UFO Informations - No 01 - mars 1974

Magazine Overview

This document is the first issue of the "BULLETIN DE LIAISON" (Liaison Bulletin) from the "ASSOCIATION DES AMIS DE MARC THIROUIN" (Association of Friends of Marc Thirouin), dated March 12, 1974. The association's "COMMISSION D'ENQUETES SUR LES O.V.N.I." (Commission of Investigations into UFOs), formerly the "Commission Internationale d'Enquêtes Scientifiques 'OURANOS'", is based in Valence, France. The bulletin details the association's activities, recent UFO reports, and scientific articles.

Editorial

The editorial states that the Association des Amis de Marc Thirouin has had a strong start to 1974, entering a period of renewal in its activities, achievements, and future outlook. Following the accumulation of knowledge on the UFO phenomenon, the association aims to present a synthesis of this subject to the residents of Drôme and Ardèche. The editorial announces that the following sections will detail past, present, and future activities.

Our Activities

The bulletin highlights a successful conference-debate held on January 26, 1974, in St-Marcellin at the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture. Attended by over 150 people, the event featured a 1.5-hour audio-visual presentation titled "Flying Saucers - Do they exist?". This presentation, synchronized with over 200 slides, situated the audience's position in the solar system and universe, presented the history of the UFO phenomenon, described various observed craft types and their forms, and discussed landings and observed beings.

Following the presentation, a debate allowed the public to ask questions about UFOs, such as their origin, propulsion, and purpose. The investigation team attempted to answer these questions objectively, revealing precise facts often kept secret. The association views these events as opening the eyes of those who were unaware or unwilling to see, and hopes for similar success in future conferences, encouraging the public to understand, analyze, investigate, and learn about the phenomenon.

Sincere thanks are extended to André REVOL, the local delegate and investigator from St-Marcellin, for his significant contribution to the success of the meeting and for providing a warm welcome. The bulletin wishes well to the St-Marcellin section and its new members.

Upcoming Conferences:

• Saturday, March 16, 1974, 8:30 PM: Châteauneuf/Isère, Salle des Fêtes, organized by the Maison des Jeunes.
• Saturday, March 23, 1974, 8:30 PM: Vinsobres, Club des Jeunes.
• Tuesday, April 2, 1974: Privas, M.J.C., Avenue St-Exupéry.
• Friday, April 5, 1974: Romans-Bourg-de-Péage, Salle des Fêtes.

Planned Events:

• Exhibition: Starting Monday, March 18, 1974, at the cafeteria of the MAMMOUTH Commercial Center, near Granges-les-Valence. The theme is "UFO Observations in France and the World."

Other planned locations for events include: TOURNON, GRANGES-les-VALENCE, ST-PERAY, MONTELIMAR, and CREST.

Articles to Read and Books Published in the Last 2 Months

Local newspapers from Drôme and Ardèche will begin publishing a series of articles on regional observations starting next month.

Articles:

• *Science et Vie*, February 1974: "Gros plan sur le soleil et les planètes" (Close-up on the sun and planets), "Energie de remplacement l'Hydrogène." (Replacement energy: Hydrogen).
• *Science et Avenir*, February 1974: "Le trou noir de Cygnus XI" (The black hole of Cygnus XI), "La comète Kohoutek" (The Kohoutek comet), "Vénus dévoilée par Mariner 10" (Venus revealed by Mariner 10), "Le calendrier de l'espace." (The space calendar).
• *Science et Avenir*, March 1974: "La terre tourne plus vite" (The Earth spins faster), "Le trou noir qui percuta la terre en Sibérie" (The black hole that struck Earth in Siberia), "Le cliché pris à bord du Concorde: Ce n'est pas un O.V.N.I." (The photo taken aboard Concorde: It's not a UFO), "Comment revenir de Mars" (How to return from Mars), "Le calendrier de l'espace."
• *La Recherche*, February 1974: "Télécommunications spatiales." (Space telecommunications), "Les étoiles à rayons X." (X-ray stars).
• *La Recherche*, March 1974: "Une clé de l'évolution des galaxies" (A key to the evolution of galaxies), "Surprises de Jupiter." (Jupiter's surprises).

Books:

• "Nouvelles recherches sur l'Ile de Pâques" (New research on Easter Island).
• "Les énigmes de l'Univers" by SCHWARTZ, Collection Jean MICHEL.
• "Le Trésor des Templiers et le fabuleux temple de St-Graal dans une ville souterraine des Gorges-du-Verdon" by Alfred de Weysen.
• "Les Templiers" - Collection "Que sais-je" n° 1557 by Régine Pernoud.
• "Le défi de l'Antigravitation" by Dr. Marcel PAGES, Editions Chiron.

Ufological Information

• Statement by M. Robert GALLEY, Minister of the Armed Forces: Regarding UFOs on France Inter radio, he stated, "It is certain that there is something that we do not understand and which is currently unexplained."

The bulletin emphasizes that the good faith of witnesses should not be doubted, especially when their testimonies are confirmed by gendarmes.

• ST-DIZIER: Two gendarmes from the Chevillon brigade (Haute-Marne) observed a UFO for nearly an hour.
• CARCASSONNE: Two farmers and two gendarmes from Montreal-d'Aude saw a UFO flying over the region.
• Aude (February 17): A farmer, M. CALMET, observed an ovoid mass about 200 meters away, estimated to be 2 meters high and 10 meters long, with front and rear lights.
• Aude (February 21): M. and Mme CALMET observed a similar craft scanning the ground with its projectors. M. CALMET called two gendarmes, who also observed the strange object.
• March 3, 1974: UFOs were sighted in the skies of Corsica and Var.
• March 6, 1974: New appearances were reported in the North, with two witnesses located less than 100 km apart.
• March 9, 1974: A UFO was sighted in the sky over Gien, similar to an observation made by gendarmes weeks earlier.

For more information, readers are invited to consult the press articles in the association's files.

Subject of the Month: The Micro Black Hole

This section discusses the concept of a "micro black hole," particularly in relation to Cygnus X1. It explains that these are extremely dense stellar objects from which no radiation can escape. They are theorized to form when a star exhausts its fusion fuel and collapses under its own gravity, becoming a point of infinite density. Inside a black hole, space and time are inverted relative to our understanding.

Detecting a black hole relies on observing its gravitational and electrical effects on nearby celestial bodies. The article describes a "micro black hole" (three times the mass of the sun, with a diameter of a few kilometers) orbiting Cygnus X1. Its intense gravitational pull causes the atmosphere of the giant star (30 times the sun's mass) to form a continuous cloud around the micro black hole. This stellar matter, compressed and viscous, heats up to temperatures that emit X-rays, which were detected by the Uhuru equatorial satellite.

Last Hypothesis: The Siberian Forest Explosion

This part of the article proposes a new hypothesis for the 1908 Tunguska event. It suggests that the explosion, which released 10 megatons of energy and flattened trees over a 30 km radius, might not have been a meteorite or an interplanetary craft, but a micro black hole. The lack of a crater and disturbed ground supports this theory, as a micro black hole, due to its minuscule size (tenths of a millionth of a millimeter), could pass between atoms without causing significant physical disruption.

Astronomers from the "Center for Relativity Theory" at the University of Texas suggest that the micro black hole passed through the Earth in 12 minutes, exiting into the Atlantic. Its gravitational pull is theorized to have caused the surrounding atmosphere to rush in, forming a tornado that emitted UV rays, creating a blue column of light observed by farmers. This event also coincided with atmospheric oscillations and variations in the Earth's magnetic field.

The article notes that the micro black hole should have caused a similar luminosity over the Atlantic upon exiting. It speculates that observations might be recorded in ship logs of vessels navigating the supposed emergence zone.

The reason the Earth was not absorbed is attributed to its speed of approximately 30 km/second and a trajectory inclined at 30 degrees to the ground.

Who Was Our Founder Marc THIROUIN?

Marc Thirouin was born on January 3, 1911, in Chartres, France. After secondary studies and a law degree, he became a lawyer. Alongside his legal career in Paris, he dedicated himself to diverse and avant-garde subjects, including scientific and traditional archaeology, Western esotericism, metaphysics, and cosmogony. He was a member of the Association for the Advancement of Science.

In 1926, he became a principal disciple of Paul Lecour in the esoteric "Les Amis d'ATLANTIS" association, researching evidence of Atlantis through archaeology and symbolism. He was the editor-in-chief of the magazine "ATLANTIS" from 1955 to 1959.

His serious interest in UFOs began in 1947, following Kenneth Arnold's observation, which popularized the term "Flying Saucer." This date, the summer solstice, held esoteric significance for Thirouin, leading him to connect UFOs with phenomena attributed to deities in biblical and esoteric traditions.

In 1951, he founded the "Commission Internationale d'Enquêtes sur les Soucoupes Volantes" (International Commission of Inquiry into Flying Saucers), which was the first organization in France, and possibly the world, to seriously study the UFO phenomenon. The CIE published the international review "OURANOS" (Greek for SKY), which gained significant audience due to Thirouin's pioneering efforts and thorough documentation.

Over the next 20 years, Thirouin collaborated with trusted friends and competent ufologists, including Jimy GUIEU, Aimé MICHEL, H. CHEVALIER, Dr. PAGES (anti-gravity), F. COUTEN, and Pierre SELIV (exobiology), among others. He maintained constant contact with an international network of investigators and eminent scientists worldwide.

In 1971, he received the plaque of Grand Officer of Arts, Sciences, and Letters. Unfortunately, his health declined, and he was admitted to the hospital in Valence, where he passed away on July 25, 1972. His memory, example, dedication, philosophy, and modesty are remembered by all who knew him.

Closing Remarks

The bulletin concludes by stating that it belongs to the readers and thanks them in advance for any contributions to improve and complete it. Readers are encouraged to send their desires, suggestions, and articles.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings and investigations, scientific curiosity (particularly in astronomy and physics), and the legacy of Marc Thirouin as a pioneer in ufology. The editorial stance is one of open inquiry, encouraging the public to understand and investigate the UFO phenomenon, while also presenting complex scientific concepts like black holes in an accessible manner. The association appears to bridge scientific investigation with a touch of esoteric interest, as seen in Thirouin's early motivations.