Circulaire CNEGU - No 24 - Series 2 - 1993 oct

Magazine Overview

This issue of CIRCULAIRE CNEGU, number 24, published in October 1993, is a 10-page circular from the Comité Nord-Est des Groupes Ufologiques. The subscription for the circular costs 65 F and covers issues 25 to 36. The publication details recent UFO and humanoid observations, media coverage of ufological topics, and various related publications.

Reabonnement (Subscription)

The subscription for CIRCULAIRE CNEGU is ending and readers are asked to send a payment of 65 F via bank check to JCLY or TRR. A price increase has been implemented to cover additional postal costs incurred in 1993. The publication has exceeded its initial 6-page limit, now covering issues 25 to 36.

Anciennes Observations (Past Observations)

La Réunion

Regarding the plain of Cafres in La Réunion, the restaurant "la soucoupe volante" (the flying saucer) still exists, though under new ownership. Locals recall the case, but the reception was lukewarm. The restaurant is cited in "RUN" (a free semestrial guide from the Reunion tourism committee).

Bas-Rhin Encounters

• Petite-Pierre and Eschbourg (Bas-Rhin), August 16, 1989, 11:37 PM to 12:07 AM: An orange ball was observed on the road. Three humanoids, described as human-like with blond hair and blue eyes, wearing suits, descended. They collected plants, and the witness offered them flowers. The beings then re-entered the ball, which took off rapidly after illuminating the witness with a white light beam.
• Schoenbourg (Bas-Rhin), November 25, 1990, 8:10 PM to 8:48 PM: An orange ball was observed on the road. Two humanoids, with a physical appearance identical to those in the August 16, 1989 observation, interacted with the witness. Drawings were made on the sand by both parties, depicting themes like Earth, the Milky Way, solar systems, and galaxies. The beings then re-entered the ball, which took off and departed rapidly.

Meprises (Possible Misidentifications)

La Haute-Marne Libérée / L'Est Républicain (September 15, 1993)

An article titled "The mystery of the OVNI above Chaumont elucidated" suggests that luminous phenomena observed in the night of Friday to Saturday near Froncles were likely not extraterrestrial, but rather related to a discotheque called "Why not" in Darmanes. However, the article notes that the doubt remains among witnesses.

L'Ere Nouvelle (July-August 1993)

The cover features a photograph of the "Hélitor Nazare" model, described as an annular dirigible. An article on page 9 discusses the "Hélitor, aerial vector of a new generation," detailing its history, characteristics, and market potential. The definitive craft is expected to be 24-27 meters in diameter, capable of hovering for 24 hours, and equipped with a 100 km/h anti-gust system. Page 32 includes a reader's letter from J.C. Leroy about mica discs and flying saucers, with a response from E. Nazare.

Messages

Individuals wishing to obtain the complete series of CCNEGU (issues 1 to 12) should contact JCLY or TRR. A 15-day delay is requested.

Research Requests

1. A reproduction (print or slide) of a photo allegedly taken in Andorra in 1976, along with any related articles.
2. Names and contact information of individuals who own or have owned magnetic detectors.
3. Contact information for Jean Chasseigne and Jean Bedet.

Michel Figuet's Search

Michel Figuet is seeking information on nocturnal phenomena or diurnal discs exhibiting abnormal behavior, such as arabesques and rapid movements, with or without physical effects, that have not been published.

Ufologie Pratique (Practical Ufology)

Books and Documents

• "Lire le journal": A book by Y. Agnès and J.M. Croissandeau, offering 110 practical guides to understanding the press, including useful addresses for journalism, advertising, and research.
• Document by J. Maniez: A 22-page document from "Groupement Action et Connaissance" president J. Maniez, covering questions on OVNIs, alleged government blackouts, the taboo nature of the subject in the press, the possibility of joint action, the right to know, public action, defiance of political authorities, and a report on a film presentation about an OVNI at the Ministry of Defense.
• New Group: The formation of G.E.F.R.U. (Groupement d'Etudes Franco-Russe d'Ufologie) is announced, with contact details provided.
• Science et Vie (October 1993): An article on page 40-50 titled "Dompter la foudre" (Taming Lightning) discusses the study of lightning, featuring photos of captured lightning and St. Elmo's fires.
• Reader's Digest Selection: An article from November 1992 titled "Le livre de l'astucieux" discusses lightning, noting that it can strike the same place multiple times and that it fertilizes the earth by creating weak nitric acid.
• Prima (September 1993): An article on page 62 presents the book "Monsieur Charcot de la Salpêtrière" by Jean Thuillier, focusing on Charcot's life and work on hysteria and hypnosis.
• Mediascope Services: A company that records television and radio broadcasts to inform clients about events.
• Le Monde (October 13, 1993): An article discusses changes within the DST (Directorate of Territorial Security), including increased infiltration of far-right groups and esoteric sects.
• "Documents Interdits": A cassette from Sept Vidéo featuring 12 amateur films on various subjects.

Erratum

• In CCNEGU n°23, page 6, the press section incorrectly listed the author of "Phénomèna" n°15 as "Charbier" instead of "Chartier".
• In CCNEGU n°23, page 9, "Toungouska" was listed as page 42 instead of 43.

Precision

Publications and Organizations

• CCH Advertisement: Detailed documentation was received regarding an advertisement from CCH, which did not fully explain the origin of certain "they" and the jewel they brought from their distant suns.
• ADRUP: P. Vachon reports that ADRUP no longer exists, and PVN and JGY are now considered independent researchers.
• Foreign Directories: Accessing foreign directories via minitel, particularly for Spain, is reported as difficult.
• New Look (May 1993): An article by Seth J. Putterman in "La Recherche" (June 1993) discusses a "sound and light" phenomenon involving bubbles in water that emit luminous flashes when subjected to sound waves, suggesting this could explain certain mysterious phenomena.
• Provençal Vibrations (August 1993): The Quid 1992 mentions a chapter on "B.O.N.I." (Bruits d'origine et de nature inconnues - Noises of unknown origin and nature). France Info also reported on these mysterious phenomena, suggesting a possible OVNI origin.
• Le Soir (August 26, 1993): Articles discuss "tremors of aerial origin" and the possibility of the sky falling, with scientists suggesting the origin of these phenomena might be "from the sky."

Fiction (BD - Bande Dessinée)

• Télé Z (July 19, 1993): An article "La télé vue par Gibo" depicts two extraterrestrials observing Earth and deciding to cancel their vacation. The last drawing shows animals and humans running around Fort Boyard.
• Caroline sur la Lune: A children's book where Caroline and her friends encounter an extraterrestrial, who turns out to be familiar.
• "Les aventures de "Jeannette Pointu" : "Mission sur Mars": The fifth and final episode describes the crew's difficulties on Mars and the discovery of an extraterrestrial's remains, possibly linked to Atlantean legends.
• "Martin Mystère": A comic book volume that includes references to extraterrestrials and the Men in Black (MIB), an organization dedicated to destroying evidence of extraterrestrial activity.
• BD (UFO) - Parc Brassens: A mention of a Charlot comic book featuring a flying saucer and a photo of a child dressed as an alien.
• Weird Science-Fantasy (August 1993): A special issue focusing on "Fantastic 1950s EC Comics!" and "E.C. challenges the U.S. Air Force, with this illustrated, factual Flying Saucer Report," detailing American observations from 1947 to 1952.

Presse (Press)

Le Journal de l'Ile de la Réunion (July 22, 1993)

An article about Bulgarian ufologists investigating alleged OVNI sightings and encounters with humanoids near Tsaritchina. The article notes the prevalence of supernatural themes in Bulgarian media following the fall of communism.

Famille magazine (October 1992)

A "hors serie" issue features a book cover depicting two extraterrestrials interacting with a human, with a flying saucer in the background. The subtitle suggests recognizing European geography through extraterrestrial themes.

Ciné-Télé-Revue (August-September 1993)

An article titled "Il a vu des OVNIs" features actor Dan Aykroyd's testimony of seeing two OVNIs with his family, suggesting that the military was aware of their presence.

Le Provençal (Marseille, September 11, 1993)

An article about a UFO congress in Marseille, discussing various topics including the "UMNO" affair and featuring a group photo of attendees.

L'Evènement du Jeudi (September 16-22, 1993)

• An article titled "Einstein le savait-il ?" discusses astronomer J. Laskar's computer simulations on the Moon's role in stabilizing Earth's climate and favoring the emergence of life.
• An article titled "la scoumoune spatiale" (space bad luck) discusses failures in space missions (Titan IV, Mars Observer, Phobos) and notes that while some attribute these to "little green men," past missions like Mariner and Viking did not report any signs of life.

Science et Vie Junior (October 1993)

An article titled "Toulouse, ville martienne" discusses efforts to recreate Martian soil for robotic experiments.

Le Méridional (September 27, 1993)

An article titled "Masse cachée" (Hidden Mass) discusses the confirmation by astronomers that 90% of the universe is made of invisible matter, which can play tricks on perception.

Le Pays Briard (August 13, 1993)

An article about a flying saucer sighting in Fontenay-Trésigny, with details of the observation and other reported sightings in the region. The BIDU is mentioned as a contact point for information.

L'Evènement du Jeudi (September 2-8, 1993)

An article titled "Enquête sur les manipulations génétiques" (Investigation into Genetic Manipulations) features a photo of E.T. and discusses the prevalence of monsters in cinema, including those "from elsewhere."

VSD (September 16-22, 1993)

An article titled "Enquête dans l'Elysée indiscret" (Investigation into the indiscreet Elysée) discusses the daily operations of the French presidential palace and the volume of mail received.

Publicité (Advertising)

UFO CRESP

A 15x21 cm flyer from "UFO CRESP" asking "OVNI... a reality?" and inviting contacts for more information, including details on time travel and extraterrestrial encounters. It also promotes reception of a bulletin and participation in study groups.

Time-Life

Advertising for Time-Life's "Les mystères de l'Inconnu" series, covering prophecies and visions, and the OVNI phenomenon.

Mystères Magazine

A short article accompanying a cover photo for the "Mystères" emission, highlighting topics such as "listening to extraterrestrials."

Bulletin d'information "What's new at Samisdat?" (Canada)

This bulletin reveals information about the existence of OVNIs, featuring books like "UFO, Nazi secret weapon?" and "The CIA-KGB UFO coverup." It includes testimonies, photographs, and maps related to OVNI sightings, presenting OVNIs as German secret weapons. The bulletin notes that Nazi flying saucers are identifiable by a swastika symbol and that Samisdat specializes in information related to Hitler's Germany.

Le Monde Inconnu (July-August 1993)

Features a book presentation by J. Greslé and mentions the "Book of Urantia."

Revue "Mystères" (September 1993)

Includes exterior views of bookstores.

Jean Michel Document

A document from Jean Michel (Arcachon) summarizing a "special message for 1993 from Sananda, supreme chief of the intergalactic fleet," concerning the imminent rescue of chosen Earthlings by extraterrestrials. The message is accompanied by a list of materials for "Ascension/Evacuation," audio cassettes, and brochures. A video is also available: "Fantastic Film made by Jean Michel in the USA in 1991 and 1992, during physical contacts with the fleet."

Le Monde Inconnu (September 1993)

Again features advertising for J. Greslé's book and the "Book of Urantia."

Levis Jeans

Advertising for Levis jeans featuring a green logo on the pants and a flying saucer taking off, with the slogan "Un 510 ne se fait jamais seul."

"Les 48 heures de la réclame" (2nd edition)

An event for advertising enthusiasts featuring numerous advertising objects from 1900 to 1960.

Bus Advertising

Panels for buses in the Val de Marne region promoting planets and flying saucers.

CNIT Advertising

Advertising at the CNIT (La Défense) promoting planets and flying saucers.

Plastic Bag

A decorated plastic bag featuring a multicolored flying saucer in space above Earth, with contact information for the Ufological Society in Moscow.

K7 Series "Les mystères de l'Univers"

Advertising for a TF1 Vidéo K7 series on OVNIs, with color photos and explanatory texts.

Livres (ufo) (UFO Books)

• "Extra-terrestrial friends and foes": By George C. Andrews and Barbara Bartholic, published by IllumiNet Press. Contributors include L. Moulton Howe, J.F. Gille, R. Crabb, and E. Macer-Story. Not translated into French. A promotional document distributed at the Marseille Congress in September 1993.
• "la littérature fantastique": Published by Albin Michel in May 1993. Features a section on Jungian readings of the comic strip "le Royaume des eaux noires" by Paul Cuvelier. It also discusses the theme of extraterrestrials/OVNIs in comic strips, referencing Charroux, Däniken, and M. Granger. It includes references to "Mythology of extraterrestrials" and directs readers to JBR's book.
• "Nostradamus, les prophéties de 1993 à l'an 2000": By V.J. Hewitt and P. Lorie. Published by France Loisirs in February 1993. The cover features a prophecy for "1998: first encounter with extraterrestrials." Pages 133-135 discuss "Science and technology" and "strangers from the sky being televised," suggesting that images from an August 1998 event will change public opinion about extraterrestrials, despite ongoing skepticism. Includes illustrations of a humanoid figure and a drawing by Tim White.
• "Vos étoiles jusqu'en l'an 2001": By Elisabeth Teissier. Published in May 1993. Page 243 mentions "1999: interplanetary invasion by beings from elsewhere."
• "Rencontres avec des gens extraordinaires": Published by Editions Jouvence in August 1993. This book features interviews with 61 personalities discussing the future of the planet, spirituality, etc. It includes a list of speakers from "L'Artimon-Cassettes," a service created in 1979.
• "Suite du livre Enquête sur les extra-terrestres qui sont déjà parmi nous": A supplement to the French edition of September 1991 by J.P. Petit, published by GESTO. This 102-page document manages requests for access to "Ummites" texts. An operation to seize computer files related to these texts is underway.
• "le royaume du Graal": By Jean Robin. This book dedicates a significant portion to extraterrestrials/OVNIs, discussing the Rio congress, "Little Grays," John Lear's "declaration," the Dulce base attack, cattle mutilations, abductions, MJ 12, Roswell, Sarbacher, Steinman, Bush, Oppenheimer, the Russo-American agreement for an "international investigation plan" rejected by Mitterrand, Ruppelt, and Sider.

Trigrammes (Trigrams)

A comprehensive list of trigrams (abbreviations for individuals) is provided.

TV (ufo) (UFO TV Programs)

• TF1 (September 14, 1993): "Coucou c'est nous!" featured Boris Chourinov presenting video documents and photos of cases from the former USSR. A Minitel poll asked: "Would you give up everything to leave with an extraterrestrial?" 69% said yes, 31% no.
• TF1 (September 20, 1993): "Réponse à tout" presented by Jean-Claude Bourret, aiming to help French people with various issues, including consumer products and social/legal/political problems.
• TF1 (September 17, 1993): "Mystères" segment on the Mars Observer probe failure, with A. Baloud suggesting Martians might have prevented the mission.
• C+ (September 30, 1993): "Nulle Part Ailleurs" featured Henri Broch discussing his fight against irrationality and presenting his books and a challenge for psychokinesis.
• ARTE (October 2, 1993): "La boîte noire" documentary about a former Stasi lieutenant-colonel who taught operational psychology. During the documentary, children of the agent are shown playing, with one scene featuring stars and the mention of UFOs.
• TF1 (October 1993): "Combien ça coûte?" invited R. Hossein, who discussed an insurance company in the USA offering policies for abduction by extraterrestrials.
• F2 (October 14, 1993): "Envoyé spécial" segment on "the market of obscurantism," mentioning the Minitel service 3615 ZET and the offer of a million francs for telekinesis. It interviews Henri Broch, who notes that explanations for mysteries are often simplistic, linking UFOs to "little green men" and extraterrestrials to pyramid construction.

Radio

• RMC (September 6, 1993): "Destination bonheur" featured J.C. Bourret discussing his book.
• Radio Courtoisie (September 19, 1993): Pierre Iovanovich discussed his book "Enquête sur l'existence des anges gardiens," clarifying that it addresses the distinction between guardian angels and UFOs.
• RMC (October 6, 1993): "Destination bonheur" discussed OVNIs, with guest J.L. Rivera. Topics included crashes (Roswell), animal mutilations, and alien abductions. The program included listener calls and advertising for LDLN and J. Sider's book.
• RFI (October 14, 1993): "Longue distance" segment on pocket books, mentioning astronomy and extraterrestrial life, including a reference to Mars and J.C. Bourret.
• RFM (October 1993): The "Mystères" magazine show on the radio, hosted by J.Y. Casgha.

TV (fiction) (Fictional TV Programs)

• RTL TV (September 12, 1993): "Hangar 18," a 1980 sci-fi film about a crashed OVNI studied secretly in the USA.
• M6 (September 14, 1993): "le monstre évadé de l'espace," an American series.
• M6 (September 15, 1993): "le magicien," episode "le langage des étoiles," featuring the theme of OVNI/E.T., with a blue light resembling a helicopter and an electric cannon.
• M6 (September 19, 1993): "Fréquenstar" episode featuring Smain, who mentions "Les Envahisseurs" as a favorite show and performs the "recognition gesture" (little finger extended).
• M6 (September 20, 1993): "Biggles" (1986), an adventure film where heroes take refuge in a saucer-shaped building during an experiment.
• SAT 1 (September 22, 1993): "Unheimliche begegnung der dritten art" (Close Encounters of the Third Kind).
• BBC World Service (September 23, 1993): "Hangar 17," a music program for young people, unrelated to its title.
• TF1 (September 26, 1993): Disney Club, "Myster Mask" episode "l'affaire de la choucroute volante," featuring an encounter with two extraterrestrials, one of whom is a sympathetic alien fugitive.
• C+ (October 7, 1993): "Nulle Part Ailleurs" featured a man-on-the-street interview with J.Y. Lafesse using his extended finger as a microphone, alluding to "Les Envahisseurs" and David Vincent.
• TSR (October 2, 1993): "Cocoon" (1985), featuring Antarians, dolphins, and humans.
• Canal Jimmy (October 3, 1993): "Monthy Python : la vie de Brian" (1979), with a brief appearance of a spaceship and two extraterrestrials.
• Ciné-Cinémas (October 5, 1993): "Stalker" (1979), about travelers in a forbidden zone where extraterrestrials have left behind mysterious objects.
• Canal Jimmy (October 7, 1993): "Ils sont grands ces petits" (1979), about a couple whose scientist fathers were abducted by extraterrestrials.
• RTL Lorraine (October 8, 1993): "J'ai épousé une extraterrestre," about a woman who comes to Earth to discover if it can be invaded.
• Canal Jimmy (October 8, 1993): "Destination Séries" special on "Quatrième dimension," including "Les Envahisseurs" and "Comment servir l'homme."
• F2 (October 10, 1993): "Predator," about an extraterrestrial hunting a commando unit in the jungle.
• M6 (October 15, 1993): "Code Quantum," episode "Que Dieu me punisse!," where Albert discusses the implications of extraterrestrial contact.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The CIRCULAIRE CNEGU consistently reports on UFO sightings, humanoid encounters, and related phenomena, drawing information from a wide range of media sources including newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. The publication appears to maintain a neutral stance, presenting various accounts and media reports without overt skepticism or endorsement, while also including sections on practical ufology, research requests, and even humor related to the subject. The emphasis is on documenting and disseminating information within the ufological community.