Circulaire CNEGU - No 03 - Series 1 - 1987 01

Magazine Overview

Title: CIRCULAIRE CNEGU
Issue: N˚3
Date: January 1987

This issue of the CNEGU circular focuses on recent UFO observations, research requests from its members, upcoming events, and legal cases related to the UFO phenomenon.

Observations

The circular reports on several recent observations:

• Louvenciennes (78): An observation in November 1986 by the PDG of the Crazy horse saloon is mentioned as a way to end the year 'in beauty'.
• Fulligny (54) (Case CC1): On September 9, 1986, children observed an orange sphere that intermittently released gas jets. The jets showed internal scintillations. The sphere then described a circle, decreased in size, returned to its starting point, and extinguished. A small cloud remained briefly before dissipating. The phenomenon lasted less than 20 seconds and occurred at night. An investigation by GPUN is ongoing.
• Fameck (57): A case from August 24, 1986, is under investigation by GFUN.
• Virine (88): Two cases from August 24 and August 1, 1986, are being investigated by GPUN/CVLDLN and GPUN, respectively.
• Other cases: The circular notes that other cases are to follow.

Messages

Messages from members are now numbered, starting with CC.

• 3.1 T. Rocher is seeking references for books on French and foreign science fiction cinema.
• 3.2 T. Rocher is looking for a recording of the film "Etonnements d'un couple moderne".
• 3.3 ADRUP is searching for the January 1934 issue of the magazine 'Savoir'.
• 3.4 ADRUP is looking for Ernest Wolkman's book 'Le Livre High Tech espionnage' or anyone who has read it.
• 3.5 ADRUP is requesting cases of misidentification involving UFOs, dirigibles, or hot air balloons.
• 3.6 ADRUP is seeking technical information on aerial wells or aerial sensors of the THEODOSIA type.
• 3.7 F. Diolez is looking for a copy of the case from MALICORNE (October 1, 1967), which was published in LDLN n°71.

Manifestations

• CNEGU Meeting: The next CNEGU meeting (26th) will be held in Francheville on March 7-8, 1987, organized by ADRUP. The agenda includes codifying forms, cataloging misidentifications, technical sheets, information exchange, CIGU bibliography, CNEGU circulars, ADRUP films, and recent observations related to investigation levels.

Reviews

The circular lists various publications by CNEGU members:

• Groupe 5255: Published issues 1 to 4 of their group review.
• CVLDLN: Published issues 1 to 16. The next issue is expected in June 1987.
• GPUN: Published issues 1 to 11.
• CLEU: Published issues 1 to 31. This publication is currently suspended.
• ADRUP: Published issues 1 to 23 of 'Vimana', a quarterly publication.
• Y. Chosson: Published issues 1 to 3 of a publication possibly related to UFOs.
• CNEGU Special Issues: Numbers 1 and 2, titled 'Base les Chroniques de la Cleu'.

Information

• The latest issue of "OVNI présence" has been released, noting two interesting cases of misidentification and a hoax.
• Jacques Vallee was featured on France-Inter on December 18-19, 1986, discussing his latest book. The article notes a perceived decrease in UFO-related news, possibly due to the rise of computing.
• A large-scale advertising campaign by Mc Donald in Paris in November 1986 featured the theme of "flying saucers".
• Television programming included "Martiens" on FR3 and "Etonnements d'un couple moderne" on Christmas night. No new information was available on the "UFO" TV series. Canal+ was airing "Operation Philadelphie".
• ADRUP reported a lull in UFO activity (observations and journalism) in Cote d'Or over the past two months, with a notable increase in articles about witchcraft.

Catalogues

Catalogues published by CNEGU members include:

• Catalogue CNEGU 1978-1985
• Catalogue Vosges 1954
• Catalogue CNEGU humanoids
• Listing cas CVLDLN

Misidentifications

• Future art projects involving spatial lights are anticipated (mentioned in VSD, November 1986).
• Radar detection decoy techniques are becoming more sophisticated, evolving from mini-planes to "mini-helicopters" or flying tops, as used by Iraq.
• HERMES is organizing a laser show on the Seine in late January to project an image of the space shuttle.

MINITEL 3615 LTO

• A report from a Japan Airline crew on November 17, 1986, described luminous phenomena: two small lights and a larger one.

Latest Information

• Affaire Claude Vorilhon (RAEL): On January 12, 1987, France 5 broadcast an episode of STAR TREK featuring an alien character named RAEL, whose species suffered from cell degeneration. The article draws a parallel between this and Vorilhon's background as a nursing assistant in Moselle, where RTL (which broadcast STAR TREK) was received.
• The book "L'imposture scientifique en 10 leçons" by Michel de Pracontal, discussed on the Bogdanoff show, reportedly deals with ufology.
• The company DEMECO in Toulon (83) used a promotional campaign featuring aliens for its moving services.

Informatics

A BASIC program is available for Amstrad computers to calculate the moon's position (astronomical and horizontal coordinates) and display its aspect. It requires astronomical ephemerides from the bureau des longitudes. Contact F. Diolez or G. Munsch for details.

Legal Cases

• J.-C. Bourret Acquitted in Nancy: Journalist Jean-Claude Bourret was acquitted by the Nancy tribunal of charges of defamation. He had reportedly referred to Eugénio Straguda, known as "the Pope of extraterrestrials," as a liar and swindler during a France-Inter broadcast. The prosecution's case was weakened by the lack of recordings, as the station erased broadcasts after three months. The tribunal ruled that doubt should benefit the accused, and the civil party's arguments were based on hearsay. An appeal is planned.
• Frank Fontaine Condemned: Frank Fontaine, who staged a UFO hoax in 1979, was sentenced to four months' imprisonment with probation and a fine by the Pontoise tribunal. He was also ordered to pay a thousand francs and surrender his driver's license. Fontaine, 28, was arrested for driving a stolen 2CV. In his 1979 hoax, he claimed to have been abducted by aliens in Cergy-Pontoise and returned a week later, disoriented, stating he had been released and remembered nothing.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CIRCULAIRE CNEGU consistently reports on UFO sightings, investigations, and related phenomena. It also serves as a platform for members to share information, request resources, and discuss their findings. The publication appears to maintain a neutral stance, reporting on both observed phenomena and cases of misidentification or hoaxes, while also highlighting legal and media aspects of the UFO topic. There is a recurring theme of media coverage and public perception of UFOs, as well as the challenges in UFO research, including the need for accurate data and the potential for misinterpretation.