NOTIZIARIO UFO

Magazine Overview

This issue of NOTIZIARIO UFO, number 72, published in October-December 1976, is the official organ of the Centro Ufologico Nazionale (CUN). It announces the upcoming 2nd National Congress of Ufology to be held in Toscolano-Maderno on June 25-26, 1977, and launches 'Operation Double' to increase membership.

Editorial: 1977: Doubling Membership

The editorial emphasizes the importance of increasing membership for the CUN's financial stability and operational capacity, especially in light of the upcoming congress. It urges members not only to renew their membership but also to recruit new members, highlighting the voluntary and often unrewarding nature of their work.

Article: Hypotheses on the Movement of Unidentified Flying Objects

This article, attributed to a senior Italian Army officer, explores why UFOs are not consistently detected by modern radar systems. It posits that UFOs likely operate at very high altitudes (above 50,000 meters) and only descend rapidly to low altitudes (below 1000 meters) for specific reconnaissance, where radar coverage is limited or non-existent. The author describes this movement as a 'kangaroo' jump and notes that vertical ascents and descents minimize radar exposure. The article also touches upon the possibility of UFOs employing advanced countermeasures or having anomalous flight characteristics that evade conventional detection.

Article: Parapsychology and Ufology: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration?

This piece by Roberto Pinotti discusses the potential synergy between parapsychology and ufology, referencing the work of Uri Geller. It suggests that Geller's paranormal abilities might be influenced by extraterrestrial beings from a planet called Hoova, who possess advanced mental and technological capabilities, including the manipulation of biological systems and matter at an atomic level. The article also touches upon alleged extraterrestrial intelligence and their interactions with humans, citing Geller's biography by Andrija Puharich.

Case Study: French Biologist's Encounter

A detailed account describes a French biologist's encounter with two luminous, ellipsoidal UFOs. The objects merged into one, healed a previous injury on the biologist's leg, and left a triangular mark on his abdomen. The incident also involved a period of amnesia followed by recovery, and similar phenomena were observed in his young son. The case is compared to experiences attributed to Uri Geller and is being studied by the CUN.

News Briefs:

• Soviet Aircraft Penetration: The US Secretary of Defense noted that a Soviet aircraft may have penetrated American air defenses undetected.
• UFOs and Ancient Civilizations: The article mentions Erich von Daeniken's theory that humanity is the result of interbreeding between terrestrial apes and technologically advanced extraterrestrials. It also references the Dogon tribe's knowledge of the star Sirius.
• Irmgard Lincoln's Prophecy: A seer named Irmgard Lincoln claims that a fleet of flying saucers will arrive from Mars in July to save Earth from catastrophes, stating that Martians and Venusians are 'positive forces' and that Earth is in crisis.
• Brazilian Boy Burned by UFO: A boy in Brazil claims to have been burned by the rays of a flying saucer, with local residents confirming sightings of strange luminous objects.
• Lunar Radio Station Resumes Function: The ALSEP radio station on the Moon, inactive for a year, mysteriously reactivated, baffling NASA scientists.
• UFO Sightings in Italy: Multiple sightings of luminous objects are reported in various Italian locations, including Vigo, Vangadizza, Villa, Naples, and Irpinia.
• Boeing Avoids Collision: A Portuguese airline pilot reported narrowly avoiding a collision with a mysterious blue oval object shortly after takeoff from Lisbon.
• UFOs Over Cali, Colombia: Several witnesses reported seeing glowing ring-shaped objects over the city of Cali.
• Paris-Moscow Agreement: An agreement between France and Moscow aims to prevent accidental nuclear incidents and share information on unidentified objects detected by radar.
• UN and UFOs: The Prime Minister of Grenada proposed that the UN establish a special agency to research psychic phenomena and flying saucers.
• UFO Airport in France: A small village in France has inaugurated an 'ovniport' (UFO landing field) to accommodate unidentified flying objects.
• UFO in Spanish Campsite: Approximately 200 people in Laredo, Spain, reported seeing a disc-shaped object hovering over a campsite.
• Message on Mars Surface?: The Viking 1 probe sent an image showing what appeared to be the letters 'B' and 'G' and the number '2' on a Martian rock, which scientists attributed to shadows and mineral formations.

Dossier: June 1974: UFO in Calabria?

This section details a case from Calabria, Italy, where a student photographed a biconvex, white object. The analysis of the photograph, conducted by CUN collaborators, confirmed the presence of an ovoid body with a dark band, but could not definitively identify it as a UFO. The witness's testimony was deemed credible.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the study of UFO phenomena, encouraging interdisciplinary approaches that include parapsychology and ancient astronaut theories. It highlights the challenges in detecting and understanding UFOs, often contrasting scientific skepticism with witness accounts and anecdotal evidence. The CUN's active role in research, investigation, and public awareness is emphasized, particularly through its congresses and publications. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into the UFO phenomenon, seeking to gather and analyze data from various sources while acknowledging the limitations of current scientific understanding.

This document is an announcement for the 2nd National Congress of Ufology, organized by the Centro Ufologico Nazionale (National Ufological Center). The event is scheduled for June 25-26, 1977, and will take place in Toscolano-Maderno, located on Lake Garda, Italy.

The announcement highlights that the congress is being held during a significant period: the thirtieth anniversary of the first officially reported UFO sighting (the K. Arnold case in Washington State on June 24, 1947) and the tenth anniversary of the Centro Ufologico Nazionale's official constitution and its first national congress held in Riccione in 1967.

Objectives of the Congress The primary goal of the congress is to "take stock of the avant-garde ufological problematic, in contrast to any commercial and mystifying instrumentalization of it, and especially in light of the latest developments in international case studies and research." The organizers intend to present and debate original and unpublished Italian contributions.

Featured Contributions and Participants A key highlight will be an "analytical-statistical study on the 'wave' of 1954 in Italy." In addition to official guests such as authorities, journalists, and foreign ufologists, the congress is open to all members of the Centro Ufologico Nazionale who are in good standing with their social contributions for the year 1977. Members are categorized into '1st' and '2nd' categories, implying different levels of membership or participation rights.

The announcement concludes with a call to action, urging individuals to join the Centro Ufologico Nazionale and make reservations for the congress, stating, "JOIN THE NATIONAL UFOLOGICAL CENTER AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS: WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!"

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance The document strongly advocates for a serious, scientific approach to ufology, distinguishing it from commercial exploitation and sensationalism. The stance is one of promoting rigorous research and analysis, as evidenced by the planned presentation of a statistical study and the emphasis on international developments. The Centro Ufologico Nazionale positions itself as the leading organization for such endeavors in Italy, encouraging membership and active participation in its events.