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could be that of the human sciences, which also can be
applied to the study of paranormality, which should be
considered as a cultural phenomenon. - DA
01922. Di Simone, Giorgio. In memory of Jacopo Co-
min. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 231-232.
Giorgio di Simone, who was a very good friend of
Jacopo Comin, recalls in this short but touching note the
death of Comin, his interest in parapsychology, and his
deep conviction of the reality of survival. - DA
01923. Ravaldini, Silvio. Jacopo Comin, a champion of
the spirit. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 233-257.
75 refs
This article is dedicated to the memory of Jacopo
Comin, the Italian scholar who died in 1973. He was a
great and enthusiastic supporter of the spiritistic hypothesis
and of the reality of survival. His work, consisting of ar-
ticles, book reviews, and lectures, have been many: the au-
thor cites the writings about direct voice, the history of
parapsychology, and the important review of the book of
Susy Smith, The Enigma of Out-of-Body Travel. Comin
was a very good propagator of a difficult subject and did
not like the description of phenomena by means of num-
bers and statistics. He considered facts as occasions to
practice speculative thought, with prudence and objectivity,
without easy enthusiasms, and always looking for truth.
The article ends with the description of a seance held by
the Centro Italiano di Parapsicologia of Naples. A bibli-
ography of Comin's work is appended. - DA
01924. Sbacchi, Vincenzo di. An analysis of Cicerone's
work, "De Divination;' in the light of current psychi-
cal research. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 258-
264. 12 refs
The author analyzes the work, De Divinatione, by
M.T. Cicerone, which shows the method used by the
Roman orator in misevaluation of divination, and em-
phasizes his critical ability to judge mysterious events.
Some of these are reported in the article and evaluated
according to the methods of modern psychical research. -
DA/R.A.W.
The President observes that Prof. W.H.C. Tenhaeff
has accepted the honorary presidency of A.IS.M. (Associa-
zione Italiana Scientifica di Metapsichica), whose foreign
connections are increasing. Some research is programmed
for 1971. Mr. Occhipinti cites names and events. The Presi-
dent of the sister association, Centro Studi Parapsicologici
of Bologna, has sent cordial greetings. - DA
01927. Nestler, V. In memory of Mrs. E.J. Garrett.
Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970
(Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 104-111. 1 illus; 15 refs
The author illustrates three aspects of the late Mrs.
Garrett: the medium, the researcher, and the founder of
the Parapsychology Foundation, and underlines her ample
contribution to the development of psi studies everywhere.
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01925. Garzia, Pierangclo. Servadio in his 80th year.
Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 265-267.
On August 14th Emilio Servadio became 80 years
old. He was born in Genova, but he went to Rome, where
he still lives, in 1946. From 1938 to 1945 he lived in India,
where he worked as a psychoanalyst. His interest in the
problem of human personality, from the psychological and
parapsychological points of view, was very precocious.
When he was 13 years old, he read The Great Initiated
(1899) by Edward Schure, which impressed him very much.
Referring to psi phenomena, Schure says in the introduc-
tion of his book: "Modern science has made very little
steps in this field." For the young Servadio, this was an
exalting challenge, and still today he is working on it. -
DA
METAPSICHICA RIVISTA ITALIANA
DI PARAPSICOLOGIA
01926. Mcngoli, Ettore, Occhipinti, Luigi, and Inardi,
Massimo. Considerations concerning the 25th anniver-
sary of A.I.S.M. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di
Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 97-103, 111.
01928. Di Simone, Giorgio. Sitting with Gustavo Adolfo
Rol. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia,
1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 112-118. 43 refs
The author draws some conclusions based on a single
sitting with Rol: (1) The axis of the phenomena is iden-
tified as a force similar to that of one of those discar-
nate intelligences who take part in spiritualism; (2) an
ideal harmonic structure has been achieved by Rol through
years of trials and experiments. - DA
01929. Cumin, Jacopo. Notes about reports and debate
on G.A. Rol. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsi-
cologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 119-122, 118.
The author declares that he considers mediumship as
a charisma that compares well with divine grace. In his
opinion this state has been fully reached in Rol's per-
sonality, especially when he performs experiments of high
importance by rearranging decks of cards. - DA
01930. Assennato, Pericle. Physiology and parapsycho-
logical phenomena. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di
Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 123-125.
The author, after noting that the difference between
parapsychological phenomena and normal phenomena is
only a question of quantity, observes that present
knowledge of human physiology is not yet in a position to
give sufficient explanations of paranormal phenomena, but
only more or less plausible hypotheses. Only by remark-
able progress in physiology and neurophysiology can these
fields make an important contribution to the study of the
parapsychological phenomena. - DA
01931. Riccardi, Nicola. Mediumistic movement of tents.
Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970
(Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 126-134. 6 refs
The author hypothesizes that in her dissociated state
of trance Eusapia Palladino could make her unconscious
mind produce, among other deeds, strong movements of
tents. The medium's intentions and desires penetrated her
mind with extraordinary strength, creating many impersonal
entities molded in her own unconscious substance. In-
visible, they executed the motions of the tents. -
DA/R.A.W.
01932. Kuchynka, Karel. Jugoslav clairvoyant Mrs. C.
Dolczal. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsico-
logia, 1970 (Jul/Dcc), 25(3/4), 135-142.
The author presents many extracts from the diary of
a nonprofessional psychic, Mrs. C. Dolczal, for the years
1932 to 1937. There are accounts of spontaneous visions in
the waking state, precognitive visions in the dreaming
state, induced visions, telepathy, PK, and hauntings. - DA
01933. Zorab, George. Sittings with D.D. Home at Am-
sterdam. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsico-
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study of the probable paranormal aspects of magic should
not be experimental, because the experimental method is
based on assumptions opposite those supporting magic
phenomena. The best method for this kind of research
could be that of the human sciences, which also can be
applied to the study of paranormality, which should be
considered as a cultural phenomenon. - DA
01922. Di Simone, Giorgio. In memory of Jacopo Co-
min. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 231-232.
Giorgio di Simone, who was a very good friend of
Jacopo Comin, recalls in this short but touching note the
death of Comin, his interest in parapsychology, and his
deep conviction of the reality of survival. - DA
01923. Ravaldini, Silvio. Jacopo Comin, a champion of
the spirit. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 233-257.
75 refs
This article is dedicated to the memory of Jacopo
Comin, the Italian scholar who died in 1973. He was a
great and enthusiastic supporter of the spiritistic hypothesis
and of the reality of survival. His work, consisting of ar-
ticles, book reviews, and lectures, have been many: the au-
thor cites the writings about direct voice, the history of
parapsychology, and the important review of the book of
Susy Smith, The Enigma of Out-of-Body Travel. Comin
was a very good propagator of a difficult subject and did
not like the description of phenomena by means of num-
bers and statistics. He considered facts as occasions to
practice speculative thought, with prudence and objectivity,
without easy enthusiasms, and always looking for truth.
The article ends with the description of a seance held by
the Centro Italiano di Parapsicologia of Naples. A bibli-
ography of Comin's work is appended. - DA
01924. Sbacchi, Vincenzo di. An analysis of Cicerone's
work, "De Divination," in the light of current psychi-
cal research. Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 258-
264. 12 refs
The author analyzes the work, De Divinatione, by
M.T. Cicerone, which shows the method used by the
Roman orator in misevaluation of divination, and em-
phasizes his critical ability to judge mysterious events.
Some of these are reported in the article and evaluated
according to the methods of modern psychical research. -
DA/R.A.W.
01925. Garzia, Picrangelo. Servadio in his 80th year.
Luce e Ombra, 1984 (Jul/Sep), 84(3), 265-267.
On August 14th Emilio Servadio became 80 years
old. He was born in Genova, but he went to Rome, where
he still lives, in 1946. From 1938 to 1945 he lived in India,
where he worked as a psychoanalyst. His interest in the
problem of human personality, from the psychological and
parapsychological points of view, was very precocious.
When he was 13 years old, he read The Great Initiated
(1899) by Edward Schure, which impressed him very much.
Referring to psi phenomena, Schure says in the introduc-
tion of his book: "Modern science has made very little
steps in this field.' For the young Servadio, this was an
exalting challenge, and still today he is working on it. -
DA
METAPSICNICA RIVISTA ITALIANA
DI PARAPSICOLOGIA
01926. Mengoli, Ettore, Occhipinti, Luigi, and Inardi,
Massimo. Considerations concerning the 25th anniver-
sary of A.I.S.M. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di
Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dcc), 25(3/4), 97-103, 111.
The President observes that Prof. W.H.C. Tenhaeff
has accepted the honorary presidency of A.I.S.M. (Associa-
zione Italiana Scientifica di Metapsichica), whose foreign
connections are increasing. Some research is programmed
for 1971. Mr. Occhipinti cites names and events. The Presi-
dent of the sister association, Centro Studi Parapsicologici
of Bologna, has sent cordial greetings. - DA
01927. Nestler, V. In memory of Mrs. E.J. Garrett.
Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970
(Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 104-111. 1 illus; 15 refs
The author illustrates three aspects of the late Mrs.
Garrett: the medium, the researcher, and the founder of
the Parapsychology Foundation, and underlines her ample
contribution to the development of psi studies everywhere.
- DA
01928. Di Simone, Giorgio. Sitting with Gustavo Adolfo
Rol. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia,
1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 112-118. 43 refs
The author draws some conclusions based on a single
sitting with Rol: (1) The axis of the phenomena is iden-
tified as a force similar to that of one of those discar-
nate intelligences who take part in spiritualism; (2) an
ideal harmonic structure has been achieved by Rol through
years of trials and experiments. - DA
01929. Cumin, Jacopo. Notes about reports and debate
on G.A. Rol. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsi-
cologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 119-122, 118.
The author declares that he considers mediumship as
a charisma that compares well with divine grace. In his
opinion this state has been fully reached in Rol's per-
sonality, especially when he performs experiments of high
importance by rearranging decks of cards. - DA
01930. Assennato, Pericl'c. Physiology and parapsycho-
logical phenomena. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di
Parapsicologia, 1970 (Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 123-125.
The author, after noting that the difference between
parapsychological phenomena and normal phenomena is
only a question of quantity, observes that present
knowledge of human physiology is not yet in a position to
give sufficient explanations of paranormal phenomena, but
only more or less plausible hypotheses. Only by remark-
able progress in physiology and neurophysiology can these
fields make an important contribution to the study of the
parapsychological phenomena. - DA
01931. Riccardi, Nicola. Mediumistic movement of tents.
Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1970
(Jul/Dec), 25(3/4), 126-134. 6 refs
The author hypothesizes that in her dissociated state
of trance Eusapia Palladino could make her unconscious
mind produce, among other deeds, strong movements of
tents. The medium's intentions and desires penetrated her
mind with extraordinary strength, creating many impersonal
entities molded in her own unconscious substance. In-
visible, they executed the motions of the tents. -
DA/R.A.W.
01932. Kuchynka, Karel. Jugoslav clairvoyant Mrs. C.
Dolezal. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsico-
logia, 1970 (Jul/Dee), 25(3/4), 135-142..
The author presents many extracts from the diary of
a nonprofessional psychic, Mrs. C. Dolezal, for the years
1932 to 1937. There are accounts of spontaneous visions in
the waking state, precognitive visions in the dreaming
state, induced visions, telepathy, PK, and hauntings. - DA
01933. Zorab, George. Sittings with D.D. Home at Am-
sterdam. Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsico-
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where a materialized entity writes or talks in a language
perfectly unknown to the medium holding the seance. To
underline this peculiar event, the author presents some
documented examples. The article starts with the
phenomenology of Laura Edmonds obtained during her
seances in New York. She was able to talk fluently in
languages she absolutely did not know, so that the
researchers considered the possibility of an outside posses-
sion. We read about Major Tudor Pole who was able to
talk and understand Persian, a language absolutely un-
known to him. The article describes Therese Neumann
who, during her mystic raptures, used to talk in Aramaic,
perfectly recognized as the real Christ language by the
scholars who had the possibility to assist her. "Nephentes"
materialized herself during the seances held by E.
D'Esperance. She was able to write a message in the
memo book of a researcher assisting in the seance. In the
end of the article we read of an ancient poem corrected
for a better comprehension by the "Confucius" entity. This
request came from Doctor Whymant during a sitting with
the medium Valiantine. The author ends the article by
saying that during his life he had the opportunity to at-
tend many xenoglossy manifestations where many languages
and dialects were spoken. He is sure that such languages
were unknown to present people, and for this reason he is
perfectly sure of the autonomy of the entities. - DA
03049. Ravaldini, Silvio. In memory of Gastone De
Boni. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jul/Sep), 87(3), 205-208.
On the 23rd of September 1986 Gastone De Boni left
us, having finished his human experience. Only after
having put in order all the material he left us will we
fully understand the importance of his wide knowledge.
De Boni's aim was knowledge of the psyche-that defined
by Myers as the subliminal self' and evidenced in his
book, Human Persqnality and Its Survival of Bodily
Death. We must not 'forget that Myers was considered a
teacher by De Boni. In fact, he wrote: "In this psychic
microcosm we only can catch a glimpse of the power and
shining of psychic macrocosm." As a follower of Jung's
thought, he rationally examined the possibilities of the
psyche under its different appearances, and he once said:
Our position makes us fight in favor of an idea, which,
even if it grows and finishes under the control of pure
thought, must and will have an important place in human
life." - DA
03050. Giovetti, Paola. Near-death experiences In other
cultures. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jul/Sep), 87(3), 209-213.
Dr. Giorgio Fonzo is a medical doctor who for many
years worked for the World Health Organization, being
constantly in touch with Moslem people. On several occa-
sions he had the opportunity to deal with persons who
were near death and to listen to their impressions. They
reported experiences that were very similar to the ones
reported by so many people of different religions, which
have been collected all over the world in recent years.
Dr. Fonzo's patients reported out-of-body experiences and
"tunnel experiences," visions of beautiful places and of a
marvelous light, encounters with dead friends or relatives,
etc. Those who are familiar with the specialized literature
will recognize in Dr. Fonzo's material some transcultural
elements of great interest. - R.A.W.
0305L lannuzzo, Giovanni. Studies of the history of
parapsychology in Italy from 1982 to 1986: A report
and a critical revision. Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jul/Sep),
87(3), 214-225. 46 refs, 1 table
After a detailed review of the most important Italian
parapsychology journals in order to better analyze the way
scientific research has been carried on from 1982-1987, the
author thinks more scholars are interested in pursuing
studies in this field. His research examines the quantita-
tive data at our disposal that specifics which research
areas are the most studied, and he suggests a way to im-
prove such researches qualitatively. - DA
03052. Ravaldini, Silvio. Daniel Dunglas Home. Luce
e Ombra, 1987 (Jul/Sep), 87(3), 226-244. 54 refs
It is not easy to discuss all the different phenomena
Daniel D. Home produced during his life, especially the
physical ones. Therefore the author has put in evidence
only three of them: the telekinetic phenomena produced on
an accordion, those concerning levitation, and the fire-
immunity ones. The accordion was playing while the
medium was holding it on the side with no keys, but it
was playing as well as when anybody was touching it.
This peculiar phenomenon was fully described by trustwor-
thy people. In addition, a journalist for the Times was
not able to find any trick. Home's ability to hold burning
coals in his hands was confirmed by scholars such as Sir
William Crookes and Charles Richet. The author describes
Home's levitations in more detail, especially the one at
Ashley House where Home went out one window and
came back in another. In considering every side of the
problem, the author thinks these phenomena actually took
place. He proposes that the phenomena Home produced are
still happening nowadays, for example, those produced by
Roberto Setti, the Florence medium. - DA/R.A.W.
03053. Heim, Albert. Death from falls. (Trans. by
Paola Giovetti.) Luce e Ombra, 1987 (Jul/Sep), 87(3),
245-252.
This article was written in 1892 by the Swiss
geologist, Dr. Albert Heim, and published in the Bulletin
of the Swiss Alpine Club. The author describes his per-
sonal experiences and those of several persons who nearly
died because of mountain falls. Their sensations and vi-
sions were wonderful: They felt no fear, no pain. Sensa-
tions of peace, well-being, and beautiful visions were com-
mon. This is very similar to modern near-death ex-
periences, and in this sense Dr. Heim's analysis is really a
pioneer one and worthy of note. - DT/R.A.W.
03054. Giroldini, William. Parapsychology and
research. Luce a Ombra, 1987 (Jul/Sep), 87(3), 253-259. 7
refs
The author critically debates the proposal many
researchers have advanced to reevaluate the study of spon-
taneous ESP-PK phenomena. Many believe that spon-
taneous phenomena are more repeatable and of a "superior
quality" than the results obtained in the laboratory using
the traditional experimental criteria derived from the nor-
mal sciences. Giroldini thinks that all the existing studies
of spontaneous cases overlook the problem of chance coin-
cidence. Because of this, it is not possible to know if the
collected events are mainly "true" or "spurious.' Therefore,
the study of spontaneous events runs the risk of being
worthless because of this underlying ambiguity. The
author proposes that the study of spontaneous events must
be made following a method which makes it possible to
evaluate the probability of chance coincidences. The
phenomena that seem most suitable could be hallucinations
in connection with the death of a relative. If this
proposal is accepted by scholars, then it would be possible
to increase our knowledge of paranormal phenomena by
concentrating the study on the less polluted phenomena in-
stead of the spurious ones. - DA/R.A.W.
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In a survey of the literature concerning parapsychic phenomena
and drugs, the author concludes that obviously only the use of
so-called hallucinogens (such as LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, and,
with reservations, hashish and marijuana) is associated with
parapsychic abilities, whereas the use of opiates (such as opium,
heroin, and morphine) does not seem to touch this field. It is
hypothesized that because of the different pharmaco-psychological
functioning of hallucinogens, intoxication by these substances
might be rather suitable for stimulating the aggressive and
instinctive parts of man. They seem to be a characteristic feature of
psi abilities also. Opiates, on the other hand, do not seem to affect
this sphere because these substances are mainly narcotizing. The
effects of cocaine, amphetamines, tranquilizers, and soporifics
cannot be judged on the basis of the surveyed literature. It is shown
that the possible relevance of drug use to parapsychology is
completely ignored by most textbooks dealing with drugs, the
authors of which are mainly medical men, psychiatrists, or
pharmacologists. - G.H.
01396. Schmidbauer, Wolfgang. On the psychology of the oracle.
Zeitschrift fur Parapsychologie and Grenzgebiete der Psychologie,
1972, 14(4), 222-234. [Originally published in Psychologische
Rundschau, 1970, 21, 88-98.] 30 refs
The author describes various practices of oracles with reference
to ethnographic reports and attempts to sketch a model that
optimally includes psychological aspects in these reports. The
function of trance within the oracle and its sociopsychological
moorings (shamans) are pointed out. An analysis of oracular
practices with principles derived from projective tests shows
certain structural similarities with the situation in which a person
seeking advice finds himself. - DA/R.A.W.
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01397. Di Simone, Giorgio. The "Entita A." case. Luce e Ombra,
1985 (Jan/ Mar), 85(1), 22-29. 8 refs
After a long preamble mostly dedicated to the historical and
technical aspects of the seances of "Mister X" (a trance medium
whose name he is not allowed to mention), the author underlines
the great importance of the revolutionary contents of these
seances, which took place in Naples more than 30 years ago (about
1950-1980). These contents are extremely logical, rational, and
coherent, and the author collected them in several books, first of all
Rapporto dalla dimensione X, (Roma 1973/84). The author
mentions also the experiments he organized (1971 and 1974) in
order to check the independence of the supposed communicating
"entity" (Entita A) from the medium (comparative analysis of the
voices with the "voice-print" method and an EEG of the medium,
awake and during his speaking-trance). - DA
01398. lannuzzo, Giovanni. Parapsychology and anthropology:
A note. Luce e Ombra, 1985 (Jan/ Mar), 85(1), 30-34. 18 refs
The author analyses the connections between parapsychology
and anthropology, and asserts that these connections should be of
different kinds: accounts of psi phenomena should be evaluated
according to both parapsychological and anthropological patterns,
and accounts of psi phenomena also should be evaluated only from
the parapsychological point of view (a "parapsycographical"
pattern). Experimental methods, utilized in some field researches,
are considered insufficient. The author suggests a new methodo-
logical approach in which "paranormality" is considered a cross-
cultural event. According to this model, it seems to be necessary, in
psychical research, to utilize the methods and conceptual patterns
of the "human" sciences. - DA
01399. Ravaldini, Silvio. A pioneer of psychical research: Alex-
andre N. Aksakof. Luce e Ombra, 1985 (Jan/ Mar) 85(l), 43-54. 2i
refs
The author describes the life and work of one of the pioneers of
psychical research, Alexandre Aksakof. His activities were directed
at establishing the reality of paranormal phenomena. His early
work was published in Germany, due to the censorship exerted in
Russia by religious and lay authorities. Aksakof was an alert
experimenter and had the occasion to be present in the seances of
two great mediums: D.D. Home and Florence Cook. In the year
1874, Aksakof founded in Germany the journal Psvchische
Studien, which later had a great importance for both theoretical
study and for practical experimentation. Later he published (1890)
his important book, Animism and Spiritism, which can be
considered a positive answer to the book, Spiritism, of E. von
Hartmann, which practically denied the physical phenomena.
Aksakof devoted nearly all his life to promulgating spiritualistic
ideals in a world where materialism was dominant, and left an
important legacy, both as man and as researcher. - DA/ R.A.W.
01400. Giovetti, Paola. The possession case of Siano (Catanzaro).
Luce e Ombra, 1985 (Jan/Mar), 85(1), 55-59. I ref.
The author interviewed Dr. Pericle Assennato, a retired magis-
trate who long ago (1936) was present when an exceptional case of
possession took place in a little village of South Italy, Siano near
Catanzaro. Three years earlier the dead body of a young man,
Giuseppe Verardi of Catanzaro, had been found under a bridge.
The investigation concluded that it was suicide. Three years later,
Maria Talarico, 17, a young girl of Siano, passed over the bridge
and had asudden and strange metamorphosis that lasted 36 hours:
Her voice changed and became that of a man, she insisted that
she was Giuseppe Verardi and acted as if she were. She did not
recognize her parents, but she did recognize the mother of
Giuseppe and revealed that Giuseppe did not commit suicide but
was killed. She mentioned the names of the killers, as well. The
population of the whole village assisted in uncovering the facts.
After 36 hours Maria went under the bridge, took the position the
dead body of Giuseppe had had, and "awakened" without
remembering anything. After that, a new investigation concluded
for a case of murder. Dr. Assennato gives his interpretation of this
interesting case. - DA
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01401. Crosa, G. Report of the First International Congress on
Parapsychology of the Italian-Swiss Center for Advanced Studies.
Metapsichica Rivista Italiana di Parapsicologia, 1969 (Jul Dec),
24(3/4),109-116.
Thanks to the hospitality of the Italian-Swiss Center for
Advanced Studies (Campione d'Italia), the First International
Congress on Parapsychology of Campione d'Italia was held on
March 29, 1969. The general topic was Mysterious Psychic
Phenomena. Introductory speeches were made by Mr. F. De
Baggis, Mayor of the host town; Dr. Naegeli-Osjord, President of
the Schweizer Parapsychologische Gesellschaft; and Mr. E. Men-
goli, President of the Associazione Italiana Scientifica di Meta-
psichica. In this report we have the main features of the papers
presented by four M.D.s and psychiatrists (Crosa, Granone,
Naegeli-Osjord, Cassoli) and the theologian Resch are summarized.
During the evening session some slides about hypnosis (with
commentary by Granone) and one about Ted Series were pro-
jected, followed by a discussion masterly directed by Prof. Beonio
Brocchieri. In addition to the previously mentioned speakers,
presentations were made by two medical doctors, Inardi and
Buscaino; a newspaperman, Altavilla; and a theologian, Pisoni,
who cleverly aroused the participation of the public. The Proceed-
ings have been published by Silva of Rome. - DT/ R.A.W.
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