HEIDELBERG IS SITE FOR 1991 CONVENTION (OF THE PARAPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSN.)

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4 Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000070010-1 Heidelberg is Site for 1991 Convention Call for Papers The 34th Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Associa- tion will be held August 8 to 11, 1991 in Heidelberg, Germany. For information regarding registration and accommodation: residents of North America should contact Mrs. Laura F. Knipe, P.O. Box 797, Fairhaven, MA 02719; all others should contact Dr. Walter von Lucadou, WGFP, Hildastr 64, D-7800 Freiburg, Germany. Anyone may submit a paper for consideration by the Program Committee. Papers may be about laboratory or field research, theoretical, methodological or historical topics. the Program Com- mittee will not consider proposals for research or papers published elsewhere prior to the Convention. Papers reporting research in progress, where the final paper will be completed by the date given below, will be considered. In absentia presentations will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances. All contributions must be received by the Program Chairperson by April 15, 1991 (submissions of work in progress must include full introduction and procedure, intended analysis, and potential interpretations). No submissions received after April 15th will be considered In situations where the work is still in progress as of April 15th, or where the Program Committee has required minor revisions for acceptance, the deadline for submission of the final version of the paper is June 1, 1991. A paper should be equivalent to a full-length journal article. The first sheet must have a centered title, author(s) and affiliation(s), followed by an abstract of no more than 300 words. The text may not exceed 12 single-spaced pages, with no more than five addition- al pages for figures, tables, and references. Indicate exactly any audio-visual aids which will be needed. Anyone planning a video presentation must contact the program committee four weeks before the relevant deadline to receive special instruction. Where there are multiple authors, indicate which author will make the presentation. Papers should adhere to the style of the Publication Manual of theAmerican Psychological Association (3rd edition) or the format used by the British Journal of Psychology. Four copies of each submission are required. One copy must be single-spaced and camera ready, for inclusion in the Convention Proceedings. If convenient, three copies should be double-spaced; if this is inconvenient, the other copies may be single-spaced. The submission must be typed on 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. paper with minimal margins of one inch on all sides, or if using A4 paper, as above with a two inch bottom margin. Some accepted papers may be incorporated in a poster session, where summaries of the research and other materials are presented on poster boards. Time will be allotted during the convention for attendees to view the displays and discuss the material with authors. Poster sessions are especially appropriate for brief papers, papers that are particularly amenable to visual displays (e.g. demonstration of equipment), and highly technical papers that cannot be communi- cated effectively in a brief lecture format to a general scientific audience. Authors who want their papers presented in a poster session should indicate this at the time of submission. The Program Committee may, at its discretion, designate other accepted papers for presentation in a poster session. Poster session papers will be included in the Convention Proceedings and in Research in Para- psychology. Stadthalle Heidelberg, Germany Heidelberg is in the southwest portion of Germany, about 60 miles from the Frankfurt Airport. The most impressive architectural work in the city is the Heidelberg Castle, a red sandstone building overlooking the city. The University has held a place of dominance in the fields of law, philosophy and the sciences since the 19th century. Heidelberg has also been important to the development of experimental and physiological psychology: Helmholtz, Wundt and others studied or researched there. The Euro-PA will meet on Wednesday, August 7th, before the conference. The local parapsychology group, the WGFP, wil I also offer a public lecture on the evening of the 7th for the citizens of Heidelberg and a workshop on Thursday morning, August 8th, for German students. More information will be available in the January issue of the Newsletter. Members and Associates only of the Parapsychological Associa- tion may propose a symposium, panel discussion, or workshop. Symposia are formal presentations by participants on related topics. Proposals for symposia must include four copies of a sum- mary sheet indicating title, chairperson, participants, order of presentation, and proposed time allotments, up to a total of 90 minutes, including discussion periods. Proposals must also include a full paper, prepared as detailed above, from each participant. Panel Discussions are intended to maximize spontaneous inter- actions of participants and the audience. Each participant's speak- ing time is limited to five minutes. Proposals for panel discussions must include four copies of a summary sheet including a title, chairperson, participants, order of presentation, and time allotments up to a total of 90 minutes, and an abstract of less than 500 words from each panelist. Worshops are informal discussions of specific topics and/or informal presentations of material. Proposals for workshops should include four copies of a summary sheet listing the title, chairperson, any other presenting participants, type of activity, and a description of the intended content of the workshop of less than 500 words. Those requiring any audio-visual aids should follow the instructions detailed above. The Program Committee consists of Mr. Gerd H. HSvelmann, Prof. Martin Johnson, Dr. Julie Milton, Dr. Roger D. Nelson, Dr. Douglas M. Stokes and Dr. Deborah L. Delanoy, Chairperson. Send proposals to Dr. Delanoy, Dept. of Psychology, University of Edinburgh, 7 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9J7, Scotland, U.K. Approved For Release 2003/09/10: CIA-RDP96-00789R(&MM'1ta1S-244/DT Ap ved For Releas 20 3/09/10 : C -RDP96-00789R003000070010-1 ' arapsycno ogica Association, Inc. 34th ANNUAL CONVENTION August 8-11,1991, Heidelberg, Germany INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS The 34th Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Association will take place in the Stadthalle of Heidelberg, Germany (Neckarstaden 24, 6900 Heidelberg, tel. (6221)-583093) from Thursday, 8 August through Sunday, 11 August 1991. The Stadthalle is located in the center of Heidelberg in the Alstadt (old city) on the bank of the river Neckar. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday morning In the Holderlinsaal (entrance number IV). The meetings will be held in the Ballsaal. The banquet will take place in the Kammermusiksaal, also in the same building. The Stadthalle includes a restaurant but many other restaurants can be found in short distance from the Convention site. Accommodation will be arranged through the Heidelberger Verkehrsverein (Convention and Visitors Bureau, Postfach 105860, 6990 Heidelberg, tel. (6221)-10821, Fax (6221)-15108.) for a reservation fee of D.M. 3,00. Please use the enclosed room reservation form to indicate the price class of the Accommodation you prefer. These forms are marked "PA 91" and the Verkehrsverein will try to find you a hotel located close to the Stadthalle. The sooner you send in this form to Heidelberg (don't forget the airmail stamp - 400 in the U.S.A.) the more likely they will be able to find you a room in your preferred class. Please do not forget to fill in the period you want to stay. If you have special wishes regarding your Accommodation then send this form to the Verkehrsverein together with a letter stating what you want. If you wish to share a room with another participant you must arrange yourself which one of you is going to send in this form ordering a double room. A cheap alternative to a hotel is the Youth Hostel (Tiergartenstrasse 5, Heidelberg, tel. (6221)-412066). They charge less than D.M. 20 for a night. Admission with valid hostel identification only. The Youth Hostel is a 15-minute bus ride (busline 33) from the Stadthalle. There are also two camping sites near the city with a bus connection to the center (buslines 34 or 35). Heidelberg is not far from Frankfurt Airport (about 60 miles). A railroad station is located in the airport and the train connection between the airport and the city costs approximately D.M. 20 single fare. There are also two bus shuttles between the airport and the city. The hotelbus stops at the main hotels and cost (about D.M. 40 single fare). Travellers flying Lufthansa can use the Lufthansa bus into the city (about D.M. 55 single fare). Heidelberg lies along the Frankfurt-Karlsruhe highway and hence is easily accessible by road. A number of parking houses are located in the center of the city. A brochure with a map of the city will be sent to registrants, or upon request if you need it earlier. The Convention will be hosted by the German W.G.F.P. (Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft zur Fi rderung der Parapsychologie). In addition to the Convention the W.G.F.P. will organize activities mainly aimed at Germans interested in scientific parapsychology. On the evening of Wednesday August 7th a non-technical introduction on parapsychology will be offered to the city of Heidelberg. On Thursday morning, August 8, lectures will be presented to participants covering basic methods and research findings of the areas on which papers will be presented during the Convention. These lectures are especially intended for participants from outside the field who lack information on recent developments in parapsychology. All W.G.F.P. lectures will be held in German. If sufficient interest exists for such lectures from non-German participants the W.G.F.P. is willing to organize similar lectures in English. Registration forms accompany this announcement and should be returned before July 15th, 1991. Participants living outside North and South America are requested to return their registration forms to: Dr. W. von Lucadou, PA Convention, Hildastrasse 64, D-7800 Freiburg (i.Br.), Germany. Participants living In North and South America are requested to return their registration form to: Laura F. Knipe, PA Convention, P.O. Box 797, Fairhaven, MA 02719, U.S.A. Persons wishing to attend the Convention may also register at the door although advance registration is recommended because of possible seating limitations. The Arrangements Committee consists of Waltervon Lucadou (Chairman), Eberhard Bauer, Laura F. Knipe and Sybo A. Schouten. Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000070010-1 Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000070010-1 (please print or type, one form per registrant) PARAPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 34th ANNUAL CONVENTION August 8-11, 1991, Heidelberg, Germany Affiliation (For ID badge) Title (For ID badge) Telephone Day: Evening: REGISTRATION FEES (please check) Full Convention (4 days) Per day PA Member/Associate/Affiliate $ 75 $ 30 W.G.F.P. Member $ $ 30 Student (Copy of ID with payment) 50 $25 Senior Citizen $ 50 . $ 25 Spouse/child of PA Member Non-Member $10 $40 If per day, circle days attending: A Registration fee $ ugust 8-9- 10- 11 BANQUET Banquet $ For vegetarian dinner, please check Advance registration is required for the banquet. CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS (Printed and Shipped from U.S.A.) Pick-up at convention $ 25 _ Mailed within U.S.A. $ 28 Mailed within Europe $ 30 If the proceedings are to be mailed to you, fill out form below. Note: On Proceedings to be mailed, delivery before the convention cannot be guaranteed. Proceedings $ TOTAL $ Make check or money order (in U.S. dollars only) payable to Parapsychology Association, Inc. or PA. No cash please. Checks and registration forms must be received by July 15, 1991. Mail this form to: Laura F. Knipe, I Please mail P.A. Proceedings to: PA Convention PO Box 797 1 Name Fairhaven, MA 02719 U.S.A. I Street I Town/City State Zip Approved For Release 2003/09/10s: @f I'1kP96-00789R003000070010-1 4 Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000070010-1 Heidelberg is Site for 1991 Convention Call for Papers The 34th Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Associa- tion will be held August 8 to 11, 1991 in Heidelberg, Germany. For information regarding registration and accommodation: residents of North America should contact Mrs. Laura F. Knipe, P.O. Box 797, Fairhaven, MA 02719; all others should contact Dr. Walter von Lucadou, WGFP, Hildastr 64, D-7800 Freiburg, Germany. Anyone may submit a paper for consideration by the Program Committee. Papers may be about laboratory or field research, theoretical, methodological or historical topics. the Program Com- mittee will not consider proposals for research or papers published elsewhere prior to the Convention. Papers reporting research in progress, where the final paper will be completed by the date given below, will be considered. In absentia presentations will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances. All contributions must be received by the Program Chairperson by April 15, 1991 (submissions of work in progress must include full introduction and procedure, intended analysis, and potential interpretations). No submissions received after April 15th will be considered In situations where the work is still in progress as of April 15th, or where the Program Committee has required minor revisions for acceptance, the deadline for submission of the final version of the paper is June 1, 1991. A paper should be equivalent to a full-length journal article. The first sheet must have a centered title, author(s) and affiliation(s), followed by an abstract of no more than 300 words. The text may not exceed 12 single-spaced pages, with no more than five addition- al pages for figures, tables, and references. Indicate exactly any audio-visual aids which will be needed. Anyone planning a video presentation must contact the program committee four weeks before the relevant deadline to receive special instruction. Where there are multiple authors, indicate which author will make the presentation. Papers should adhere to the style of the Publication Manual of theAmerican Psychological Association (3rd edition) or the format used by the British Journal of Psychology. Four copies of each submission are required. One copy must be single-spaced and camera ready, for inclusion in the Convention Proceedings. If convenient, three copies should be double-spaced; if this is inconvenient, the other copies may be single-spaced. The submission must be typed on 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. paper with minimal margins of one inch on all sides, or if using A4 paper, as above with a two inch bottom margin. Some accepted papers may be incorporated in a poster session, where summaries of the research and other materials are presented on poster boards. Time will be allotted during the convention for attendees to view the displays and discuss the material with authors. Poster sessions are especially appropriate for brief papers, papers that are particularly amenable to visual displays (e.g. demonstration of equipment), and highly technical papers that cannot be communi- cated effectively in a brief lecture format to a general scientific audience. Authors who want their papers presented in a poster session should indicate this at the time of submission. The Program Committee may, at its discretion, designate other accepted papers for presentation in a poster session. Poster session papers will be included in the Convention Proceedings and in Research in Para- psychology. Stadthalle Heidelberg, Germany Heidelberg is in the southwest portion of Germany, about 60 miles from the Frankfurt Airport. The most impressive architectural work in the city is the Heidelberg Castle, a red sandstone building overlooking the city. The University has held a place of dominance in the fields of law, philosophy and the sciences since the 19th century. Heidelberg has also been important to the development of experimental and physiological psychology: Helmholtz, Wundt and others studied or researched there. The Euro-PA will meet on Wednesday, August 7th, before the conference. The local parapsychology group, the WGFP, wil I also offer a public lecture on the evening of the 7th for the citizens of Heidelberg and a workshop on Thursday morning, August 8th, for German students. More information will be available in the January issue of the Newsletter. Members and Associates only of the Parapsychological Associa- tion may propose a symposium, panel discussion, or workshop. Symposia are formal presentations by participants on related topics. Proposals for symposia must include four copies of a sum- mary sheet indicating title, chairperson, participants, order of presentation, and proposed time allotments, up to a total of 90 minutes, including discussion periods. Proposals must also include a full paper, prepared as detailed above, from each participant. Panel Discussions are intended to maximize spontaneous inter- actions of participants and the audience. Each participant's speak- ing time is limited to five minutes. Proposals for panel discussions must include four copies of a summary sheet including a title, chairperson, participants, order of presentation, and time allotments up to a total of 90 minutes, and an abstract of less than 500 words from each panelist. Worshops are informal discussions of specific topics and/or informal presentations of material. Proposals for workshops should include four copies of a summary sheet listing the title, chairperson, any other presenting participants, type of activity, and a description of the intended content of the workshop of less than 500 words. Those requiring any audio-visual aids should follow the instructions detailed above. The Program Committee consists of Mr. Gerd H. HSvelmann, Prof. Martin Johnson, Dr. Julie Milton, Dr. Roger D. Nelson, Dr. Douglas M. Stokes and Dr. Deborah L. Delanoy, Chairperson. Send proposals to Dr. Delanoy, Dept. of Psychology, University of Edinburgh, 7 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9J7, Scotland, U.K. Approved For Release 2003/09/10: CIA-RDP96-00789R(&MM'1ta1S-244/DT Ap ved For Releas 20 3/09/10 : C -RDP96-00789R003000070010-1 ' arapsycno ogica Association, Inc. 34th ANNUAL CONVENTION August 8-11,1991, Heidelberg, Germany INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS The 34th Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Association will take place in the Stadthalle of Heidelberg, Germany (Neckarstaden 24, 6900 Heidelberg, tel. (6221)-583093) from Thursday, 8 August through Sunday, 11 August 1991. The Stadthalle is located in the center of Heidelberg in the Alstadt (old city) on the bank of the river Neckar. Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday morning In the Holderlinsaal (entrance number IV). The meetings will be held in the Ballsaal. The banquet will take place in the Kammermusiksaal, also in the same building. The Stadthalle includes a restaurant but many other restaurants can be found in short distance from the Convention site. Accommodation will be arranged through the Heidelberger Verkehrsverein (Convention and Visitors Bureau, Postfach 105860, 6990 Heidelberg, tel. (6221)-10821, Fax (6221)-15108.) for a reservation fee of D.M. 3,00. Please use the enclosed room reservation form to indicate the price class of the Accommodation you prefer. These forms are marked "PA 91" and the Verkehrsverein will try to find you a hotel located close to the Stadthalle. The sooner you send in this form to Heidelberg (don't forget the airmail stamp - 400 in the U.S.A.) the more likely they will be able to find you a room in your preferred class. Please do not forget to fill in the period you want to stay. If you have special wishes regarding your Accommodation then send this form to the Verkehrsverein together with a letter stating what you want. If you wish to share a room with another participant you must arrange yourself which one of you is going to send in this form ordering a double room. A cheap alternative to a hotel is the Youth Hostel (Tiergartenstrasse 5, Heidelberg, tel. (6221)-412066). They charge less than D.M. 20 for a night. Admission with valid hostel identification only. The Youth Hostel is a 15-minute bus ride (busline 33) from the Stadthalle. There are also two camping sites near the city with a bus connection to the center (buslines 34 or 35). Heidelberg is not far from Frankfurt Airport (about 60 miles). A railroad station is located in the airport and the train connection between the airport and the city costs approximately D.M. 20 single fare. There are also two bus shuttles between the airport and the city. The hotelbus stops at the main hotels and cost (about D.M. 40 single fare). Travellers flying Lufthansa can use the Lufthansa bus into the city (about D.M. 55 single fare). Heidelberg lies along the Frankfurt-Karlsruhe highway and hence is easily accessible by road. A number of parking houses are located in the center of the city. A brochure with a map of the city will be sent to registrants, or upon request if you need it earlier. The Convention will be hosted by the German W.G.F.P. (Wissenschaftliche Gesellschaft zur Fi rderung der Parapsychologie). In addition to the Convention the W.G.F.P. will organize activities mainly aimed at Germans interested in scientific parapsychology. On the evening of Wednesday August 7th a non-technical introduction on parapsychology will be offered to the city of Heidelberg. On Thursday morning, August 8, lectures will be presented to participants covering basic methods and research findings of the areas on which papers will be presented during the Convention. These lectures are especially intended for participants from outside the field who lack information on recent developments in parapsychology. All W.G.F.P. lectures will be held in German. If sufficient interest exists for such lectures from non-German participants the W.G.F.P. is willing to organize similar lectures in English. Registration forms accompany this announcement and should be returned before July 15th, 1991. Participants living outside North and South America are requested to return their registration forms to: Dr. W. von Lucadou, PA Convention, Hildastrasse 64, D-7800 Freiburg (i.Br.), Germany. Participants living In North and South America are requested to return their registration form to: Laura F. Knipe, PA Convention, P.O. Box 797, Fairhaven, MA 02719, U.S.A. Persons wishing to attend the Convention may also register at the door although advance registration is recommended because of possible seating limitations. The Arrangements Committee consists of Waltervon Lucadou (Chairman), Eberhard Bauer, Laura F. Knipe and Sybo A. Schouten. Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000070010-1 Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00789R003000070010-1 (please print or type, one form per registrant) PARAPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 34th ANNUAL CONVENTION August 8-11, 1991, Heidelberg, Germany Affiliation (For ID badge) Title (For ID badge) Telephone Day: Evening: REGISTRATION FEES (please check) Full Convention (4 days) Per day PA Member/Associate/Affiliate $ 75 $ 30 W.G.F.P. Member $ $ 30 Student (Copy of ID with payment) 50 $25 Senior Citizen $ 50 . $ 25 Spouse/child of PA Member Non-Member $10 $40 If per day, circle days attending: A Registration fee $ ugust 8-9- 10- 11 BANQUET Banquet $ For vegetarian dinner, please check Advance registration is required for the banquet. CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS (Printed and Shipped from U.S.A.) Pick-up at convention $ 25 _ Mailed within U.S.A. $ 28 Mailed within Europe $ 30 If the proceedings are to be mailed to you, fill out form below. Note: On Proceedings to be mailed, delivery before the convention cannot be guaranteed. Proceedings $ TOTAL $ Make check or money order (in U.S. dollars only) payable to Parapsychology Association, Inc. or PA. No cash please. Checks and registration forms must be received by July 15, 1991. Mail this form to: Laura F. Knipe, I Please mail P.A. Proceedings to: PA Convention PO Box 797 1 Name Fairhaven, MA 02719 U.S.A. I Street I Town/City State Zip Approved For Release 2003/09/10s: @f I'1kP96-00789R003000070010-1