Circulaire CNEGU - No 19 - Series 2 - 1993 mai

Magazine Overview

This document is the 19th issue of the "CIRCULAIRE CNEGU" (Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques), dated May 1993. It functions as a newsletter or bulletin, providing a comprehensive overview of recent ufological news, media coverage, and research findings.

Content Summary

"MEPRISES (possibles)"

This section reviews various articles and media reports, often questioning their ufological significance or offering alternative explanations:

• Sciences et Avenir (April 1993): Discusses the Russian space mirror experiment ("Znamia le soleil de minuit") and technological possibilities, along with photos. It also covers an article on "non-lethal warfare" from the Pentagon, noting that holographic projectors were not detailed. The F117 "wobbly farfadet" is described by Lt Col. Wes Wyrick, who refutes its nickname, stating it is stable and easy to pilot, and describing its elliptical shape from below.
• Planète (duration 55'): Reports on the F117 during the Gulf War, mentioning accidents during tests and describing the aircraft's stability and appearance.

"MESSAGES"

This section contains reader contributions and requests:

• A. Michel describes the "invisible college" and mentions a Hungarian individual linked to Carter.
• J. Grimault is seeking photographs related to UFO phenomena.
• JCLY is soliciting information on readers' ufological specialties for thematic exchanges.

"PRECISIONS"

This section provides clarifications and updates on previous reports:

• Regarding the AVRO-CAR video, G. Rolland managed to obtain it, and the company SEPEG is reportedly bankrupt but the stock is still available.
• An observation by F. Bourbeau (previously reported) is clarified by C.R. Page as a commercial airliner landing, observed from a distance.
• The Carp (Ontario, Canada, 1989) crash case is considered a hoax by Canadian ufologist C.R. Page.
• The "Cercle Bernard Monnier" is identified as not being an ufological group but one that denounces manipulations. Its review is "Tout va bien, pour ceux qui n'ont pas de problème." Attempts to contact them led to a psychiatric hospital.

"UFOLOGIE PRATIQUE"

This section delves into specific topics and research:

• Phosphénisme: Described as a scientific key to supernatural manifestations, involving a "diffuse glow" energy from the brain that can be photographed and perceived in darkness, potentially enabling clairvoyance and access to invisible worlds. The text questions who benefits from concealing this energy's nature.
• Photocopies: Available for free at ANPE.
• CERPA: Has created a "keychain-detector" that triggers with a sound and light signal in the presence of a magnetic field of about 200 gauss.
• B.E.R.U.F.B.: A new Franco-Belgian ufological research group founded in early 1993.
• EDF/INSERM Study: A literature review on the effects of magnetic fields suggests a possible link to leukemia. EDF is collaborating with Hydro-Québec on further research.
• "L'écho des Savanes" (March 1993): An article "les chiffres de l'intox" discusses how statistics, while useful, can be misleading and used as weapons to promote agendas. It highlights how repeated figures can become accepted as official truth.

"RADIO"

This section summarizes radio broadcasts related to UFOs:

• France Inter (March 12, 1993): A report on luminous points observed from a car, later identified as flying ants.
• RMC (March 22, 1993): A program discussed the Cergy-Pontoise abduction case, referencing a book by Tarade.
• RTL (March 31, 1993): An UFO observation in the Isère region was reported, with gendarmes as witnesses.
• France Inter (April 1, 1993): News of a UFO observed near Grenoble, with the gendarmerie investigating.
• Europe 2 (April 1, 1993): Two gendarmes and 40 people reported seeing a transparent object, 50 meters long, resembling a train.

"PRESSE"

This section reviews articles from various newspapers and magazines:

• Courrier International (January 21, 1993): An excerpt from The Wall Street Journal on non-lethal weapons, including holographic projectors and immobilizing foams.
• "Le Soir" (Brussels, February 15, 1993): An article on "Nouveaux mystères de Mars," discussing the planet's fascination and the myth of little green men, while stating no life exists on the surface but potential traces in the subsoil.
• "Lire" (February 1993): An article on Michel Maurette's book "Chasseur d'étoiles," which discusses meteorites, their collection, and a potential traffic in them.
• Paris-Match (March 12, 1993): An article on the film "Dien Bien Phu," referencing "martians" as a nickname for Vietnamese soldiers.
• Canard Enchaîné (March 17, 1993): An article about JC Bourret.
• Télérama (March 24, 1993): A preview of the "Mystères" program, mentioning astrophysicist Pierre Kohler and ufologist Perry Petrakis.
• Sciences et Avenir (April 1993): An article "un caprice d'Ulysse" about the European probe Ulysses experiencing an interruption in communications.
• Sud Ouest (April 1, 1993): An article "OVNI dans le ciel. Une fusée russe?" reporting an observation in southern France.

"PRESSE SPECIALISEE"

This section focuses on specialized ufology publications:

• Science et Magie (No. 28): Presentation of P. Picard's book "A la recherche des extraterrestres."
• Le Monde Inconnu (No. 147): Article on "Ile de Pâques : derniers secrets."
• Etrangetés et Mystères (No. 7): Features articles on Roswell, extraterrestrials, and UFOs.
• L'Inconnu (No. 199): An editorial on secret Russian UFO observations, followed by news on feminist requests for a less sexist ET message and discussions on UFO cases and researchers.

"PRESSE UFOLOGIQUE"

This section reviews ufology-specific magazines:

• LDLN (No. 316): Contents include photos of Lac Chauvet, the Battle of Saint-Firmin, and recent investigations in Algeria.

"CERCLES ANGLAIS"

• Galerie d'art (Paris): Exhibition of Thomas Telex's photos of crop circles.

"PUBLICITE"

This section details various advertisements with ufological or futuristic themes:

• JC. Decaux poster: Depicts a shopping center with a flying saucer taking off, by illustrator Manchu.
• Kodak (Japan) posters: Large-dimension images of SV (soucoupe volante) from a 1990 exhibition.
• Seibu (Japan) advertisements: Reproductions of SV (soucoupe volante) maquettes.
• CB Dirland flyer: Advertises a "Kit complet" including a UFO antenna.
• Renault "Reinastella" advertisement: A futuristic car resembling a flying saucer, displayed at the "Visionarium."
• Auchan supermarket panel: Features a "Martian" and a flying saucer with the slogan "On vient de loin pour aller à Nancy."
• "Félix" CD advertisement: Includes images of monsters and flying saucers.
• M6 "Culture pub" (April 18, 1993): Showcased the Russian space mirror and a Heineken spot with aliens.
• M6 (April 21, 1993): A "theme night" spot for "les jeudis de l'angoisse."
• Phénomèna (SOS OVNI) review: Text and cover photo from issue No. 7.
• Jean Levis advertisement: Features an ET hand on a jean pocket and a flying saucer, with slogans related to the brand.

"MINITEL"

• 3615 OVNITEL: A new telematics server for UFO information created by CERPA.

"LIVRES (ufo)"

• "L'or des druides" by J.P. Bourre: Discusses UFO observations and plane crashes in the Mont Mezenc region.
• "les OVNI" by M. Dorier and JP. Troadec: A revised edition of a "Que sais-je" collection on UFOs.
• "Autrefois les Extraterrestres" by Richard D. Nolane: A pocket book on "archéo-ufologie."
• "OVNI. Un pilote de ligne parle" by Jean Greslé: A book by a pilot about UFOs.
• "L'affaire Ummo" by Renaud Marhic: Discusses the Ummo affair and extraterrestrials.

"B.D."

• Cubitus (by Dupa): A comic strip where ETs observe Earth, mistaking dog hairs for unknown life forms.
• "les êtres de lumière" Tome 1 by Jean Pleyers: A graphic novel about extraterrestrials and cosmic emigrants, referencing historical UFO cases.

"LIVRES (fiction)"

• "les fourmis" by Bernard Werber: A novel about contact between humans and ants, with numerous allusions to extraterrestrials and one mention of UFOs.
• "Message extraterrestre" by P. Curtis: A story about a boy who exchanges correspondence with an extraterrestrial and travels to space.

"CONFERENCES"

• Hugo Nhart (March 16, 1993, Tours): Lecture on UFOs, the Trilateral Commission, HNT investigations, and the paranormal.

"HOTEL PARIS LYON PALACE"

• March 27, 1993: Presentations by F. Fouéré, J. Mesnard, M. Meurger, JL. Rivera, and F. Toulet.

"INSTITUT METAPSYCHIQUE INTERNATIONAL"

• June 10, 1993: B. Meheust lecture on "enlèvements et démonomanie."

"CONGRES"

• 7th Rencontres de Lyon: Summaries of presentations on UFO observations, crop circles, animal mutilations, abductions, the Ummo affair, and Russian UFO observations.

"ARCHIVES"

• "les alignements de Carnac" by Pierre-Roland Giot: Discusses "lutins" (elves) and extraterrestrials, and landing sites.

"THEATRE"

• "Coupeurs de virages": A play about two extraterrestrials studying humans, performed at Théatre Dejazet.

"COMMERCE"

• Advertisement in Rouen: A display for "GEN O TYPE" featuring flying saucers and the slogan "On vient de loin pour aller à Nancy."
• "Etrangetés et Mystères" Tee-shirt: Features a text by Hugo Nhart promoting the magazine.
• "Flying Saucer" restaurant: A new meeting place for Parisian ufologists.

"PHILATELIE"

• Maldives Stamp Blocks: "Mystères de l'Univers" series, featuring UFOs and extraterrestrial themes.
• Guyana Stamps: Related to the International Space Year, SETI, and Voyager missions.

"T.V. (ufo)"

This section details TV programs related to UFOs:

• F3 (November 16, 1992): "Continentales" program on the Loch Ness Monster and crop circles, concluding it was a hoax.
• TF1 (February 10, 1993): "Coucou c'est nous!" discussed ETs held by the U.S. Air Force.
• TF1 (February 20, 1993): JC Narcy reported sudden deaths of his pigs, possibly linked to high-tension lines installed near his pastures.
• F2 (March 4, 1993): "Envoyé spécial" featured a young American searching for meteorites, with an anecdote about "Martians" telling him a meteorite was from Mars.
• TF1 (March 31, 1993): "Sacrée Soirée" with Gilbert Bécaud comparing theaters to places with "waves" like the Bermuda Triangle.
• A2 (April 3, 1993): "Samedi Bonheur" featured J.Y. Lafesse.
• TF1 (April 7, 1993): "Coucou c'est nous!" included a caller identifying herself as a "martian."
• TF1 (April 11, 1993): "JT 20H" reported on "les souris et les hommes," discussing organic implants in mice.
• F2 (April 13, 1993): "JT" summarized a UFO conference in Lyon, featuring H. Evans and images of crop circles and Hessdalen phenomena.
• Arte (April 16, 1993): "Rencontre" with Moebius and Etienne Parisot.
• F2 (April 23, 1993): "Matin-Bonheur" focused on extraterrestrials, with reports on Nançay (SETI), Belgian UFO events, and witness testimonies.

"T.V. (fiction)"

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

• Canal J (February 13, 1993): Animated series "OVNI soit qui mal y pense" about a film director making an ET movie.
• A2 (April 3, 1993): "les Jetson's" animated series.
• F2 (April 13, 1993): "Matin Bonheur" featured the film E.T., showing images of the character and spaceship.
• TF1 (March 6, 1993): "Club Dorothée" episode about searching for Mr. Elabet, a correspondent for the ET "dromadaire."
• M6 (April 12, 1993): "Ils sont grands ces petits" film about parents abducted by ETs.
• F2 (April 13, 1993): "Short circuit" film about a robot mistaken for an ET.
• TF1 (April 18, 1993): "SOS fantômes II" film featuring a woman's interview about meeting an extraterrestrial.
• F3 (April 19, 1993): Félix le chat cartoon episode with a Martian friend and instant travel.
• M6 (April 20, 1993): "Le Joker" series episode with telecommanded "OVNI 1" and "OVNI 2" devices.
• C+ (April 30, 1993): "Les Guignols de l'info." segment discussing a large metallic UFO and an amateur's footage of an occupant.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The "CIRCULAIRE CNEGU" consistently reviews media coverage of UFO phenomena, often with a critical or skeptical eye, seeking to debunk or provide rational explanations for reported sightings. There's a strong emphasis on distinguishing between genuine ufological research and sensationalism. The publication also serves as a platform for sharing information about new ufological groups, publications, and events, fostering a sense of community among its readers. The editorial stance appears to be one of diligent investigation and information dissemination within the ufological field.