LDLN - No 058

Magazine Overview

This is the April 1963 issue (Volume 6, Number 58) of the French monthly magazine "LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT" (Lights in the Night). The magazine's stated purpose is to dedicate itself to those who passionately seek truth, with their discoveries serving as lights in humanity's current darkness, guiding towards new horizons and assisting human existence on various planes. The cover headline is "LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT" with the tagline "CHERCHEZ ET VOUS TROUVEREZ. Jésus.". The price is 0.75 F.

Key Articles and Content

"UNE VICTOIRE DU BON SENS !" (A Victory for Common Sense!)

This editorial, attributed to Wladimir DRABOVITCH, celebrates the growing acceptance of studying "Mysterious Celestial Objects" (M.O.C.s) by scientific circles. It highlights the creation of the G.E.P.A. (Group for the Study of Aerial Phenomena and Unusual Space Objects), which includes astronomers and physicists. It also notes the formation of a "Soucoupes Volantes" (Flying Saucers) research group within the Société d'Astronomie Populaire de Toulouse. The article praises this group's goals, which include continuing the work of Jean GALY, sharing local UFO observations, advocating for scientific respect for the study of UFOs, collaborating with G.E.P.A., preparing for potential extraterrestrial contact, and studying the behavior of space visitors. The editorial emphasizes that truth in this domain is progressing irresistibly and that more scientists are dedicating themselves to serious research on this often-discredited subject. It encourages support for the Société d'Astronomie Populaire de Toulouse, citing it as an example of a scientific body not bound by dogma.

"QUAND J'ÉTAIS VIEUX" (When I Was Old) by Georgia KNAP

This article details Georgia Knap's personal journey of aging and her subsequent discovery of a method for physical regeneration. Knap, born in 1866 and described as an "80-trades man" with immense creative output, claims to have discovered the secret to regaining youth and vigor. After experiencing the physical symptoms of aging around age 45, including wrinkles and fatigue, he dedicated eight years to research, culminating in a method he tested on himself at age 48. He resolved to wait until age 50 to fully implement his discovery. The article chronicles his physical improvements over several years, noting the disappearance of wrinkles, improved muscle tone, better heart function, and increased energy. He attributes his success to a combination of a rational, vegetarian diet (crudivorism) and physical culture, emphasizing the avoidance of meat, wine, fermented drinks, and tobacco. He claims to have reversed his aging process, feeling like a man in his thirties or forties again. The article also mentions his legal troubles at age 80 for alleged illegal medical practice, and his death in 1946, with doctors noting his organs were like those of a "young man."

"QUELQUES RECHERCHES sur le MONDE de la PENSÉE" (Some Research on the World of Thought) by Ph. RUSSO

Dr. Ph. Russo, a medical doctor and Doctor of Natural Sciences, explores the nature of time, space, and perception. He argues that both absolute time (as in Newton's concept) and measured time are insufficient. He posits that time and space are expressions of a real, underlying fact that we do not perceive directly. Our understanding of phenomena, whether through sensory measurement or subjective feeling, provides only partial "translations" of this reality. He uses the example of a sunset, which can be appreciated aesthetically (sentimental expression) or analyzed scientifically (vibrations, photons, wavelengths). Russo suggests that immediate impressions, felt directly without analysis, are the fundamental element of reality. He concludes that reality is a universal form that cannot be fully grasped by our senses or emotions, which only provide "translations" or closer approximations.

"NAISSANCE ET VIE DE L'UNIVERS" (Birth and Life of the Universe) by L.-R. HATEM

This article discusses the concept of ether and buoyancy, seemingly in contrast to previous articles. Hatem uses the analogy of a balloon filled with hydrogen versus an empty one, and wooden balls in a liquid, to explain how denser objects can float above less dense ones in a liquid medium. He argues that the "ether" concept, if it implies denser bodies floating above less dense ones, goes against observed reality. He suggests that the density of a body is a ratio of its weight to its volume. The article also touches upon the idea that the universe might be expanding, implying the existence of space beyond what is currently observable.

"SUR UNE PROPRIÉTÉ DU TABLEAU DE CLASSIFICATION PÉRIODIQUE DES ÉLÉMENTS" (On a Property of the Periodic Table of Elements) by F. PRUNIER

F. Prunier, President-Founder of the Cercle de Physique, presents a mathematical observation regarding the periodic table of elements. He notes a consistent relationship between the average variation of atomic mass (or isotopic number) across the columns and the line numbers, particularly involving the number 1.294. He suggests this property might be significant but leaves its full meaning and implications open for further investigation.

"M.O.C.” OBSERVES AU COURS DES ANNEES 1960 à 1963" (M.O.C.s Observed During the Years 1960 to 1963)

This section compiles several UFO sighting reports:

• October 4, 1960, Cressy, Tasmania: Reverend Lionel Browning and his wife observed a large, cigar-shaped "mothership" accompanied by five smaller, disc-like objects. The objects were silent and performed maneuvers before departing.
• June 10, 1960, Manhaçu, Brazil: A flying saucer was seen by students and a teacher.
• June 10, 1960, Paracuru, Brazil: An oval-shaped saucer, about 20 meters in diameter, was seen performing acrobatic evolutions at low altitude.
• Near Paracuru, Brazil: A farmhand reported seeing a strange, wingless aircraft and later, saucers on the ground, with a crew member beckoning him.
• July 3, 1963, Isle of Wight, UK: Two women observed a silent, hovercraft-like object with five lights and an orange glow, which approached and then rapidly departed.

"PREVISIONS METEOROLOGIQUES du 20 Avril au 28 Mai 1963" (Meteorological Forecasts from April 20 to May 28, 1963) by Paul BOUCHET

This section provides detailed daily weather forecasts for France and Belgium for the specified period, noting expected conditions like instability, cold, rain, clear spells, and temperature variations.

Other Sections

• "A PHOTONS ROMPUS" (Broken Photons) by Gabriel GENAY: This article discusses theories of time, space, and relativity, questioning the absolute nature of space and time and suggesting they are relative concepts dependent on observation and reference points.
• Book Reviews and Advertisements: The magazine includes a section for selected books, with titles like "Dangers atomiques," "Problèmes vitaux pour l'homme," "Prophéties," and "Divers." There are also classified ads and subscription information for the magazine and related publications.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores topics related to the unexplained, particularly UFOs (referred to as M.O.C.s or Soucoupes Volantes), and fringe science, such as regeneration, physics, and the nature of reality. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, encouraging the scientific investigation of phenomena that challenge conventional understanding, even if they appear strange or inadmissible. There is a clear emphasis on seeking truth and supporting pioneers in these fields, advocating for a rational approach that does not shy away from the unusual. The magazine also promotes a holistic view of well-being, encompassing physical health, diet, and mental exploration.