Mysterieux Objets Celestes - No 02 - Mars-Avril 1997

Magazine Overview

Title: GROUPEMENT MARNAIS LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT
Issue: BULLETIN NUMERO 2
Date: MARS-AVRIL 1997
Publisher: GROUPEMENT MARNAIS DE LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT
Country: France
Language: French
Price: 16F.

This issue of the French UFO magazine 'Groupement Marnais Lumieres Dans La Nuit' presents a collection of recent UFO sightings and a detailed investigation into the Roswell incident. The cover features a striking black and white photograph of a disc-shaped UFO.

Table of Contents

The table of contents outlines the articles within this issue:

• O.VN.I. LES DERNIERES NOUVELLES. (UFOs: The Latest News) - pp. 2-3
• ENQUETE LOCALE. (Local Investigation) - p. 4
• DOSSIER: ROSWELL, QUE S'EST-IL PASSE. (Dossier: Roswell, What Happened?) - pp. 5a15
• LE GUIDE DES O.V.N.I.S. PREMIERE PARTIE. (The Guide to UFOs, Part 1) - pp. 16a18
• DERNIERE MINUTE: CAPTURE D'UN EXTRATERRESTRE AU BRESIL. (Breaking News: Capture of an Extraterrestrial in Brazil) - pp. 19a20

UFOs: The Latest News

This section details several recent UFO sightings:

Col de Vence Sighting (France)

On September 9, 1996, two individuals, Patrick Langouet and Pierre Beake, claimed to have filmed a UFO above the Col de Vence, about twenty kilometers northwest of Nice. They described the object as "two large yellowish lights, following a precise trajectory, gaining altitude at a constant speed." After about forty seconds, a third light appeared slightly behind. The UFO then disappeared into the starry sky. The witnesses regularly observed the sky in this area, known for mysterious luminous phenomena. The local gendarmerie and the Nice-Cote d'Azur airport radars were not alerted, with radars only detecting "very ordinary planes."

Vilnius Mobilization (Lithuania)

On June 26, an unidentified flying object was spotted near Vilnius, Lithuania, prompting a full alert of the capital's police force. Around 00:30 on a Wednesday night, near the village of Nemejis, ten kilometers from the capital, a round, luminous object was seen hovering twenty to thirty meters above the ground. Gendarmes approached the object after observing it for nearly half an hour. As they got within fifty meters, the object began to move, ascended rapidly, and headed towards Vilnius. Police forces, including rapid reaction commandos and police dogs, were dispatched but arrived after the UFO had departed. Investigators studied the terrain, measured radiation, and recorded any sounds. The grass where the object had hovered was found to be withered over a ten-meter perimeter. The police commissioner of Vilnius stated that the gendarmes were "sane and honest people."

Eastern Russian Wave

On September 23, residents of Vladivostok and Nakhodka observed several unidentified flying objects during the night. The UFOs, described as blinking colored lights, appeared over Ritsa Lake in Nakhodka and the Pacific Bay in Vladivostok. Anti-aircraft defense services reported no unidentified objects on their radars. However, fighter pilots in the region claim to have observed UFOs on two occasions in recent years during daylight training flights.

Local Investigation: Reims (France)

This section details an investigation conducted by Gilbert Schidknecht and Alain Blanchard concerning a sighting that occurred in the summer of 1986 near Reims. Around 6:30 PM, Mr. and Mrs. Carlier, en route to Reims in their 505 diesel, along with their son, observed an object to their left, behind electrical wires. They described it as an "ovoidal metallic object with a matte grey-brown aspect, about 45 cm in size, at an angular height of 50 degrees." The object moved slightly diagonally, from south to north (left to right), in a zigzag pattern with five or six jolts, before disappearing at "lightning speed." The object's movement was opposite to the direction of their vehicle. The witnesses were frightened but did not report the incident to authorities. They heard no sound, saw no light, and experienced no effects on themselves or their vehicle. The observation lasted approximately ten seconds.

Dossier: Roswell, What Happened?

Phase 1: Roswell - July 2, 1947

The dossier begins by recounting the events surrounding the Roswell incident. On the night of July 2-3, 1947, a brilliant disk was reportedly seen over Roswell, New Mexico. The affair might have remained obscure if not for the discovery of debris by the Mc Brazel family on their ranch, located 120 km north of Roswell, following a nearby explosion on the night of July 2. They reported the incident on July 7. The Roswell Army Air Field immediately cordoned off the impact site. On July 9, intelligence officers Major Jesse Marcel and Cav'en Cavitt (real name) collected the debris, which was loaded onto a truck and taken to the base. Lieutenant Walter Haut, the base spokesperson, made a sensational announcement to the press about the recovery of an unidentified flying disk. However, a few days later, Major Jesse Marcel was ordered to transport the debris to Wrightfield (Ohio) via a B-29. The plane made a stop in Forth Worth, Texas, where General Roger M. Ramey took charge. The operation was shrouded in secrecy, with personnel ordered not to speak to anyone, especially reporters alerted by Haut's announcement. General Ramey then held a press conference stating that the "debris collected near Roswell in the desert of New Mexico are, after analysis, those of a weather balloon."

Analysis of the Roswell Incident

The article questions the contradictory statements. It suggests that a simple lieutenant would not have made such a declaration about recovering a UFO without authorization, implying the Air Force officially acknowledged UFO existence and possessed material proof. The speed of the declaration is noted. If it were simple debris, a lengthy analysis would be needed to determine its origin. The article posits that the initial declaration was coherent with the observation of a luminous disk and the explosion reported by the Mc Brazel family. It argues that if the object had been an experimental craft, a more plausible explanation like an unidentified flying object or a meteorite would have been used, rather than a UFO. The article then connects the Roswell incident to the public's awareness of UFOs, sparked by Kenneth Arnold's "flying saucer" sighting on June 24, 1947. The media frenzy surrounding Arnold's observation, occurring in the context of the Cold War and nuclear psychosis, led to a sudden realization of unknown, technologically advanced craft in American airspace. The article questions the Air Force's role in protecting airspace while such objects flew undetected. It dismisses the idea of pilot hallucination, given Arnold's experience. The question then arises: if UFOs were real, who could have built such craft? Given America's technological lead, if not the US military, the logical conclusion is an extraterrestrial origin. The Roswell incident, the article suggests, may have been a hasty response by Walter Haut to the embarrassing questions about the Air Force's role and the nature of these unidentified objects.

The "Great Manipulation"

Phase 2 of the Roswell incident is introduced, focusing on the 1974 incident. The article suggests that the contradictory official statements created confusion, with believers siding with Lieutenant Walter Haut's initial announcement and skeptics preferring General Ramey's "weather balloon" explanation. It mentions ufologists William Moore, Stanton Friedman, and Charles Berlitz, who meticulously documented UFO crash testimonies, including cases with recovered bodies in cryogenic suspension. The article refers to the Roswell events as a potential "Great Manipulation."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly focuses on UFO phenomena, presenting both recent sightings and a historical deep dive into the Roswell incident. The editorial stance appears critical of official explanations, suggesting government cover-ups and manipulation of information. There is a clear emphasis on witness testimonies and the questioning of military and governmental narratives. The magazine aims to inform its readers about the latest UFO news and to critically examine significant historical cases like Roswell, encouraging readers to consider extraterrestrial explanations.

Title: Lumières dans la Nuit
Issue: Revue d'Ufologie
Date: September 1974

This issue of "Lumières dans la Nuit" delves deeply into the Roswell incident and broader UFO phenomena, exploring alleged government cover-ups, extraterrestrial encounters, and the nature of UFO evidence. It presents information from various sources, including investigators, former military personnel, and scientific researchers, while also questioning the authenticity of some claims.

The Roswell Incident: Investigation and Debris

The magazine details the renewed investigation into the Roswell incident, initiated in 1974 by William Moore and later joined by Stanton Friedman. They interviewed 92 individuals, including 30 direct witnesses, and notably re-interviewed Major Jesse Marcel. Marcel described the alleged debris as being made of a hard, flexible material akin to balsa wood, marked with hieroglyphs. Accompanying this were a brown, parchment-like substance, fragments of lightweight, highly resistant metal resembling silver paper, and a small, square black box. Military and civilian farmers tested these materials, finding them to be indestructible, resistant to hammer blows, and the metallic sheets impossible to tear.

The article highlights the technological sophistication of the materials, but notes that no definitive proof of extraterrestrial origin has been presented. However, it dismisses the possibility of the debris being from a weather balloon, raising questions about the military's subsequent cover-up.

Further Revelations and Allegations

Expanding on the Roswell incident, the issue references the book "The Roswell Incident" by Berlitz and Moore, which suggests a more fantastic truth behind the official, downplayed version. It mentions the discovery of an ovoid vehicle with four humanoid cadavers several kilometers from the initial debris site. Rumors of EBEs (Extraterrestrial Biological Entities) had circulated in Roswell for some time. The information is attributed to sources like Meade Layne, director of the Borderland Sciences Research Foundation, and Dr. Weisberg, a physics professor who allegedly examined the bodies of six occupants from a crashed UFO.

Parts of the alleged wreckage were reportedly sent to Edwards Air Force Base, then routed through Flagstaff, Needles, and Cadiz, before being consolidated with materials from other crashes at Building 18-A, Zone B, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton. The magazine suggests that the Moore and Berlitz book opened the floodgates to further sensational revelations, with a central theme being the impending revelation of truth by the U.S. government regarding crashed saucers and the UFO phenomenon.

The 'Great Manipulation' and EBEs

William Moore's views are presented, including his defense of the idea of a 'great manipulation' concerning UFOs. He shared testimonies of people claiming to have seen bodies, but questions were raised about the lack of any mention of decomposition odors, especially given the time elapsed between the alleged crash and recovery in the harsh New Mexico desert. This leads to the concept of a 'great manipulation' where truth is obscured by layers of deception.

Semi-official sources, often ex-intelligence agents, provide information about UFO secrecy, including claims that the military possesses not only crashed UFOs and bodies but also living specimens. These beings, referred to as 'little green men' ('les petits gris'), are described as small (120-150 cm), with grey skin and protruding eyes. The article notes that documentaries about alien autopsies, often sold at high prices, originate from such informants, but their authenticity is frequently questionable, citing an example from Jacques Pradel's show.

Military Disinformation and Secret Projects

The role of the Air Force in disseminating both true and false information to obscure the facts is examined. This tactic is seen as dangerous, as it allows for rampant speculation. The issue mentions the transition from "Hangar 18" to "Area 51" in popular UFO lore. It posits that the true secret might be the existence of living extraterrestrials working alongside American scientists in secret bases across the western United States, particularly in Nevada's Area 51. The Roswell incident is presented as a potential prelude to revealing this information.

The persistent rumor that the U.S. government knows the truth about UFOs is discussed, along with promises of future revelations. The article points out that while the public may have a genuine desire for answers, the primary sources of these rumors are often within the military itself, particularly the Air Force.

UFO Films and Intelligence Services

In 1974, a TV program producer named Sandler was told by Paul Shartle, head of security at Norton Air Force Base, about a film depicting a genuine encounter between American military personnel and extraterrestrials. High-ranking military officials in Washington reportedly confirmed the existence of this film. The question remains whether it's a simulation, fiction, or a genuine report. The film, promised to several individuals and attested to by official sources, has never been released. The article questions the motives behind such manipulations and whether the Air Force is hiding its ignorance or subtly introducing a difficult truth.

It is suggested that some UFO sightings and testimonies are deliberate fabrications or the result of intelligence service manipulation, citing the Cergy-Pontoise case and the alleged abduction of Franck Fontaine in France. The alleged UFO carcasses and EBE bodies are said to be stored in Building 18-A, Zone B, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, also known as Hangar 18, a detail that has become widely known in UFO circles and inspired a 1980 film.

Key Figures and Organizations in Ufology

The issue provides brief profiles of various individuals and organizations involved in ufology. This includes:

• Kenneth Arnold: His 1947 sighting of nine flying objects over the Cascade Mountains is detailed. This sighting prompted scientist Paul Bennewitz to investigate UFO emissions, leading him to believe they could control humans with implants. Bennewitz's attempts to share his theories with APRO and AFOSI led him to Richard Doty, who allegedly fed him disinformation about government pacts and secret bases, causing Bennewitz to descend into paranoia.
• Black Projects: These are described as top-secret technological government projects, with the U.S. government investing fifty million dollars annually in them.
• William Milton Cooper: A controversial figure in ufology, Cooper claimed to have worked for the U.S. Air Force and Navy intelligence. His early reports on UFO sightings were considered credible, but he later disseminated unproven information about secret government projects. He allegedly accused researchers of being government informants and now earns a living from speaking engagements. Cooper linked President Kennedy's assassination to government conspiracies involving extraterrestrials and claimed the U.S. established bases on the moon and Mars in the 1950s. His evidence is minimal, including a poor-quality video of the Kennedy assassination. He also suggested that aliens from the TV series "Alien Nation" were real extraterrestrials used in mass indoctrination programs.
• Bufora: A prominent British ufology organization founded in 1964, which publishes the bimonthly journal UFO Times.
• CUFON (Center for UFO Studies): Founded in 1973 by Dr. J. Allen Hynek, four years after Project Blue Book concluded. CUFON publishes the International UFO Reporter and The Journal of UFO Studies.

Law Regarding Extraterrestrial Contact

A law passed in July 1969, limiting human contact with extraterrestrials and alien spacecraft, is highlighted. This law, which was not publicly disclosed, imposes fines and imprisonment for violations. NASA administrators are tasked with determining if individuals have made contact and can order quarantine. The law is deemed unconstitutional, making anyone involved in extraterrestrial affairs a potential criminal.

Recent Extraterrestrial Capture in Brazil

The issue concludes with a "LAST MINUTE" report about the alleged capture of an extraterrestrial in Brazil. Sources on the internet reported an event on March 1, 1996, where a creature measuring fifty centimeters, with dark brown skin, thin arms, and three horns on its head, was captured. Firefighters transported it in a crate. Subsequent reports on May 14, 1996, provided more details about the Varginha incident, where the creature was captured by firefighters and handed over to the army. Witnesses reportedly showed signs of emotional distress, and two sisters, Liliane de Fatima Silva and Valquiria Aparecida, along with their friend Katia de Andrade Xavier, are mentioned as witnesses.

Bibliography

The issue includes a bibliography listing several books and publications related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena, including works by Robert Emenegger, Linda Howe, Charles Berlitz, William Moore, Jacques Vallée, Robert Lafont, S. Dello Stologo, Michel Bougard, Henry Durant, Thierry Pindivic, J. Allen Hynek, and Albin Michel.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the Roswell incident, government secrecy and cover-ups related to UFOs, the alleged existence and study of extraterrestrial beings (EBEs), and the manipulation of information by military and intelligence agencies. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, presenting various claims and testimonies while also questioning their authenticity and highlighting potential disinformation campaigns. There is a clear focus on the perceived efforts by authorities to control or conceal the truth about UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

This document, page 20 of "UFO Roundup," details events surrounding the Varginha incident in Brazil, focusing on sightings and alleged encounters that occurred around January 20th and March 3rd.

The Varginha Incident

The text describes events that unfolded on January 20th, shortly after 3 PM, and continued to be observed. Multiple witnesses in Varginha, Minas Gerais, reported strange phenomena during the week of January 20th. On March 3rd, a round, silver, and luminous object, whose color shifted from blue to red, was seen over the city. This object reportedly hovered over the Varginha district for forty-five minutes before disappearing towards the northeast.

Witness Accounts and Retractions

A cook at the Varginha hospital stated she saw nothing, but confirmed that some friends and colleagues had seen the creature. Dr. Rogerio, an orthopedist, was interviewed by the Estado agency and claimed to have treated the creature. However, he later retracted his statement, denying any involvement. Despite this retraction, he reportedly confided to a local newspaper, "La Gazette de Varginha," that he did not know what it was, suggesting it might be a natural aberration, but affirming he had never seen anything like it.

Military Involvement and Creature Capture

Reports indicate that the creature, whether alive or dead, is in the hands of the Brazilian Army. An initial report specified that the creature had been captured alive.

Map and Visuals

A map is included, showing the relative locations of Varginha, Campinas, Tres Coraçoes, and Rio de Janeiro, with a scale of 100 km. The page also features a prominent illustration of a grey alien with large black eyes and a slender physique.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes are UFO sightings, alleged alien encounters, and potential government cover-ups or military involvement in handling such phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting on these events, including witness testimonies and official statements, while acknowledging the mysterious nature of the occurrences.