Notiziario UFO - 1982 01-12 - Vol 17 No 100

Magazine Overview

This issue of "Notiziario UFO" from 1983 focuses on the declining number of UFO sightings in Italy and the media attention surrounding the visit of Professor Joseph Allen Hynek. The magazine reports on the activities of the Centro Ufologico Nazionale (C.U.N.) and upcoming events.

Key Articles and Reports

"ULTIMISSIME" (Latest News)

The "ULTIMISSIME" section details a series of events in early 1983 that generated significant media interest in the UFO phenomenon in Italy. On January 5th, the C.U.N. General Secretariat released a press release about the trend of UFO sightings in Italy during 1982, which was widely reported by national media. On January 7th, Professor Joseph Allen Hynek, president of the Center for UFO Studies, arrived in Rome and was received by the president and vice-president of the C.U.N. He was invited by RAI and later appeared on the TG2 news program and the afternoon show "Il dado magico," hosted by Peter Kolosimo. Both Kolosimo and Hynek encouraged those with UFO sightings or information requests to contact the C.U.N.

Hynek also met with C.U.N. members in Rome and gave an interview to ANSA's scientific services before departing for Sweden. He had a brief meeting with the Italian Ministry of Defense, potentially for a future return to Italy for more focused work.

The media interest generated by Hynek's visit led to C.U.N. representatives participating in various television and radio programs. On January 18th, C.U.N. members, along with Senator Rosa Russo Jervolino of the Senate Defense Commission, appeared on the Telemontecarlo program "Incontri con Dina." On January 21st, the C.U.N. president participated in the "Radioanch'io" program, debating UFOs with Piero Angela and Professor Luigi Broglio, moderated by Gianni Bisiach.

Further contributing to the increased media coverage, the weekly magazine "Epoca" featured an article on the C.U.N. in its first issue of the year, written by Remo Guerrini. Coupled with reports of UFO sightings already occurring in early January, the article expresses hope for a renewed interest and activity in the UFO field during 1983.

"COMUNICATO STAMPA . MENO UFO NEL 1982" (Press Release . Fewer UFOs in 1982)

This press release from the Centro Ufologico Nazionale confirms a significant decline in reported UFO sightings in Italy during 1982, with only about twenty cases archived. This trend has been observed over the past few years, with 1978 being the peak year for UFO reports, particularly along the Adriatic coast and in southern regions, recording over 700 sightings. Subsequent years saw a steady decrease: 200 cases in 1980, 60 in 1981, and the aforementioned 23 in 1982.

The C.U.N. is a civilian organization dedicated to the scientific study of UFOs. It systematically collects and archives sighting reports, analyzes the data using electronic computers, and publishes its findings in its official publication, "Notiziario UFO," which has been published since 1966.

The C.U.N. appeals to witnesses to report their sightings and guarantees anonymity upon request. The organization is located at Casella Postale 82, Torino.

Upcoming Events

C.U.N. National Conference

The annual National Conference of the C.U.N. is scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 1983, at 3 PM. The conference will be held at the Sala Convegni of the Hotel Casa Kolbe in Rome, located at Via San Teodoro 44. The theme of the conference is "The problem of UFOs and the constituted authorities in Italy: indications and perspectives." The event calls for the participation of all Italian scholars of the subject, regardless of their background (private, scientific, military, or political).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the declining number of UFO sightings in Italy, the role of media in publicizing and discussing the UFO phenomenon, and the efforts of the C.U.N. to scientifically study and document these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging continued investigation and reporting of UFO phenomena, while also acknowledging the decrease in reported incidents. There is a clear effort to engage the public and experts through media appearances and conferences, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of UFOs and their implications, particularly concerning governmental and institutional responses.