Ovni Marne - No 09 - 1998

Magazine Overview

Title: OVNI MARNE
Issue: Bulletin N°9
Date: Mai-Juin 1998
Publisher: GROUPEMENT MARNAIS DE LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT
Price: 10 F

This issue of OVNI MARNE, a publication of the French association 'GROUPEMENT MARNAIS DE LUMIERES DANS LA NUIT', focuses on various UFO (OVNI) sightings and related phenomena from around the world.

Featured Articles and Reports

Des ovnis aux antipodes This section highlights UFO sightings in Australia, describing common reports of orange lights or strange illuminations. Specific examples include a yellow light seen over Queensland and a large, silent, brilliant object with wings observed near Victoria. The article notes that these objects are often described as 'giant aerosols'.

Le Brésil et les soucoupes The magazine reports numerous sightings of luminous objects, fiery balls, and dazzling lights in Brazil, particularly in the state of Sao Paulo, over cities like Nova Odessa and Americana. These phenomena are often described as circular lights or balls of fire.

Mystérieux crash au Brésil This article discusses a rumored UFO crash in the region of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Residents reportedly saw a bright, incandescent light that crashed near Teresopolis. Access to the crash site was allegedly blocked by the military. Rumors suggest the object was a large, metallic sphere emitting an unusual odor. Local farmers are concerned about their livestock.

Hélicoptères noirs This piece explores the phenomenon of black helicopters, often associated with UFO sightings or cattle mutilations. One theory suggests these helicopters belong to a secret American military force. Recent sightings are reported in Texas, Tennessee, and Chicago, with some descriptions comparing them to Apache AH-64 helicopters but with unusual lights.

Pluies de crapauds This is a reader's letter to the editor, expressing interest in unusual phenomena such as rains of toads or fish. The reader specifically asks for a dossier on 'X-Files' and related topics.

Enquête dans la Marne: Pas moyen d'être tranquille au bord de l'eau. This is a detailed investigation by Gilbert Schildknecht and Alain Blanchard into a sighting by M. André Amiot on a Saturday in August 1979, near Saint-Martin-sur-le-Pré in the Marne region of France. While fishing, M. Amiot observed a brilliant object hovering stationary over a building across the river at an estimated altitude of 250 meters. He described the object as conical with a propeller-like feature underneath, made of metallic, smooth material. It ascended vertically and disappeared without noise. The witness reported no ill effects but became interested in UFO phenomena thereafter. The article includes a sketch of the object provided by the witness.

Observé par un ovni This section details an account by Paolo Riccobono from Walsall, England, about an experience in 1993. While walking along a canal, he saw a levitating object resembling a vertical helicopter but silent, with no moving blades. The rectangular, beige object had two large beams at each end that moved in a synchronized, windshield-wiper-like fashion. As night fell, it directed a beam towards the ground near a toxic waste dump. The object then reappeared near a bridge, shone a beam towards Riccobono, and after a car passed, it performed a maneuver and ascended rapidly with a lawnmower-like sound. The witness experienced a feeling of being repelled, as if by magnets.

ovni roumain This report describes a sighting by Nicola Doda, then 14 years old, in Sibiu, Romania, in the autumn of 1985. While participating in a school exercise near an old fort, he and his classmates experienced a hot air blast and a feeling of suffocation. They saw a bright, white, dazzling light, estimated at 400m altitude, which caused crows to fly up. The light illuminated a 200m diameter circle on the ground. They then observed a metallic disc, about 60m in diameter, illuminated by the light. The experience caused them to feel repelled. The object disappeared, and the witnesses suffered from agitated sleep and conjunctivitis.

Les monstres du lac This brief article mentions creatures similar to the Loch Ness Monster, specifically 'Kussie' in Japan and 'Manipogo' in Canada, which were reportedly seen during the summer. It also notes that Kussie had been sighted in 1973, attracting many curious visitors.

Histoires d'astéroïdes The Space Development Corporation is offering a reward for the discovery of Near Earth Asteroids (NEAs). The article mentions that video cameras have greatly improved asteroid observation. The corporation is also considering a mission to intercept an asteroid for study. Recent discoveries include an asteroid with a moon and another (3753) that is dangerously close to Earth and could potentially enter the atmosphere.

ETERNEL DIFFUSION This is an advertisement for ETERNEL DIFFUSION, which offers the latest UFO videos, including footage from Mexico and other countries. They aim to make information on this fascinating subject accessible to everyone.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine consistently focuses on UFO sightings, investigations, and related unexplained phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into these subjects, presenting witness accounts and investigative reports without overt skepticism. The inclusion of diverse international reports suggests a global perspective on UFOlogy. The publication also touches upon other unusual phenomena like mysterious crashes and cryptids.

This issue of 'Les Enfants Sauvages' focuses on the mysterious case of 'La Fille Sauvage de Songy en Champagne' (The Wild Girl of Songy in Champagne), with additional content on extraterrestrial life and book reviews.

The Wild Girl of Songy in Champagne

The article details the discovery of a wild girl in Songy, Champagne, in September 1731, during the reign of Louis XV. Villagers were terrified by her appearance – naked, covered in hair, with blackened hands and holding a club – and initially called her 'the devil.' She killed the first dog that approached her. A local noble, the Vicomte d'Epinay, was alerted and managed to capture her. Attempts to feed her normal food failed, as she deteriorated, leading her captors to provide raw meat and live poultry and rabbits. The Vicomte then arranged for her to be raised by nuns in Chalons and later in Vitry le François. After the Vicomte's death, the Bishop of Chalons, Choiseul, took over her care in 1747. She was placed in a convent of the Clarisses de Sainte-Ménéhould, where she was visited by the scholar Condamine, who questioned her about her past. She was also under the patronage of the Duke Louis d'Orléans, who paid for her upkeep. She eventually lost her wild demeanor and was known as Madame Leblan. The Duke arranged for her to stay in a convent in Paris, where she made her first communion. She intended to become a nun but fell gravely ill and died in 1788 at the Couvent de visitation chaillot. The mystery of her origins was never resolved.

Other Wild Children

The article briefly mentions other wild children discovered in various locations, including the Pyrenees, Hanover, Hungary, and Austria. It also references a 'wild girl' found in the province of Oueryss, Holland, who was captured at 16 and later learned to spin wool. Another case is the 'wolf child' of the Aveyron.

Tracking Extraterrestrial Life

A separate section, titled 'Traquer la vie extraterrestre' (Tracking Extraterrestrial Life), reports on NASA's extensive program of space missions designed to find traces of extraterrestrial life in the galaxy. American researchers are confident that other life forms exist in the universe and estimate a 100% chance of this. By 2015, a fleet of probes was planned to explore the solar system's surroundings. This section cites 'le journal l'union' as its source.

Literary Review: Books on UFOs and the Paranormal

Under the heading 'RUBRIQUE LITTERAIRE' (Literary Section), several books are presented:

• THE NIGHTSTALKER by Philip Carlo, featuring Richard Ramirez.
• OPEN SKIES, CLOSED MINDS by Nick Pope, described as the first time a government UFO expert speaks out.
• THE COMPLETE BOOK OF UFOS by Jeany Randies and Peter Haugh.
• FIRE IN THE SKY by Travis Walton.

Source and Publisher Information

The article on wild children is sourced from 'créatures mystérieuses, éditions atlas.' The literary section mentions 'Source X posé N° 2.' Advertisements for 'Petite Fleur' (florist in Châlons en Champagne) and 'Châlons Automobiles' (Nissan dealership) are also present.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on unexplained phenomena, historical mysteries, and the paranormal, with a particular interest in cases of 'wild children' and extraterrestrial encounters. The editorial stance seems to be one of exploration and reporting on these subjects, presenting historical accounts and current scientific endeavors (like NASA's space missions) alongside reviews of related literature.