Circulaire CNEGU - No 12 - Series 2 - 1992 oct

Magazine Overview

This issue of CIRCULAIRE CNEGU, number 12, dated October 1992, published by the Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques, presents a collection of reports, observations, and media reviews related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena. The publication aims to document and discuss various aspects of ufology, drawing from news, personal accounts, and cultural references.

MEPRISES (POSSIBLES):

The section "MEPRISES (POSSIBLES)" (Possible Misidentifications) begins by citing a TF1 news report from August 5, 1992, about an AF 117 crash in the New Mexico desert, noting it was the third such crash in the USA. It also references a review of "Carnets de vol/poster" magazine, issue 18, which included posters of aircraft and a K7 video series on the AVROCAR, a prototype flying saucer, detailing its experimental design, fabrication, and testing. A significant observation from the night of June 27-28, 1992, is detailed by GMH and JOGI, who, while discussing at the OCDVL center, observed two luminous points moving in concert across the sky. They describe the primary point as brighter than Arcturus and moving from East to West for about thirty seconds, with no sound or flashing lights. The presence of two distinct points, separated by a few minutes of arc, leads to speculation about a possible space rendezvous.

PRECISION:

A brief note indicates that information from "circ.10, p.3" regarding Point n° 1028 originates from AFK.

OBSERVATIONS:

This section compiles various sighting reports:

• An investigation by F.Bourbeau on an RR3 in November 1988 reported a couple seeing a humanoid crossing Route 108 near St-Ephrem de Beauce, Canada.
• Near Montreal, Canada, on February 1, 1992, four photos were taken of a luminous sphere evolving above trees, casting a radiant light over a large area.
• In July 1992, in the same region, an attorney and a municipal police officer observed a "sphere of light" flying over a forest.
• On June 22, 1992, a couple took two photos of a "hyper-luminous" UFO. Two days later, military personnel confiscated the film, instructing the witnesses to forget about it. OVNI-ALERTE, with legal assistance, is pursuing action to have the film returned.
• On July 27, 1992, at 22:11, near Montreal, a UFO phenomenon had been occurring for two months. F. Bourbeau and 16 other people observed the UFO, which was filmed and photographed for over two minutes. It reappeared at 22:41 and was detected by a radar tower. The affair received extensive media coverage.

UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE:

This section discusses practical aspects of ufology:

• An article in "Le Parisien" on August 19, 1992, discusses "Sects: the rush to the East," highlighting how the fall of the Berlin Wall opened new markets for happiness merchants and how sects are recruiting from adrift populations, investing heavily in Eastern Europe, mentioning Scientology and Transcendental Meditation.
• A Minitel service, "36 15 LA FOUDRE" (METEORAGE), offers real-time storm observation, expert advice on lightning, and weather updates. Examining the "lightning" section reveals information on lightning formation, ball lightning, and regions prone to lightning strikes, with some animations.
• JCLY contacted the "Fondation de France" for scientific research grants but was informed that the foundation primarily supports public interest associations like those for the disabled and medical research.

MINITEL:

JCLY discovered a free method to create a sub-server via the "3615 REPA-TOUT" server, advertised in "Réponse à tout" magazine. This led to the creation of their own sub-server, "SOS OVNI PARIS," and noted the existence of two other servers: "Ufologique" and "OVNIS."

PHILATELIE:

A list of UFO-themed stamps is provided, including issues from Grenada, Maldives, Anguilla, Italy, and Mongolia, featuring designs related to space exploration and unidentified flying objects.

PRESSE:

This section reviews articles from various publications:

• "Voyance-magazine" n°4 (3rd trim. 1992) features an article titled "The reign of bad faith" and a transcript of a debate on parapsychology between Y. Lignon and A. Cuniot.
• The same magazine's cover story is "UFO: proof by five!" accompanied by a photo of lenticular clouds. A 5-page article details several cases, including Campinas (1954), Ubatuba (1957), Montauroux (1972), Jopala (1977), and Atlanta (1952), as well as the Miguères affair. The author reportedly met J. Ferguson.
• "I love English" n°57 (July-August 1992) includes a mini-book titled "Mystery in the Bermuda Triangle."

RADIO:

This section covers radio broadcasts:

• France Inter reported on a Serbian athlete's difficult journey to the Barcelona Olympics, with the journalist concluding she seemed to be "from another planet."
• France Inter discussed the discovery of an airless cave in Romania containing life forms adapted to extreme conditions, leading to a discussion about intelligent subterranean life and extraterrestrials.
• A humorous radio fiction by Eric Thomas on France Inter on July 30, 1992, told the story of a detective investigating a murder, with the culprit being an extraterrestrial disguised as a concierge. The segment referenced "the Invaders" series and included terms like "tentacled extraterrestrial" and "flying saucer."
• France Inter's "Radio-Mémoire" on July 23, 1992, replayed a 1946 radio broadcast by J. Nocher titled "Plate forme 70," which simulated an atomic explosion in France, causing panic. It also featured a 1956 broadcast, "croisière astrale," about a large object identified as a UFO that exploded over Paris, releasing unknown beings. The broadcast suggested the arrival of Martians and implied Earth was no longer alone.
• Skyrock's "Bonsoir la planète" on August 3, 1992, included listener calls mentioning UFOs, with one listener requesting J. Guieu and another believing in "ummite" theories based on J.P. Petit's book.
• France Inter's September 14, 1992, news interview included a spectator calling Michael Jackson an "extraterrestrial."

CINEMA:

• An interview with William Shatner in "Le Parisien" on July 22, 1992, for the release of "Star Trek 6" discussed the existence of other life forms and the possibility of life beyond Earth.
• "Mad Movies" n°78 (July 1992) featured a 14-page dossier on "Alien 3," describing a fight against an intelligent extraterrestrial in a planetary penal colony. It also reviewed "Star Trek VI," mentioning galactic confrontations and "delirious extraterrestrials."

VIDEO (UFO):

Three new TF1 video cassettes are available: "OVNI-les extraterrestres, une réalité?", "OVNI-que cachent les gouvernements?", and "OVNI-l'intelligence venue d'ailleurs."

VIDEO (FICTION):

• "Vacances extra-galactiques" (CIC Vidéo) is about two extraterrestrials visiting Earth.
• "Mad Movies" (July 1992) reviewed "Vacances extra-galactiques" (titled "They came from Outer Space/ Sex, Lies and UFO'S" in English), "Dollman" (about an alien police officer), and "Waxwork 2: Lost in time" (parodying sci-fi classics).

LIVRES (FICTION):

• "Flora l'inconnue de l'espace" by Pierre-Marie Beaude is a Castor Poche Flammarion book about a young man encountering an extraterrestrial whose people observe humanity.

REABONNEMENT:

Information is provided for renewing subscriptions to the circular, with addresses for JCLY and TRR.

PUBLICITE:

An advertisement for OVNI pins from CERPA is included.

CITATION:

A quote from Tom Novembre: "We are all a bit out of sync with extraterrestrials."

DEFINITION:

The term "Maieutique" (Socratic method) is defined as the art of helping an interlocutor discover truths through a series of questions.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of CIRCULAIRE CNEGU revolve around UFO sightings, alleged extraterrestrial encounters, and the media's portrayal of these phenomena. The publication appears to adopt a stance of documenting and disseminating information on these topics, often drawing from news reports, personal testimonies, and cultural references like films, TV shows, and books. There is a clear interest in exploring the intersection of ufology with science fiction and parapsychology. The inclusion of sections like "MEPRISES (POSSIBLES)" suggests an attempt to critically examine reports, while the extensive cataloging of media related to UFOs indicates a broad interest in how these themes are presented to the public. The publication seems to serve as a repository for a wide range of ufological content, from eyewitness accounts to fictional narratives and scientific speculation.