Circulaire CNEGU - No 14 - Series 2 - 1992 dec

Magazine Overview

Title: CIRCULAIRE CNEGU
Issue: 14
Date: December 1992
Publisher: Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques

This issue of the CNEGU circular, dated December 1992, serves as a bulletin for ufological news and information, primarily focusing on French and European reports, with some international coverage. It includes various sections detailing messages, observations, press reviews, conferences, and commercial advertisements related to UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena.

Messages

The 'MESSAGES' section begins with a request for audio recordings of 'CQFD' emissions by Pierre Bellemarre from Europe 1, related to UFOs. A. Gamard is seeking information on French RR3 (unidentified aerial phenomena) and French comic books from before 1965 that were inspired by UFO themes. Didier Moreau is selling several books and magazines on UFOs, including 'Le nouveau défi des Ovnis' by Bourret, 'Enquête sur les Ovnis' and 'Enquête sur des Extraterrestres' by Petit A. Michel, and 'The circles effect and its mysteries' by Meaden. He also offers back issues of the 'LDLN' and 'OVNI-PRESENCE' magazines, as well as SOBEPS slides of UFOs in Belgium.

An 'ERRATUM' corrects the name of a BBC World Service emission to 'Tomorrow's World' and clarifies that certain conferences announced in a previous issue were not advertisements but actual conference listings.

Ufologie Pratique

This section announces the arrival of the third series of CDs from SOS O.P.S., featuring topics like American abductees, SOS OVNI, and SETI, with contributions from J. Vallée and J.J. Velasco. It also reports that the CVLDLN has hired a new person to work on archiving for a new collection of UFO articles, funded by a 'Contrat Emploi Solidarité' and an ASBL law of 1901. A new group, 'PHENIX 24', based in Lyon, is mentioned, with its fourth issue dedicated to UFOs. Another new group, 'GIFAPS', is introduced, focusing on spatial phenomena, with Jean-Paul Reulier as its local representative for SOBEPS.

Presse Ufologique

This section reviews the latest issue of 'LDLN' (n°313), which includes articles on recent observations, pre-Arnoldian cases, and a mention of Billy Meier's latest book. It also references an article by B. Meheust.

MEPRISES (possibles)

This section discusses potential misidentifications. 'Science et Vie Junior' (Nov. 1992) features an article on using lasers to divert lightning, and another on the 'ORNITHOPTERE', a silent, helicopter-like aircraft being considered by the US Air Force for surveillance. 'Figaro-Magazine' (July 11, 1992) describes a light show at Machu Picchu using giant luminous projections. Several sightings are reported and potentially explained as misidentifications:

• Nomeny (June 6, 1992): A red ball making zig-zags, possibly a Jaguar from the Toul-Rosières base.
• Toul (July 11, 1992): Ten witnesses saw a green ball, possibly an approaching fighter jet.
• Toul (August 7, 1992): Two witnesses saw a green ball, possibly a fighter jet.
• Toul (August 14, 1992): Three witnesses saw a green ball, possibly a fighter jet.
• Nancy (September 11, 1992): Three witnesses saw a green ball, possibly a fighter jet.
• Toul (September 20, 1992): Two witnesses saw a green ball approaching Toul-Rosières, possibly a fighter jet.
• Nancy (October 4, 1992): Two witnesses saw a green ball, possibly a fighter jet.

A report from M6 (October 13, 1992) mentions a meteorite fall filmed at night in New York. VSD (October 15, 1992) covers a 'stealth mission' using paragliders by the 27th Alpine Chasseurs Battalion.

SURVEILLANCE

On October 24, 1992, near Marcilly, participants (with many defections) were involved in CCT-JCLY-MHT-YCN-JPDN-TRR activities. Despite rainy and windy conditions, no notable events occurred between 5:30 PM and 3:00 AM. Numerous aircraft flyovers provided opportunities to observe various types of headlights and strange luminous aspects of the craft.

ANCIENNE OBSERVATION

In June 1961, near Bône (Annaba), Algeria, an object was observed for 10 minutes by Mr. FJG and several comrades. It was a luminous object flying at very high altitude, making zig-zag movements at high speed with abrupt stops.

RENCONTRE

H. Nhart organized a gathering in Charenton on October 23, 1992, for readers of his review 'Etrangetés et Mystères'. About thirty participants attended, including some ufologists. Nhart discussed his review, upcoming activities, and relations with SOS OVNI-Paris. A debate on abductions followed.

Pierre Van Oudenhove, a correspondent for 'Le Parisien', met on October 24, 1992, in Monthyon to discuss observations in the Marcilly region. Several interesting cases were recalled, dating back to 1957. Van Oudenhove shared his personal experience of observing a red-and-white ovoïde object with a white luminous beam in Monthyon in 1957. The article lists several local cases from 1956 to 1989, involving discs, luminous spheres, and colored lights.

VIDEO (uto)

J. Guieu and Dimension 7 are offering a series of six documentary video cassettes titled 'Les Portes du Futur', covering topics such as past lives, Cathars, haunted places, and secret governments, including a volume on 'Our Visitors: The Extraterrestrials'.

PRECISIONS

Regarding a broadcast on 'Tous à la Une' on December 13, 1991, the individual mentioned is Charles Clabe, who claims to have had contact with extraterrestrials between 1958 and 1965 following a moped accident. He is currently a radiesthesist-healer.

A mention of 'Puissance 40' on F2 (September 28, 1992) ironically refers to the extraterrestrial hypothesis for the origin of the statues on Easter Island.

CITATION

A quote attributed to Meryl Streep suggests that if Martians attended cinemas, they would conclude that women's primary occupation on Earth is prostitution.

CONFERENCES

• October 7, 1992: J. Grimault of the association Euro-Andine presented on 'OVNIs and Men' in Paris.
• October 10, 1992: J. Grimault presented on 'OVNIs in Latin America'.
• October 25, 1992: C. Macé of CFRU-Essonne organized a UFO day in St-Michel-s-Orge, featuring presentations on various topics, though some speakers did not attend. A video projection on UFOs was shown.
• October 3, 1992: Brice Quiquand spoke at 'le point insolite' bookstore in Paris on 'Disques de feu: les chars des dieux'.
• October 31, 1992: Brice Quiquand discussed 'Les Ovnis du désastre'.
• November 21, 1992: Brice Quiquand presented on 'L'impossible secret de la NASA'.

PUBLICITES

• October 11, 1992: A TV spot for 'Mystères' featured summaries of four subjects.
• Time-Life: A flyer for the 'Mystères de l'inconnu' collection, specifically the 'OVNI' volume, was advertised in 'Télé-Loisirs'.
• October 25, 1992: M6 aired a spot for 'E=M6' about the search for extraterrestrials.
• October 25, 1992: F2 broadcast a 'SAVANE' spot by Brossard, depicting a family interacting with an extraterrestrial.

PRESSE SPECIALISEE

• Etrangetés et Mystères N°4 (September 1992): This issue includes articles on Japanese Bermuda Triangle cases, mad cow disease, the Tocane affair, the 'OVNI-Alternative 3' dossier, and an unpublished observation in Brittany in 1981.

P.6/14

• Phénomèna N°11 (September-October 1992): Contents include 'Foo-fighters: past resurgence', a revisited analysis of MJ-12, 'SOS OVNI' reports, wheat fields (English crop circles), millions of abductees in the USA, and recent observations.
• Tau Ceti N°28 (October 1992): Features include 'The conspiracy theory' according to Vallée, an editorial on the 'black-out', a dossier on Mars, the Dogons and Sirius, the Philadelphia Experiment, and UFO sightings in Nyon and Boulogne-s-Mer.
• Le Journal Bleu N°2 (October 1992): This review is dedicated to UFOs and the ufological work of Christian Macé within CFRU.
• Nous les martiens N°22 (September 1992): Contains an article on 'Danse avec les Ummites' and a discussion of the UMMO affair, with references to various ufological publications and authors.

PRESSE

• Télé-loisirs N°349 (November 2-8, 1992): An article titled 'The Earth has started listening to extraterrestrials' discusses the search for extraterrestrial life and how to respond to them, referencing the 1994 Chamonix congress and an interview with J. Heidmann. It also features an image of people in ET costumes.
• Paris-Match N°2267 (November 5, 1992): An article titled 'What if a civilization from the universe offered us its science?' interviews J. Heidmann about the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. The article suggests that radio messages seem more plausible than UFOs, but scientific proof is lacking.
• Le Figaro (November 9, 1992): An article discusses Jesuit researchers at the Vatican observatory who are studying astronomical and astrophysical phenomena, including the possibility of extraterrestrials and their relationship with God.
• Le Monde Inconnu N°141 (September 1992): Features presentations of books by M. Coquet ('OVNI à la lumière de la tradition') and B. Meheust ('En soucoupes volantes').

P.7/14

• Paris Match N°2260 (September 17, 1992): A 5-page report on 'Abductions by ETs!' details a congress at MIT and interviews with B. Hopkins, providing examples of abductions and initial scientific reactions.
• Téléloisirs N°341 (September 12-18, 1992): A 'Health' section discusses 'Gynaecological surgery of the year 2000', with details that might interest ufologists regarding 'medical examinations' undergone by abductees.
• Le Méridional (September 27, 1992): An article on the CERPA congress in Marseille, featuring B. Chourinov and Viviane Poli.
• Le Provençal (September 27, 1992): An article on the CERPA congress in Marseille, mentioning B. Chourinov, V. Poli, and D. Bau.
• Actuel N°21 (September 1992): Features a central insert of 12 'magic' postcards about European myths, including a pictogram from a field and references to ETs and ufology.
• Life (September 1992): The cover story is 'Is there life in space?', with a report on American research in this area and the SETI program.
• Sciences et Avenir N°547 (September 1992): A 'Encounter' section discusses Jean-Jacques Velasco, an 'investigator of space', and the phenomenon of November 5, 1990, the T.E.P. affair, and the ET hypothesis.
• Dauphiné-libéré (August 17, 1992): Reports on an 'OFNI (Object Flottant Non Identifié) descent' during a nautical race using improvised rafts.
• L'inconnu N°191 (August 1992): An article titled 'Michael Jackson: a strange being from elsewhere' indirectly touches upon the theme.
• France Soir TV Magazine (March 16-22, 1992): An article about Roy Thinnes and his video cassettes, and his interview with J.P. Foucault.
• Var Matin (April 27, May 2, May 9, 1992): Covers M. Figuet's appearance on the Sérillon show.
• France Soir (May 18, 1992): A comic strip titled 'Malfada' depicts a child mistaking a ball for a UFO.
• Le Point N°1046 (October 3, 1992): A 'Confidential' article discusses the possible parachute drop of J.C. Bourret during legislative elections, with a mention of UFOs.
• Le Républicain (October 8-14, 1992): The cover story is 'Extraterrestrials: disturbing testimonies or collective hallucinations?', featuring a humorous drawing and a dossier on the November 5, 1990 phenomenon, with interviews and photos.

P.8/14

• Newsweek (October 12, 1992): A dossier on SETI, illustrated with drawings of ETs and photos from science fiction films.
• Libération (October 12, 1992): An article on the launch of SETI and a section on 'Extra-terrestres'.
• Le Figaro (October 12, 1992): An article on the start of MEGASETI and its history.
• Le Figaro (October 13, 1992): Reports the discovery of a new species of dwarf monkey in Amazonia, suggesting that Earth holds more surprises.
• Le Figaro (October 13, 1992): A review of the TV show 'Mystères' on TF1, describing it as a mix of extraterrestrial adventures and investigations.
• Le Figaro (October 13, 1992): A brief article on NASA's search for extraterrestrials.
• Le Parisien (October 14, 1992): Reports the success of the TV show 'Mystères', attracting 9,443,000 viewers.
• France Soir (October 13, 1992): An article about a con artist who changed his identity, describing him as having an 'extraterrestrial' appearance. The article suggests he could credibly play a Venusian in a science fiction film.
• Astrapi N°336 (October 15, 1992): Features a cover illustration of a child in a futuristic vehicle and a dossier on the future, including a contest and a catalog of future objects.
• VSD N°789 (October 15-21, 1992): A section on 'TV: the good and bad notes of the season' rates 'Mystères' as a successful test. Another article discusses the start of SETI and lists five 'most troubling' cases of alleged ET landings.
• Télé 7 Jours (October 24-30, 1992): An interview with J.C. Ribes discusses extraterrestrials, mentioning 'little grays' and 'Ummite' with humorous allusions. It also advertises his book and mentions the SETI program and a congress in the USA on abductions.

P.9/14

• Libération (September 23, 1992): An article announces the CERPA congress in France, which will bring together ufologists, astronomers, meteorologists, philosophers, and psycho-sociologists.
• Libération (September 23, 1992): An interview with P. Lagrange discusses cryptozoology and Almasty, UFOs, and the failures of investigation commissions. It references articles from 'Communication' and 'Terrain'.
• Le Méridional (September 26, 1992): Reports on the CERPA congress in Marseille and an upcoming presentation by B. Chourinov.
• Ciel et Espace N°273 (October 1992): The cover story is 'E.T. the search begins', detailing the SETI project, Nançay's alert status, and the search for life in space. It contrasts scientific approaches with ufological speculation and mentions the possibility of detecting intelligent life.
• Télérama N°2230 (October 7, 1992): Summarizes topics including T.E.P. (Trans-En-Provence) and a cylindrical craft.
• Télérama N°2232 (October 21, 1992): An article on the 'E=M6' broadcast offers a positive critique, referencing UFOs, Martians, and ETs as part of popular imagination.
• Le Parisien (October 27, 1992): An article about a vigil organized by SOS OVNI Paris in Meaux to await UFOs.
• Le Parisien (October 28, 1992): Reports that US Senator Sam Nunn allegedly admitted to being an extraterrestrial from Krypton, a claim originating from the 'Weekly World News'.
• Voyance magazine N°5 (4th Quarter 1992): Features articles on whether the Moon is inhabited, Nazca lines, Sahara paintings, and Ezekiel's visions as evidence of ET passage. It also includes a letter about ET perception and references a congress in Poitiers and an observation by Father Gil.

P.10/14

• Pour la Science N°178 (August 1992): Analyzes Claude Allègre's book 'Introduction to a natural history of time', which emphasizes the unique conditions for life on Earth and avoids speculation about extraterrestrial life without further evidence.
• Le Soir (Brussels, August 8-9, 1992): An article titled 'Phantom Planes' discusses regular sightings of mysterious aircraft in California, possibly military prototypes, with the US administration denying their existence.
• Science (October 2, 1992): An article titled 'SETI project facing uncertainties on Earth and in the stars' discusses the project's challenges and the need for luck in detecting extraterrestrial life. It notes that some politicians view SETI as a waste of funds.
• Le Monde (October 14, 1992): A 'Sciences' section article discusses the SETI project, emphasizing that the existence of extraterrestrial life is based on 'presumptions' and remains 'speculative'.
• Le Monde (October 17-18, 1992): A radio-TV supplement includes a chronicle on the 'Quest for intelligences', featuring a drawing of an ET and astronomers. It also mentions the possibility of signals from intelligences.
• France Soir Paris (October 22 - November 4, 1992): A free weekly advertisement features an article on the opening of the André Citroën park, titled 'Garden of the third type'.

COMMERCE

A discotheque is noted for using a luminous UFO-shaped sign called 'Discoplanète' along the Francilienne highway.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Circulaire CNEGU reflects a strong interest in UFO phenomena, extraterrestrial life, and related mysteries. The publication acts as a clearinghouse for information, disseminating news from various sources including specialized magazines, mainstream press, and personal reports. There is a clear effort to document sightings, discuss theories, and report on ongoing research projects like SETI. The 'MEPRISES' section indicates a critical approach, attempting to provide rational explanations for some sightings, while the overall tone suggests an open-mindedness towards the possibility of genuine unexplained phenomena and extraterrestrial contact. The publication also serves to connect individuals and groups interested in ufology through conference announcements and contact information.

This document is a section of a magazine, likely from October 1992, titled 'P.11/14' and 'P.12/14', 'P.13/14', 'P.14/14', focusing on television and radio programming related to science fiction, UFOs, and extraterrestrial themes. It also includes reviews of books and reports on relevant news and events.

Television Listings (T.V. - Fiction)

The magazine meticulously lists TV programs across various channels (ARTE, TSI, RTL Lorraine, Ciné-cinémas, TSR, Superchannel, F3, M6, A2) throughout October 1992. Several entries highlight films and series with UFO or alien content:

• ARTE featured 'MEGAMIX' with a clip from 'The Residents' about 'Earth VS the flying saucers'.
• TSI and RTL Lorraine broadcast the film 'E.T.'.
• RTL Lorraine also showed 'l'île sanglante'.
• Ciné-cinémas aired 'Hurlements', which alluded to animal mutilations by UFOs.
• TSR presented 'Radio Days', including a scene about Orson Welles' 'War of the Worlds' broadcast.
• RTL showed 'Ils sont grands ces petits', about parents abducted by aliens.
• Superchannel featured 'Bamboo Saucer' (an American film from 1968) about chasing UFOs in China, and 'Starcrossed' (a 1985 TV film) about an extraterrestrial hiding on Earth.
• F3 aired an episode of 'Les aventures de Tintin' where the hero encountered a flying saucer and underwent hypnotic treatment.
• M6 broadcast 'Les routes du Paradis', which included a story about a child believing he came from the Moon.
• Superchannel also showed 'Flight to Mars', a 1952 American film.
• A2 presented the animated series 'les voyages fantomatiques de Scoubidou', where the heroes were abducted by small green aliens.

Radio Listings

Radio programs from November 1992 are also detailed:

• Europe 1 featured a discussion on 'les Roucasseries du midi' about Catherine Destivelle's climb and the film 'Rencontres du 3e type'.
• M40 reported that a US presidential candidate had included the liberation of 4 extraterrestrials imprisoned by the US government in his platform.
• RTL hosted J. Heidmann on 'Controverse' to launch MEGASETI and his book.
• France Inter broadcast 'Radio-Mémoire' in July 1992, discussing the 'War of the Worlds' broadcast and rumors of collaboration between secret services and extraterrestrials.
• France Inter reported on a congress of radio astronomers in the USA discussing how to respond to potential extraterrestrial signals.
• Europe 1 covered the Loch Ness expedition, which reportedly discovered non-identified traces and detected a radar echo.
• Europe 1 also discussed the phenomenon of alien abductions in the USA.
• Europe 1 reported on the search for the wreckage of Saint-Exupéry's plane.
• Europe 1 announced the launch of the SETI project from Arecibo.
• France Inter dedicated an episode of 'le téléphone sonne' to MEGASETI, featuring interviews and listener questions.
• Europe 1's 'les Roucasseries du Midi' mentioned the SETI program and included a humorous anecdote about an ambulance driver mistaking an extraterrestrial for a patient.
• RFM reported a German pilot's sightings of UFOs, described as spherical objects and a cigar-shaped craft moving at high speed. The former chief pilot of Lufthansa also claimed to have seen UFOs multiple times.
• France Inter hosted Jean-Louis Degaudenzi on 'On efface tout et on recommence' to discuss New Age, personal development, and cults, linking extraterrestrial themes to these movements.

Other Media and News

• M6's 'TURBO magazine' touched upon the possibility of advanced secret aircraft.
• TF1's news reported on the SETI project, quoting scientists' views on the likelihood of 'little green men' and the fear of being alone.
• TF1's 'Mystères' covered the UFO case of Trans-en-Provence, life after death, and Rennes-le-Château, including a reconstruction with a witness and a fake UFO.
• BBC World Service featured the SETI project on 'Tomorrow's World'.
• SAT 1 presented a German magazine 'Phantastische Phänomene' on strange phenomena.
• TF1's 'Coucou c'est nous!' featured J.C. Ladrat discussing his 1993 saucer trip to the Bermuda Triangle.
• 'Le Parisien' reported on the popularity of the TV show 'Mystères', ranking it second in audience.
• M6's 'SPECIAL E = M6' explored the search for extraterrestrial life, featuring experts and discussing UFO phenomena and the Belgian wave.
• TV5 EUROPE's 'ENJEUX/LE POINT' magazine reported on UFOs, including the Roswell crash, alien abductions in the USA, and the Belgian UFO wave, with interviews and a film by the Belgian army.
• TF1's news mentioned that Ross Perot saw conspiracies, similar to how others perceive UFOs.
• Reports on the '2è journées internationales sur les Ovnis' were mentioned from FR3 Marseille and Canal Marseille.
• F3's tennis coverage included a comment calling a player a 'real Martian in his flying saucer'.

Book Reviews (LIVRES)

The magazine reviewed several books:

• 'ESPACE: LES CENT PROCHAINES ANNEES' by Nicholas Booth (Larousse), focusing on NASA's MEGA-SETI project and the search for extraterrestrial signals.
• 'Le temps et les Ovnis' by J.L. Chaumeil.
• 'Mon ami l'extraterrestre' by Elvire Murru Paput, detailing a contact with an extraterrestrial named Kzenon from the planet Zel-tar.
• 'Et si nous n'étions pas seuls dans l'univers' by Jean-Paul Trachier, referencing ancient astronaut theories and UFOs.
• 'Intelligences extraterrestres' by Jean Heidmann, dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial life, but without mentioning UFOs.
• 'la météorologie' by E. Lawrence, which briefly mentions flying saucers in relation to lenticular clouds and discusses ball lightning.
• 'les Envahisseurs' by Francis Valéry, focusing on the American TV series and its themes, including references to Ummites and 'Petits Gris'.

Reunions and Archives

• 'Le Sceau' in Trévoux organized a meeting on UFO conservation archives.
• A search in the Courbevoie library yielded a 'Science et Vie' magazine from June 1990 with an article titled 'Un Ovni démasqué', but the page was torn out.

Festival

• A short film titled 'WASP' was screened, depicting a man's decision to end his life in orbit and the subsequent appearance of a mutant insectoid.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the pervasive presence of UFOs and extraterrestrial narratives in popular culture, including film, television, radio, and literature. The magazine diligently catalogs these appearances, often providing details about the specific content and broadcast information. There's a clear focus on the scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and related projects like MEGASETI. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and reporting on these phenomena as they are presented in media and discussed by experts, without necessarily endorsing or debunking specific claims. The inclusion of book reviews and archival research suggests a commitment to exploring the subject from multiple angles. The tone is informative, aiming to keep readers abreast of the latest developments and media coverage in the field of ufology and related speculative topics.