Circulaire CNEGU - No 05 - Series 2 - 1992 mars

Magazine Overview

This document is the fifth issue of the 'CIRCULAIRE CNEGU', published in March 1992 by the Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques. It is a 6-page publication detailing various aspects of ufology, including messages, new observations, press reviews, book and media releases, and conference information.

Messages

Yves Bosson reports the sale of a book list by D. Moreau. A message from RRE (circ. Nº3) clarifies the history of GERP, mentioning François Favre, 'Parapsychologie', 'Psitt!', and early conferences on OMNI. JCLY notes that archives of the journal 'Le Monde' are accessible and photocopiable at the Bibliothèque Publique Information in Beaubourg, Paris.

An erratum corrects a date for a JJV conference and clarifies the location and date of a blue triangle observation.

New Observations

• Several sightings are reported:
• Cestas (Gironde), March 11, 1992: A luminous phenomenon resembling a shooting star, but slower, with an orange-yellow color and a green luminous focus.
• La Rochelle and Vérines (Charente-Maritime), March 11, 1992: A fireball the size of a rugby ball with flames.
• Roquebrune-les-Issambres, January 20, 1992: A fireball was observed.
• Longwy region, February 14, 1992, 22:00: Two people observed a triangle with luminous edges moving very slowly, with four other witnesses.
• Bayon region, March 1, 1992: Two people observed a bright red cigar-shaped object with illuminated white portholes, leaving a slight trail. The phenomenon was silent and lasted five minutes.

Misidentifications (MEPRISES)

• Sarrebourg region, 23:00, February 13, 1992: Two people saw a light blue rectangular object with red and green lights flying silently overhead, mistaken for a helicopter.
• Lunéville region, 21:00, February 26, 1992: One person encountered an undefined shape emitting green and red flashes, mistaken for a helicopter.

Ufological Press (PRESSE UFOLOGIQUE)

• IDLN: N° 309 (May-June 1991): Features an article by P. Guérin on 'new debunking', articles by J. Mesnard and J. Gabriel on a JJ. Velasco conference, recent observations in France and Poland, and an article by J. Sider on crop circles.

Press (PRESSE)

• L'Express (January 23, 1992): Discusses the possibility of other worlds and a plurality of worlds.
• Libération (September 1991): Reports on the debunking of the 1945 Avengers disappearance. Science et Vie Junior N° 29 also covered this with more detail.
• Est Républicain (February 17, 1992): Details the work of meteorologists in Nancy and mentions the lack of UFO reports. Another article from the same date discusses a singer nicknamed 'E.T.'.
• Télé 7 jours (March 7-13, 1992): Features Roy Thinnes promoting 'The Invaders' K7 videos.
• Sciences et Nature (March 1992): Article titled 'OVNI: a new research object' based on the Belgian wave.
• Ciel et Espace (March 1992): Announces an article on 'OVNIS: the astronomers' view' in the April issue.
• L'écho des savanes (March 1992): Article on American vice-president Dan Quayle's statements about entering the solar system, questioning if he is an extraterrestrial.
• Horoscope (March 1992): Mentions that some US military aircraft engines might benefit from ET technology, based on studies of crashed flying saucers.
• Mad Movies (March 1992): Article on 'The Invaders' K7 videos and the series' history, mentioning Jimmy Guieu's 'OVNI-EBE, l'invasion a commencé'.
• 7 à Paris (March 18-24, 1992): A 4-page report on 'The Invaders' series, including an interview with R. Thinnes and details of his 1967 observation.
• Le Parisien (March 11, 1992): Discusses the Raëlian movement and their 'embassy' project, noting spelling errors regarding 'Héloïmes' (Elohims).
• Jour de Paris (March 11-17, 1992): A new publication featuring articles on space, extraterrestrials, and UFOs, attempting to emulate publications like Weekly World News.

TV (T.V.)

• FR3 (February 25, 1992): A 10-minute segment on 'Zapper n'est pas jouer' showcasing 12 best episodes of 'The Invaders' TV series, including clips and a spot for R. Thinnes.
• M6 (March 2, 1992): A promotional spot for Sony video K7s of 'The Invaders'.
• FR3 (March 2, 1992): 'Il était une fois l'espace', a French animated series about a galactic police force encountering a superior UFO.
• TF1 (March 14, 1992): 'Surprises sur prise' featured a staged UFO landing prank on Gérard Lenorman.
• TF1 (March 19, 1992): 'Sacrée Soirée' included Roy Thinnes discussing the 25th anniversary of 'The Invaders' and the K7 release. He expressed belief in ETs.
• A2 (March 20, 1992): 'Merci et encore bravo' featured a segment on a yoyo used as a UFO prop, a report on JC Ladrat building a saucer, and discussions on 'Petits Gris', subterranean bases, and governments.

Specialized Press (PRESSE SPECIALISEE)

• L'inconnu N° 187 (January 1992): Articles on the Bermuda Triangle, the '5 Avengers' found, and UFO crashes. It also includes advertisements for Jimmy Guieu's K7 video 'OVNI-EBE, l'invasion a commencé' and a list of 'Oscars de l'étrange' from 1987-1990, covering topics like UFO abductions, crashes, and sightings.

Comics (B.D.)

• 'Les habitants du ciel': An atlas of Valérian and Laureline by Christin and Mézieres, featuring various creatures and extraterrestrial forms.

Commerce (COMMERCE)

• CERPA: Offers a new OMNI pin in three colors.
• Aeromodelling: Describes a flying saucer model with a Cox Babe Bee engine, capable of reaching 300 meters altitude.

Precision

Regarding Timothy Green Beckley (circ. Nº3 p.5, N°18), he is described as the editor of 'UFO UNIVERSE', a magazine that covers both credible and questionable UFO topics.

Conferences (CONFERENCES)

• October 21, 1991: A press conference by SOBEPS where scientists did not exclude the possibility of extraterrestrial origins for UFO waves.
• March 6, 1992: A documentary film 'L'énigme des ONNIS' was projected in Nancy, followed by debates led by Jean-Michel Albanèse.
• March 2, 1992: 'L'énigme des soucoupes volantes' was discussed in Jour de Paris.

Radio (RADIO)

• Radio Courtoisie (March 27, 1992): A 90-minute program on cattle mutilations, the Roswell crash, and abductions, featuring J.J. Barloy, J. Sider, and JL Rivera.
• Europe 1 (February 19, 1992): 'Mon oeil' program discussed 'trapped letters' (canulars) with guests R. Algoud and K. Zéro.
• NRJ (March 5, 1992): Offered a K7 video of 'The Invaders' best episodes.
• Europe 1 (March 2, 1992): 'Les techniques du futur' explored direct retinal image projection and virtual reality.
• Skyrock (March 16-17, 1992): Promotional spots for a special extraterrestrial day on March 18, inviting listeners to share testimonies.
• Skyrock (March 18, 1992): 'Bonsoir la planète' featured Jimmy Guieu discussing ufological topics.
• Europe 1 (March 11, 1992): 'Mon Oeil' hosted Robert Lafont, publisher of 'Jour de Paris', who commented on an article about OMNIs.

Video (VIDEO)

• 'Un dieu rebelle': A K7 video release about space explorers discovering a planet with a medieval-like human society.
• 'Communion': A film based on Whitley Strieber's book, starring Christopher Walken. It is described as a faithful summary of the book, recommended for those interested in ufology and the W. Strieber case.

Books (LIVRES)

• 'Histoires incroyables' by M. Carboni: Explores 'insolite' subjects, including the possibility of Gilgamesh being of ET origin, Nazca lines, the Bermuda Triangle, and 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'.
• 'Les orages' by Frank Roux: A book on meteorology, with a section on ball lightning.
• 'Mystères du Monde' (1978 edition): Covers topics like Atlantis, pyramids, Stonehenge, Easter Island, King Arthur, the Shroud of Turin, UFOs, and the Bermuda Triangle.
• 'Au coeur de l' extra-ordinaire' by Henri Broch: A collection of investigations into the paranormal, occult, and mysterious, with chapters on stars, archaeology, magic, paraspychology, and the supernatural. It includes a section on extraterrestrials in antiquity.

Ufology Practice (UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE)

• R. Fisher becomes President of the ECOL group. Communications between ECOL and CNEGU have ceased.
• SOS OVNI PRESSE SERVICE has begun, with initial press clippings covering EDS's hoax, Belgium, Raëlians, JC Ribes, and Chris.
• A new association, 'Association Nationale des Enquêteurs de IDLN', has been formed.

Radio Emeraude and the Brest Ufology Research Committee

They present a series of broadcasts titled 'L'univers et ses phénomènes' focusing on UFO phenomena. They invite the public to share ideas and information, and advertise sales of magazines and books.

Publicity (PUBLICITE)

• The March 1992 issue of 'L'Echo des savanes' featured an advertisement about the Rozay-en-Brie hoax.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The publication consistently covers a wide range of ufological topics, from eyewitness accounts and media analysis to book and film reviews. There is a clear interest in extraterrestrial theories, historical mysteries, and the scientific and cultural aspects of UFO phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of reporting and disseminating information within the ufological community, encouraging participation and sharing of data.