LDLN - No 297

Magazine Overview

This issue of *Lumières dans la Nuit*, number 297, dated May-June 1989, is a 32nd-year publication from France, priced at 24 Francs. The magazine is dedicated to ufology and features a cover headline asking, "Crashes: will a corner of the veil be lifted?" The cover art depicts a helicopter over a landscape with a crashed object, and an inset of a woman in a car.

Key Articles and Content

Crashes and UFO Recoveries: A Corner of the Veil Lifted? (Part 2)

This extensive report by Leonard Stringfield delves into the aftermath of alleged UFO crashes and retrievals, building upon previous discussions. Stringfield notes a shift in official cover-up tactics around the autumn of 1987, with more information becoming available, albeit through new pressures or leaks. He highlights the implications of the MJ-12 affair, alien abductions, and sightings in areas like the Blue Ridge Mountains and Gulf Breeze. The report emphasizes the persistent focus on crash retrieval cases.

Case 9: Kecksburg (December 9, 1965)

Stan Gordon's research into the Kecksburg incident is detailed, challenging the official explanation of a meteorite or rocket debris. A witness named "Pete," a former firefighter, recounts discovering a large, acorn-shaped object buried in the ground, not an airplane. The military swiftly cordoned off the area, and witnesses reported being pressured into silence. "Pete" described the object's unusual metallic surface and hieroglyphic-like symbols, stating it was unlike any known metal. The incident involved a significant military presence and a subsequent cover-up.

Case 10: Roswell (July 1947)

The Roswell crash is presented as a case that should make debunkers reconsider. Jesse Marcel, a former intelligence officer involved in the recovery, revealed that the debris was not from a balloon and that fragments bore hieroglyphic-like symbols, similar to the Kecksburg case. Marcel's account, shared with NBC reporter Steve Tom, led to Stringfield's direct contact with him. Despite initial camaraderie, Stringfield never met Marcel in person. The article also mentions the role of Captain O.-W. Henderson, who allegedly transported Roswell debris to Wright Field on a B-29, and the subsequent efforts to verify this information through Henderson's daughter, Bev.

Case 11: Witness Testimony from Bev (Roswell)

Bev, the daughter of Captain O.-W. Henderson, recounts her father's involvement in transporting Roswell debris. She recalls him mentioning the recovery of non-human "little bodies" with large heads and slanted eyes. Her father insisted on secrecy, warning of severe consequences if the family revealed what he knew. Bev's account adds a personal dimension to the Roswell narrative, emphasizing the secrecy surrounding the event.

Case 12: Fort Dix-McGuire Incident

This section revisits the Fort Dix-McGuire incident, involving an alleged humanoid encounter. Information gathered from former intelligence officer "M.S." suggests that documents related to the case were destroyed, and he was advised not to investigate further. A local MUFON director also provided information about the incident, confirming the presence of a "major" in intelligence at McGuire AFB in January 1978, who was aware of the incident involving a "killed humanoid."

Case 13: El Yunque, Puerto Rico Crash (February 1984)

This case details a UFO crash near El Yunque, Puerto Rico, in February 1984. Witnesses described a luminous object falling from the sky. Military recovery operations were conducted, and local media were reportedly misled about the location of the crash. The article suggests a coordinated effort to conceal the event, with tactics like vehicle breakdowns used to prevent witnesses from reaching the crash site.

Case 14: Norton AFB Incident (1973)

"Mike," a former Air Force photographer, recounts being flown to Norton AFB, California, in 1973, to photograph a crashed UFO and conduct autopsies on three "aliens." He described a large, disc-shaped object and small, pale-skinned humanoid bodies with large, slanted eyes. The experience was traumatic, and Mike's colleague later disappeared.

Case 15: Suspected Government Cover-up and Mysterious Deaths

This section explores the possibility that the rigorous cover-up of UFO phenomena might be due to an absolute necessity, possibly involving threats or "accidents" befalling witnesses. The article references a former police officer who spoke of a UFO crash in the western United States in 1973, involving the recovery of seven bodies. The officer also mentioned suspicious deaths, including that of a doctor who died suddenly of cancer shortly after being called out for an emergency. The article also touches upon persistent rumors linking the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) to UFO defense projects and potential extraterrestrial threats.

Witnesses Under High Surveillance

This article by Jean Sider focuses on the phenomenon of alleged government surveillance of UFO witnesses. It highlights the case of Betty Aho-Andreasson-Luca, whose experiences with alleged aliens and implants are presented as a prime example. Sider discusses the persistent presence of unmarked black helicopters near Betty and her husband Bob Luca, suggesting these are not ordinary aircraft but possibly mobile laboratories used for monitoring "abductees" and collecting data from implants.

The Betty Aho-Andreasson-Luca Case

Betty Aho's experiences, starting from childhood encounters with a bright ball of light, her alleged abduction in 1967, and subsequent encounters, are detailed. The entities are described as small, macrocephalic humanoids with oblique eyes. Betty's husband, Robert Luca, also had a similar childhood experience. The article notes the unique situation of a couple who, unknown to each other, had similar experiences and were allegedly abducted in the same year.

Mysterious Helicopters and M.I.B. Encounters

The article details numerous instances of unmarked black or dark green helicopters surveilling the Luca couple. These helicopters allegedly flew at low altitudes, below legal limits, and exhibited unusual maneuvers. Bob Luca attempted to identify them through various agencies, including the FAA and the U.S. Air Force, but received no definitive answers, with some agencies contradicting each other. The presence of "Men in Black" (M.I.B.) is also discussed, with Betty reporting encounters with two men in black suits, one tall and rigid, the other smaller. The article suggests these M.I.B. might be agents of a governmental agency tasked with intimidating witnesses and suppressing information.

Theories on Surveillance

Sider explores the motivations behind this surveillance, suggesting it might be linked to the implants Betty received, which could be transmitting information about her genetic evolution or the results of experiments. The helicopters are theorized to be aerial laboratories collecting this data. The article dismisses the idea that these are ordinary civilian or military helicopters, arguing that the prolonged nature and disproportionate means used point to a more clandestine operation, possibly involving extraterrestrial technology or cooperation.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue strongly emphasizes the theme of government secrecy and cover-up surrounding UFO phenomena. It presents a narrative where official explanations are consistently challenged by witness testimonies and investigative research. The magazine appears to advocate for the reality of UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters, positioning ufologists as truth-seekers battling against widespread disinformation. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards official accounts and a commitment to uncovering the truth, however improbable it may seem. The recurring theme is that a significant portion of the public remains largely impermeable to UFO-related information, despite compelling evidence presented within the magazine.

This issue of "Lumières dans la Nuit" (Lights in the Night), issue number 298 from March 1989, delves into the ongoing investigation of UFO phenomena, focusing on the continuation of the 1978 Argentine UFO wave and presenting recent cases from France and the USA. The magazine explores themes of advanced technology, potential extraterrestrial interaction, government involvement, and the challenges of witness testimony and scientific explanation.

The Argentine Wave of 1978 (Part Two)

The article continues the detailed account of the 1978 UFO wave in Argentina, presenting several cases:

• August 31, 1978 (Nicanor Oliveira, La Dulce, Buenos Aires Province): Nicanor Oliveira and his family observed a large, luminous object resembling a "grain silo" hovering near a high-tension line. Two luminous silhouettes descended from the object towards a hangar. The dogs remained silent, which was unusual. The witness's wife, Beatriz Turiella de Arias, consulted a doctor due to the distressing experience. No traces were found at the scene, but two other observations were reported on the same date.
• September 8, 1978 (Venado Tuerto, Santa Fé Province): A 16-year-old named Roberto Francisco Torres witnessed several streetlights and a large area illuminate near his location. He then observed an oval-shaped object with a dome, hovering about 50 meters above the ground, emitting red light from its base and white light from a series of portholes. The object swayed gently. The witness panicked and fled. An investigation by the Center for Cosmobiophysical Research revealed a power outage at the exact time of the observation. A complementary observation on the same evening involved a strong red light illuminating a hangar.
• September 10, 1978 (Las Salinas, Tucuman Province): Miguel Angel Carbajal (15), Miguel Ledesma (23), and José Contreras witnessed an incident involving two anthropomorphic beings. The event began with a power fluctuation and the stopping of electronic devices. The beings reportedly communicated telepathically, stating they would take the witnesses to a "saucer" but would not harm them. The beings then disappeared and reappeared elsewhere in the store. The witnesses, frightened, locked the beings inside the store and sought help. The beings were gone when the parents returned.
• September 20, 1978 (Between Santa Isabel and Maria Teresa, Santa Fé Province): Juan Marchisio observed a large, luminous red sphere near a high-tension line. The object emitted flashes of multicolored light, enveloping his car. The car's engine stopped, and the vehicle was lifted about 7 km from its original position. The car's battery was completely discharged, and the fuel gauge malfunctioned. A strong smell of sulfur persisted in the car.
• September 23, 1978 (Between Viedma and Pedro Luro, Buenos Aires Province): Two Chilean rally participants, Carlos Acevedo Ramirez and Angel Moya, reported their car being enveloped in a luminous yellow and violet light. The engine stopped, and the car was lifted about 4 meters above the road before accelerating rapidly. They experienced a sensation of weightlessness before the car was gently lowered back to the ground. The object then moved away towards Bahia Blanca. The car's chronometers indicated 4:47 AM.

Recent Observations

The List Grows Longer...

• September 15, 1987 (Saffré, Loire Atlantique, France): An automobilist reported a silent, car-sized, immobile object above a road and a farm. Later, it moved towards her with an airplane-like engine sound.
• February 2, 1988 (Théza, Pyrénées Orientales, France): A witness reported an object resembling a "touring plane on fire" emitting sparks and moving horizontally at a low altitude.
• May 22, 1988 (Marcoussis, Essonne, France): Four people observed a silver, spinning object resembling two plates joined at their edges, moving westwards over fields.
• July 14, 1988 (Grenoble, France): Two siblings observed a triangular red light moving at a moderate speed, disappearing behind mountains.
• August 14, 1988 (Ruby, Arizona, USA): A precise drawing of a humanoid figure, approximately 1.20m tall, observed near the ruins of Ruby, Arizona, is presented, based on a photograph taken by a witness named "Sam". The figure is described as wearing a grey, skin-tight suit with a finely wrinkled texture.

The Coyne Case and Helicopter Surveillance

This section revisits the case of George and Shirley Coyne, detailing their experiences with alleged UFO "harassment" by helicopters. The harassment reportedly began in January 1988, possibly after hypnosis sessions brought up Shirley's abduction experiences. The Coynes believe a government agency is using helicopters to monitor them, possibly due to their knowledge of UFOs. The article notes that the Coyne case was not widely known until recently, suggesting a degree of independence between the alleged helicopter agency and the UFO intelligence.

• January 9, 1988: A black helicopter, possibly a Huey UH-1H, hovered over the Coyne residence during a hypnosis session, causing recording equipment to fail.
• March 25, 1988: The same black helicopter followed the Coyne's car for 90 minutes in Indiana.
• May 15, 1988: The helicopter reappeared, following the Coyne's car to a MUFON meeting in Lansing, Michigan.
• August 1, 1988: The Coynes are convinced the helicopter belongs to a government agency and its appearances are linked to their UFO experiences.

The Dulce Observation

This section details an observation that occurred on October 23, 1988, near Dulce, New Mexico, involving eight witnesses. The phenomenon was described as a bright blue-green light illuminating the sky, accompanied by a loud noise. The witnesses reported that their car's lights and engine stopped simultaneously. The object, described as a "large, luminous object" or "flying saucer", was seen to hover and then move away. The location, near Dulce, is significant due to rumors of an underground base involving the CIA and extraterrestrials.

• Witnesses: Eliane Allègre, Gabriel Valdez, Edmund, "Jack", Manuel, Greg, Jeff, and Jean-François Gille.
• Phenomenon: A bright blue-green light, a loud noise, car systems failing, and a luminous object.
• Location: Slopes of Mont Archuleta, near Dulce, New Mexico.

Other Observations

• December 15, 1988 (Marseille, France): A high school student named Caroline P. reported seeing a phosphorescent white sphere that then transformed into a bright orange star, which then propelled itself at phenomenal speed towards space.
• December 21, 1988 (Oberschaeffolsheim, France): Thierry Paniel observed a luminous, oval-shaped object that stopped and became brighter when moving, and dimmer when stationary.
• January 8, 1989 (Mauriac, Cantal, France): Ginette Aubert and Dany Debacker observed a bright orange, blinking ball that appeared and disappeared multiple times. Later, a red-orange, semi-disk shaped object moved horizontally and silently, disappearing suddenly.
• February 5, 1989 (Toulon, France): Patrick Vidal reported an observation by friends of two luminous yellow objects at high altitude, described as elongated drops or triangles.
• February 6, 1989 (Midi Region, France): Multiple observations of a blue-green light illuminating the sky were reported across nine locations centered around Toulouse.
• March 13, 1989 (Mazamet, Tarn, France): Aurore and her family observed a vast orange-blue glow accompanied by a noise. The phenomenon then reappeared briefly before vanishing.
• March 13, 1989 (Bennecourt, France): A family reported observing two large greenish spheres topped by a banana-shaped luminous mass, emitting colored beams of light.
• April 1, 1989 (Bogota, Colombia): An UFO reportedly paralyzed air traffic at Bogota's Eldorado airport, causing flights to be diverted.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the persistence of UFO phenomena across different regions and time periods, the potential involvement of government agencies in monitoring or interacting with UFOs, and the unexplained nature of certain observed phenomena. The magazine maintains a stance of serious inquiry, presenting witness testimonies and investigative findings while acknowledging the limitations of current scientific understanding. The editorial team seems to favor detailed reporting and encourages further investigation, as indicated by their intention to revisit certain cases and themes in future issues. The publication also highlights the challenges of UFO research, including the skepticism faced by witnesses and the difficulty in obtaining concrete evidence.

Title: Les nouvelles
Issue Date: 2nd quarter 1989
Publisher: Imprimé en France
Country: France
Language: French

This issue of 'Les nouvelles' features a detailed analysis of a 16th-century painting, a discussion of UFO-related healing phenomena, and administrative updates.

La Peinture de Montalcino

The article begins by addressing a painting from Montalcino, Italy, which has been interpreted by some as depicting a UFO. Patrick Berlier, responding to an article by Henry Durrant, offers a detailed interpretation. He questions the initial assumption of a UFO, suggesting that what appears to be a sphere with antennae might be a representation of the Earth globe. Berlier points to details like the "antennae" having what looks like the top of the world with a cross, referencing the Cartusian motto "stat crux dum volvitur orbis" (the world turns but the cross remains). He argues that the painting likely symbolizes the Earth as the center of the universe, with divine rotation, aligning with the scientific understanding of the time as promoted by the Church, despite emerging heliocentric theories.

Berlier acknowledges that other artworks might depict genuinely observed phenomena but maintains that in this specific case, a strong doubt remains about a UFO interpretation. He emphasizes the importance of seeking the truth.

The article then delves into the historical context of the time, noting that while the Earth's roundness was known in 1600, it was still considered the center of the universe. The revolutionary ideas of Copernicus and Galileo, which challenged this geocentric view, were met with resistance, with Galileo forced to abjure his findings before the Inquisition.

L'Affaire de Juin 1987

This section refers to a case previously mentioned in issue number 295 of LDLN, on page 16, related to a healing event. M. Hairy reports a case where a nurse or companion cared for a young girl with a terminal illness. The nurse allegedly reported an intervention by a UFO that perfectly healed the girl, with precautions taken to avoid accusations of irrationality.

The magazine asks readers for references concerning this specific case. It also recalls another well-known case of healing attributed to a UFO, involving an American police officer bitten by a young alligator. This incident is mentioned in Frank Edwards' book, "Soucoupes volantes : Affaire Sérieuse," published by Robert Laffont around 1966 or 1967.

Recherche Emploi

A young woman, identifying as an ufologist, is seeking employment as a commercial secretary or receptionist in the Paris region or Saint-Quentin. Interested parties are asked to write to the journal.

Erreur de Code

An error in the previous issue of LDLN is corrected regarding the contact address for Patrick Vidal, who animates the WAURLD project. The correct postal code for Brussels is 1070, not 2070 as previously printed on page 40.

Ardennes

An update is provided on the availability and price of the book "OVNI en Ardennes, 10 ans d'enquêtes sur les soucoupes volantes" by J.-M. Ligeron. The price has increased from 62 F to 82 F (including postage), and it is noted as still being a good value.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena with art, history, and personal accounts. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-minded investigation, encouraging readers to share information and critically analyze evidence, as seen in the detailed examination of the Montalcino painting and the call for references on the healing case. There is a clear emphasis on seeking "the Truth" while acknowledging the complexities and potential for misinterpretation.