UFOmania - No 09 - 1995 06

Magazine Overview

Title: UFOmanta
Issue: N° 9
Date: June 1995
Price: 15 FF
ISSN: 1284S112
Publisher: UFOMANIA
Country: France
Language: French

Editorial

Didier Gomez, Director and Chief of Publication, opens the issue with an editorial reflecting on UFomania's two years of operation since April 1993. He expresses satisfaction with the bulletin's growing readership and acknowledges the limited resources but promises future improvements and surprises. Gomez emphasizes the importance of circulating information among ufological associations, independent researchers, enthusiasts, and witnesses, aiming to create an "underground ufological network." He highlights UFomania's role in informing about phenomenal actuality while being the most affordable publication on the market. The editorial also previews the content of this issue, noting the absence of recent French case investigations but promising enriching articles on UFOs in China, the Roswell film, and the claim that Stalin knew about UFOs, along with other information.

Table of Contents

• Editorial - p. 03
• Les OVNI en Chine (UFOs in China) - p. 04
• Conférences C.E.O.F (C.E.O.F Conferences) - p. 08
• Articles de Presse (Press Articles) - p. 09
• Un film authentique sur Roswell ? (An authentic film about Roswell?) - p. 12
• La symbolique du crash (The symbolism of the crash) - p. 13
• O.V.N.I: Staline savait ! (UFO: Stalin knew!) - p. 17
• Bizarre, vous avez dit bizarre ? (Bizarre, you say bizarre?) - p. 21

Subscription Information

Conditions for a 4-issue subscription are provided: France 60 FF, Europe 80 FF, Other countries 100 FF. Payment by check or money order to Mr. Didier Gomez.

Librairie Golden Books

A section advertises "Golden Books," offering a wide selection of books on UFOs and extraterrestrials, located at 03 rue Larochelle, 75014 Paris.

Article: Les OVNI en Chine (UFOs in China)

This article, by François COUTEN, details an investigation into an R.R.4. (Close Encounter of the Fourth Kind involving abduction or embarkation) case that occurred in the People's Republic of China. The report is a translation of a document by LIU XIAOQIANG, an investigator and member of the China Ufo Research Organization (C.U.R.O.).

Incident Details:

• Date: August 13, 1988
• Location: JIULONGSHAN reforestation center, Hu bei province, China.
• Witnesses: An elderly couple, Huang Yongsheng (62, forest ranger) and his wife, Zhang Jiuhua.

During a stormy autumn afternoon, while the forest ranger was checking on young trees, he and his wife witnessed a dark, vibrating object, described as a large, overturned bowl, hovering near the treetops. The object then landed, emitted blood-red light beams, one of which struck the house, causing the wife to faint. The object's light then retracted, and Huang Yongsheng was drawn into the craft. Inside, he encountered two thin, grey beings with mouse-like faces and pointed chins. He was shown a screen displaying images of other planets and solar systems, and communicated with the beings telepathically. He was told that the universe contains billions of suns and that their planet orbits its own sun.

After the experience, Huang Yongsheng was returned to his home. His wife, who had been searching for him for two days, was relieved but frightened. Huang Yongsheng was instructed to keep the encounter a secret and to return to the western forest on August 20th for an initiation lesson on constellations.

On August 20th, Huang Yongsheng went to the meeting point but found the craft and the beings gone, as he had apparently revealed the secret. The article concludes with a summary of significant points from the case, including the craft's shape, the appearance of the beings, the use of light beams, telepathic communication, and the purported extraterrestrial origin.

Article: Conférences C.E.O.F (C.E.O.F Conferences)

This section reports on conferences organized by the Centre d'Etudes Ovni France (CEOF), initiated by Jean-Luc and Florence Lemaire and Jean-Pierre Bombaron, in the Ardennes region. The goal is to raise public awareness about UFOs.

• March 4, 1995: The first conference was held in Charleville-Mézières, presenting CEOF's activities and UFO cases from 1994. A video of a daytime UFO sighting was shown.
• April 23, 1995: A second conference discussed the UMMO extraterrestrial phenomenon, questioning whether it's a 30-year-old hoax or an incredible truth, and also covered events from November 5, 1990.

Contact information for reservations and information is provided.

The article also includes a brief report on a UFO debate organized by CEOF at the "Maison pour tous" in La Houillère, attended by about thirty people. Jean-Luc Lemaire, an investigator for CEOF, traced the history of ufology and explained the investigative process, which involves interviewing witnesses, cross-referencing information, and examining physical evidence. The report mentions the UMMO phenomenon and the discovery of mutilated animals in America, noting that the surgical cuts were precise, and some animals were found to be "empty." The CEOF is seeking witnesses in France who have experienced missing time, unexplained marks, or other unusual phenomena.

Article: Le bon filon des soucoupes (The good vein of saucers)

This piece features Bernard Rollet, from Régny, who has created a miniature replica of a UFO called "Urane." Rollet, a UFO enthusiast, collects testimonies from people who have seen flying saucers to create his realistic models. The article notes that he displayed his creation at the 9th science fiction festival. Rollet was optimistic about future sales, and attendees of the festival had the opportunity to discuss UFOs with him and purchase his reviews.

Article: Dans le ciel du Languedoc-Roussillon (In the sky of Languedoc-Roussillon)

This section reports on recent UFO sightings in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France.

• Late August: Several residents of the Hauts-Cantons of Hérault observed a luminous object described as a "phare" (headlight) that moved for five consecutive nights. Perry Pétrakis of SOS-OVNI was informed.
• August 15: A priest in Villemagne reported seeing a luminous ball.
• June, July, August: Sightings in Saint-Geniès-des-Mourgues (three luminous balls), Narbonne (a green ball over a nuclear site), Port-Camargue, Sommières (two oval discs filmed), Boisseron, Béziers (a large fireball), Lunel-Vieil (an object with a propeller), and Perpignan (a dark, star-shaped object).
• Lozère: Four circular traces were found in a field, suggesting a craft had landed. Gendarmes are investigating.
• Summer: Gendarmes from the Fréjorgues airport reported witnessing a strange luminous craft.

The section also mentions a photograph of a luminous ball taken by an inhabitant of Vézénobres in January.

Rectificatif (Correction)

An error in UFOMANIA NV8 is corrected, with Olivier Herman thanking Thierry Rocher and Jean-Luc Rivera for their collaboration on an article about a new form of hoax: manipulation.

Patience

A publication detailing 16 UFO sightings in the Haute-Normandie region on November 5, 1990, is in progress and will be announced in a future issue.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of UFomania revolve around UFO sightings, investigations into alleged encounters, and the broader phenomenon of unexplained aerial objects. The editorial stance is one of promoting ufological information and research, encouraging witness participation, and fostering a sense of community among enthusiasts. The publication aims to be a platform for sharing diverse data, from personal testimonies to investigative reports, while maintaining an independent perspective. There is a clear interest in international cases (China, Roswell) as well as domestic French sightings. The issue also touches upon the potential for hoaxes and the need for critical analysis, as seen in the discussion of the Roswell film and the UMMO phenomenon.

This issue of MIDI REGION, dated Lundi 06/00/05 (likely June 6, 2000), is titled 'OVNI: des témoins racontent...' and focuses on UFO testimonies and related phenomena. The cover highlights the account of a Belgian scientist and mysterious traces found in the Vallée Française. The publication delves into various UFO-related topics, including the Roswell incident and Soviet interest in the subject.

Article 1: OVNI: des témoins racontent...

The lead article presents the testimony of a Belgian scientist who wishes to remain anonymous. Perry Pétrakis, responsible for the association SOS-OVNI, emphasizes the credibility of this scientist. The witness was on vacation in the Tarn gorges in July 1947 when he observed a strange luminous object. He describes it not as a saucer or cigar, but as a bar-shaped rectangle that moved across the sky at a dizzying speed, emitting a blinding white light. His account was not taken seriously in Belgium, which is why it is being reported seven months later. Pétrakis appeals for other witnesses to come forward.

The article also mentions that residents of Millau have reported seeing abnormal pink streaks in the sky over Larzac in clear weather. These streaks are described as wide bands moving rapidly from east to west between 6 and 8 AM, and are distinct from airplane contrails. A young woman from Millau expressed distress, feeling like she was being called a fool for what she saw.

Article 2: Appel à témoin

Perry Pétrakis of SOS-OVNI is seeking individuals who can confirm the Belgian scientist's testimony from Liaucous in July 1947. He also appeals to anyone who has noticed mysterious celestial observations since then. Contact information for SOS-OVNI is provided.

Article 3: Analyses scientifiques

This section discusses numerous UFO testimonies collected in the region since the previous summer, which reportedly corroborate the sightings by the Belgian scientist and the residents of Millau. Reports from Perpignan to Mende, including the Hauts-Cantons de l'Hérault, Corbières, and Aveyron, mention credible witnesses who have observed difficult-to-explain phenomena. The article highlights the discovery of mysterious ground traces in the Lozère Cévennes: two large circular marks found on a concrete surface. Scientific analyses are ongoing, making it premature to draw conclusions. The discovery was made by Mme S.D. and her employees at a garage in La Boissonnade, Vallée Française, which is noted as being unprecedented due to the concrete surface, unlike previous cases in Valensole and Trans-en-Provence.

Article 4: Copyright A.F.P. - Britain UFO buffs to see film of dead alien

This is a news brief about a previously top-secret film from 1947, purportedly showing US scientists performing an autopsy on an alien creature. The 91-minute film, shot by the US Air Force after a flying saucer crash in the New Mexico desert, is scheduled to be shown at a UFO conference in Sheffield in August. Philip Mantle of the British UFO Research Association states that the film has been checked by Kodak, confirming its age, and will be examined by university film experts. It is claimed that this film has never been publicly screened before.

Article 5: VITE... CINEMA - Autopsie d'un extra-terrestre

This is a brief cinema review from 'Le Quotidien de Paris' about the same film mentioned above. It reiterates that the ultra-secret film from 1947, showing an autopsy on an extraterrestrial, will be projected in Great Britain. The film was shot by US Air Force members after a flying saucer crash in the New Mexico desert. The review mentions that the film shows scientists autopsying a dead creature and also shows debris from the saucer, described as being made of indestructible material. The screening is planned for August at Sheffield University during a two-day conference.

Article 6: Le Midi-Libre - Un film américain de 1947 montre un extra-terrestre mort

This article from 'Le Midi-Libre' also reports on the same film. It provides similar details about the 1947 film, its alleged origin after a flying saucer crash in the New Mexico desert, and the planned screening in Sheffield. It names Ray Santilli as the British documentary filmmaker who received the film copy from an 82-year-old former US military photographer. The article emphasizes that the film shows an autopsy on a 'dead alien' and debris from the saucer. Philip Mantle confirms that Kodak has verified the film's age and that it will be examined by university experts. The screening is expected to attract around 500 UFO experts.

Article 7: ROSWELL 1947 - Nouveaux éléments et Symbolique du crash

This article by Dib Firoud, dated May 1995, revisits the Roswell crash. The author, having previously studied recovered humanoids, suggests the crash was deliberately provoked to draw the attention of the sole nuclear power at the time to the reality of the UFO phenomenon. The article questions the official explanation of a 'Mogul' balloon, which is rejected by many serious ufologists. It references a request by Republican Senator SCHIFF in January 1994 for more precise information from US authorities, indicating a growing awareness. The author believes the Roswell affair involves the recovery of a UFO and its occupants, with potential evidence hidden in Pentagon or White House archives. The article criticizes the official explanation of a Rawin weather balloon as a 'gross lie', citing farmers who regularly recovered weather balloon remnants.

Article 8: Continued discussion on Roswell debris

This section continues the discussion on the Roswell crash. It questions why civilian witnesses like BRAZEL would report debris to the sheriff rather than the military if it were just a weather balloon. The author dismisses the idea of a hyper-secret prototype due to the nature of the crash and the lack of conventional aircraft components (wheels, engines, etc.) among the debris. Instead, the debris is described as having incomprehensible hieroglyphs, with some pieces having rose and purple colors. The article rejects explanations involving a V2 projectile, dirigible, or any other known contemporary aircraft. It also dismisses the 'Mogul' balloon explanation, noting that the Soviet Union did not possess nuclear weapons until 1949. Regarding humanoids, their morphology is described as not corresponding to human beings, and theories involving American pilots, Japanese prisoners, or trisomic children are deemed ridiculous. The article mentions Karl PFLOCK's book 'Roswell in Perspective,' which, while supporting the Mogul balloon theory, acknowledges the recovery of an 'engin' and 'humanoids.'

Article 9: The disappearance of documents and the symbolic nature of the crash

This part of the Roswell analysis questions the disappearance of documents and archives from the Roswell base between 1947 and 1949, suggesting they are securely hidden. The author finds it incredible that the military would keep BRAZEL secret for days over a mere weather balloon, arguing that numerous arguments contradict the official explanation. The crash is viewed as a conceptual shock to humanity, proving the existence of a superior intelligence. The author believes the event was intended to prevent panic and protect the prestige of the USA, as well as to highlight the military's inability to control airspace. The crash location is considered symbolic, demonstrating the intelligence controlling the world's most powerful army. The author personally doubts the existence of alien occupants, citing the lack of other material proof and the ability of UFOs to evade radar. Referencing ufologist Jean SIDER, the author suggests the crash might involve a material decoy with occupants (biological clones).

Article 10: Staline savait ! (Stalin Knew!)

This article by François COUTEN discusses the Soviet Union's interest in UFOs. It begins by mentioning the 'Venera 3' probe's impact on Venus in 1966, carrying a representation of Earth and the USSR. The article then focuses on Joseph Stalin's awareness of UFOs. It cites an interview with Dr. Valéry Bouradakov, who revealed that in July 1947, S.P. Korolev, head of experimental construction for Soviet ballistic missiles, was summoned by Lavrenti Beria at Stalin's request. Korolev was given a large collection of foreign documents related to UFOs, including US Air Force, Pentagon, and FBI reports, as well as news articles and agency dispatches. Korolev concluded that UFOs were not US weapons but a real phenomenon requiring special study. The article also mentions that Stalin consulted other scientists, including Piotr Leonidovitch Kapitza, Kurchyatov, Topchiev, and Keldish, who reached similar conclusions. Furthermore, the article states that the USSR itself had observed UFOs, particularly in strategic areas like Novaia Zemblia and Vladivostok.

Article 11: Continued discussion on Soviet UFO interest

This section continues the discussion on Soviet UFO interest. It notes that even shortly before his death in March 1953, Stalin was sporadically informed about the UFO affair. However, Soviet scientists and political-military officials systematically obstructed in-depth investigations. Despite this, intelligence specialists continuously gathered UFO information from various countries, including the USSR. An example cited is a 1952 memo from Marshall CHADWELL (Assistant Director, Scientific Intelligence) to the CIA director, outlining US investigations into Soviet knowledge and potential use of UFO phenomena. The article also mentions that during Stalin's time, there was no 'Samizdat' (clandestine publications) concerning UFOs, but the subject was sometimes discussed among high-ranking officials.

Article 12: Excerpt from an interview with Leonid CHEBARCHINE

This section includes an excerpt from an interview with Leonid Chebarchine, former head of the KGB's First General Directorate. He states that while he doesn't doubt the existence of unidentified flying objects, the problem requires special study. He also mentions that the KGB was capable of staging elaborate mystifications.

Article 13: Staline savait (Stalin Knew!) - Continued

This part of the article elaborates on the Soviet Union's silence regarding UFOs, which concerned the United States. It references a 1952 CIA report that questioned Russian knowledge and potential Soviet intentions regarding UFOs. The article explains that the silence was due to the fact that before 1991, UFO events were easily explained away by debunkers. However, in 1991, Dr. Valéry Bourdakov revealed that Stalin was aware of UFO observations. S. Korolev was reportedly tasked by Stalin in 1948 to study foreign UFO-related materials and concluded that UFOs were not enemy weapons but a real phenomenon. The article notes that Korolev's interest in the problem continued throughout his life. The author suggests that the silence was maintained by various parties: UFO proponents battling 'backward' scientists, scientists seeking funding by downplaying the issue, censors doing their job, and journalists seeking sensationalism. The article concludes by stating that the existence of Soviet ufology after Stalin's death (1953) is explained by the fact that his successors had more pressing concerns. A quote attributed to Mikhail Gorbachev emphasizes that the UFO phenomenon is real and should be treated seriously.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, unexplained aerial phenomena, witness testimonies (including scientific ones), the Roswell incident, and the historical Soviet interest in UFOs. The editorial stance appears to be one of open-mindedness towards UFO phenomena, encouraging witness accounts and critical examination of official explanations. There is a clear effort to present diverse perspectives, from personal testimonies to scientific analysis and historical investigations into government and military involvement. The articles suggest a belief in the reality of UFOs and the need for serious study, while also acknowledging the complexities and potential for misinformation surrounding the topic.

Title: Le Midi-Libre
Issue Date: March 29, 1995
Volume: 14
Publisher: Banque Internationale de Donnees Ufologiques
Country: France
Language: French

This issue of Le Midi-Libre, published by the Banque Internationale de Donnees Ufologiques, focuses on various unexplained phenomena and UFO sightings reported in France.

Article 1: L'argile et la foudre, ça ne tient pas !

This article, referencing an event reported in L'Ardennais on May 3, 1995, critically examines a hypothesis suggesting that a heated concrete slab in Heillecourt (Meurthe-et-Moselle) was caused by the release of energy from clay. The hypothesis, proposed by Dr. Robert Meyer-Bisch, suggests that clay composed of silicates and aluminum can generate energy in the form of red photons. However, the article, attributed to "Banque Ovni," questions this explanation, particularly the idea that lightning could have acted as a trigger and penetrated the underground structure. It points out the lack of similar universal phenomena and the conditional phrasing used in the scientific explanation. The article concludes that the "lightning hypothesis" does not hold and that the cause of the phenomenon remains unexplained by "Banque Ovni."

Article 2: «Dalle chauffante»: la faute à l'argile

This piece, also referencing L'Ardennais from May 3, 1995, reports on the spectacular heating of a concrete slab in Heillecourt. Dr. Robert Meyer-Bisch, consulted as an expert, stated that the phenomenon was likely due to the release of energy from the clay in the subsoil, which is composed of silicates and aluminum. He suggested that this could generate energy in the form of red photons, and the process might have been triggered by a large electrical discharge, possibly lightning. However, he dismissed theories of subterranean combustion or ammunition explosions. The slab's temperature reached 36 degrees Celsius and was continuously decreasing. A hole was to be dug the following week to study the subsoil.

Article 3: Rencontre du troisième type au Buisson !

This article, dated March 29, 1995, reports on a strange encounter in Le Buisson, a village near Marvejols. Several inhabitants claim to have been visited by "very strange beings" on a starry night. One witness, a high school professor, described seeing an oval object with a luminous ball in the sky, moving back and forth over a kilometer. The object had red lights, making it appear frightening. The next morning, a circular trace was discovered in a meadow, where the grass was scorched by a "pigment." The trace suggested the object had barely touched the ground, as the grass was not trampled. Gendarmes and scientists investigated the site, but remained skeptical about the existence of UFOs. The article also touches upon the belief in extraterrestrials, noting that men tend to believe more than women, and quotes experts who suggest that only direct contact will convince people. It references Nostradamus's prediction of a tourist helping injured extraterrestrials in August 1998, which could change public opinion. The professor who witnessed the event was reportedly inundated with calls from UFO enthusiasts.

Article 4: Vague d'ovni sur la France 18 départements survolés

This article by Franck Marie, dated March 31, 1993, discusses a wave of UFO sightings that occurred across 18 French departments. It notes that UFO waves have become increasingly frequent since 1974, with occurrences in 1974, 1976, 1980, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, and 1994. The wave on March 31, 1993, though less massive than the one on November 5, 1990 (which involved over 400 UFOs), is described as equally significant. The article highlights that the official explanations from "scientists" at Cnes are contradicted by witness testimonies, many of whom were gendarmes, considered reliable witnesses. The objects observed on March 31, 1993, are noted to be similar to those seen during the November 5, 1990 wave, suggesting a logical continuation. The reference provided is for a 24-page report titled "Vague d'ovni sur la France, 18 départements survolés."

Article 5: Cet incroyable "Air Vibrant " Nouvelles implications liées au phénomène OVNI ?!

This article by Franck Marie discusses the "Air Vibrant" phenomenon, which has been observed in various countries since 1977. The phenomenon is characterized by the air vibrating with force and noise, while the ground remains still. The article dismisses explanations involving secret aircraft prototypes, stating they did not exist in 1977. It suggests that strange coincidences emerge when the data is integrated with UFO phenomena. The "Air Vibrant" impacts are described as organized in time and space, like a "gigantic message in braille projected towards the ground from the sky." Multiple punctual and isolated impacts are observed, with sites aligned on UFO axes. Numerous witnesses report UFO observations associated with enormous vibrations, attributed to invisible reactors. The reference provided is for a 28-page report titled "Cet incroyable 'Air Vibrant'... lié au phénomène OVNI."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around unexplained aerial phenomena, UFO sightings, and the skepticism surrounding official explanations. The magazine, published by "Banque Ovni," consistently questions conventional scientific or governmental explanations, favoring witness testimonies and suggesting a deeper, possibly extraterrestrial, reality behind these events. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry into UFO phenomena, encouraging readers to share their own experiences and highlighting the persistent nature of these sightings across different regions and time periods. There is a clear emphasis on the need for further investigation and a critical view of established authorities.