Each institute is directed by four members appointed by the Superior Council of the F.L.F.

Processus de la Pesanteur (Process of Gravity) by René PRADEL

This section addresses a reader's (P. POUQUET) impressions on the author's previous studies, particularly concerning gravity. Pradel agrees that gravity is a convergent force of an external field, with maximal centripetal force at the center of convergence. He argues that it's inaccurate to call this center a "point of null gravity," as the body is simply held in place by forces from all directions. He asserts that a body becomes more, not less, heavy as it approaches the center of a mass.

Pradel posits that gravity relies on three conditions: 1) a swirling ether, creating a centripetal force; 2) lesser density, proper rotation, or slowed translation of a body within this ether; and 3) the permeability of the mass (like Earth) to this centripetal effect. He observes that matter does not act as a screen against gravity, and in mines, gravity increases with depth as one gets closer to the convergence center.

He believes that while the ether's vortex causes centripetal force, it doesn't solely ensure matter's cohesion. Instead, it brings atoms closer, leading to immense pressure that causes them to interlock through their intrinsic forces. He distinguishes this pressure from atmospheric pressure, noting that in his "mappemonde" experiment, the swirling water doesn't press on the map but rather exerts a centrifugal force on the container's walls, yet a centripetal force acts on less dense bodies.

Pradel argues that gravity is not the ether vortex itself but a phenomenon that occurs when a foreign body interacts with the vortex under specific conditions. The apparent attraction is not due to pressure from all directions but is a directive force. He uses the example of a hydrogen balloon rising to the ceiling, contrasting it with atmospheric pressure which acts equally in all directions. He dismisses theories that explain gravity as a result of pressure or "shadow effects" between masses, as these would imply that matter could screen gravity, which he believes is not the case.

Experiments:

• Mappemonde Experiment: A relief globe is immersed in a tank of water and rotated by a motor. Small cork houses (less dense) are attached to continents, and tiny ships are fixed to the seabed. When essence (less dense than water) is injected, it spreads over the seas. The cork houses remain in place, and the ships float on the essence. Conclusion: Gravity on the globe arises from the "counter-effect" of the water's centrifugal force, which, by swirling with the globe, exerts a centripetal force on less dense bodies. End of Experiment: When the motor stops, houses, ships, and essence rise to the surface.
• Disque Aquatique Experiment: A bronze disc slides freely on a square rod, driven by a motor. Deroulement: When rotating, the disc rises up to 40 cm above the surface. End of Experiment: When the motor stops, the disc slowly descends.

Pradel explains the rising disc by the water near it rotating at the same speed, creating maximum centrifugal force. This makes the water layer around the disc lighter vertically, allowing the disc to rise. He contrasts this with the mappemonde experiment, where a motor-driven disc inside the globe would be pressed against it. If its individual motor stopped, it would move away.

He reiterates that the centripetal force increases with the inverse square of the distance from the center. A larger surface area means more lines of force are encountered. He emphasizes that gravity is "directive," unlike atmospheric pressure, which acts uniformly. He concludes that theories based on pressure or shadow effects are incorrect because they would imply screening, which he believes gravity does not allow.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes natural and holistic approaches to health and life, advocating for natural remedies like water and clay, and emphasizing the importance of natural laws. It also engages with unconventional scientific theories, particularly concerning physics and the nature of gravity, and supports initiatives like "La Faculté Libre de France" that promote a comprehensive understanding of human potential and well-being. The editorial stance is critical of modern industrial practices (like refined bread production) and materialistic scientific paradigms, favoring a more spiritual and naturalistic worldview.

This issue of "Lumières dans la Nuit" (Lights in the Night), identified as issue II, delves into complex scientific and speculative topics, primarily focusing on the formation of lunar craters and related concepts of planetary physics. The content is presented in French and includes contributions from various scientists and collaborators, with a notable focus on the ongoing debate between volcanic and impact theories for lunar crater origins. The issue also touches upon broader themes of celestial phenomena and scientific inquiry.

Article 1: Attraction, Density, and Lunar Craters (Pages 1-2)

The first section, presented as a continuation of a previous discussion, explores the concept of attraction and its relationship to mass and distance, contrasting conventional physics with older, more 'occult' ideas. The author critiques the notion that attraction is solely dependent on mass, referencing a study published in issue No. 13. The text emphasizes the importance of volume and density, citing a communication on 'Satellite Relation and Gyration-Translation' which highlights the role of densities in explaining phenomena like the ether's drag on light, as observed by Fizeau, and planetary rotation.

The discussion then shifts to the specific case of the Moon, questioning the conventional understanding of its craters. The author notes that while scientists now largely agree that craters are not volcanoes, the morphology of these formations doesn't align with terrestrial volcanic craters. The text highlights the flat plains within the lunar craters and their near-perfect circular ramparts, which are presented as difficult to explain solely by volcanic activity. The author references Graffigny's "Le voyage dans la Lune" and its depiction of Mount Tycho as a volcano, suggesting that while fanciful, it points to the possibility of volcanic-like forms on the Moon. Unlike terrestrial volcanoes which are often arranged in chains, lunar features appear more randomly distributed, though some, like those around Tycho and Copernicus, exhibit radiating aureoles attributed to the impact of aerolites.

The article posits that gigantic explosions from the impact of formidable shocks caused by falling aerolites are responsible for the craters. However, it expresses astonishment that these impacts, with their immense explosive power due to high-speed descent in a near-vacuum atmosphere, have not resulted in deep, funnel-shaped excavations. Instead, the observed features are vast plains, which the author finds perplexing.

Despite this, the article concedes that for smaller, numerous pits resembling pustules, the impact of millions of small aerolites, similar to those that streak through Earth's atmosphere, is a plausible explanation. These impacts on Earth produce luminous trails and loud detonations, like the one observed by the author's parents in Algeria in 1913.

Regarding the origin of the large craters, the author expresses a divergence from mainstream science, suggesting that if they are not true volcanoes, they are at least volcanoes of a different, peculiar kind, with a formation process unlike those on Earth.

Article 2: The Mechanism of Lunar Crater Formation (Pages 2-3)

This section presents experimental investigations that align with the theories of Italian astronomer Alfonso TRESA of Milan. The author mentions TRESA's 1933 work "La Luna" and his own related publications in "La Revue des Inventions et Nouveautés" and "Découverte." The article also references Jules Verne's "Autour de la Lune" and the prediction of two other lunar satellites, one of which was determined by M. PETIT of the Toulouse Observatory.

Further elaborating on lunar crater formation, the text discusses the views of P. SECCHI, an Italian astronomer who, like TRESA, attributed lunar features to volcanic origins. SECCHI's theory involved an internal force reacting against the lunar crust, causing a massive uplift and the formation of a dome. This dome would then collapse, forming a central chimney from which gases and materials would escape, creating a cone shape as lava or mud solidified, and a surrounding raised rim.

The article includes a diagram illustrating this mechanism in three stages:

1. Stage 1 (Distension): An internal force acts against the crust during solidification, stretching and lifting it to form an expanding dome.
2. Stage 2 (Collapse and Ejection): The uplifted crust gives way under pressure, rupturing in the middle to form a chimney. Gases and materials escape and fall back to the sides.
3. Stage 3 (Affaissement and Cone Formation): The two sides collapse inwards due to their semi-solid state and overlying pressure, forming a basin around a central cone. The annular part (a) is shown as raised.

While acknowledging the volcanic aspect, the article notes that the fall of aerolites also played a significant role in the formation of these lunar features.

Announcements and Subscriptions (Page 4)

The final page contains several announcements and subscription details.

• Upcoming Article: A significant document concerning "Mysterious Celestial Objects" is promised for the next issue.
• Small Ads (Free): Several classified ads are listed, including opportunities for reforestation projects, collaborations with cultural centers, job offers for professional clothing sales, and sales of walnut and hazelnut plants, as well as onions.
• Book Received: "Les Hémorroïdes" by Romolo Mantovani is mentioned, with information on how to obtain it.
• Subscriptions: Details are provided for annual and six-month subscriptions to "Lumières dans la Nuit," with different rates for ordinary and supporting subscriptions, as well as for foreign subscribers. Payment and correspondence should be addressed to M. R. VEILLITH at "Les Pins," Le Chambon-sur-Lignon.
• Back Issues: A collection of "Lumières dans la Nuit" issues is available, with specific numbers listed for purchase at 0.50 NF each; all others are sold out.
• Publication Details: The Director of Publication is R. Veillith, with the publication registered under number 35.385. The printer-editor is R. Veillith, Le Chambon s/ Lignon (Haute-Loire), and the printing was completed in the fourth quarter of 1960.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around scientific inquiry into unexplained phenomena, particularly lunar geology and the nature of celestial bodies. There's a clear editorial stance favoring open discussion and the exploration of alternative or less conventional scientific theories, as evidenced by the critique of established ideas on attraction and the detailed examination of crater formation mechanisms. The publication encourages reader engagement through its classified ads and subscription offers, positioning itself as a platform for disseminating diverse scientific perspectives and announcing future explorations into topics like "Mysterious Celestial Objects."