UFO Newsletter (Richard Nolane) - No 01 - 03 avril 1996

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO newsletter
Issue: N°1
Volume: 3
Date: April 3, 1996
Publisher: RICHARD D. NOLANE
Country: FRANCE
Language: French
Cover Headline: NOUVELLE ATTAQUE CONTRE ROSWELL...

Editorial

The editorial, written by Richard D. Nolane, introduces UFO Newsletter as a personal, internationally-focused bulletin dedicated solely to UFOs and related phenomena. It explicitly states that internal ufological controversies will be excluded unless they are newsworthy, aiming to provide a clean space for discussion. The editor wishes readers a good read.

Articles and Reports

Roswell Incident Debate

The main article, 'NOUVELLE ATTAQUE CONTRE ROSWELL...', discusses the third installment of Robert G. Todd's 'The KowPflop Quarterly'. This publication reportedly aims to debunk the testimony of Major Jesse A. Marcel, a key figure in the Roswell incident. Todd claims to have recovered Marcel's military file and found evidence that the Major exaggerated his career, suggesting Marcel fabricated the conspiracy theory about the crash thirty years later. Todd concludes that Marcel's testimony has no value and that the debris shown to the press by General Ramey in Fort Worth were indeed the actual recovered items. The article suggests this perspective will embolden 'debunkers' and potentially inspire articles in publications like 'Science & Vie'. However, the author of the UFO Newsletter article implies that the situation is more complex and that Robert Todd's motivations may not be as transparent as he presents, hinting at manipulation.

Death of Brinsley Le Poer Trench

The issue notes the death of Brinsley Le Poer Trench, the 8th Earl of Clancarty, on May 21, 1995. Trench, born in 1911, was a prominent English ufologist who significantly contributed to the 'UFO Study Group of the House of Lords' in an attempt to bring the UFO issue into political discourse during a famous debate in 1979. He authored several books, including 'The Sky People' (1960), 'Men Among Mankind' (1962), 'The Flying Saucer Story' (1966), 'Operation Earth' (1969), and 'The Eternal Subject' (1973). Trench was also a proponent of the Hollow Earth theory.

Stanton Friedman and the Autopsy Film

An interview broadcast on Arte on March 17, 1996, featured Stanton Friedman paying tribute to Nicolas Maillard's investigation for TF1 concerning the 'autopsy film'. This is presented as a point of reference, possibly in contrast to detractors of J. Pradel.

'OVNIS, CONTACTS AVEC LES EXTRATERRESTRES' by Editions Atlas

This section reviews a pocket-sized book from Editions Atlas, part of a series on mysterious subjects. The book on UFOs, priced at 10F, is noted to be a compilation of articles from the 'L'Inexpliqué' encyclopedia, translated from the UK's 'The Unexplained'. The translations are described as truncated and lacking author attribution, though they include names like Jenny Randles. The reviewer hopes the low price will help spread awareness about UFOs.

Holland: Aid for Abductees

Hilda Musche, a Dutch therapist specializing in hypnotic regression and other techniques, is organizing a European network to support colleagues and clients dealing with UFO-related issues, including alleged abductions. Musche reports having about fifty such cases in her files and provides her contact information.

Judicial Section: SOS OVNI Lawsuit

This section details a defamation lawsuit filed against the author (presumably Richard D. Nolane) by the association SOS OVNI on February 1, 1996, seeking 100,000F in damages. The lawsuit stemmed from a negative review of the editorial policy of 'Phénomèna' and the 'OVNI Présence' publication in the author's book 'Extraterrestres, la vérité sur Roswell'. On March 7, the court dismissed the association's claim, deeming it within the bounds of free criticism. The regional press covered the case, and the author expresses gratitude to those who supported him, including his lawyer, Me Elisabeth Campos.

'LUMIÈRES DANS LA NUIT 335' Publication

This is an announcement for issue 335 of 'Lumières dans la Nuit', featuring articles on the January 1996 'mini-wave' of UFO sightings in the Lille region, 'surprise' UFO appearances in photographs, and a potential UFO crash with ufologists in Venezuela.

'UN PARASITE DE L'ISLAM ET DE L'UFOLOGIE...'

This piece discusses Louis Eugene Walcott, also known as 'Louis X', a figure associated with the Nation of Islam and Louis Farrakhan. Walcott is described as a dangerous activist who gained notoriety in October 1995 during the Muslim march in Washington. He is noted for his anti-Semitic remarks made in 1984 and his promotion of black separatism, aligning with the Nation of Islam's ideology.

Rediscovery of a 1917 UFO 'Wave'

An article by Barry Greenwood in 'Just Cause' (issue 45) reportedly reveals evidence of a series of mysterious aircraft sightings in the USA between April and August 1917. These observations, often made at night or in the early morning, involved engine noise and lights but no discernible shape. Some sightings were reportedly made by military personnel. The article suggests this wave might be linked to the 'airships' and 'dirigibles' reported globally between 1897 and the 1930s, and that the lack of official explanation points to a possible secret aircraft program.

'UFOmania 11' Publication

This section announces the release of 'UFOmania 11', which includes information from South America, a dossier on the 'autopsy film', and reports on alleged abductions.

'ENCORE DES NOUVELLES DU TEMPS JADIS...' (More News from Yesteryear)

This piece, found in the letters to the editor of 'Paris Match' (issue 291, Oct 23/30, 1954), recounts an alleged abduction in 1921. The author, identified only by initials G.B., describes being taken by two beings in a 'machine' and experiencing a brief period of disorientation before finding himself back on the ground. The account is presented as an early example of an abduction narrative.

'AUX FRONTIERES DU REEL, Une Mythologie Moderne' by Francis Valéry

This reviews the first volume of a book series by Francis Valéry, focusing on UFO phenomena. The reviewer notes that Valéry, a self-proclaimed 'teen' UFO phenomenon specialist, appears to have limited his research to 1992, despite the book's publication in late 1995. The review mentions that French translations of other relevant works by Gildas Bourdais and the reviewer himself are available.

'MUTILATIONS : LES ETRES HUMAINS AUSSI?' (Mutilations: Human Beings Too?)

This article discusses the phenomenon of cattle mutilations, linking it to UFOs. It then explores the less-reported aspect of alleged human mutilations, citing a case from Brazil from September 29, 1988. A nude body was found near the Guarapiranga Reservoir, exhibiting horrific mutilations, including the precise removal of facial features, internal organs, and reproductive organs. The article notes the lack of blood and the cauterized nature of the wounds, suggesting a sophisticated instrument, possibly laser-like. It contrasts this with animal attacks and discusses the controversy within the Brazilian ufological community regarding the cause, with some attributing it to unknown phenomena possibly linked to UFOs.

'OVNI SUR LE ZIMBABWE' (UFO Over Zimbabwe)

This report, relayed through Cynthia Hind and the UFO Afrique News, details an impressive sighting by Justin G. (22) and his nephew Paul (15) on January 6, 1995, in Mandara, Harare, Zimbabwe. They observed a powerful light, described as a cylindrical object with three red lights at the rear, hovering silently above the trees before moving a kilometer and disappearing instantly. The object was estimated to be larger than a Boeing 747 and had two vertical stabilizers at the rear. The witnesses were left feeling extremely cold despite the ambient temperature.

Book Announcement: 'THE ROSWELL REPORT, Fact vs Fiction'

This is an announcement for a book titled 'THE ROSWELL REPORT, Fact vs Fiction in the New Mexico Desert', which promises a complete report from the US Air Force and an official account countering the reality of Roswell.

'FAITES CONNAÎTRE UFO NEWSLETTER AUTOUR DE VOUS!'

A call to action encouraging readers to share the UFO Newsletter with others.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the ongoing debates and controversies surrounding the Roswell incident, the exploration of alleged human mutilations as a phenomenon linked to UFOs, and the reporting of various UFO sightings from different parts of the world. The editorial stance, as stated by Richard D. Nolane, is to focus on UFO phenomena themselves and to avoid internal ufological disputes, presenting information objectively unless it becomes a matter of public interest.