Circulaire CNEGU - No 06 - Series 2 - 1992 avril

Magazine Overview

This document is the sixth issue of the CNEGU circular, dated April 1992. It is published by the Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques and is primarily in French. The circular serves as a newsletter for ufology enthusiasts, compiling news, media mentions, and reports related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena.

Messages

J.Sider informs readers interested in the Belgian UFO wave article from 'Sciences et Nature' (N°20) that they can write to the Belgian Air Force for a report, which is expected to be made public soon. This report is described as a precise and exhaustive study of radar data, comprising approximately 24,000 entries.

Precision

Following a proposal by Jean-Luc Rivera, a list of informants with their full names and initials (trigrammes) is provided to facilitate contact. The list includes Yves Bosson, Yves Chosson, Fabrice Curlier, Stéphane Devaux, Isabelle Dumas, Christine Février, Michel Figuet, Robert Fischer, Joëlle Gerby, Juan-Carlos Ghirimoldi, Pierre Lagrange, Thierry Larquet, Jean-Claude Leroy, Eric Maillot, Claude Mauge, Didier Moreau, Gilles Munsch, Thierry Pinvidic, Jean-Luc Rivera, Raoul Robe, Thierry Rocher, Jean Sider, Patrice Vachon, and Christine ZwyGART.

It is clarified that the film 'Sciences Actualités' on the Belgian wave was not selected for a previous CNEGU circular (N°2) due to an unclear status. Additionally, a conference by M.Castello, previously mentioned in CNEGU N°4, is detailed. The conference was divided into two parts: Pierre Lagrange discussed types of debates from the 1950s-60s (ufological, journalistic, military, scientific), followed by a discussion. M.Castello then spoke about the Ummo affair, which also led to a debate.

A note clarifies that the term 'OMNI' used by a Japanese journal in Paris, mentioned in a previous report, was chosen for its phonetic quality and has no meaning in Japanese.

Minitel

A new service, '36 12 Minicom Club CNFGU', is announced, featuring Christine Février.

Méprise (Mistaken Identity)

An article in 'Air Fan' (March 1992, N°160) discusses Brétigny-sur-Orge and the flight test center there, noting that several rumors have circulated about this location, including a case of mistaken identity in 1982. The article covers the CEV and its 'bizarre machines'.

Radio

Several radio broadcasts are highlighted:

• France Inter (April 3, 1992): 'Presse Citron' featured writer J.C. Carrière discussing extraterrestrials. Carrière leans towards explanations of mistaken identity and hallucinations, stating that there is no scientific proof of extraterrestrial visits or contact.
• France Inter (April 3, 1992): 'Radiocan' hosted J.N. Kapferer, a specialist in rumors, who discussed 'Allo rumeurs'.
• France Inter (April 2, 1992): 'Quoi de neuf à 10?' reported on a contest organized by a press organ and the Ministry of Education, challenging students to create the best written hoax.

Radio-Courtoisie

A debate on March 28, 1992, re-broadcast on March 29, featured F.Marie (B.I.D.U.). The program received about thirty phone calls, but the testimonials were considered uninteresting.

An associate of J.Sider has compiled 10,072 French UFO cases into a database as of December 31, 1991, categorizing them by distance, landing/overflight, and RR3 classification.

Radio-Confolens

On March 28, 1992, observed lights in Charente were reported.

Presse (Press)

Several magazine and newspaper articles are summarized:

• Femme Actuelle (March 16-22, 1992): An article on 'space trash' discusses the launch of Soviet satellites and the ambitious US project to orbit a 'garbage shuttle' to collect space debris.
• Le Monde (March 30-April 3, 1992): A TV insert mentions four video cassettes titled 'The Invaders'.
• Ca m'intéresse (April 1992): An article on the search for extraterrestrial life covers the SETI program, the Megaseti project, and includes a brief history of UFOs (ONNIS) and an interview with P.Lagrange.
• Télérama (March 25, 1992): An article on the TV series 'The Invaders' highlights the bookstore 'Huitième Art' in Paris, which specializes in books and videos about TV series, currently benefiting from the media attention around 'The Invaders' cassettes.
• Mickey Parade (March 1992): Features a comic strip about an extraterrestrial and a crossword puzzle with an ET/UFO theme, as well as a coloring activity revealing an ET hitchhiker.
• Ciel et Espace (April 1992): The cover story is 'UFOs: The Astronomers' Opinion', with a 14-page dossier featuring astronomers who believe in UFOs, including P.Guérin, J.P.Petit, and J.C.Ribes, and an interview with P.Lagrange. It also discusses the 'Toulouse sky investigators' and the case of Trans-en-P., with contributions from J.J.Velasco and E. Schatzman.
• 7 à Paris (March 4-10, 1992): An announcement for a subscription to support 'The Invaders' event on March 19th at the Grand Rex in Paris, including a collector's pin.
• L'écho des savanes (March 1992): The cover story is 'We made Martians land at Rozay-en-Brie'. A 7-page article details a hoax intended to test public reactions to paranormal phenomena, involving fake carbonized ET remains and fake researchers. It also mentions the release of 'The Invaders' video cassettes.

Le Parisien

On March 12, 1992, 'Le Parisien' reported that gendarmes in Cestas, Gironde, were perplexed by two credible witnesses who claimed to have seen a green-hued object moving at high speed. The phenomenon was also observed in La Rochelle and Vérines, Charente-Maritime. Specialists suggest it might be atmospheric re-entry.

Téléstar

On March 30, 1992, an article in 'Téléstar' discusses 'The Invaders' in Paris, featuring Roy Thinnes promoting the video cassette.

7 à Paris

On March 18-24, 1992, a 'Télé Achat' segment mentions 'The Invaders' and highlights two specialized TV series bookstores in Paris.

Le Point

On March 30-April 3, 1992, an article mentions Roy Thinnes at the Grand Rex.

Le Figaro

On April 3, 1992, 'Le Figaro' reported on sketches of flying saucers in Cannes and the possibility of Europe collaborating with the US on Mars exploration. It mentions small flying saucers (2m diameter, 120kg) being designed.

La Recherche

In April 1992, an article discusses the 'mad cow disease' in England, suggesting a possible link to UFO circles.

Canulars (Hoaxes)

This new section will feature the weekly 'Jour de Paris'.

• Jour de Paris (March 25-31, 1992): An issue titled 'Stéphanie in danger!' discusses her protection by 'ablidians' (invisible beings) and their spacecraft. It includes a map of France showing alleged extraterrestrial landing sites, training bases, and supply points. Readers are invited to share unusual experiences for a chance to win 100 francs.
• Jour de Paris (April 1-7, 1992): An issue focuses on 'The extraterrestrials' sports', detailing the rules of 'Zglolotl'.
• Jour de Paris (April 8-14, 1992): An article titled 'A sacred evening at Eurodisney!' warns of extraterrestrials from Marne la Vallée threatening Mickey Mouse. Landing sites of 'ablidians' are reportedly located in the new attractions. The article also discusses the anticipation of the 'third type' and presents 20 scenarios for the end of the world, including a 'massive landing of extraterrestrials'.
• A letter from a reader suggests her friend is an 'Ummite', accompanied by a photograph, and the responsible editor confirms this.

Recherche en Archives (Archive Research)

Information is provided on how to obtain 'Science et Vie' magazines from Excelsior Publications, including prices and contact details.

'L'Evénement du jeudi' offers a new minitel service for accessing full-text articles published after July 1991.

T.V.

This section details UFO-related programming on various TV channels:

• FR3 (March 21, 1992): 'Radio-astronomy' program featuring Jodrell Bank, Nancay, and Poulkovo, with an interview with Hewis.
• TF1 (March 23 or 24, 1992): A news report on 'Jour de Paris'.
• A2 (March 25, 1992): A hidden camera segment where people react to the idea of extraterrestrial landings.
• Canal + (March 28, 1992): 'Les Nuls' parodied a commercial for Hitachi featuring Roy Thinnes, and also parodied 'The Invaders' series.
• A2 (March 31, 1992): News reports on the death of journalist Claude Darget, who had participated in a debate on UFOs in 1984 and claimed to have witnessed an interesting observation in the 1950s.
• FR3 (April 1, 1992): 'Ramdam' featured a report on Roy Thinnes and his memories of 'The Invaders' series.
• FR3 (April 2, 1992): 'Le choix: Boomerang' reported on the filming of 'Bing', a French TV film with an ET theme.
• TF1 (April 4, 1992): 'La une est à vous' featured a police series episode where an adolescent intercepts a message believed to be from ETs, but it turns out to be from spies attempting to control a nuclear submarine. The episode involved a blue light from the sky.
• M6 (April 4, 1992): 'Spécial les Inconnus' included a parody of Japanese children's series with heroes fighting a monster from space.
• A2 (April 4, 1992): 'Double-Jeu' featured Darry Cowl recounting his observation of a UFO in broad daylight on the Esterel road, witnessed by his friend and mother.
• La 5 (April 5, 1992): A news report on Renault's future vehicle research showed ovoide-shaped cars with transparent domes, resembling flying saucers.
• Canal + (April 13, 1992): An animated cartoon 'Le fils de l'étoile' featured a flying saucer landing and an alien emerging.

Conférences (Conferences)

• Canal + (April 7, 1992): 'Nulle part ailleurs' discussed 'Jour de Paris' and Stéphanie de Monaco being watched by ETs.
• Ciné Cinéfil: A screening of the American black and white film 'Les soucoupes volantes' ('Flying Saucers') was scheduled.
• TF1 (April 11, 1992): A promotional spot for Renault, featuring a future car with a saucer-like shape, was shown during the Eurodisney opening.
• M6 (April 11, 1992): 'Le naufragé des étoiles' (already broadcast) inserted an extraterrestrial into human society after a spaceship crash.
• Canal + (April 11, 1992): 'L'oeil du cyclone' featured regional commercials, including one for 'Starcrep' creperie with a flying saucer landing.
• Canal + (April 12, 1992): A news report on the disappearance of La 5 channel mentioned an article from 'Jour de Paris' suggesting ETs supported the channel.
• La 5 (April 12, 1992): The channel's final broadcast included extracts from films, some with an extraterrestrial theme, and a humorous drawing of ETs assisting J.C. Bourret.
• M6 (April 12, 1992): 'Le promeneur de l'éternité' featured a mummified extraterrestrial from the pharaohs' era.
• A2 (April 20, 1992): 'Pince-moi, je rêve' (Tiny Toons) episode involved a galactic war between good and evil extraterrestrials.

Education

Four students from the Institut Supérieur de Gestion presented a mémoire titled 'In search of extraterrestrials'. The mémoire covered the search for life in the universe and the UFO problem. Specialists like François Biraud, Father Martellet, J.L. Rivera, J.Sider, and T.Rocher were present. The students had also contacted M.T. De Brosses, J.Heidmann, J.C.Bourret, B.Meheust, SOBEPS, and AFA. The work involved three phases: a defense, the mémoire itself (which did not distinguish between UFOs and extraterrestrials), and a debate with guests. François Biraud focused on the distinction between science and parascience. Father Martellet appeared open to the subject, while JLRA, JSR, and TRR detailed ufological points.

N.B.

The CNEGU circular is intentionally limited to a ufological readership. It is noted that photocopies are authorized.

Conferences

• J.J.Velasco organized a conference on April 14, 1992, at the Ministry of Research and Industry, titled 'These UFOs that surround us' in Paris.
• A conference by GEPA on March 28, 1992, featured Martine Castello on the Ummo affair, Jean Sider on the Roswell crash, and Patrick Aymedieu on the relationship between private ufologists and science.
• On April 13, 1992, J.C.Ribes and J.J.Velasco were invited to the Senate as part of the 'Avenir et démocratie' club. Each presented a summary of their slideshows, followed by a debate. The audience, with an average age of 70, seemed more interested in UFOs than space conquest.
• On April 14, 1992, J.J.Velasco presented a conference at the Ministry of Research and Industry, similar to one on January 25, 1992. Notable points from the public questions included the rarity of T.E.P. cases (one every ten years), the inability of human technology to replicate observed effects, and questions about GEPAN cases. J.J.Velasco favored the extraterrestrial hypothesis, suggesting humans might become 'potential ETs'. He proposed that the Belgian wave might be explained by dirigibles or the F117-A and Black Manta aircraft. He also suggested that 'little grays' are 'good to eat but heavy to digest'. For the Ummo affair, he suggested secret Eastern European services were involved. Following T.E.P. experiences, J.J.V. plans experiments with plants exposed to pulsed microwaves. He stated that no exceptional cases have been solved and hidden from the public. In case of an observation, one should contact the gendarmerie rather than an association.

Presse Spécialisée (Specialized Press)

• Le monde inconnu (March 1992): Articles on EBEs, ETs, and Cie by Alain Le Kern, and on Jimmy Guieu's video cassette, with a full-page advertisement for the cassette.

Presse Ufologique (Ufological Press)

• Phénomèna (March-April 1992): Discusses the Ummo affair, international ufological press reviews, recent global observations, and a case of abduction in Brittany near a menhir.
• Bulletin annuel du S.C.E.A.U. (1991): Details the association's activities, including archival deposits, contacts with national and departmental archives, and a national survey.

Vidéo (Video)

• An article in 'Telestar' (March 23, 1992) reviews the 'Envahisseurs' video cassette series.
• 'Les sites énigmatiques' (Vol. 2) is a 24-minute production that mixes the unusual with ufology, featuring descriptions of UFO sightings with traces and photos, including a segment on the 'crash' at Sisteron.

Publicité (Advertisement)

• 'Sciences et Nature' (March 1992) features a half-page advertisement for a book by SOBEPS, available for 200 FF.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The circular consistently focuses on UFO sightings, extraterrestrial theories, and related media coverage. There is a strong emphasis on reporting on television programs, films, and magazine articles that touch upon these themes, particularly the TV series 'The Invaders'. The publication also highlights conferences and research within the ufology community, while maintaining a critical stance towards potential hoaxes and distinguishing between scientific and parascience. The editorial stance appears to be one of information dissemination to a dedicated ufological audience, encouraging critical analysis and investigation of reported phenomena.