LDLN - No 038

Magazine Overview

This issue of "LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT" (Lights in the Night), number 38, from the 4th Year, dated June-July 1961, is presented as a monthly review. The magazine is dedicated to those who passionately seek truth, aiming to provide guidance and highlight important, often unrecognized, discoveries. The cover also features a religious message: "CHERCHEZ ET VOUS TROUVEREZ Jésus."

Financial Situation and Proposed Solution

The editorial begins by addressing the publication's precarious financial situation, noting that the appeal made in the previous issue has started to yield results, halting the decline in subscriptions and even showing signs of growth. The magazine expresses gratitude to "LA VIE CLAIRE" and its director, Monsieur H-Ch. GEFFROY, for their supportive recognition, which has bolstered their morale. A significant boost came from an subscriber, Monsieur Jean REDON, who single-handedly contributed the equivalent of 20 subscriptions, followed by other donations and subscriptions. Despite this positive turn, the editorial stresses the need to maintain efforts, particularly during the holiday season when people are more mobile and open to new contacts.

To ensure broader diffusion and improvement, the magazine proposes a new subscription structure. The ordinary annual subscription would be 8 NF for II issues, and a support subscription would be 12 NF for II issues. The review would remain monthly but alternate between mimeographed issues and printed issues (typographical) of 8 pages, nearly doubling the text content. These printed issues would be similar in format to a special issue, No. 21. This hybrid approach is seen as a way to increase diffusion, as mimeographed print runs are often limited by handling and time constraints. The cost of printing 1000 copies is noted as being less than 1000 mimeographed copies from a professional, though for 500 copies, mimeographing is cheaper. The plan is to progressively reduce mimeographed issues as subscriptions increase, potentially leading to a reduction in the subscription price. The magazine presents this as the only viable solution to avoid stagnation and eventual disappearance, urging readers to respond to a referendum included in the issue.

Electromagnetic Effects Associated with Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to a detailed report on the electromagnetic effects associated with UFOs, based on a document transmitted by a subscriber in relation to the "NATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE ON AERIAL PHENOMENA" of Washington, directed by Major Donald KEYHCE. The report highlights a recrudescence of UFO observations in 1957, often accompanied by phenomena like engine failures in automobiles and the extinction of lights.

Captain Edward J. Ruppelt, Chief of Air Force UFO Investigation, had previously noted the interest of the US Armed Forces in these effects. The report indicates that these disturbances are not new and have been documented in numerous observations prior to 1957, with reports from France, England, Italy, Norway, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Canada, Australia, Hawaii, and Alaska. The commonality across these reports is that UFOs appear to affect electrical circuits under certain conditions. While absolute proof is elusive, the repeated association with visible UFOs suggests a causal link, making alternative explanations based on coincidence improbable.

The report details 81 primary cases where electromagnetic effects, such as immobilizing vehicles, occurred concurrently with UFO sightings. In most cases, the same witnesses observed both the effect and the UFO. In some instances, witnesses of the electromagnetic effect did not see the UFO, but others nearby did. These cases were considered valid if the UFO was seen in the same locality and around the same time. The report lists observations from 1945 to 1960, with a significant number in 1957.

Equipment Affected: The report categorizes affected equipment into vehicles (49 cases, mostly automobiles), radio/TV (16 cases), and aircraft (7 cases). Other affected areas included lighting and miscellaneous items.

Automobiles (43 cases): The primary issues reported were engine failure (12 cases), radio failure (7 cases), light failure (3 cases), and combinations of engine, radio, and lights (15 cases). The report notes that the electrical equipment of a motorcycle and a tractor were also affected.

Engine Failure (27 cases): In 9 of these cases, drivers only noticed the UFO after their engine had stopped. The process typically involved the engine stopping first, followed by the headlights going out. In some instances, radios experienced interference before the engine failed. UFOs were often observed at low altitudes, close to the vehicle, with distances estimated from 25 meters to 3 kilometers. When the UFO departed, the vehicle's systems would often return to normal, though some batteries showed signs of short-circuiting.

Light Failure (26 cases): Of these, 21 involved automobiles. In 19 cases, the engine also stopped. In 2 cases, only the lights failed. Lights sometimes extinguished seconds before the UFO appeared or seconds after it was sighted. The colors of the associated UFOs were frequently reported as red and orange.

UFO Behavior and Effects: UFOs associated with light failures were often seen hovering at low altitudes (0-60 meters) or on the ground. One case described a house's lighting varying with the UFO's pulsations. Projectors or spotlights were reported to fail after being directed at a UFO.

Radio/TV Disturbances (23 cases): These included equipment destruction, detected signals, parasites, and power fluctuations. Radio disturbances were typically interference, while TV issues were less defined. UFOs were described as being at low altitudes, close to the affected vehicle or location, with distances around 25 meters.

UFO Movement: UFOs exhibited varied movements, including hovering, rapid acceleration, on-the-spot stops, altitude changes, and circular displacements. Some reports mentioned sounds described as explosions or like a racing car. The shapes were variably described as egg, star, globe, disk, saucer, or simply luminous phenomena.

Physiological Effects: Witnesses frequently reported feeling an electric shock, often accompanied by heat, especially when observing a UFO nearby. These effects were sometimes felt before the UFO was seen, suggesting a non-psychological cause. In some cases, witnesses reported paralysis. Three specific effects – paralysis, shock, or heat – were consistently reported. In one instance, two witnesses experienced suffocating heat and skin burns.

Specific Case Examples: The report details several cases, including one where an automobilist experienced shock and heat simultaneously after exiting his vehicle to observe a UFO. Another case involved a policeman feeling heat and strange tingling sensations. A particularly striking case described a man and his child in a car experiencing an electric shock, heat, engine failure, and light extinction as a bright UFO appeared overhead. Another exceptional case involved an automobilist whose engine sputtered, lights went out, and he felt paralyzed before the car slowly resumed operation.

The description of UFO shapes during these incidents was often imprecise, with globes and luminous objects being common. Colors like red and orange were frequently mentioned. The UFOs were typically observed at low altitudes, either moving ahead of the vehicle or positioned on or near the road. One case described a UFO descending in a zigzag pattern, causing electrical commotion and immobilizing the vehicle.

Further Analysis: The information gathered was insufficient to definitively define the nature of the electric shock, but it was noted that the same force affecting vehicle circuits also caused physiological effects in humans. While no serious after-effects were reported, some individuals experienced significant burns. The colors of UFOs were diverse, with red often predominant. UFO movements included hovering, being stationary on the ground, and vertical displacement. Altitudes were generally estimated below 65 meters, and distances below 125 meters.

The report also briefly mentions earlier cases, such as Fred Joenson's experience in Oregon in 1947 with five disk-shaped objects affecting his compass. It notes that solar magnetic activity was at a minimum during the period of increased UFO sightings, suggesting no correlation with geomagnetic perturbations or auroras.

Scientific Discoveries and Debates

The issue includes a section titled "DECOUVERTE DE L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE" (Discovery of Atomic Energy) by P. SALMON, aiming to clarify the truth about this subject. It credits the French chemist NIEPCE DE SAINT VICTOR (1868) with discovering the action of uranium salts on photographic plates, a phenomenon that remained unexplained. Henri Becquerel later revisited this in the late 19th century without finding an explanation.

The text then presents opinions from various scientists from 1898-1906 regarding atomic energy and the nature of matter. Gustave Le Bon is quoted stating that intra-atomic energy, released by the dematerialization of matter, is the source of most universal forces and that chemical species, like living species, are not immutable. He believed that by dissociating atoms, matter's stable energy form is transformed into electricity, light, and heat.

Other scientists' views are presented: Herbert Spencer suggested that if matter could become non-existent, science and philosophy would be impossible. Naquet argued that the law of chemistry is based on the impossibility of matter returning to a non-existent state. Lord Kelvin expressed certainty that the heat produced by radium could not come from its stored energy, implying an external source. Marcellin Berthelot emphasized the fundamental distinction between ponderable and imponderable agents. Henri Poincaré suggested that phenomena should be explained within existing frameworks, and if elements are defined as constant, they must be immutable.

Rutherford is mentioned as someone to whom the discovery is often attributed (though not Einstein, who only spoke about it after 1905), suggesting a need for a chemical theory to explain whether energy is borrowed from the atom itself or from an external source.

The text then draws a parallel between these scientific opinions and the historical resistance to Galileo's ideas in 1633, when scientists refused to accept the existence of celestial bodies beyond the traditional seven, based on the perceived order of seven days, colors, metals, etc. This historical context is used to caution contemporary scientists (circa 1950) against dismissing new concepts, such as the possibility that the speed of light is not the ultimate possible speed and that instantaneous propagation might exist.

It contrasts the condemnation of Galileo, who remained free and was later vindicated, with the alleged suppression and theft of Gustave Le Bon's discoveries by official bodies and powerful institutions. The text criticizes the "myth of attraction," arguing that it is a misnomer for repulsive forces or "pushing" forces. It critiques the logic of Einstein's disciples who claimed space is an absolute vacuum, questioning how a vacuum can be modified. The author proposes that if the ether exists, a modification of space around a planet becomes conceivable, using the example of a water-filled glass sphere with a large air bubble to illustrate how pressure can create a force that pushes the bubble to the center, analogous to gravity.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the exploration of unexplained phenomena, particularly UFOs and their associated electromagnetic and physiological effects, and a critical examination of scientific progress, historical resistance to new ideas, and the nature of fundamental forces. The magazine appears to champion unconventional scientific inquiry and challenges established scientific dogma, advocating for a re-evaluation of concepts like attraction versus repulsion and the existence of the ether. The editorial stance is one of persistent pursuit of truth, even against significant obstacles, and a belief in the eventual triumph of established truths.

This issue, identified as 'II' and '12', published by R. Veillith, likely in April 1961, features content in French. The cover headline highlights the sympathetic nature of Professor E.J. Ivanoff. The issue is divided into sections discussing theoretical physics and health/nutrition.

Theoretical Physics Discussion

The initial part of the magazine delves into concepts of gravity and space, referencing classical physics and the idea of 'pesanteur' (gravity). It describes an experiment with a glass ball in water, suggesting that gravity is a result of pressure differences within a fluid medium, rather than an inherent property of empty space. The text critiques the notion of 'empty space' being curved, as proposed by Einstein, arguing that space is not empty but filled with a fluid. The author expresses a desire to further explore these ideas and bring 'LIGHTS' to contemporary understanding, suggesting that the concept of 'ether' is crucial and that light is not 'heavy' as some might believe.

Health and Nutrition: The Work of Henri-Charles Geffroy

The latter part of the issue focuses on health and nutrition, introducing an important new work by Henri-Charles Geffroy titled "DEFENDS TA PEAU!" (Defend Your Skin!). Geffroy, who reportedly recovered from pulmonary tuberculosis after being burned by mustard gas during WWI, advocates for a diet free from toxic substances. He argues that modern food processing and industrialization have denatured basic foodstuffs, leading to widespread degenerative diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular issues, and allergies. Geffroy criticizes the medical establishment for focusing on temporary symptom relief through medication rather than addressing the fundamental causes of illness, which he attributes to poor nutrition.

He likens the current approach to food and health to a person sawing off the branch they are sitting on. Geffroy's first book, "NOURRIS TON CORPS" (Nourish Your Body), and the magazine "LA VIE CLAIRE", which he founded in August 1946, are credited with playing a significant role in raising public awareness about these issues.

The author of this section emphasizes that Geffroy's advice is a desperate measure for the average person, who has little chance of surviving modern life without understanding the pitfalls of modern nutrition. The text details how common foods like bread have been altered through industrial processes, using inferior ingredients and harmful manufacturing techniques (e.g., carcinogenic yeast, industrial fermentation, and ovens that inject heat directly).

Geffroy's work aims to reveal the truth about staple foods like bread, meat, milk, oils, and sugars, and the chemical additives in food. He seeks to provide practical means for people to escape a cycle of suffering and illness, which he believes is passed down through generations, leading to a weakened heredity and societal decadence.

The issue highlights a statistic suggesting that one hectare of fruits and vegetables can feed ten vegetarians, while eight hectares are needed to feed one carnivore, questioning the efficiency of meat-based diets.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the interconnectedness of physics and biology, the critique of industrial food practices, and the advocacy for natural nutrition as a path to health. The editorial stance is critical of mainstream science and medicine, particularly regarding their understanding of gravity and their approach to disease prevention and treatment. There is a strong emphasis on individual responsibility for health through informed dietary choices and a distrust of the food industry and its influence. The publication promotes alternative perspectives on physics and health, positioning itself as a source of 'light' against the 'darkness' of contemporary understanding.