Circulaire CNEGU - No 18 - Series 2 - 1993 avril

Magazine Overview

This document is the April 1993 issue (N°18) of the 'CIRCULAIRE CNEGU', published by the 'Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques'. It is a French-language publication focused on UFO sightings and related phenomena.

New Observations

The 'NOUVELLES OBSERVATIONS' section details numerous UFO sightings reported in France during January and early February 1993. These observations include:

• January 6, 1993: A green ball was seen overflying a city at very low altitude.
• January 8, 1993: A green ball was observed zig-zagging for about thirty seconds.
• January 9, 1993: In the Forêt de Haye (Nancy), two witnesses reported a green ball making tight circles for five minutes.
• January 13, 1993: In Epinal, two witnesses observed a brilliant, silent, lenticular shape performing a series of circles.
• January 15, 1993: In Nancy, two witnesses reported a green ball that stopped for two minutes before moving again.
• January 16, 1993: In the Forêt de Haye (Nancy), a green ball was seen very close to the ground before taking off rapidly.
• January 17, 1993: In Charmes, two witnesses observed a very elongated dark shape overflying the city for three to four minutes.
• January 17, 1993: In Remiremont, a similar elongated dark shape was reported overflying the city.
• January 17, 1993: In Dijon, an unusual aerial phenomenon was described as an 'unusual shape in aerial station', with a photo in 'Le Bien Public' depicting a luminous object shaped like an overturned pear.
• January 21, 1993: In Nancy, one witness reported an orange elongated shape performing circles above the city.
• January 25, 1993: In Lunéville, a witness described an orange ovoïde object making tight circles, diving towards the ground, and then ascending vertically and silently.
• January 27, 1993: In Sarrebourg, four witnesses reported a triangular craft describing a circle, diving towards the ground, and then ascending vertically.
• January 29, 1993: In Ricarville (St Quirin), four witnesses reported an orange ball resting on the road for 3.4 minutes, followed by a silent takeoff, a pause, and then a vertical, swirling ascent accompanied by a luminous ray.
• February 4, 1993: In Nancy, five witnesses reported a large, brilliant, silver triangular shape making a series of back-and-forth movements above the city.
• February 5, 1993: In Epinal, one witness reported a green ovoïde shape overflying the city.
• February 6, 1993: At Col du Hantz, three witnesses reported an orange ball resting in a field for 5 minutes before taking off silently.
• February 11, 1993: In Charmes, four witnesses observed a dark cigar-shaped object illuminated by aligned red lights, overflying the city before ascending vertically and disappearing silently.
• February 15, 1993: At Etang de Gondrexange, four witnesses reported a very luminous orange ball resting on the road for 4 minutes, followed by a slow, vertical, and silent takeoff, illuminating the clouds.
• February 28, 1993: In Parmain (Val d'Oise), four witnesses reported a craft with no noise, described as a cabin with two headlights topped by a red rotating light. The object emitted luminous beams. This was reported in 'la gazette du Val d'Oise'.

Media Reviews

The publication also includes extensive reviews of media coverage related to UFOs and the paranormal:

Press Reviews

• 'Bien Public' (August 8, 1992): Article 'Objet volant identifié' about a supposed hot air balloon sighting.
• 'Piscines Jardins et Golf' (Jan-Mar 1993): Mention of transparent domes for pools.
• 'Le Monde' (February 1993): Article 'les éditeurs vous proposent' featuring the book 'le Temps et les OVNI'.
• 'L'Inconnu' (March 1993): Cover story 'OVNI : Affaire non classée...', including reader letters about UFO sightings and a feature on 'O.V.N.I. extraterrestres' covering cases like Valensole and Trans-en-Provence.
• 'Etrangetés et Mystères' (January 1993): Issue dedicated to Stanton Friedman's 'Majestic 12' report.
• 'L'Inconnu' (February 1993): Features on 'Confrontations' by J. Vallée and 'OVNI, la Grande Manipulation' with a montage of a mother ship and flying saucers.
• 'L'Inconnu' (February 1993): Article on the 'Zodiac of Easter Island' and a report on the CIA/KGB financing of sects awaiting ET arrival.
• 'Penthouse' (March 1993): Article 'C'est arrivé près de chez vous' about an alleged UFO abduction case of photographer Jean Ker.
• 'Newlook' (March 1993): Mentions of secret Pentagon weapons, Paul Moller's VTOL invention, and a Dutch police operation to catch illegal radio listeners using UFO landing announcements.
• 'Mad Movies' (March 1993): Editorial criticizing TF1's 'Mystères' program.
• 'Le Monde' (March 10, 1993): Article 'Imprévisibles planètes' discussing the moon's role and its implications for finding Earth-like planets and extraterrestrial life.
• 'Astrapi' (March 15, 1993): A guide to Mars and Martians.
• 'Le Hérisson' (March 17-23, 1993): Article 'En vert et contre tous...' about ecological candidates, with an illustration of an ET.
• 'L'Est Républicain' (March 22, 1993): Report on a 'robot-zombie' scare in China.
• 'Téléstar' (March 22, 1993): Mention of 'E.T.' at the Cannes festival.
• 'Téléstar' (March 22, 1993): Interview with Alexandre Baloud about the 'Mystères' TV show.
• 'Science et Vie Junior' (April 1993): Article 'Esprit, es-tu là?' on beliefs in the paranormal, referencing UFOs and extraterrestrial visits.
• 'Le Monde du Mystère' (April 1993): Reviews of books 'E.B.E.2' and 'A la recherche des extraterrestres', and an article on the mystery of Rennes-le-Château.
• 'Républicain lorrain' (December 31, 1992): Article 'l'hommage au pionnier' describing a Metz University amphitheater resembling a flying saucer.
• 'Les cahiers d'Ecol' (January 1993): Contents include letters, articles on life elsewhere, ECOL sessions, and a listing of UFO cases from 1992.
• 'L.L.B.S.' (Early 1993): Reviews of 'Confrontations', a critique of 'Eloge du Roi', and articles on UFO sources and a hypothesis about drawing saucers.
• 'OVNI-Présence' (March-April 1993): Features a portrait and interview with Aimé Michel, and a dossier on abductions.

Television Reviews

• TF1 (March 1993): Coverage of 'Coucou c'est nous' featuring Jean Fumeau discussing his contact with 'Frères de l'espace' and Adamski's contact. Also, 'Savoir plus' discussed near-death experiences. 'Animalia' covered cryptozoology including Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, with a child suggesting a creature was an extraterrestrial. 'Mystères' covered sightings in Hessdalen and featured ufologists like P.Kohler and C.Lemaire. 'Coucou c'est nous' featured Jeanine Derel and Bernard Hugues discussing their contacts and UFOs. 'Ex-Libris' discussed sects. TF1's JT 20H reported Marian apparitions in Italy. TF1's JT 13H reported a UFO sighting in Isère.
• F2 (March 1993): 'Savoir plus' discussed near-death experiences. 'Animalia' covered cryptozoology. 'Ardimat' included extraterrestrial themes in an educational animation. 'Runaway, l'évadé du futur' featured a miniature triangular drone.
• M6 (March 1993): 'Superman III' featured an extraterrestrial. 'Le 6 mns' presented the 'Série Club' TV channel. 'Ardimat' included extraterrestrial themes. 'le monstre évadé de l'espace' was a new American series. 'le jour où la terre s'arrêta' and 'les soucoupes volantes' were mentioned.
• Canal+ (March 1993): 'Décode pas Bunny' featured an alien. 'le jour où la terre s'arrêta' was mentioned. 'les soucoupes volantes' was mentioned.
• F3 (March 1993): 'les enquêtes de Chlorophylle' featured an alien robot. 'Durand la nuit' discussed sects.
• Arte (March 20, 1993): A spot featured a feminine being with an antenna-like head.
• Canal Jmer (March 10, 1993): 'les six compagnons' episode 'le cigare volant' was based on a book about an extraterrestrial.
• Canal+ (March 13, 1993): 'Décode pas Bunny' featured an alien.
• M6 (April 1993): 'la soupe aux choux' featured an extraterrestrial. 'Retour vers le futur' had allusions to ETs. 'Superman III' featured an extraterrestrial. 'le 6 mns' presented 'Série Club'. 'le jour où la terre s'arrêta' and 'les soucoupes volantes' were mentioned.
• F2 (April 1993): 'Abyss' featured an extraterrestrial.
• Ciné-Cinéma (April 1993): 'le jour où la terre s'arrêta' and 'les soucoupes volantes' were mentioned.
• Canal+ (March 27, 1993): 'l'oeil du cyclone' featured a special on 'Imagina 93' with extraterrestrial themes.
• Ciné-Cinéfil (March 1993): 'le jour où la terre s'arrêta' and 'les soucoupes volantes' were mentioned.
• Canal+ (March 29, 1993): 'Ca Cartoon' featured 'Woody Woodpecker from Mars'.
• TF1 (March 29, 1993): 'Opération Tonnerre' featured a yacht named 'disco volante'. A spot for 'Mystères' showed UFO subjects. Another spot for 'Mystères' showed aerial views of the Roswell crash.
• M6 (April 3, 1993): 'Moi, Renart' featured a cosmonaut facing an ET. 'OVNI-CAFE' was rebroadcast.
• F2 (April 4, 1993): 'Abyss' featured an extraterrestrial.
• Ciné-Cinéma (April 3, 1993): 'le jour où la terre s'arrêta' and 'les soucoupes volantes' were mentioned.

Radio Reviews

• RMC (March 9, 1993): Discussed the Tunguska event, with hypotheses including a meteorite, nuclear explosion, or UFO.

Books and Publications

• 'Dimension 7': Created a pin's related to Jimmy Guieu's 'Les Portes du Futur'.
• 'Télé 7 Jours' (April 3-9, 1993): Mentioned a 'humidificateur soucoupe volante'.
• 'Les cahiers d'Ecol' (January 1993): A ufological publication with various articles.
• 'L.L.B.S.' (Early 1993): A review containing articles on Aimé Michel, UFO sources, and a drawing of saucers.
• 'OVNI-Présence' (March-April 1993): Featured Aimé Michel and a dossier on abductions.
• 'le bonheur de la vie': An animated series for children with extraterrestrial themes.
• Ecole primaire des Buttes à Créteil (94): Daily canteen menus featured small saucers and extraterrestrials.

Sects

• 'Actua-Ciné' (January 1993): Article 'Gourous de stars' discussed celebrities' involvement with esoteric beliefs, mentioning Frederik Von Mierers who convinced actors he was an extraterrestrial.
• TF1 (March 16, 1993): 'Durand la nuit' debated sects, mentioning the Raëlian movement and their participation in anti-racism demonstrations.
• 'Ca m'intéresse' (March 1993): Article 'Une secte d'adorateurs du soleil près d'Albi'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The circular consistently reports on UFO sightings, media coverage of the phenomenon, and related topics like extraterrestrial life, paranormal beliefs, and sects. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and disseminating information within the ufology community, often referencing previous reports and publications. There is a clear emphasis on cataloging observations and media mentions, providing details about sources and specific content. The publication also touches upon the sociological and psychological aspects of belief in the paranormal and extraterrestrial phenomena.