Circulaire CNEGU - No 15 - Series 2 - 1993 janv

Magazine Overview

This document is issue number 15 of 'CIRCULAIRE CNEGU', published in January 1993 by the 'Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques'. It functions as a newsletter or circular, providing updates, news, and analyses related to ufology.

Misidentifications (Possible)

The section 'MEPRISES (possibles)' highlights several instances where aerial phenomena were reported in the press but likely had conventional explanations. 'Le Figaro' reported on an art installation above Vandenberg Air Force Base, initially speculated to be alien signals, but later identified as part of the SDI program. Another 'Le Figaro' article discussed a large, saucer-shaped dirigible being developed in Russia. 'Air et Cosmos/Aviation Magazine' featured an article on the stealth capabilities of the F-117A Nighthawk, which was also noted as a potential misidentification.

New Information Code

A 'N.B.' section introduces a new coding system for information, denoted by an 'R' surrounded by a circle, to identify press articles or audio/video cassettes held by informants.

Clarifications

'PRECISIONS' offers corrections and additional details on previous reports. It clarifies Gaston Deferre's ministerial role during the broadcast of 'Plate forme 70' and corrects that a 'Parisien' article cited was from the 'Weekly World News'. It also provides a critical analysis of the 'Institut d'Etudes de la Désinformation', suggesting it is a disinformation agency linked to the far-right, citing a book on French national and radical right movements.

Broadcasts and Interviews

• Several media broadcasts are detailed:
• Europe 1 featured guests Jean Heidmann and François Raulin discussing UFOs. Raulin stated that while extraterrestrial probes are possible, no UFO case has been scientifically proven to originate from an extraterrestrial civilization.
• France Culture discussed hypnosis with Isabelle Stengers and Jeannot Oareau, exploring its scientific understanding and the concept of 'multiple personalities'.
• A broadcast on 'Science et Vie Junior' covered a Japanese researcher's prototype dirigible called HALOP, designed for satellite work, and a discovery in Romania of a unique cave ecosystem.
• 'Science et Vie Junior' also reported on the Mars Observer satellite mission and a dossier in 'Mégahertz' about the dangers of electromagnetic radiation on livestock.
• 'Terre sauvage' featured an article on the Cadborosaurus, a marine monster.
• 'Le Parisien' mentioned a film about E.T. and secret excavations by the Bulgarian army in Tsaritchina, rumored to involve extraterrestrial artifacts.
• 'Le Monde' discussed Russian media and the popularity of UFOs and occult phenomena.
• 'L'évènement du jeudi' presented a 7-page dossier on extraterrestrial life.
• 'Le journal des Sables' mentioned boats named OVNI 36 and OVNI 43.

Press Review

• A 'PRESSE UFOLOGIQUE' section reviews various publications:
• 'OVNI-Présence' featured articles on historical UFO cases in the USA, Basel, Norway, and Switzerland, as well as an interview with A. Avchaloumov.
• 'VIDEO (fiction)' highlighted TV series and films related to extraterrestrials, including 'Kathy et les extraterrestres' and 'Cosmos 1999'.
• Commercial products like a saucer-shaped humidifier and extraterrestrial busts were noted.
• McDonald's offered a 'Happy meal' with space-themed toys.
• A toy space shuttle shaped like a saucer was described.

Conferences

• Writer Serge Hutin gave a lecture on UFOs in Paris, which was noted for its large attendance and the monopolization of the discussion by two individuals.
• Brice Quiquand held talks on esotericism, ancient gods, and 'little grays'.

Minitel and Philately

• Consultations on the 'Jour de Paris' Minitel server are mentioned, including a section on ufology discussing the UMMO affair and UFO sightings in Argentina.
• 'Le Monde' featured a series of stamps titled 'Mysteries of the Universe', including UFOs and other unexplained phenomena. Other philatelic items related to interplanetary collaboration and Mars were also noted.

Canulars (Hoaxes)

• 'L'Est Républicain' reported on Bulgarian officers who dug a spiral corridor based on information from two women claiming to have extraterrestrial contact, intended to save humanity from an apocalypse.
• 'Jour de Paris' published a guide to planetary catastrophes, including a massive extraterrestrial landing, and discussed plans for interplanetary travel to Mars and Venus.
• 'Jour de Paris' also promoted a Minitel service for interacting with 'extraterrestrials' and featured an article about implanting a computer into a human brain.

Humor

• 'Ici-Paris-Magazine' included a humorous drawing of an extraterrestrial visiting a woman.
• A joke about cosmonauts encountering aliens with breasts on their backs was shared on Radio, Rire et Chansons.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The circular consistently covers a wide range of topics within ufology, from press misidentifications and scientific discussions to historical cases, hoaxes, and cultural representations of UFOs and extraterrestrials in media and commerce. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, presenting various viewpoints and encouraging readers to analyze information, as seen in the 'MEPRISES' and 'PRECISIONS' sections. There's a clear effort to catalog and cross-reference information from diverse sources, including mainstream media, specialized magazines, and broadcasts.