LDLN - No 049

Magazine Overview

This is the July 1962 issue, number 49, of the 5th year of 'Lumières dans la Nuit', a monthly review founded by R. Veillith. The cover boldly proclaims 'LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT' (Lights in the Night) and 'CHERCHEZ ET VOUS TROUVEREZ. Jésus.' (Seek and You Shall Find. Jesus.). The magazine is dedicated to those who passionately seek truth worldwide, aiming to guide humanity towards new horizons and uncover forgotten truths. The issue is priced at 0.75 N. F.

Editorial: "Nous, les Damnés!"

The editorial, titled "Nous, les Damnés!" (We, the Damned!), begins by quoting Auguste Lumière from "Les Fossoyeurs du Progrès" (The Gravediggers of Progress) on the insidious nature of the 'conspiracy of silence' that stifles discoveries. The editorial board states that upon founding the review over four years ago, they chose the path of seeking truth in various domains, free from dogma and compromise. They aim to be the voice for those who have chosen the difficult, obstacle-strewn path of provisional, discredited research. The experiences of the past four years, and contacts with researchers in diverse fields, have reinforced their conviction. They believe the essential goal in life is to acquire true discernment and 'pure light,' as stated by Saint-Évremond, which is how 'Lumières dans la Nuit' fulfills its mission. The authors acknowledge being 'damned' and 'discredited' because they venture into areas forbidden by orthodox science, which they accuse of forgetting remarkable works that do not fit its prejudices. They echo Casimir Delavigne's sentiment of having 'the inexcusable fault of being right too soon.' The editorial notes that history shows many pioneers were unrecognized until after their death. However, they emphasize that their open-mindedness (not denying anything a priori) must be balanced with the requirement for proof before affirmation.

"Le Tabac Est Un Assassin" (Tobacco is an Assassin) - Part 1 & 2

This extensive article, written by Doctor P. Theil, a member of the Superior Council of Public Health of France, details the severe health consequences of tobacco use. It begins by noting that the study was written for physicians and has been distributed to many. The article critiques the press for not giving it wider coverage, lamenting that ignorance of dangers prevents people from avoiding them.

Panorama of "Tabagism"

The term "tabagism" is presented as a modern medical term that, while perhaps avoided by some, accurately describes a cluster of clinical facts familiar to practitioners. The traditional view of tobacco's effects has been challenged by its known impact on the heart, circulatory system, and the development of certain cancers. The article promises to dedicate specific chapters to these aspects but will first cover other elements of the "tabagism syndrome."

General Poor Health

Many heavy smokers are thin, with digestive troubles and anorexia being common companions. Alcoholism, which often accompanies smoking, is also mentioned as a contributing factor, citing research on cancer localization associated with tobacco and alcohol. Historically, before industrial hygiene, smoking factory workers suffered from emaciation, pallor, "chlorosis," and abortions, but these issues are now considered ancient history.

Digestive Troubles

Dental caries, stomatitis, and granular pharyngitis are common among smokers. The effect on digestive organ motility and secretions is debated: some link it to anorexia, while others suggest it contributes to hyperchlorhydria and gastric ulcers. Tobacco is noted to accelerate intestinal peristalsis, yet many smokers are constipated. The liver is also affected as it must process the toxic supplement, with some authors inducing lobular cirrhosis in animals through nicotine.

Respiratory Troubles

The respiratory system suffers greatly from smoking. Laryngitis, granulomas, and chronic bronchitis are common. Tobacco is believed to promote pulmonary sclerosis leading to emphysema and possibly tuberculosis. A significant, often overlooked, effect is the reflex apnea caused by smoke irritation, which shortens respiration and reduces inspiratory expansion, leading to insufficient oxygen intake and respiratory insufficiency.

Urinary Tract

While less directly affected, there's a noted increase in bladder cancers among smokers, possibly due to benzopyrene elimination. Nicotine causes strong renal vasoconstriction, impairing urinary function and potentially contributing to phenomena ranging from uremia to lithiasis.

Nervous and Mental Troubles

Nicotine is a nerve poison that selectively affects nerve cells. Studies show that tobacco disrupts the autonomic nervous system. Common symptoms include tremors (similar to coffee drinkers), muscle twitches, vertigo, peripheral and precordial pains, and neurasthénia. More importantly, attention and memory are consistently affected. Experiments with mice showed impaired maze navigation in smoky atmospheres, suggesting a similar effect on humans. Smoking prolongs reaction times and reduces psychomotor precision, leading to decreased efficiency in tasks like telegraphy. Statistics from elite schools show that students who smoke little tend to perform better. Psychic effects include anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and amnesic aphasia. Sensory troubles, particularly nicotinic amblyopia (common in cigar smokers), are also noted.

The Arteries Do Not Like Tobacco!

This section addresses the controversial topic of nicotine's effect on the heart and arteries. The concept of "tabagic angina" is largely abandoned, replaced by "pseudo-angor." Research suggests low doses of tobacco may increase coronary artery flow (a defense against vasoconstriction), while high doses have little effect on coronary flow but still impact cardiac plexus nerves. Electrocardiograms show altered myocardial function, indicating tobacco is detrimental to the heart. The primary problem lies with peripheral arteries. Nicotine intoxication temporarily disrupts blood pressure regulation mechanisms. Each cigarette acts as a "circulatory battering ram," causing vasoconstriction that the heart must overcome by increasing its output. Professor Loeper highlights tobacco as a "poison of the peripheral arterial system," clinically manifesting as cramps and arterial obliterations. Statistics from English doctors show a higher mortality rate from "coronary thrombosis" among smokers compared to non-smokers. American statistics further illustrate this, showing significantly higher mortality rates from "coronary disease" for smokers across various age groups, with a non-smoker at 50 having a three times lower risk of dying from coronary disease than a smoker. The data suggests that by age 65, the risk equalizes because the most susceptible smokers have already died. The article concludes that "The arteries do not like tobacco!" A note directs interested readers to the "SOCIETE D'ETUDE DES TOXIQUES ENDEMIQUES, 'Maya-Devi'" in Montfavet (Vaucluse).

Notre Pain Quotidien (Our Daily Bread)

By Doctor Boesnach, this article discusses the historical and nutritional significance of bread and grains. Since ancient times, humans have relied on cereal grains for sustenance. Bread is considered the staple food for Westerners, akin to rice for Eastern cultures. The article traces human dietary evolution from frugivorous primates to the consumption of plants and fruits, emphasizing the importance of seeds and grains as the source of a plant's life force and future development.

The Evolution of Diet

Primitive humans gathered wild seeds and fruits, eventually selecting the best species for cultivation. This led to a diet based on grains, forming the primary food source. The Roman legions, for example, received a daily ration of 800g of wheat, used to prepare gruel and flatbreads, supplemented irregularly with other foods. This simple diet allowed them to conquer vast territories, proving the grain's value when consumed in its entirety.

The Decline of Natural Bread

With the discovery of fire, humans began cooking food, leading to a profound change in diet. Cooked foods, especially those prepared from grains, became dominant. The article laments the shift away from natural, whole-grain bread (made from wheat, rye, or corn) towards refined white bread. This shift, driven by industrialization and culture, has deeply altered nutrition. White flour, stripped of its essential components (bran), and often treated with chemicals, is not only less nourishing but also dangerous. An experiment with dogs showed that those fed white bread diets deteriorated and died, while those fed whole-grain bread remained healthy.

The Dangers of Modern Food Processing

The use of concentrated, sterilized, pasteurized, and otherwise sophisticated processed foods has denatured food, leading to a loss of nutritional value and deficiency diseases. The article cites a study indicating that Western diets are becoming increasingly poor, leading to signs of degeneration. It quotes the late Dr. Carrel on this issue and warns of a future society composed of incurables, the mentally ill, and prematurely aged individuals if radical reforms are not implemented.

The Need for Reform

Governments are urged to enact strict laws on food quality to ensure public health, which is also economically beneficial. Measures should be taken to prevent sophisticated processing that alters natural composition and makes food dangerous. The article concludes that the daily practice clearly shows the harm of white flour bread and urges legislation to ban its use in breadmaking.

Nutritional Comparison

Extracted analyses demonstrate the superiority of whole-grain flour over refined white flour in terms of albumin, minerals (magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus), and vitamins (B1, B2, B6, Nicotinic Acid, Pantothenic Acid, E Tocopherol). For example, whole-grain flour has 13.70% albumin compared to 11.00% for white flour, and significantly higher mineral and vitamin content.

Aberration de la Lumière... Et des Savants (Aberration of Light... And of the Savants)

This multi-part article, continuing from previous issues, delves into the physics of light and optical phenomena, often critically examining established scientific theories.

Light and Lenses

The author first revisits the transformation of a light wave front passing through a biconvex lens, explaining how the varying path lengths due to curvature cause a delay in the central part of the wave, leading to an inversion of curvature from centrifugal to centripetal. This is presented as a rational explanation for the "Einstein Effect."

The Einstein Effect and Refraction

The "Einstein Effect" is described as the bending of starlight as it passes near the Sun, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein and observed during an eclipse. The author dismisses the idea of photons being "attracted" by the Sun's mass, calling it "farfelu" (crazy). Instead, the effect is attributed to the refraction of starlight through the Sun's hydrogen atmosphere, which acts like a lens. The article refers to a previous diagram (Fig. 1) showing how a light ray can be bent to reach the retina without any magical attraction, merely due to changes in medium density (air-glass-air).

Challenging Conventional Optics and Relativity

The author critiques the conventional explanation of aberration, which involves the Earth's motion. He argues that the "Savants" (scientists) incorrectly combine the speed of light with the Earth's translational speed, an anachronism that contradicts their own theory of relativity, which states that motion cannot be composed with the speed of light. He asserts that the Doppler-Fizeau effect confirms the reality of light's wave-like properties, analogous to sound. The author expresses his belief that light is neither emission nor undulation, nor both, and that Relativity is largely false, with its proofs being flawed.

Aberration and the "Savants'" Misconceptions

Max Born, Flammarion, and others are criticized for their analogies of light rays to raindrops falling on a moving observer. The author argues that their explanation of aberration, which requires inclining a telescope forward to compensate for Earth's motion, is flawed. He suggests that if the lens itself were a bubble of air within glass, the deviation would be inverted, making the lens divergent. He questions the utility of the objective lens if the ray simply passes through without deviation. The author proposes that the aberration phenomenon is independent of the telescope and that the speed of light should vary in different media, implying that telescope design should affect observed stellar positions. He cites an 1871 experiment where filling a telescope with water did not change the aberration, which, he claims, should have convinced scientists of their own "aberration."

A New Perspective on Light

The author concludes this section by stating that light should be considered a phenomenon in itself, not merely an excitation of the medium. He uses the analogy of sound traveling through a vibrating air column in a pipe, where the sound follows the pipe's movement. He suggests that by reasoning based on a "wave front" or "front of action," one can remain in the truth.

Further Critique of Scientific Explanations

Figure 4 illustrates the author's view of light aberration, showing how the Earth's movement causes the light wave front to hit the lens at an angle (B to B2). This results in a rightward shift of the convergence point within the lens. To bring the star back to the center of the eyepiece, the telescope must be tilted backward relative to the Earth's direction of translation. The author contrasts this with the "Savants'" assertion that the telescope must be tilted forward, calling this a contradiction and suggesting confusion on their part. He further argues that if aberration were solely due to the telescope's traversal, a "refracto-reflector" telescope (which uses prisms to shorten the light path) would require a much larger forward tilt, leading to different positional coordinates compared to a standard telescope, which he finds strange. He reiterates that the speed of light should not be constant in all media, and different lenses or telescopes should yield different results if the "Savants'" theory were correct. He concludes by stating that the light should be a thing in itself, not an excitation of the medium, and that the sound analogy holds: if the medium (like a pipe) moves, the sound follows.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of 'Lumières dans la Nuit' strongly champions the pursuit of objective truth, particularly in areas that challenge established scientific or societal norms. The editorial explicitly embraces the label of "damnés" and "discrédités," positioning the publication as a voice for unconventional thinkers and researchers who face opposition and silence from mainstream institutions. The magazine exhibits a critical stance towards orthodox science, questioning its dogmas and perceived conspiracies of silence. It also promotes a holistic view of health, emphasizing natural living and warning against the dangers of modern industrial food processing and harmful habits like smoking. The articles advocate for critical thinking, empirical evidence, and a return to fundamental, natural principles, often contrasting them with what the authors perceive as flawed or misleading scientific theories and practices. The underlying tone is one of challenging the status quo and encouraging readers to seek deeper understanding beyond superficial explanations.

This issue of the French publication, identified as Volume III, Issue II, dated September 1962, is published by R. Veillith. The magazine covers a range of topics including meteorology, the influence of celestial events like eclipses, and discussions on unconventional scientific subjects such as UFOs and vegetarianism. The content suggests a leaning towards alternative or less mainstream scientific perspectives, as indicated by the editorial stance and the topics covered.

Meteorological Forecasts (July 23 - August 27, 1962)

Authored by Paul Bouchet, this section provides detailed daily and multi-day weather predictions for France and North Africa. The forecasts highlight significant weather patterns, including:

• July 23-26: Cloudy skies with some rain in the North-Central regions, more sun in the East and South. Generally cloudy with West winds on the Atlantic coasts. North Africa experienced hot, stormy weather with East winds.
• July 27-31: A strong Atlantic perturbation crossed France from West to East, bringing abundant rain and showers that gradually lessened. Regions south of a line from the Eastern Pyrenees to Grenoble were less affected, but experienced cloudy skies with rare clearings. Possible Mistral winds and cool temperatures were noted. North Africa saw unstable conditions in Tunisia-Constantinois with falling temperatures, variable weather in Algeria with probable stormy showers, and stormy, hot weather in Morocco.
• August 1-4: Generally cloudy to overcast skies with some showers in the North and mountainous regions, including the Pyrenees. Clearer skies were more frequent from Brittany to the Mediterranean, though the sky remained variable. Temperatures were cool. North Africa experienced highly variable weather with local rain or showers, North winds, and storms in the Atlas mountains, more frequent in Morocco.
• August 5-9: Generally unstable with frequent showers in the northern half, influenced by irregular North-West winds. South-West winds from Spain were expected to reduce precipitation in the South of the Loire, where skies would be stormy. The South-East was expected to be variable with more frequent clearings. North Africa saw variable conditions in Algeria, rare showers on the coasts with South winds. Morocco had good weather, sometimes cloudy, with North winds.
• August 10-13: Mediocre and cool weather across France. Frequent showers north of a line from Brest to Dijon, extending east of the Saône and Rhône rivers to Isère. Light rain over the Massif Central and the Alps. Gusts of wind on the Atlantic coasts, cloudy but sunnier skies. Stormy tendencies on the Mediterranean coasts.
• August 14-17: Cloudy and cool weather across Western Europe. Light rain in the North, North-West, East, and mountains. Fairly beautiful clearings in the South-West and Midi. Strong North winds over the Rhône Valley. Local storms in the hinterland. North Africa had good weather, little cloud, and mountain storms.
• August 18-21: Evolving towards unstable, stormy weather. Diurnal warming in the southern half, cooler temperatures in the northern half. Some perturbations. Cold nights. North Africa was very cloudy to the East of Algiers, more stormy to the West, with South winds.
• August 22-27: Generally cloudy, variable skies with beautiful clearings. Strong North winds on the North Sea and Channel coasts. Elsewhere, fairly good weather, with stormy tendencies in the Midi and Corsica. Maximum temperatures rose, while minimum night temperatures remained below seasonal averages. North Africa showed significant improvement, with probable good weather and South winds.

A note by Paul Bouchet points out that these localized forecasts contradict the 'Cycle' which predicted a hot and dry August. He suggests that winds might increase dryness and reduce rainfall, but doubts that the heat will reach average levels.

The forecasts are provided by the "Bulletin Mensuel de Prévisions Météorologiques, Politiques, Économiques" by Paul Bouchet, issued three months in advance. Subscription details and contact information for the author in Drancy (Seine) are provided.

The Influence of Solar Eclipses

Authored by Joseph ANDRE, this article explores the cosmobiological, psychic, and terrestrial magnetism influences of solar and lunar eclipses. The author notes that ancient traditions suggest all eclipses have a negative influence, a view supported by certain predictions. While official scientists may be skeptical, they do not deny the influence of celestial bodies, citing the Moon's effect on tides and Abbé MOREUX's assertion that eclipses trigger terrestrial tides. The article argues that even if tidal phenomena can be explained by other physical causes, eclipses undeniably exert an influence, as demonstrated by astrology.

The author recounts observations during the total solar eclipse of February 15, 1961, in France and Italy. This eclipse, part of the Saros cycle (a period of 18 years and 11 days where similar phenomena recur), provided an opportunity to study its experimental reactions on terrestrial magnetism and living beings.

The observations led to the following conclusions:

1. Terrestrial Magnetism: The eclipse perturbed the magnetic spectrum, deviated Gamma radiations, and weakened Beta rays during the total eclipse. A brief emission of infra-red radiation was observed due to electron release from the corona.
2. Harmful Radiations: Certain categories of harmful radiations were reinforced, with their field of action extending from West to East.
3. Humans and Animals: A physiological action was observed, particularly on specific organs and basal metabolism, causing a braking effect due to psycho-nervous reflexes. Animals reacted differently based on their psychic state: poultry panicked, dogs became anxious, cats seemed astonished, and birds behaved diversely. Once daylight returned, normal behavior resumed, with roosters crowing.
4. Psychic State of Nature Beings: The action was observed to be active in the UV, violet, and indigo zones of the spectrum, while neutral in other visible and invisible regions. The opposite was noted for lunar eclipses. This demonstrates the reality of the cosmobiological influence of both solar and lunar eclipses.

The author draws an analogy between animal reactions to solar eclipses and those caused by earthquakes, emphasizing the complexity of eclipse influences.

Editorial and Reader Contributions

The editorial section, continuing from the first page, addresses criticisms and defends the publication's stance on various topics, including "Mysterious Celestial Objects" (UFOs), rational vegetarianism, the dangers of tobacco and ionizing radiation, and the degeneration of humanity. It challenges researchers to prove the publication's errors and asserts that the silence surrounding these "luminous and capital truths" will continue, yet acknowledges that like-minded individuals are joining the "Damned" pioneers.

A forthcoming issue is announced to feature a significant discovery related to "Mysterious Celestial Objects" and a continuation of the "Victory of Vegetarianism" article.

Small Announcements (Free)

This section includes classified ads:

• A request for a community-vitalist center to find a property with at least 10 rooms, for rent, in Lille.
• An offer for a paying guest couple (68 and 65 years old) to host one or two isolated individuals who dislike noise, tobacco, and alcohol, and enjoy nature, in a property near the Villers-Cotterets forest (Aisne).
• A search for Aimé Michel's book "Lueurs sur les Soucoupes Volantes" (new, used, or for loan).

Subscriptions

Subscription rates are provided for annual (11 issues) and six-month (6 issues) subscriptions, with options for ordinary and 'support' subscriptions. International subscriptions are also available. Specimen copies can be requested.

Payment and correspondence should be addressed to M. R.VEILLITH, "Les Pins", Le Chambon-sur-Lignon (Haute-Loire), with CCP Lyon 27-24-26.

The publication director is R. Veillith, with registration details and legal deposit information (3rd quarter 1962) provided.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes an interest in phenomena that lie outside mainstream scientific acceptance, such as UFOs and the purported influences of celestial events. It advocates for a rational vegetarian diet and questions established scientific paradigms, encouraging readers to consider alternative explanations and research. The editorial stance appears to be one of challenging conventional wisdom and exploring the 'mysterious' and 'unexplained' with an open mind, framing these pursuits as essential for scientific progress. The publication also highlights the importance of personal well-being and a connection with nature, as seen in the classified ads.