Circulaire CNEGU - No 13 - Series 2 - 1992 nov

Magazine Overview

This document is the 13th issue of "CIRCULAIRE CNEGU," published in November 1992 by the "Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques." It is a French-language publication focused on ufology and related phenomena.

Key Articles and Reports

TRACE INSOLITE Two cyclotourists observed a large circular trace in a field near Crespières and the Val des quatre Pignons in the Yvelines on August 23, 1992. A follow-up visit on September 6, 1992, did not clarify whether it was from agricultural machinery or something else.

ERRATUM An erratum corrects a previous issue's reference to a segment called "C'était hier" as part of an emission titled "Dans le baba."

CERCLES ANGLAIS In late June and early July, circles were reportedly found in the Tournai region of Belgium, and French ufologists studied them. Information provided by F. Boite.

UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE This section provides a roundup of various ufological activities and information. It mentions 200 articles received via S.O.S. OPS, covering topics like Miguères, Guieu, Raël, Velasco, Gillot-Pétré, Ribes, Van Oudenhove, Sider, Figuet, Vallée, Sérillon, Ladrat, SOS OVNI, MAGONIA, OGR, alien abductions in the USA, extraterrestrials in New York, the Stealth project, a dynamited rock mistaken for a UFO, and an observation in Alsace. It also notes a series of articles on Belgium to compensate for repeated topics. The section also lists useful Minitel services from the 1992 directory, including weather services (MTONE), film databases (CINESCOPE), aeronautical weather (METAR), regional services (VT), astronomy associations (AFA), history archives (ARCHIV), longitude bureaus (BDL), libraries (BPI), aerostation federations (AEROSTAT), aeroclub directories (AVIAGUIDE), and civil aviation databases (DGAC), as well as a military information service (SIRPA).

New ufological groups are listed: OVNI Groupement Recherches in Tarbes, Cercle d'Etudes des Phénomènes Terrestres et Aériens (CEPTAM) in Monthyon, Groupe ORION (new address) in Béziers, and CERPI (new address) in Maureilhan.

The Centre de Recherches Scientifiques (CRS) AURA-Z in Moscow, founded in December 1991, focuses on ufology and the paranormal. It plans to publish a quarterly review in several languages, including French, and an annual digest called "AURA-Z Digest" in 1993. Subscriptions are $33, payable to OVNI-PRESENCE in Vevey, Switzerland.

SECTES A prospectus from the Raëlian Movement, titled "We've told you so many things... don't believe anything. Think!" was received. It was sent from Strasbourg on September 20, 1992, and addressed to the President of SOS OVNI SEINE.

NOUVELLES OBSERVATIONS A "mini-wave" of sightings occurred on July 26, 1992, between 10 PM and midnight in the Verviers-Spa-Liège region of Belgium, involving about a hundred witnesses. The observed object was diamond-shaped. Information from F. Boite.

Page 2: NOUVELLES OBSERVATIONS (Continued)

This section details numerous specific sightings, primarily from the Forêt de Haye near Nancy, France, and other locations:

• May 22, 1992: South of Nancy, two witnesses reported a clear green circular object moving rapidly south.
• June 7, 1992: Neuves Maisons, three witnesses reported a green ball making circles above a forest, seemingly crashing with a bright light.
• June 11, 1992: Bayon, two witnesses observed a grey metallic cigar-shaped object, approximately 100m long, moving slowly along terrain irregularities before becoming fiery red and shooting towards the sky, leaving burn marks on the ground.
• June 16, 1992: Forêt de Haye (Nancy), three witnesses reported a close observation of a luminous human-like silhouette.
• June 23, 1992: Forêt de Haye, two witnesses reported a luminous human-like silhouette.
• July 5, 1992: Forêt de Haye, several witnesses reported a luminous human-like silhouette.
• July 13, 1992: Forêt de Haye, about thirty witnesses reported a luminous human-like silhouette that approached and touched a vehicle.
• July 16, 1992: Forêt de Haye, several witnesses reported a luminous silhouette, followed by a dark spherical shape in the sky.
• July 17, 1992: Bayon, about ten witnesses observed a sky-blue cigar-shaped object over 50m long.
• July 23, 1992: Forêt de Haye, eight witnesses reported a luminous disc approaching within 20m, then taking off vertically.
• July 29, 1992: Forêt de Haye, several witnesses reported a luminous silhouette and silver disc-shaped objects on the ground, with vertical takeoff and circular burn traces.

VIDEO

"Mad Movies" magazine (issue 79, Sept 1992) features an article "La vidéo en folie" discussing a TF1 Video release on UFOs, which repeats common themes and theories. It mentions extraterrestrials being small, hairless, with small noses and mouths. Elisabeth Klarer claims to have met one, who revealed that humanity is destroying nature. The article notes that no one has yet presented an extraterrestrial to the public.

A K7 video from CERPA, titled "Le CERPA enquête," is a 39-minute production. It includes an interview with a shepherd, analysis of an unusual trace, and views of "Village Nègre." The quality is described as poor, with bad sound and duplication, and the tape is unidentified.

PRESSE UFOLOGIQUE

LDLN, No. 312 (Nov-Dec 1991, published Sept 1992): Features Glenn Dennis (Roswell witness), a discussion on the extraterrestrial hypothesis (response to J. Vallée), recent sightings, and mentions of "Project Becassine" and "Ufo chronicle of the Soviet Union" (a book by Vallée).

Trait d'union, No. 8 (Sept 1992): Includes an investigation in Vaudoué, a story about "Uncle Sam," a 1966 observation in Aveyron, a piece on UFO crash sites, an investigation in Vals-les-Bains, UFO phenomenon manipulation theories, a 1990 event in Bernay, a report on "Saint Firmin: The UFO Returns?", and current press.

Page 3: T.V. (UFO)

This section reviews television programs related to UFOs:

• Téléstar No. 832 (Sept 7, 1992): Article on M6's upcoming "E=M6" specials, including one on "Is there life elsewhere in the universe?" and mentions of "Kidiniou," a mascot.
• FR3 (Sept 12, 1992): A "Montagne" magazine segment focused on the Vallée des Merveilles and its rock engravings, with a mention of "paleo-ufology," but no direct ET theme.
• F2 (Sept 17, 1992): A 20H report on the discovery of a cave in Romania, with images of animals and interviews about life without oxygen. It references VSD No. 785, which discusses the possibility of "extraterrestrial" life forms and the implications for life on Mars. A promotional spot for the report was aired.
• F2 (Sept 23, 1992): Part of a six-part documentary series "URSS-USA 1917-1991," focusing on the period 1945-1953. It briefly compares the Cold War with Hollywood's portrayal of aliens and shows a black-and-white science fiction film from the 1950s depicting a flying saucer landing in Central Park, New York.
• ARTE (Sept 21, 1992): A documentary "Is there anyone in the universe?" (1986) explored the search for extraterrestrial life, featuring clips from films like "The War of the Worlds" and "E.T.," and mentioning projects like OZMA, META, and SETI, as well as specialists like Drake, Sagan, Morrison, and Klein.
• TF1 (Sept 17, 1992): A 20H report from Romania about the discovery of bacteria living without oxygen or light, suggesting the possibility of life from other planets.
• Planète (Sept 25, 1992): A documentary on the SR-71 Black Bird spy plane, detailing its alloy and its ability to withstand extreme temperatures. The SR-71 could fly at Mach 6 and reach altitudes of 60,000 feet. It was retired on November 5, 1990.
• BBC WORLD SERVICE (Oct 12, 1992): A report on SETI, with mentions of "corn circles and flying saucers."
• F2 (Aug 31, 1992): A "Fort Boyard" segment featuring a young polytechnician, Gilles Depardieu, a scientific researcher interested in contacting extraterrestrials.

Page 4: T.V. (FICTION)

This section reviews fictional television programs with UFO or alien themes:

• C+ (June 27, 1992): "Le Repaire du Ver Blanc," featuring a vampire and a priestess of the White Worm encountering an archaeologist who speaks of an extraterrestrial descending from the sky.
• M6 (Aug 6, 1992): "OVNI CAFE," an American TV movie about a man who claims to have met an extraterrestrial and builds a landing strip for him. The film concludes with a collective RR3.
• C+ (Sept 5, 1992): "Un dieu rebelle" (a science fiction film) about scientists discovering a planet with primitive inhabitants. The film was released in the future.
• C+ (Sept 13, 1992): "Simple mortel" (1991 French film) about a man manipulated by extraterrestrials. This film was broadcast multiple times.
• C+ (Sept 18, 1992): "Total Recall," a film about memory manipulation on Mars, featuring giant atmospheric machines left by a vanished extraterrestrial race. The film is inspired by a short story by P.K. Dick.
• F2 (Sept 19, 1992): "Hanna-Barbera dingue dong!" A children's show where the presenter, disguised as a space policeman, mistakes a flying saucer for a pilot's vehicle. The animator is also disguised as an alien (Venusian).
• M6 (Sept 21, 1992): "Invasion Los Angeles," an American film about humans being infiltrated by extraterrestrials who use subliminal devices to condition people. The film suggests aliens have underground bases and surveillance saucers.
• Canal Jimmy (Sept 23, 1992): "Voyage au fond des mers" episode "les visiteurs."
• TSI (Sept 23, 1992): "Aliens, le retour," a combat between humans and an extraterrestrial colony.
• Canal Jimmy (Sept 25, 1992): "UFO," a weekly series about an extraterrestrial invasion threatening Earth, with the secret organization SHADO tasked with stopping it.
• Canal Jimmy (Oct 2, 1992): "Destination Séries," a magazine show featuring "Cosmos 1999" (with ET encounters), the producer of "UFO," and a museum of American sci-fi cinema.
• F3 (Oct 20, 1992): "La classe," a humorous sketch about "E.T." by Eric Thomas.

Page 5: COMMERCE & LIVRES

COMMERCE:

• "KOKOUN" synthetic modeling clay is sold in small hemispherical capsules with a humanoid figure. The figure is made in China and the clay is manufactured in France.
• Superpin's distributes a collection of 6 pins depicting "two little green men arriving on Earth in their flying saucer," designed by Pat Mallet.
• A new pin created by C.E.R.P.A. of Marseille for the 1992 UFO Days represents a silver UFO against a blue background.
• A ufological research group led by Boris Chourinov created a UFO-themed brooch with a silver UFO on a blue background.

LIVRES:

• "Billy" by Whitley Strieber (Albin Michel, 373 pages, 120F): Described as a thrilling novel about a boy's abduction, it is noted for its suspense and supernatural elements. Strieber is known for "Wolfen," "The Predators," and "Cat Magic," as well as "Communion" and "Transformation."
• "AURENA vit sur le Sentier de la Lumière" by Jeannine Derel (L'Etoile Flamboyante, Oct 1991, 1992): This book recounts the author's life, filled with paranormal experiences, religious and UFO apparitions, and contact with extraterrestrials.
• "les cahiers de Redward Edward" by Avram Davidson (Presses de la Cité, 1980): This collection of fantastic short stories includes "Rencontre du trois octobre," which narrates an encounter between an ET family and a peasant family. The ETs stopped to repair their vehicle. The story highlights the public's fascination with the object left by the ETs, while only the farmer couple understands its origin.

The text also references Bill Brown's "Star Ducks" from the 1950s and discusses the author's personal journey in exploring unexplained aerial phenomena, avoiding the term "flying saucers" while acknowledging the residual mystery of unexplained sightings.

Page 6: PUBLICITE & CONTINUATION

PUBLICITE:

• Posters: 2m x 3m posters for "Pit'chou" flavored milk were displayed in front of Intermarché supermarkets, featuring a green extraterrestrial with a red nose licking its lips while driving a saucer-shaped vehicle.
• Hitachi E 23 Camcorder: Advertised with an image of a flying saucer seen through an airplane window, highlighting the device's ability to identify flying objects.
• Gameboy Spot: A commercial showing flying saucers and a fleeing population, aired multiple times on TF1 and A2.
• Publicity Spot (FR3): Ads for the film "ALIEN" were broadcast.
• M6 Spot (Sept 2, 1992): An advertisement for the children's program "M6-KID," featuring an extraterrestrial and an animator.
• M6 Spot (Sept 4, 1992): An advertisement for "Mardi c'est permis," showing the presenter interacting with a puppet.
• FR3 Spot (Sept 3, 1992): Ads for the film "ALIEN 3" and a contest.
• Europe 1 (July 30 & 31, 1992): Radio spots for a special issue of "L'évènement du jeudi" covering "great enigmas of disappearances," including topics like dinosaurs, Atlantis, and the treasure of the Templars.
• Time-Life: Advertisements for the "Mysteries of the Unknown" collection, with the first volume focusing on "the OVNI phenomenon."
• Time-Life (Sept 28, 1992): Further promotion for the OVNI volume.
• ARTE (Oct 3, 1992): A preview of upcoming programs, including a humorous montage from "Monty Python Flying Circus" featuring a flying saucer in Scotland.

EVENTS:

• November 15, 1992: Serge Hutin will give a conference at Frantour-Suffren, Paris, on "OVNIs: Mystification or Reality?"
• November 6, 1992: A presentation at Lycée F.Mansard on the phenomenon of November 5, 1990.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The "CIRCULAIRE CNEGU" consistently reports on UFO sightings, media coverage of UFOs in television and film, and related research and publications. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and disseminating information within the ufological community, presenting a wide range of reports and analyses without explicit endorsement or dismissal, often citing multiple sources and providing context for the information presented. There is a clear focus on cataloging sightings, media appearances, and new developments in the field of ufology.