Circulaire CNEGU - No 11 - Series 2 - 1992 sept

Magazine Overview

This is the September 1992 issue, number 11, of the CNEGU Circular, published by the Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques. The circular has been expanded from 6 to 10 pages to accommodate recent information. The issue covers a wide range of ufological topics, including news, research, media reviews, and personal accounts.

News and Announcements

The circular begins with a 'N.B.' explaining the expansion of the issue due to a busy news cycle and a potential increase in the 1993 subscription price. A 'MESSAGE' section seeks recordings of a specific TV emission about space and requests information on unpublished cases from Michel Figuet.

MEPRISES (Possibles)

This section discusses potential misidentifications. A report from Europe 1 on July 31, 1992, mentions a new American stealth aircraft, the 'Aurora' project, capable of Mach 6, with radar observations and shockwave detections noted. The report suggests that such aircraft might already be flying overhead without public awareness. Another entry details an observation in St Dié les Vosges on July 26, 1992, of two luminous beams that were later identified as powerful rotating projectors.

DECES (Deaths)

This section sadly reports the deaths of several individuals connected to ufology: Claude Fleurance, a long-time member and former vice-president of CVLDLN, passed away at 44. Jean Miguères, a contactee, was reportedly assassinated in Lyon. Séverine Beaulieu and Alain Guignard, members of the ECOL association, died in an accidental car crash in Alsace.

UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE (Practical Ufology)

This section notes the dissolution of the ECOL group following the accidental deaths of two of its members.

Media Reviews (TV, Press, Radio)

TV (UFO)

The circular reviews several television programs related to UFOs and extraterrestrials:

• RTBF1 'Spéciale : OVNI': A broadcast featuring a debate with members of SOBEPS, discussing UFOs and potential misidentifications, including laser reflections and thermal inversions.
• 'Le Soir' (Belgium): Articles discussing the possibility of planets outside the solar system and potential evidence of extraterrestrial life.
• 'Le Canard Enchaîné': An article about Jean-Claude Bourret entering politics, with a quote expressing his conviction in extraterrestrial intelligence.
• VSD: A 3-page article on American alien abductions, featuring opinions from psychologists and Dr. John Mack, with photos of abductees and an implant.
• 'Génération Séries': Coverage of the TV series 'Les Envahisseurs' and 'Twin Peaks', with a mention of a planned book on 'Les Envahisseurs' and a project for a new religion based on extraterrestrial contact.
• 'Vous et votre avenir': An article about M. Jackson and his connection to extraterrestrials, with a mention of his upcoming visit to France.
• 'Horoscope': A section on strange phenomena, including a report on a 1954 encounter in Caracas with small, hairy humanoids and a luminous red ball.
• 'Le Crapouillot': A special issue on unusual French phenomena, including articles on extraterrestrials, the 'New-age', and the 'Raëlian' movement. It also discusses Michel Collin's alleged mystical experiences and a pseudosecte called 'the ethereal society'.

TV (FICTION)

Several fictional TV programs with extraterrestrial themes are reviewed:

• Canal Jimmy: 'The thunderbirds' episode 'Invasion of the Martians'.
• M6: An American TV movie 'The monster escaped from space' about an extraterrestrial killer.
• FR3: 'Chapeau melon et bottes de cuir' episode 'Bons baisers de Vénus' with an extraterrestrial theme.
• TF1: 'Police 2000' series episode 'The extraterrestrial', involving a crashed UFO and an autopsy of an alien body.
• M6: 'The curse of the Werewolf', a fantasy film that quotes that people either believe in flying saucers or not.
• M6: 'The Simpsons' episode featuring aliens.
• A2: 'Satanas et Diabolo' cartoon episode with little green men.
• TF1: 'The secret of the Sahara' miniseries, exploring an unknown people with extraterrestrial origins.
• RTBF 1 and TELE 21: 'Stranded', a film about alien survivors of a destroyed planet.
• TF1: 'The secret of the Sahara' episode 4, discussing 'Red Men' from an advanced civilization.
• C+: 'The killer clowns from outer space', a horror film about aliens.
• M6: 'The humanoid', a film about a human-ape hybrid.

RADIO

Several radio programs are mentioned:

• France Inter: Reports on a new American technique for cataract surgery using ultrasounds, and a discussion on 'What is ufology?' during 'Le jeu des 1000 francs'.
• France Culture: A program on the applications of LASER in vascular surgery.
• Europe 1: News reports on the ex-USSR possibly holding American soldiers captive and a program discussing unexplained phenomena.
• Europe 1: A program featuring Philippe Plaisance and Alexandre Balloud discussing unexplained phenomena, based on the American concept of mixing documentary, reportage, and fiction.
• Radio France Reims: A weekly 15-minute segment called 'OVNI-Please love me' dedicated to UFO phenomena, featuring interviews with ufologists and accounts of sightings in the Reims region.

PRESSE (Press)

Various press articles are reviewed:

• 'Le Soir' (Brussels): Articles on the existence of planets outside the solar system and potential evidence of extraterrestrial life.
• 'Le Soir' (Brussels): An article comparing 'Ovni holes' to 'ozone holes' and 'NEO' (near earth objects), suggesting a new reason for sky observation.
• 'Le Canard Enchaîné': An article on Jean-Claude Bourret's political career and his strong belief in extraterrestrial intelligence.
• VSD: An article on American alien abductions, including psychological perspectives and a report from a Harvard congress.
• 'Génération Séries': Coverage of TV series 'Les Envahisseurs' and 'Twin Peaks', with details on a planned book and a new religion based on extraterrestrial contact.
• 'Vous et votre avenir': An article about M. Jackson and his connection to extraterrestrials.
• 'Horoscope': A report on a 1954 encounter in Caracas with small humanoids.
• 'Le Crapouillot': A special issue on unusual French phenomena, including articles on extraterrestrials, the Raëlian movement, and alleged mystical experiences.
• 'Breves': Mentions of a study suggesting male homosexuality in Martians, an article on a 'professor of tenderness', and a pseudosecte called 'the ethereal society'.

PUBLICITE (Advertising)

Advertisements featuring UFO themes are highlighted:

• 'Culture pub' (France 2): A segment on ecology/energy advertising, including a spot with a luminous object.
• 'Spécial Culture pub: Festival du film publicitaire de Cannes 1992' (M6): A review of a commercial featuring a UFO and extraterrestrial camels.
• 'AT and T': An advertisement showing a flying saucer abducting golfers.
• 'Boehringer-Mannheim': An advertisement in 'Nature' magazine using a UFO and DNA imagery to promote a scientific product.

CONGRES (Congresses)

The CERPA is organizing the Second International Ufology Days in Marseille on September 26-27, 1992. Information on entry fees and deadlines for submissions is provided.

CANULAR (Hoax)

This section discusses hoaxes and questionable reports:

• 'Jour de Paris': Reports on a reader suspecting their teacher is an extraterrestrial, and an article about the newspaper's bi-monthly rhythm. It also mentions a discovery of dinosaurs on Mars and a 2000-year-old Chinese manuscript predicting intelligent life on Venus in 1998.
• 'Dans le baba' (TF1): A segment on everyday scams, including a report on 'Jour de Paris' as a publication of false information.
• 'C'était hier': A look back at the 1938 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast hoax.

RENCONTRE (Encounter)

This section features an interview with Wim van Utrecht, a Flemish ufologist, who shares his cautious perspective on the Belgian UFO wave. He believes the lack of cases in northern Belgium is due to the absence of a strong Flemish ufological group like SOBEPS. He recounts two possible UFO sightings in Belgium and suggests that many sightings are due to ordinary aircraft. He also mentions ongoing research and a forthcoming report on the Belgian wave. Van Utrecht leads a small study group in Antwerp and is open to collaboration.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The circular consistently reports on UFO sightings, media coverage of UFOs and extraterrestrials, and research activities. There is a focus on debunking hoaxes and distinguishing between actual sightings and misidentifications. The editorial stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into the phenomenon, while acknowledging the role of media and public perception. The inclusion of 'DECES' and 'CANULAR' sections indicates a comprehensive approach to reporting within the ufological community.