Notizie UFO - No 47

Magazine Overview

Title: NOTIZIE UFO
Issue: 47
Date: January 1995
Publisher: CENTRO ITALIANO STUDI UFOLOGICI (CISU)
Country: Italy
Language: Italian

This issue of "Notizie UFO" (Issue 47, January 1995) serves as an informative circular from the Centro Italiano Studi Ufologici (CISU). The cover highlights a very active period in late 1994 with numerous UFO sightings across Italy in November and December, leading to a significant workload of investigations and increased media attention. The circular also notes the growing presence of CISU in radio and television programs and newspapers, a trend expected to continue into the new year. It announces new informative initiatives, including the UFOTEL telephone service for real-time UFO news and the UFONET telematics network, alongside the organization of public awareness events and the distribution of the latest issue of the "UFO" magazine.

Secretariat News (Dalla Segreteria)

Material Received:
Between October and December 1994, the CISU archives were enriched with 1940 pages of investigation reports, clippings, and other materials. The secretariat expresses gratitude to numerous members and friends for their contributions.

New Addresses and Phone Numbers:
Updates are provided for contact information, including Lorenzo Bartoli's new phone number, Antonio Blanco's new telephone answering service for CISU in Catania, Antonio Cuccu's number now also handling fax, Marco Orlandi's new address in Bologna, and Claudio Zacchia's new telephone number with answering service.

Errata Corrige:
Bruno Mancusi clarifies that SOS OVNI did not distance itself from the magazine Aura; rather, the Marseille address for subscriptions to the Russian magazine is no longer valid. Giorgio Pattera requests a clarification that the samples he analyzed for the Cicciano trace case were from a cement base, not asphalt. Maurizio Verga informs that the UFO: Enemy Unknown video game was mentioned in relation to Notizie UFO issue 46.

CISU News (Notizie C.I.S.U.)

Assembly:
The general assembly of CISU members was held in Bologna on November 5, 1994. Several modifications to the statutes and regulations were approved, along with the 1993 financial report. The new directive council for 1994-1995 was elected, comprising Renzo Cabassi, Roberto Farabone, Angelo Ferlicca, Paolo Fiorino, Gian Paolo Grassino, Giuseppe Stilo, and Paolo Toselli. Discussions also covered various activities, including the establishment of the UFOTEL telephone information service. Marco Bianchini was appointed as a new member. The minutes of the assembly were sent to all members.

Statute Modifications:
The most significant change concerns the rights of Collaborators, who will now be able to participate in assemblies and vote on budgets and the election of the directive council, provided they are adult members and have been registered for the previous year. Eligibility for social positions and appointment as local representatives remains exclusive to full members (Soci). Other amendments include clarifying CISU as a volunteer association, explicitly adding UFO sighting investigation to its aims, introducing written reprimands as a disciplinary sanction, and allowing members to be demoted to Collaborators if they no longer meet the requirements.

Membership Campaign 1995:
Subscriptions and memberships for 1994 expire with issue 15 of "UFO" magazine and this circular. Members are urged to renew their CISU membership for 1995. Membership fees remain unchanged. Collaborators can use the provided CISU 1995 form for renewal, with options for ordinary, supporting, and benefactor memberships. Full members will receive a separate invitation to renew. The subscription to the "Notiziario Archivio Stampa" is included only for benefactor members. Supporters and benefactors will receive a special gift as a token of appreciation. Members are encouraged to recruit new members, with those bringing in at least five new members receiving an additional surprise gift.

Activities (Attività)

Investigations Received:
Reports received from October to December 1994 are detailed, focusing on cases not already covered in the "Information" section. These include investigations into nocturnal lights in Vigevano, a daytime sighting of a metallic object on the A7 motorway, and extensive reports on the Badalucco case and a humanoid sighting in Zimella (VR). The secretariat offers copies of these detailed reports at a reduced price.

Who Does What (Chi Fa Cosa):
This section highlights ongoing activities and projects by CISU members. Marco Bianchini has completed cataloging for the "Operazione Origini" project and is managing the provincial archive for Siena and Grosseto. Renzo Cabassi has compiled a summary report on ongoing CISU study projects. Arcangelo Cassano is experimentally verifying a project on UFO shapes and colors using case studies from Puglia. Renato Fedele has written an explanatory text on the foundations of quantum mechanics.

UFO Telematics (Ufologia Telematica)

CISU materials, articles, and case archives are hosted on various BBS (Bulletin Board Systems) accessible via standard phone lines. CISU pioneered this field in Italy with the first UFO-dedicated BBS in 1987. The growing public interest in UFOs has led to increased activity in cyberspace, with a national discussion area on mysterious topics on the FidoNet network now heavily featuring UFO discussions. Edoardo Russo has been instrumental in transferring files to various BBS across Italy that have opened UFO sections. CISU invites members with modems to inform them and encourage BBS Sysops to open UFO areas. Since January, CISU has an email address ([email protected]) on the Internet.

UFONET: UFO-Telematics Network:
This is the first Italian telematics network dedicated to ufology, promoted by CISU in collaboration with various amateur BBS. It aims to provide a platform for sharing UFO-related materials, including articles, case archives, bibliographies, news, photos, and images from CISU and American networks like MUFON. Discussion areas are planned for sightings, studies, and sociological/technological aspects.

Local Dissemination (Divulgazione Locale)

This section summarizes the dissemination activities of CISU representatives across Italy from October to December 1994. It notes that representatives are often interviewed by the media following significant sightings, providing an opportunity to inform the public about CISU. The "UFO" magazine was cited in articles about the Roswell case and reviewed in local publications. CISU members have contributed articles to various magazines and newspapers, and their interviews have appeared in local and national media. The widespread distribution of CISU contact numbers in the weekly "Topolino" led to a significant increase in correspondence and calls from witnesses and enthusiasts.

Information (Informazioni)

UFO Sightings in Italy:
This section provides a chronological update of UFO sightings reported in Italy during November and December 1994. It details numerous incidents across various regions, including:

• November: Sightings include luminous clouds in Castelnuovo Don Bosco (AT), a pulsating object in Cabella Ligure (AL), strange lights in Diano Marina (IM) with a possible human silhouette and a dog affected by a light beam, a flashing light in Volte Alte (SI), an elliptical light in Peschiera Borromeo (MI), a dark dot in Collecchio (PR) that appeared to oscillate, an object similar to one filmed in Calabria seen in Olbia (SS), and a blue light rising rapidly in Rome.
• November Mini-Wave in Sardinia and Trentino: Reports include a luminous circle descending in San Giuliano dell'Aquila (AQ), a light stopping and descending in Chieri (TO), circular objects emitting white light in Vittoria (RG), a luminous white ovoid body in Monteluco dell'Aquila, a zigzagging blue star in Cusano Milanino (MI), a red-orange UFO seemingly chasing a car in Bari, an elongated object illuminating a clearing in Ortueri (OR), and multiple luminous ovoid objects pursuing a car in Busachi (OR), Teti (OR), Fordongianus, Busachi (OR), and Ortueri (OR).
• November Continued: A white/blue/green luminous body moving in Berceto (PR) with reports of traces of muriatic acid and confessions of a prank. A light falling from the sky in Zambana (TN). A very high light in Valsugana (TN). An oval shape in the sky in Trento (TN). A strong glow in San Silvestro di Curtatone (MN). A luminous object seen by hunters in Tesino and Primiero (TN).
• December: The "wave" expands with a red glow and white light in Civitanova Marche (MC). Multiple white lights intersecting and rotating in an extensive area of the province of Pavia. A strange light filmed in Battipaglia (SA). A luminous globe in Taurianova-Polistena (RC). A luminous object moving slowly and silently in Dubino (SO). A luminous object causing a car radio to stop functioning in Paganico (GR). White lights on a hill in Verezzzi (SV) mistaken for religious apparitions.

In Videoteca:
Two new "UFO" documentaries from Columbia-Tristar Home Video are announced for February: "L'enigma Meier" (focusing on Billi Meier's alleged UFO photos) and "Roswell: la verità" (on the Roswell crash archetype). The series, which has had ten titles over three years, is concluding. Columbia-Tristar has also released a new collection of "Mysteries of the World" documentaries, including "Caccia agli UFO" (Hunt for UFOs).

Radio-TV Listening Center (Centro di Ascolto Radio-TV):
A list of national television programs that discussed UFOs between October and December 1994 is provided, based on data collected by Paolo Toselli. Programs include segments on "TG1," "Miracoli," "Maurizio Costanzo Show," "Buona giornata," "Misteri," "La cronaca in diretta," "Rotocalco," and "I fatti vostri." Several films and telefilms with UFO themes are also listed, such as "X-Files," "Viaggio nel tempo," "Spie come noi," "Baywatch," "Io e Mac," "Uno sceriffo extraterrestre," "Cocoon," and "Incontri ravvicinati del terzo tipo."

ESTERO (Abroad):

Petition for Roswell:
An international initiative launched in April 1994 aims to compel the US government to release all information concerning the Roswell incident.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue reflects a strong focus on documenting UFO sightings and investigations, emphasizing the role of CISU as a central hub for collecting and disseminating this information. There's a clear effort to engage members through various communication channels (circulars, magazines, telematics, phone lines) and to foster a sense of community and shared purpose. The magazine also highlights the increasing media interest in UFO phenomena and CISU's active participation in public discourse. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent research, data collection, and open communication, while also acknowledging the challenges and sometimes sensationalized nature of the topic. The inclusion of international news and a petition for Roswell suggests a broader perspective on the UFO phenomenon.

Title: NOTIZIE UFO
Issue Date: January 1995
Publisher: CISU
Country: Italy
Language: Italian

This issue of 'Notizie UFO' (UFO News) from January 1995, published by CISU, covers a range of topics within the ufology community, with a strong focus on international news and publications.

The Roswell Declaration Petition

The lead story details the "Roswell Declaration" initiative, a petition spearheaded by major US ufological organizations including the Center for UFO Studies, Mutual UFO Network, and Fund for UFO Research, and coordinated by Kent Jeffrey. The petition aims to secure an executive order compelling the release of all government data pertaining to UFOs and extraterrestrials. A key objective is to ensure that witnesses and public employees who come forward with information are protected from legal repercussions. The petition has been published in the American magazine 'Omni' and has garnered approximately 15,000 signatures in the United States, with significant support also coming from other countries like Great Britain and Germany. The MUFON branch in Berlin, led by Joachim Koch and Hans-Jurgen Kyborg, has been particularly active, enlisting the help of Roberto Schirru, who has translated the petition into Italian for CISU members.

Publications Received

A substantial portion of the magazine is dedicated to reviewing recent issues of international ufology publications received between June and September 1994. The aim is to provide insights into the content and activities of ufological associations worldwide.

• Ano Cero (Spain), No. 53 (October 1994): Features Javier Sierra's move to MAS ALLA and discusses alien voices reportedly captured via radio by pilots during a 1979 flap in Spain.
• CE Chronicles (USA), Nos. 1-4 (December 1993 - June 1994): A new, active group from Texas (a HUFON split), characterized by its focus on ETH (extraterrestrial hypothesis) and lively content.
• Cuadernos de Ufologia (Spain), Nos. 16-17 (1994): A double issue with a 125-page monograph on the UMMO affair, analyzed from multiple viewpoints by various authors. It also includes a summary of a year of declassified ministerial material in Spain and an examination of the role of "dissident" ufologists.
• Evidencia OVNI (Puerto Rico), No. 3 (1994): A new, nearly monthly magazine with a commercial style, curated by local ufologist Jorge Martin. It touches on topics such as alien cadavers and local abductions, with a sensationalistic tone.
• IUFOPRA Newsletter (Ireland), Nos. 3-6 (May-September 1994): A monthly newsletter from the Irish UFO and Paranormal Research Association (formerly BUFORA-Ireland), providing current news from Ireland.
• International UFO Reporter (USA), Vol. 19, Nos. 4-5 (July-October 1994): Includes articles on Ruppelt's findings about contactees, a critique of a historical book by Peebles, further discussions on the Roswell incident, and aerial UFO/rocket encounters. Issue No. 5 addresses negative reactions to the USAF statement that Roswell was a Mogul project balloon, and includes a lengthy piece by Bullard on the epistemological totalitarianism of CSICOP regarding abductions.
• Journal of Scientific Exploration (USA), Vol. 8, No. 1 (Spring 1994): This issue from the Society for Scientific Exploration, founded by physicist Sturrock, features articles on UFOs, including a survey of US astronomers, an analysis of the Philadelphia experiment by Vallée, and a critique of abductions by Ballester. It also includes a letter from Vallée on the physical effects of ball lightning.
• New Ufologist (Great Britain), No. 1 (June 1994): A new, serious, and interesting journal from J. Randles, P. Fuller, M. Hudson, and A. Budden. Topics include Devereux on ufology and abductions, Budden on ball lightning as a cause of animal mutilations, and Randles and Fuller on the prospects of cereology.
• Papers d'Ovnis (Spain), Nos. 1-11 (January-November 1994): This publication from the CEI (Centro de Estudios Interplanetarios) resumes publication after 13 years, featuring articles on the Ummo case, local investigations, and historical accounts of ufology in Spain.
• Samizdat (USA), Vol. 2, No. 1 (Summer 1994): A 12-page photocopied publication of cases and UFO news from Spanish-speaking countries for American readers.
• Skylink (Great Britain), No. 8 (August 1994): Poses the question of whether the abduction epidemic might be a psychological warfare operation and if the UFO game ENEMY UNKNOWN is part of a larger plan.
• The Anomalist (USA), Vol. 1 (Summer 1994): A new scientific journal focusing on fortean phenomena, including an article on 'UFOs and cargo cults' and an interview with an author on alien writing.

• Additional publications received include:
• Awareness (Great Britain), Vol. 20, No. 1 (November 1994): Oechsler announces his retirement from commercial ufology.
• Circulaire CNEGU (France), Nos. 31-37 (May-November 1994).
• CENAP Report (Germany), Nos. 217-218 (July-October 1994).
• Contact OVNI (France), Special issue (July 1994) and No. 35 (September 1994).
• Delve (Canada), No. 9 (1993): A small publication from Canadian ufologist Gene Duplantier.
• Fate (USA), Nos. 527-530 (February-May 1994).
• Fortean Times (Great Britain), Nos. 77-78 (October 1994 - January 1995).
• Flying Saucer Review (Great Britain), Vol. 39, No. 2 (Summer 1994).
• Investigando (Argentina), No. 53 (October 1994).
• Journal fur.UFO Forschung (Germany), No. 95 (September-October 1994).
• Just Cause (USA), No. 41 (September 1994): Discusses a counterfeit official document from 1961 and the cataloging of 1947 news.
• Karma.7 (Spain), Nos. 263-265 (October-December 1994).
• LDLN (France), No. 325 (July 1994).
• Los Identificados (Argentina), No. 8 (1994).
• MUFON UFO Journal (USA), Nos. 308-315 (December 1993 - July 1994): Covers topics from MUFON's stance on New Age to the Guardian case and GAO's investigation into Roswell.
• Northern UFO News (Great Britain), Nos. 167-168 (September-December 1994).
• Ohio UFO Notebook (USA), Summer 1994.
• Ojo Critico (Spain), No. 4 (October 1994).
• Phenomena (France), Nos. 23-24 (September-December 1994): Includes Marhic's re-examination of the Tehran 1976 case, French cases, and discussions on the Belgian flap and Vallée's theories.
• Phenomenes Inexpliques (France), Nos. 1-2 (1993-1994).
• Reporte OVNI (Mexico), Nos. 37-42 (December 1994 - February 1995).
• UFO (USA), Vol. 9, No. 5 (September-October 1994): Features Roswell-related content and newly released US Defense Department documents.
• UFO (Poland), Nos. 15-16 (1994).
• UFO Encounters (USA), Vol. 2, No. 3 (December 1994).
• UFO Magazine (USA), Vol. 9, No. 4 (July-August 1994): Focuses on Roswell and declassified documents.
• New UFO Magazine (Great Britain), November-December 1994 and January-February 1995.
• UFO NYT (Denmark), No. 4/94.
• UFO Times (Great Britain), Nos. 31-32 (September-November 1994): Criticizes the BUFORA magazine for its content on free energy, ESP, conspiracies, and secret orders, and mentions reorganization efforts.
• Ufomania (France), No. 7 (December 1994).

Leonard Stringfield (1920-1994)

The issue includes a tribute to Leonard Stringfield, an American ufologist who passed away on December 20, 1994, at the age of 74. Stringfield was a pioneer in ufology, directing CRIFO from 1953 to 1957 and contributing to Project Blue Book. He authored "Inside the Saucer Post" in 1957 and was associated with NICAP and the Condon Committee. In 1977, he published "Red Alert - The UFO Siege," detailing UFO crash cases. His work on alleged "recovered flying discs," compiled in his "The UFO Crash Retrieval Syndrome" series, was instrumental in shaping a central theme in American ufology during the 1980s and 1990s.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently promotes the investigation of UFO phenomena and extraterrestrial hypotheses, encouraging the release of government information and supporting ufological research. It maintains a critical yet open stance towards various claims within the field, reviewing a wide array of international publications and highlighting the ongoing efforts of ufologists worldwide. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement with the ufology community, providing news, reviews, and analysis.