LDLN - No 051

Magazine Overview

This issue of "LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT" (Lights in the Night), dated October 1962, is the 51st issue of its 5th year. The magazine is dedicated to those seeking truth and aims to shed light on humanity's current challenges, guiding readers towards new horizons. Its stated goals are to help the human being on various planes of existence and to highlight often overlooked precious truths.

Article: L'ACCES A LA VERITE (Access to Truth)

This lead article, prefaced by a quote from Docteur Pierre OUDINOT stating that truth is accessible only to a rare few through struggle and suffering, posits that in the current world, it is nearly impossible to know vital truths without dedicating significant time, maintaining constant vigilance, and engaging in a continuous struggle. The author argues that major media outlets like radio, cinema, television, and the press are generally hostile to the revelation of profound truths, as disseminating them requires uncompromising integrity, unlike modern information, advertising, and propaganda which often manipulate public opinion. The article suggests that modern man is influenced to the point of not thinking for himself. The path to truth is described as narrow and arduous, requiring slow, deliberate steps. Personal experience is deemed crucial, especially concerning human nature, both physical and spiritual. Only through conscious personal effort can one grasp what is True, Beautiful, and Good. Access to these truths is presented as the domain of individuals with a truly human ideal, free from prejudice and open to genuine progress, requiring a new way of looking at everything.

Article: LE TAFAC EST UN ASSASSIN (Tobacco is an Assassin) - Part 2

This section continues an important study by Docteur THEIL, a member of the Superior Council of Public Hygiene of France, concerning the dangers of tobacco. The article highlights a French survey by MM. SCHWARTZ and DENOIX, which, despite being retrospective, ingeniously concludes that lung cancer appears almost exclusively among smokers. The study found that only 1% of 430 lung cancer deaths were non-smokers, compared to 8-11% in control groups. Non-smokers were found to have ten times less chance of developing lung cancer. The risk is proportional to the quantity smoked and is doubled for those who inhale the smoke. Interestingly, pipe smokers had half the risk of lung cancer compared to cigarette smokers, attributed to less inhalation. The article describes the typical lung cancer victim as a heavy cigarette smoker who inhales deeply. It also notes that the earlier a person quits smoking, the lower their risk.

The article further elaborates on the toxic and carcinogenic nature of tobacco smoke, linking it to a polymorphous syndrome called "tabagisme" (smoking). It causes severe cardiac issues, potentially leading to death, and results in a high mortality rate from cancer. Many smokers are described as permanently ill, with their lives statistically shortened. While non-smokers can also develop these diseases, it occurs with less frequency. The article acknowledges that tobacco is not the only toxic agent and that passive smoking might also contribute to illnesses in non-smokers. It also addresses the fact that not all smokers become ill, attributing this to individual terrain and susceptibilities, which explain the varied manifestations of tobacco-related pathology, particularly cardiovascular diseases and cancer.

Letter to the Editor: LETTRE OUVERTE A MONSIEUR GEORGES GARCIA (Open Letter to Mr. Georges Garcia)

This section features an open letter from Yves DUPONT-FOURNIEUX to Georges GARCIA, author of an article titled "Les QUATRE-POINTS" (The Four Points) published in a previous issue. Dupont-Fournieux expresses his interest in Garcia's article and suggests a fundamental weakness in the proposed remedies. He agrees with Garcia's observations on civilization but finds the "four points" lacking in efficacy. While acknowledging the necessity of a universal language and world government, and the value of science as a powerful tool, Dupont-Fournieux reserves judgment on science's ability to save humanity, noting it can only improve well-being. He emphasizes that natural laws (like fresh air and natural diet) are sufficient for avoiding errors, without needing scientific knowledge. He reserves his main critique for Garcia's first point: developing universal consciousness. Dupont-Fournieux argues that consciousness, whether individual or universal, is a moral or spiritual attribute, not based on reason. He points out a contradiction in Garcia's text, where he implies the crisis is moral, not due to a deficit of reason. Dupont-Fournieux asserts that reason alone cannot foster conscience and that relying on human reason is a Cartesian error that has led humanity to the brink of disaster. He states that reason illuminates but does not motivate action, whereas conscience operates independently of reason, based on morality. He uses the example of intelligent doctors who know smoking is harmful but continue to smoke, illustrating that reason does not compel action without a moral or spiritual basis, such as the fear of punishment or hope of reward.

Article: UNE INTERESSANTE OBSERVATION DE PLUSIEURS 'MYSTERIEUX OBJETS CELESTES' (An Interesting Observation of Several 'Mysterious Celestial Objects')

This article details a sighting of four "M.O.C." (Mysterious Celestial Objects) on August 29th in Vauriat (Puy-de-Dôme), France. The objects were observed for several minutes in broad daylight at very low altitude. The report includes a newspaper clipping from "La Montagne" dated August 30, 1962, which describes the event. Three witnesses, MM. Jean ROUCHON (manager of "Pouzzolanes des Dômes"), Marcel CHIMENE (mason), and M. LAIME (working on the SNCF tracks), reported seeing the objects. Rouchon described the first object as appearing like a "haystack" with pieces of wood, moving erratically. It was soon joined by three smaller, identical objects that flew low to the ground at high speed, causing debris to be lifted as if by a powerful suction. The objects then engaged in a fantastic ballet above the Vauriat train station, with speeds described as extremely variable. The phenomenon lasted about ten minutes. The main object was described as large, irrationally shaped, greyish, with transparent wings and tentacle-like appendages. Rouchon, an experienced pilot, stated it resembled no known aircraft. The article also includes questions posed by General d'Armée Aérienne CHASSIN to M. ROUCHON regarding the objects' sounds, lights, movements, and coordination. Rouchon responded that the objects produced no sound themselves, except for a brief whistling noise attributed to their passage through the air. They emitted no perceptible light in daylight and were dark grey. Their movements were described as coordinated yet appearing disordered at times, with instantaneous changes in direction and speed, defying known laws of gravity, inertia, and aerodynamics. The objects were estimated to be moving at speeds between 100 and 300 km/h, with sudden ascents and descents.

Article: PREUVE ECLATANTE... (Striking Proof...)

This section features an article by René PRADEL responding to an earlier study by Monsieur HATEM titled "NAISSANCE ET VIE DE L'UNIVERS" (Birth and Life of the Universe). Pradel asserts that he has always strived to demonstrate that the ether and its vortices are the sole pertinent explanation for gravity. He notes that this concept can be experimentally reproduced with high fidelity, suggesting its validity. Pradel references Descartes and Newton, stating that Newton himself found the idea of action at a distance through a vacuum absurd. Newton acknowledged gravity's existence and its effects but could not deduce its physical cause. Pradel criticizes the notion of attraction as merely an image, arguing that for an effective attraction, there must be physical links. He suggests that atoms might secrete a filament to connect with other atoms, similar to spiders spinning webs. Pradel differentiates between gravitation and magnetism, stating they are distinct phenomena and that the concept of "vortices" should not be applied to magnets. He also refers to previous issues (Nos 10 and 31) where he argued that gravity is akin to a centripetal Archimedean thrust, which explains why no screen can oppose or diminish gravitational force. He concludes that this demonstrates the real existence of the ether.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores themes of truth-seeking, the limitations of modern science and reason, and the importance of moral and spiritual foundations. There's a strong undercurrent of skepticism towards mainstream media and a belief in uncovering hidden truths. The editorial stance appears to favor a spiritual or religious perspective as a guide for humanity, contrasting it with the perceived failures of pure reason and materialism. The magazine also dedicates significant space to UFO phenomena, presenting detailed eyewitness accounts and encouraging further investigation and reporting of such events. The health section highlights the severe consequences of lifestyle choices like smoking, reinforcing the magazine's concern for human well-being on multiple levels.

This issue of an unnamed French publication, identified by its content and dated from October to November 1962, presents a diverse range of topics including theoretical physics, space exploration, and meteorological forecasts.

Gravity Theories and Critiques

The lead article, "CESSUS QUE J'ENONCE POUR LA PESANTEUR" (What I State About Gravity), questions the nature of gravity, proposing it might be a material ether vortex rather than a simple attraction. The author argues that Archimedes' principle in artificial gravity experiments strictly follows Newton's inverse square law for distances, a geometric space effect valid for all fluids. The article also touches upon the behavior of bodies within such a vortex, likening it to atomic systems. A strong critique is leveled against mixing magnetism and gravitation, deeming it an inappropriate approach. The author suggests that instead of resorting to mystical explanations, one should explain the mechanism, drawing an analogy to vacuum cleaners where objects are attracted or repelled based on the orientation of the suction or blowing side. The piece concludes by emphasizing the need for persuasion to convince skeptics.

The Enigmas of Venus

Under the section "LES ENIGMES DE VENUS" (The Enigmas of Venus) by Joseph ANDRE, the magazine reports on space missions to Venus. It details the Soviet interplanetary station "Vénusik," launched on February 12, 1961, with an expected arrival date of May 20, 1961. The station is described as a cylindrical object measuring 2.023m in length and 1.050m in diameter, launched by a rocket that had previously orbited Earth. The article notes that "Vénusik" had not provided updates since late summer 1961, leaving its fate uncertain. It also references an article from "La Dépêche Oranaise" quoting Yves MERIEI from "La Vie Française," who describes the launch as a "643 kilo projectile" traveling through space, highlighting the wonder of reaching Venus within three months.

The article also mentions the upcoming flyby of Venus by the American probe "Mariner II" in mid-December 1962. The trajectory of "Vénusik" is described as initially hyperbolic within Earth's gravitational pull, then becoming elliptical around the Sun after leaving Earth's sphere of influence, and returning to a hyperbolic trajectory upon approaching Venus. The planet Venus was expected to be in the region of the star "Epsilon" in Pisces during the closest approach.

Meteorological Forecasts

Paul BOUCHET provides detailed meteorological predictions for the period of October 23 to November 24, 1962. These forecasts, published three months in advance, cover various regions of France and North Africa. Key predictions include:

• October 23-27: Generally disturbed weather, with cool temperatures, improving from the 25th with southerly winds, potentially leading to rough seas and storms in the North Sea and English Channel. North Africa is expected to be unstable.
• October 28-31: Variable skies across the country, with conflicting winds. Rare showers are expected in Finistère and Cotentin, with clear spells elsewhere. Pleasant, warm days are predicted for the 30th and 31st. North Africa will experience good weather with coastal winds, but more clouds in Morocco.
• November 1-4: A continuation of instability from mid-August, with an Atlantic perturbation affecting northwestern France and extending southeastward. Seismic activity is possible, with strong cyclonic gusts predicted between Neuchâtel and the Basses-Alpes.
• November 5-9: Stable, warm weather with morning fog due to dominant west winds, followed by cooler winds. Light rain is expected east of a certain line. Mediterranean coasts may experience thunderstorms. North Africa will be cloudy with clear spells and light rain.
• November 9-12: Overcast skies with light rain in northwestern France and Jura. Irregular, strong winds on the coasts. Fair weather in the Massif Central, Lyonnais, and Savoie after morning fog. Warm, sunny weather in the south, with Mistral winds possible in the Rhône valley.
• November 13-17: Variable skies with morning fog and cool Atlantic coastal winds, but also sunny periods. Light rain in the Northeast. Warm and sunny in the South and East, described as a fine "St. Martin's summer."
• November 17-20: Fair weather with morning fog in the Southwest, occasional rain, and potentially significant local disturbances moving from the Massif Central to the Southeast. The North of the Loire is expected to remain fair and slightly windy.
• November 20-24: Generally unstable weather across the country with falling temperatures. North Africa will see a shift towards rainy and unstable conditions from East to West.

The forecasts are published by the "BULLETIN MENSUEL DE PREVISIONS METEOROLOGIQUES, POLITIQUES, ECONOMIQUES." Subscription information is provided.

New Publications

Two books are highlighted:

• "LES MERVEILLEUX SECRETS DU LEGUME AUX CENT REMEDES" (The Marvelous Secrets of the Vegetable with a Hundred Remedies) by J. ANDRE. This work complements his previous book on onions, detailing their composition, UV radiation, radio-magnetic properties, and role as a vitalizing food, with a dictionary of over a hundred ailments treatable by onions.
• "TES EXTRATERRESTRES" (Your Extraterrestrials) by Paul THOMAS. This book examines historical and contemporary sightings of unidentified flying objects, suggesting they are not mere hallucinations but evidence of extraterrestrial surveillance or intervention that may have altered human history and institutions. The author is described as a Parisian personality who has approached the subject with rigorous methodology.

Scientific Contributions

A new development in physics is presented concerning A. CARKAYRCU's work, "QUARANTE TROIS MODELES MECANIQUES SIMPLES DES ACTIONS ELECTRIQUES ET MAGNETIQUES A DISTANCE" (Forty-Three Simple Mechanical Models of Electrical and Magnetic Actions at a Distance). The book reportedly describes 215 diagrams illustrating phenomena like the Ørsted effect, Laplace force, and electrostatic induction. It claims to demonstrate that these actions, previously considered inexplicable, stem from a single, unique principle that is reproducible and understandable from basic causality. The author asserts that these findings challenge the notion that distant actions are inaccessible to human intelligence and calls for their scientific discussion.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue reflects a strong interest in fringe science, theoretical physics, and unexplained phenomena, particularly concerning gravity and extraterrestrial intelligence. There is a critical yet open-minded approach to new theories, encouraging rigorous explanation and empirical evidence. The inclusion of detailed meteorological forecasts suggests a practical concern for current events alongside speculative topics. The publication also promotes alternative health perspectives through book reviews. The editorial stance appears to be one of exploration and dissemination of diverse ideas, from the scientific to the speculative, with a particular focus on challenging conventional understanding.