UFO Quebec - No 18 - 1979 12

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO-QUEBEC, dated December 1979, is number 18 and costs $1.00. The cover headline is "INFORMATIONS RECHERCHES". The magazine is published in Quebec, Canada, and is in French.

Editorial

The editorial, written by Claude Mac Duff, announces a significant change in the presentation of UFO-QUEBEC. Due to the time commitment required for preparation and printing, which detracted from investigation time, the publication will now be a bi-monthly information bulletin. This change aims to better coordinate the group's activities and investigation work. The editorial also mentions efforts to reorganize the network of collaborators and asks for patience and understanding from subscribers as this process unfolds. The publication is celebrating its 5th anniversary, acknowledging the challenges of running an organization reliant on volunteer work. The editorial expresses hope for continued support from readers.

Contents Summary

Sommaire (Table of Contents)

• EDITORIAL: CLAUDE MAC DUFF - Page 2
• ENQUETES AU QUEBEC (Investigations in Quebec):
• LE LAC WAPITI (Lake Wapiti): SERGE SAVARD, MARC LEDUC - Page 4
• LA CHUTE DES PASSES (Chute des Passes): SYLVAIN BOIVIN - Page 6
• LA REVUE DE PRESSE (The Press Review):
• UNE OPINION DE REGINALD MARQUIS (An Opinion by Reginald Marquis) - Page 8
• INFORMATIONS DIVERSES (Miscellaneous Information):
• NOUVELLES DU QUEBEC (News from Quebec): PHILIPPE BLAQUIERE - Page 11

Investigations in Quebec

Le Lac Wapiti (Lake Wapiti)

This article, by Serge Savard and Marc Leduc, details a sighting reported by Rock Laberge, a 56-year-old dynamiteur de forage from Sainte-Méthode. The event occurred between July 15 and 20, 1970, between 9:50 PM and 10:10 PM, near Lac Wapiti in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. Laberge, while in his chalet, observed a light resembling car headlights. Upon investigating, he saw a saucer-shaped object approximately 15 meters away. The object, described as pale green, descended to about 1 meter above the lake surface, emitting a strong light that shifted from mauve to yellow and then green. It produced jets of water from orifices on a transversal wing. The object's diameter was estimated between 12 and 24 centimeters, with jets of 1 to 2 meters. The entire event lasted about two minutes. The witness noted a complete silence during the sighting, with insects and amphibians also falling silent. The object then ascended, moved towards the other side of the lake, tilted, and disappeared above the trees. The witness felt the object was a remotely controlled vehicle in danger of crashing. The investigators classified the case as Type R R 2 due to its strangeness, speed, luminosity, silence, and movement, giving it a probability acceptance score of 3.

La Chute des Passes (Chute des Passes)

Authored by Sylvain Boivin, this report recounts an incident involving an employee of the company Price, identified as M. B., a parts clerk. The event took place on October 5, 1978, at 9:30 PM, at Camp 15 in Chute des Passes. The witness was driving to a garage when he observed six jets of light, forming two groups of three, about 700 meters ahead. The jets were distinct at their tips but blurred at their bases. After stopping his car, the witness turned off his headlights, and the jets disappeared, replaced by two objects, estimated to be 3 to 4 meters in size. These objects moved in a semicircle, approaching to about 300 meters from the witness. They then became stationary, about 150 meters apart. When the witness turned his headlights back on, the two objects were replaced by three jets of light, which then merged into a single object. This object then rapidly approached the car, illuminating the trees before disappearing. The witness experienced fear and remained frozen for several minutes. No sound was heard, and the witness suffered no ill effects. The witness, described as a skilled artist with no prior knowledge of UFOs, created drawings of the objects that evening. The objects were described as having angular and round forms.

La Revue de Presse (The Press Review)

Reginald Marquis reviews articles from the journal "LA RECHERCHE" (No. 102, July-August 1979). He highlights an article by Michel Granger and James E. Oberg titled "La N.A.S.A. et les chasseurs d'OVNI" (NASA and UFO Hunters). The authors argue that many widely recognized UFO photos are actually mundane phenomena, such as reflections on spacecraft or debris. They conclude that less than 0.01% of reported UFO sightings are genuine, attributing many supposed sightings to errors by organizations like NICAP and APRO. Marquis agrees that even astronauts can be mistaken and that ufologists must differentiate between real and false sightings. The review also mentions a brief report by Vladimir Migouline on ufology in the Soviet Union, describing a false UFO observation. Alain Esterle, the new director of G.E.P.A.N., is mentioned for his work on the organization's concerns. Finally, Hubert Reeves, citing Carl Jung, suggests that UFO witnesses often have social responsibilities, linking UFO phenomena to manifestations of the subconscious.

Miscellaneous Information

Nouvelles du Quebec (News from Quebec)

This section, by Philippe Blaquiere, is not fully legible in the provided scan, but it appears to contain general news related to Quebec.

Corporate Information and Membership

Rappel (Reminder)

This section reminds readers about the inscription process for becoming a member-adherent of the UFO-QUEBEC corporation. It outlines the steps: obtaining and completing an application form, filling out a background information sheet, and sending an annual contribution of $12.00, which covers the bi-monthly bulletin subscription and membership fee. The corporation will reimburse the amount if the application is not accepted. Members receive a membership card.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue emphasizes the shift towards more in-depth investigations and a critical, scientific approach to ufology. The editorial stance is one of rigorous research, aiming to separate genuine phenomena from misidentifications and hoaxes. The "Revue de Presse" section strongly supports this by highlighting scientific critiques of UFO evidence. The magazine also seeks to foster a community of collaborators and members dedicated to serious ufological work, moving away from sensationalism. The recurring themes include detailed case investigations, critical analysis of evidence, and the importance of differentiating between real and false UFO reports.

This document is page 11 and 12 of the magazine "INFORMATIONS", published by UFO-QUEBEC, with an issue date of March 5, 1980. The primary focus of these pages is "NOUVELLES DU QUEBEC" (News from Quebec), detailing UFO sightings and related information.

UFO Activity in Quebec in 1979

The lead article, authored by Philippe BLAQUIERE, notes that 1979 was a relatively quiet year for ufological activity in Quebec, with fewer spontaneous sightings than expected, partly due to unfavorable weather conditions. However, the article contrasts this with a multitude of UFO observations reported internationally in places like Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Honolulu, Hawaii, India, China, Europe, the United States, and South America, with some witnesses managing to photograph the phenomena.

The magazine then presents several specific reports received by UFO-QUEBEC:

March 1979 Sightings:

• Week of March 18th: A general mention of UFO passage over Quebec during this week.
• March 23rd, 3:30 AM: In downtown Montreal, a witness observed a translucent triangular mass with multiple lights moving in an undulating direction from North to South. Due to the limited field of vision in the urban setting, the observation lasted only a few seconds. This report is referenced by Pierre Hotte.
• March 23rd, 9:25 PM: Two witnesses in the Beloeil region observed two discs connected by white plasma, with a red center. They moved in tight formation at very high speed towards East-North-East, appearing to be at low altitude and having an apparent diameter of a full moon. The witnesses were Philippe Tournier and J. L. B.
• March 28th, 11:40 PM: In Beloeil, a formation of several luminescent white-green UFOs was observed in a clear sector of the sky before entering a cloud-covered area. The passage was at very high speed, with an undulating movement towards West-South-West. The duration of the observation was 10 to 15 seconds. The witnesses were Philippe Tournier, and the report was filed by Philippe Blaquière.

September 1979 Sighting:

• September 13th, 9:22 PM: In Brome Ouest, Quebec, an amateur astronomer, Nolita Saint-Cyr, reported an unusual observation. Positioned about 2,000 feet from Bromont mountain, she saw an object with the apparent size and brightness of Venus. The object illuminated alternately to her right and left on the same straight line, without leaving a luminous trail. It appeared to move very rapidly between these positions and repeated this maneuver several times before descending vertically and disappearing behind the mountain. She questioned whether it was one object moving or two. The observation, initially made with the naked eye, was later continued with 7x50 binoculars and lasted about a minute. She observed for another hour but saw nothing further. Saint-Cyr emphasized her extensive knowledge of the sky, stating she could not mistake a star or planet for a UFO.

Publication Information and Offers

Page 12 includes information about ordering back issues of the magazine. Specifically, issues 11, 15, 16, and 17 are still available for $1.00 each. This price also applies to issue number 18 and subsequent single issues of the UFO-QUEBEC bulletin. A marker (an 'X' in a square) indicates the end of a subscription.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance appears to be one of documenting and reporting UFO phenomena, presenting witness testimonies and astronomical observations. The editorial tone is factual, aiming to inform readers about reported sightings both locally in Quebec and internationally. The inclusion of detailed reports with witness names and specific times/locations suggests a commitment to credible reporting within the ufology community. The magazine also actively promotes its past issues, indicating a desire to build an archive and readership.