Para Info - No 3 - 09 1977

Magazine Overview

Title: Para-Info
Issue: 3
Date: September 1977
Publisher: A.G.O. (Aktions-Gruppe-Oberhausen)
Focus: UFO and PSI research.

Editorial and Corrections

The editorial section addresses a "devil of errors" that has affected the publication. The editors issue corrections regarding the leadership of research groups, clarifying that Prof. Dr. A. Hynek is not the head of Kuffon but rather W. H. Andrus Jr. They also state that the NICAP research group is led by Donald E. Keyhoe. Furthermore, the article corrects the notion that France is the only European country to have received visits from extraterrestrial craft, listing England, Sweden, Norway, Italy, and the Federal Republic of Germany as other locations. The editors express their commitment to objective reporting in future issues.

The Bermuda Triangle

This section introduces the Bermuda Triangle, a region in the western Atlantic off the southeastern coast of the United States, extending from the Bermuda Islands to South Florida and the Bahamas. It is described as a place of mystery where over 100 ships and aircraft have vanished without a trace. The text highlights that these disappearances are often associated with puzzling aerial phenomena.

Several incidents are detailed:

• December 6, 1953: Four burning jet fighters crashed simultaneously near Lawrenceville, Georgia. The final radio transmission was, "We cannot miss it."
• February 7, 1955: A massive "fireball" was observed over the Caribbean and South Florida by hundreds of people, including pilots and a ship's crew. A chief pilot described it as a 10-15 meter diameter fireball, causing him to fear being hit.
• February 7, 1955 (continued): Around 8:20 PM to 8:35 PM, four people and pilots reported seeing strange lights moving over the sea near Biscayne Bay. These lights were described as a large, green object with a long white tail, emitting red and white light. They were observed at a higher altitude than a PAA aircraft and appeared to hover before suddenly disappearing.
• Andros Island: An object was reported to have landed on Andros, but no further details are available.
• East Fillborough, Florida: In November, an object fell from the sky, creating a large hole that burned for 40 days.
• December 21, 1955: A mysterious plane crash occurred near Jacksonville, Florida. The pilot reportedly avoided an obstacle, though no other aircraft were in the vicinity. A witness claimed to have seen two jet fighters "shooting" past the plane, accompanied by a bright flash.

The section also lists examples of aircraft and ships that have disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle, including US Navy bombers, a DC-3 charter plane, a "Super-Constellation," a US Navy flying boat, Stratotankers, and various freighters and yachts, with dates ranging from 1932 to 1973.

Strange Finds

This part of the magazine reports on unusual objects discovered and analyzed:

• June 1, 1967 (Madrid, Spain): Following the landing of a UFO in a suburb of Madrid, witnesses observed a fiery object with three legs. The landing site showed impressions, burnt earth, and powder. Nearby, blank metallic tubes (130 mm long, 8 mm thick) with discs (24 mm diameter) were found. Analysis by the National Institute for Aerospace Research indicated the tubes were made of almost pure nickel, and the strips were identified as polyvinylfluoride, a material not commercially available and used by NASA for satellite coatings.
• Metallic Spheres: The magazine mentions the discovery of small metallic spheres that have fallen from the sky. Three such spheres, 35 cm in diameter with polished surfaces, were found in an Australian desert in 1963. Attempts to open them failed, and they were handed over to the US Air Force. Other metallic spheres were reported near Monterrey, Mexico (pure titanium), and Conway, Arkansas (rust-free steel). A 5 kg (eleven pound) rust-free steel sphere, reportedly capable of self-propulsion, was found by the Antoine Betz family in Florida in April 1974. Marine researchers noted a complex internal structure and detected magnetic fields and wave emissions.
• Project Magnat (Canada): In early July 1960, this organization recovered 1.5 tons of a strange metal with low nickel and high manganese content, ruling out a meteoritic origin. The material contained numerous micro-meteorite inclusions.
• UFO Fragment (Washington D.C.): In 1954, a jet fighter shot at a UFO, causing a piece of its rim to break off. This fragment, found glowing on the ground two hours later, lost its glow after two weeks and turned brownish. Analysis revealed a Magnesium-Orthosilicate matrix containing thousands of tiny, indented spheres, each 15 micrometers in diameter.

Current Press Reports

This section compiles brief news items related to UFOs from various sources:

• Mallorca (August 8, 1977): Tourists reported a mysterious light phenomenon for half an hour.
• England (August 8, 1977): A UFO was filmed near Warminster. It was metallic gray, emitted flashing rays, and exhibited unusual hexagonal flight maneuvers.
• Australia: Three rust-colored metallic discs, 1.5 meters in diameter and 45 cm high, estimated to be millions of years old, were found in a disused mine.
• Poland: Electrical engineer Wieslaw Bozym claims to have deciphered "UFO language" using approximately twenty mathematical formulas.
• Milan (August 2, 1977): A UFO landing site was inaugurated in the Italian Alps near Lake Varese.
• Almonaster la Real, Spain (August 11, 1977): Residents reported two beings in shiny, powerful clothing robbing a woman of her watch and identification.
• Houston (July 28, 1977): NASA launched two probes with 116 photos and records into space to attract potential extraterrestrial inhabitants, featuring images of life, nature, and greetings in 60 languages.
• Astronomy (Spiegel 27/1977): American astronomers discovered a "sun birth" only 10,000 light-years away using a flying and stationary telescope.

About A.G.O. and PARA-INFO

The magazine explains that A.G.O. stands for "Aktions-Gruppe-Oberhausen." PARA-INFO is published monthly and costs DM 2.- at the kiosk or DM 1.50 by subscription. Readers are encouraged to contribute articles to help shape the magazine. The publication presents research findings and original work from A.G.O. Those interested in UFO/PSI research or seeking information are directed to contact the A.G.O. editorial office or Norbert Bürgers.

CENAP: A New Path in UFO Research

This section introduces CENAP (Centrale Erforschungs-Netz außergewöhnlicher Phänomene), a central research network for extraordinary phenomena established in Mannheim on March 1, 1976. It emerged from the "priv.UFO-Forschungs-gruppe Mannheim" due to the difficult research situation in West Germany. CENAP aims to provide a serious and reorganized approach to UFO research, contrasting it with what it describes as pseudo-religious or occult classifications. The network seeks to involve interested individuals and researchers, emphasizing a need for deeper information and offering a path to participation in their research activities.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, mysterious disappearances (particularly the Bermuda Triangle), and the analysis of unusual physical evidence allegedly related to extraterrestrial phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of seeking objective, factual reporting on these subjects, while also acknowledging the speculative and often unverified nature of many reports. The magazine aims to inform and engage readers interested in the unexplained, encouraging participation and contribution to the field of UFO research.

This document is page 11 of a publication titled "UFO-Nachrichten" (UFO News). The main focus of this page is to define what constitutes a UFO from the perspective of the CENAP organization. The content is in German.

CENAP's Definition of UFOs

The CENAP organization defines UFOs strictly as "unbekanntes Flug-Objekt" (unknown flying object). They clarify that UFOs can manifest as "mysterious aerial formations," "enigmatic light phenomena in the air and above the ground," or "indefinable flying objects with unusual flight or movement characteristics." The text explicitly states that the term UFO should not be conflated with speculative concepts like "flying saucers" or "spaceships from other civilizations from the cosmos," although a genuine UFO might indeed be the manifestation of such a theory.

CENAP's Research Approach

Through extensive studies and research, including witness interviews, CENAP has recognized the existence of UFOs and is committed to informing the public about these phenomena. Their primary goal, as a serious UFO organization, is to "separate the wheat from the chaff" – to distinguish between genuine occurrences and falsifications or deceptions. To achieve this, CENAP has established regional "Field Investigation" groups that work on-site to analyze case descriptions and extract the most substantial evidence. Historically, UFO observations have often been published and declared as genuine without proper verification.

CENAP engages in literature studies drawing from global sources. They believe it is essential to gain an overview of the entire UFO development to identify specific duplicities that could aid in proving their existence. Their research focuses on highlighting the physically proven interaction as the fundamental basis for understanding UFO reality.

Further Information and Collaboration

Werner Walter is available to answer further questions. The A.G.O. (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Grenzwissenschaftliche Observationen - Working Group for Paranormal Observations) also collaborates with CENAP, serving as a local office.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme is the rigorous, evidence-based definition and investigation of UFO phenomena. CENAP adopts a cautious and analytical stance, prioritizing empirical evidence and the separation of fact from speculation or deception. They aim for public awareness and scientific validation of UFO occurrences.