The article below was published in the daily newspaper Paris-Presse, Paris, France, page 5, on June 9, 1954.
DIJON. - While Mr. Paris, an industrialist in Dijon, was driving between Fougerolle and Plombières, he suddenly heard a violent explosion. At the same time, a purple flame started from the left corner of the windshield and crossed the car. The windshield glass became opaque and Mr. Paris was able to put his fist into it without breaking it.
NICE. - For some unspecified reason, the window of a door of a coach ensuring the connection Nice-Menton suddenly exploded in very small fragments without the least projection of projectile.