ILE-DE-FRANCE

Magazine Overview

Title: ILE-DE-FRANCE
Issue: N°3
Date: 1er JUIN 1976
Publisher: C.I.J.U. / L.D.L.N.
Country: France
Language: French

This issue of ILE-DE-FRANCE, dated June 1, 1976, focuses on an upcoming ufology event and includes an advisory for observers.

International Ufology Information Days in Poitiers

Jean-Claude Bourret announces that two International Ufology Information days will be held on June 16 and 17, 1976, in Poitiers (Vienne). The event aims to bring together scientists and the public for discussions on ufology.

Scientific Presentations

A notable lineup of scientists is scheduled to present their findings. These include:

• Patrick Ainedieu (CNRS)
• Capitaine Cochereau (Direction de la Gendarmerie Nationale)
• Joan Goupil (Ingénieur électronicien)
• Pierre Guerin (CNRS)
• Pierre Kohler (Observatoire de Meudon)
• Prof. Auguste Meessen (Université de Louvain, Belgium)
• Jean-Pierre Petit (CNRS)
• Claude Foher (CNES)
• Jacques Vallee (Informaticien), who will be specially attending from the U.S.A.
• René Viton (CNRS)

Event Schedule and Location

The sessions, which are open to the public, will take place on the afternoons of June 16th and 17th, starting at 2:30 PM. Each scientist will deliver an exposé. On the evening of June 17th, at 9:00 PM, a Grand Debate with the public is planned.

The venue for this manifestation is the salons of BLOSSAC, located on Rue Carnot in POITIERS.

Advisory to Observers

The publication includes a specific warning to observers regarding current aerial activities. It notes that the Goodyear dirigible (mentioned in the previous issue of L.D.L.N.) and certain spherical balloons are presently engaged in a publicity campaign above the Parisian Region. The advisory strongly urges the public to be aware and "GARE AUX CONFUSIONS !!!..." (Beware of Confusions).

Call to Action and Subscription Information

The issue concludes with a request for readers to "DIFFUSEZ CES INFORMATIONS AUTOUR DE VOUS !" (Spread this information around you!). It also provides contact information for those wishing to stay informed or to submit announcements, directing them to "UFOLOGIE-CONTACT."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The primary theme of this issue is the promotion of ufological events and the dissemination of information within the community. The editorial stance appears to be one of encouraging public engagement with scientific discussions on UFOs, while also emphasizing the importance of accurate observation and avoiding misidentification of aerial phenomena, as highlighted by the warning about the Goodyear blimp and other balloons.