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FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ - HEADQUARTERS Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 0062 83894 9 385 447 STAMP: DE STAMP: BUREAU STAMP: COPIED FOR FOIPA NOV 2 STAMP: COPIED FOR FOIPA MAY 13 1971 BY R232 STAMP: COPIED FOR FOIPA FEB 28 1976 BY [ILLEGIBLE] DO NOT DESTROY USE CARE IN HANDLING THIS FILE FOIPA # [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Transfer-Call 3421
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Men [REDACTED] - UNITED GOVERNMENT TO: DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 11-14-57 FROM: SAC, Dallas (62-1311) SUBJECT: FLYING DISCS INFORMATION CONCERNING Re Kansas City letter 11-8-57. This matter is being referred to OSI without investigation and no other action is being taken in accordance with existing instructions. [HW:] 2 Bureau [HW:] 1 Kansas City (66-2995) [HW:] 1 Dallas MCC:FB (4) RECORDED - 9 [STAMP:] EX-385 [STAMP:] EX-385 [STAMP:] EX-385 [STAMP:] EX-385
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Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: DIRECTOR FBI DATE: 11-13-54 FROM: SAC DETTLE (GE-130) SUBJECT: MAJING D1302 INVESTIGATION CONCERNING [HW:] Xpress Office Letter 11-8-54. [STAMP:] EX-130 RECORDED: 6 [STAMP:] FBI U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE LIAISON SECTION NOV 19 5 09 PH '57
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: Director, FBI FROM: Legal Attache, Havana, Cuba DATE: November 20, 1957 SUBJECT: REPORTS OF FLYING DISCS FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS The following information is submitted as of interest to the Bureau in the event reports of flying discs are still desired. The Havana daily newspaper "Diario de la Marina" November 12, 1957, carried a dispatch datelined November 11, 1957, at Pinar del Rio, Cuba., reporting that JOSE MARIA NIETO and CARMELO GUZMAN, who had just arrived in that town from the Matahambre Mines in Pinar del Rio Province, claimed that they had seen a flying disc in the shape of a man's hat hovering over the general area of Matahambre for several minutes. They claimed that this disc was larger than ordinary airplanes normally seen in that area and that it was completely silent in its flight. They said that it disappeared at a very high speed towards the sea. There was no further descriptive information furnished in this newspaper article. It is noted that Matahambre is located approximately 90 miles to the west of Havana. No other reports corroborating the above were received and no inquiry has been made by this office. JJW:ptm (3) RECORDED-46 INDEXED-46 [HW:] Informant Cuba [STAMP:] EX-132 [STAMP:] EX-386
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Office of Special Investigations United States Government Date: November 20, 1957 To: Director, FBI From: Legal Attaché, Havana, Cuba SUBJECT: REPORTS OF FLIGHT DISCLOSURES The following information is submitted as of interest to the person in the event report of flying disc desired. The Havana daily newspaper "Diario de La Habana" reported on November 11, 1957, that a pilot named Jose Maria Jimenez from Campeche Yucatan who had been flying in the area near the Matamoros-Mexico border had seen a flying disc. The pilot said that he had seen a flying disc for several minutes and it hovered over his car for about five minutes. The pilot also said that if he was careful enough to see it again he would be able to identify it. [STAMP:] RECEIVED FB [STAMP:] RECEIVED ESPIRAGNAT [STAMP:] NOV 22 | 10 AM '57 [STAMP:] RECEIVED FOREIGN LIAISON [STAMP:] LIAISON SECTION, FBI
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: MR. A. H. BELMONT FROM: MR. R. R. ROACH DATE: November 12, 1957 SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) Ever since the Russians released "Sputnik" there has been a great increase in the number of "flying saucers" and other unidentified flying objects (UFO) reportedly seen by people all over the U.S. On October 10, 1957, the Air Force was flooded with calls and the newspapers were full of reports that an unknown object described as "looked like the moon" and trailing a "blue flame that pulsed like a heart" had landed in the vicinity of Vernal, Utah. The Air Force immediately investigated these reports with negative results, inasmuch as no object was located nor was there any evidence of an object having fallen in Utah. Within the past two weeks reports in these cases have increased tremendously and some of the more serious have been described as follows: An object had landed in Nebraska with six people aboard, the persons had talked to a Nebraska farmer and then sped off into space; a fiery object was seen flashing across the southern skies from Albany, Georgia, to Miami, Florida; a Coast Guard cutter had sighted a huge object flying over the Gulf of Mexico, and persons in the Southwestern states while driving their cars have allegedly seen UFO's that caused the engines in their automobiles to stop. In view of the number of these reports, the Bureau's Liaison Representative discussed these various sightings with officials of Air Force Intelligence and was advised that all cases mentioned above have for all practical purposes been resolved as being nonauthentic or there was no basis for sightings. Investigating details that the Air Force had out in field investigating these matters have not submitted their complete reports but have advised that they are all more or less negative. The Air Force is following these sightings closely and all reports are submitted to the Air Technical and Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio where they are evaluated and analyzed. In event any of future reports appear to be authentic, Air Force will immediately notify Bureau keeping mind our particular interest in matters concerning espionage and sabotage. WTW:jlk (7) RECORDED - 94 [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE EX - 138 STAMP: NOV 26 1957 LIAISON
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RECEIVED-PARSONS Nov 19 4 52 PM '57 LABORATORY DIVISION FBI LIAISON SECTION FBI U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE Nov 12 5 42 PM '57 RECEIVED-BELMONT FBI - JUSTICE Nov 13 8 08 PM '57 RECEIVED-BOARDMAN FBI - JUSTICE Nov 13 10 06 AM '57 [STAMP:] Nov 20 2:39 PM '57 TECHNICAL LABORATORY FBI U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE
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MEMO ROACH TO BELMONT RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) ACTION: For information. [HW: 2] [STAMP:]
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REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED - 63 62 - 83894 - 388 Date: January 23, 1958 To: Director of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force Building Tempo E 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington, D. C. From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Subject: ROBERT T. STONE; INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING On December 20, 1957, Mr. B. B. Watson, City Editor, Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, advised an agent of this Bureau at Hannibal that he was in receipt of an undated letter signed by R. T. Stone. This letter bears the letterhead "Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation" and in the upper right corner there is typed "MISSOURI FILTER CENTER, Robert T. Stone, Director, 10717 E. 27th Terr., Independence, Missouri." The letter furnished by Mr. Watson is as follows: "Dear Editor: "The enclosed notice is self-explanatory. We would like to request this public service in the name of Truth, which the newspapers of our great countries so proudly defend and uphold." STAMP: JAN23 COMM-FBI Tolson St Louis Nichols Kansas City Boardman Belmont Mohr Parsons Rosen Tam otter se Room on MAIL ROOM [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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[STAMP: 382] RECEIVED - BOARDMAN FBI - JUSTICE RECO BELMON JAN 21 13 PM '58 JAN 22 10 22 AM '58 JAN 22 4 05 PM '58 JAN 23 12 17 PM '58 [STAMP: RECORDED] [HW: JAN] [HW: ?] [HW: ?] [HW: ?]
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Director of Special Investigations "As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. question, and with the help of the newspapers and the public, where can we fail? "We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed appeal on the front page of your newspaper, in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized, and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the 'Flying Saucers.' "If a Filter Center has been established in your state or province, this form letter will carry its address which should replace the headquarters address given on the enclosed 'Public Notice.' If no such filter center address is given, then the original headquarters address should be used. "We wish to thank you for any assistance you may be able to give us in this respect. Later established filter center addresses will be sent to you for public attention in the event of unusual sightings, that may come to your attention. "Respectfully, /S/ R. T. STONE "For the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation" Attached to the letter was the notice which it was requested be published. This notice is as follows:
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Director of Special Investigations "Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation" "NOTICE! "To All Concerned: "If anyone has seen any unidentified flying objects-- known also as flying saucers--or knows anyone who has seen them since January 1st, 1957, please contact us immediately, giving full names and addresses of the witnesses to these sightings. "We are in the process of setting up UFO observer Posts all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Alaska, Australia, Japan, England, Africa, and South America. And each state, province or region will have its own filter center which will serve as a receiving station for all UFO reports and other associated data, a distribution point for material from headquarters, and as a general secretary for ICARF. "Our filter-observer network is expanding by leaps and bounds, but we are still far from our goal. "The Air Force investigation has either gone underground, or else they have the answer and are hiding the fact from the public. The fact remains that millions of people continue to see these UFOs and the public still doesn't know what they are. "It is our purpose in organizing ICARF to find the answer to the UFO mystery, and give the facts to the public. And in order to do this we will need the assistance of every person concerned. Persons with movie and still cameras are particularly needed, for the emphasis is on photographic data, despite the fact that sightings with binoculars and telescopes, sound detector and ham radio stations are also very important in the process of our research.
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Director of Special Investigations "All persons interested in setting up observer posts who can devote from one to three hours a day on skywatch, and who can be relied upon to have their cameras loaded and ready to photograph these objects should immediately contact us for full information. Adult Skywatch clubs, high school groups, science clubs, industrial groups, and individuals in general are all particularly asked to join us in our search for the answer to the UFOs. "Contact us at the address above." "INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION "FORM OP-2" Also attached was a three inch by five inch plain card with the handwriting "Please confirm publication or return forms with reason for refusal. Thank you." Signed "Missouri Filter Center; ICARF." Mr. Watson stated that this is a peculiar request and therefore he was bringing it to the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as he questioned the motives behind this organization's purpose. No further action in this matter is contemplated by this Bureau. Should additional information be received, however, it will be forwarded promptly to you. The files of this Bureau contain no information identifiable with Robert T. Stone or the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation.
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Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 1/6/58 FROM: SAC, ST. LOUIS (62-0) SUBJECT: ROBERT T. STONE; INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION; INFORMATION CONCERNING Mr. B. B. WATSON, City Editor, Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, on 12/20/57 advised the Resident Agent at Hannibal that he was in receipt of an undated letter signed R. T. STONE. This letter bears the letterhead Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation and in the upper right corner there is typed the following "MISSOURI FILTER CENTER, Robert T. Stone, Director, 10717 E. 27th Terr., Independence, Missouri". Below this in pencil is a notation made by Mr. WATSON which is "Air Defense Identification Zoning." The letter is as follows: "Dear Editor: "The enclosed notice is self-explanatory. We would like to request this public service in the name of Truth, which the newspapers of our great countries so proudly defend and uphold. "As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. question, and with the help of the newspapers and the public where can we fail? "We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed appeal on the front page of your newspaper in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the 'Flying Saucers.'" "If a filter center has been established in your state or province this form letter will carry its address which should replace Headquarters address given on enclosed 'Public Notice.' If no such [REDACTED] - BUREAU (ENC.) - KANSAS CITY - ST LOUIS (62-0) INDEXED - JAD:njj (5)
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[REDACTED] [STAMP: JAN 10 12 32 PM '59] [STAMP: JAN 10 12 52 PM '59] RECID ESPIONAGI F BT
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SL 62-0 filter center address is given, then the original headquarters address should be used. "We wish to thank you for any assistance you may be able to give us in this respect. Later established filter center addresses will be sent to you for public attention in the event of unusual sightings, that may come to your attention. "Respectfully, /S/ R. T. STONE "For the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation" Attached to this letter is the notice. it was requested to be published. This notice is as follows: "Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation "NOTICE! "To All Concerned: "If anyone has seen any unidentified flying objects-- known also as flying saucers--or knows anyone who has seen them since January 1st, 1957, please contact us immediately, giving full names and addresses of the witnesses to these sightings. "We are in the process of setting up UFO Observer Posts all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Alaska, Australia, Japan, England, Africa, and South America. And each state, province or region will have its own filter center which will serve as a receiving station for all UFO reports and other associated data, a distribution point for material from headquarters, and as a general secretary for ICARF. "Our filter-observer network is expanding by leaps and bounds, but we are still far from our goal. "The Air Force investigation has either gone underground, or else they have the answer and are hiding the fact from
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SL 62-0 the public. The fact remains that millions of people continue to see these UFOs and the public still doesn't know what they are. "It is our purpose in organizing ICARF to find the answer to the UFO mystery, and give the facts to the public. And in order to do this we will need the assistance of every person concerned. Persons with movie and still cameras are particularly needed, for the emphasis is on photographic data, despite the fact that sightings with binoculars and telescopes, sound detector and ham radio stations are also very important in the process of our research. "All persons interested in setting up observer posts who can devote from one to three hours a day on skywatch, and who can be relied upon to have their cameras loaded and ready topograph these objects should immediately contact us for full information. Adult Skywatch clubs, high school groups, science clubs, industrial groups and individuals in general are all particularly asked to join us in our search for the answer to the UFOS. >Contact us at the address above." "INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION" "FORM OP-2" Also attached is a 3 in. by 5 in. plain card with the handwriting "Please confirm publication or return forms with reason for refusal. Thank you." Signed "Missouri Filter Center; ICARF". Mr. WATSON stated that this is a peculiar request and therefore he was bringing it to the attention of the FBI as he questioned the motives behind this organization's purpose. The original letters are being submitted to the Director. Kansas City Division is requested to check its indices on ROBERT T. STONE and the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation, and conduct such inquiry as it deems appropriate. Inasmuch as there is no further investigation, in the St. Louis area, Kansas City is being considered the Office of Origin. -RUC-
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ENCLOSURE TO BUREAU FROM ST. LOUIS (3) SL 62-0 ROBERT T. STONE; INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION; INFORMATION CONCERNING 1 letter from Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation 1 3 x 5 card 1 newspaper notice
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INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION NOTICE! TO ALL CONCERNED: IF ANYONE HAS SEEN ANY UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS--KNOWN ALSO AS FLYING SAUCERS--OR KNOWS ANYONE WHO HAS SEEN THEM SINCE JANUARY 1ST, 1957, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY, GIVING FULL NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE WITNESSES TO THESE SIGHTINGS. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING UP UFO OBSERVER POSTS ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, EUROPE, ALASKA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, ENGLAND, AFRICA, AND SOUTH AMERICA. AND EACH STATE, PROVINCE OR REGION WILL HAVE ITS OWN FILTER CENTER WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECEIVING STATION FOR ALL UFO REPORTS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED DATA, A DISTRIBUTION POINT FOR MATERIAL FROM HEAD- QUARTERS, AND AS A GENERAL SECRETARY FOR ICARF. OUR FILTER-OBSERVER NETWORK IS EXPANDING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS, BUT WE ARE STILL FAR FROM OUR GOAL. THE AIR FORCE INVESTIGATION HAS EITHER GONE UNDERGROUND, OR ELSE THEY HAVE THE ANSWER AND ARE HIDING THE FACT FROM THE PUBLIC. THE FACT REMAINS THAT MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CONTINUE TO SEE THESE UFOs AND THE PUBLIC STILL DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE. IT IS OUR PURPOSE IN ORGANIZING ICARF TO FIND THE ANSWER TO THE UFO MYSTERY, AND IN ORDER TO DO THIS WE WILL NEED THE ASSISTANCE OF EVERY PERSON CONCERNED. PERSONS WITH MOVIE AND STILL CAMERAS ARE PARTICULARLY NEEDED, FOR THE EMPHASIS IS ON PHOTOGRAPHIC DATA, DESPITE THE FACT THAT SIGHTINGS WITH BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES, SOUND DETECTOR AND HAM RADIO STATIONS ARE ALSO VERY IMPORTANT IN THE PROCESS OF OUR RESEARCH. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN SETTING UP OBSERVER POSTS WHO CAN DEVOTE FROM ONE TO THREE HOURS A DAY ON SKYWATCH, AND WHO CAN BE RELIED UPON TO HAVE THEIR CAMERAS LOADED AND READY TO PHOTOGRAPH THESE OBJECTS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CONTACT US FOR FULL INFORMATION. ADULT SKYWATCH CLUBS, HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS, SCIENCE CLUBS, INDUSTRIAL GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUALS IN GENERAL ARE ALL PARTICULARLY ASKED TO JOIN US IN OUR SEARCH FOR THE ANSWER TO THE UFOs. CONTACT US AT THE ADDRESS ABOVE. INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION FORM OP-2
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[STAMP: 12/20/57] [HW: 800] INTERNATIONAL AERIAL RESEARCH CONVENTION TO ALL CONGRESSMEN: IF ANYONE HAS SEEN ANY UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS-KNOWN ALSO AS FLYING SAUCERS-OR KNOWN ANYONE WHO HAS SEEN THEM SINCE JANUARY 1st, 1947, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY, CLAING NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INTERESTED TO THESE SIGHTINGS. IN CASE OF THE COSE OF SEEING OR HEARING BASED ON CASE FOR FLIGHT COUNTRIES CANADA EUROPE AFRICA AUSTRALIA JAPAN CANADA AFRICA AND EASTERN EUROPE AND EVERY STATE PROVINCE OR REGION WILL HAVE ITS OWN FILTER CENTER WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECORD STATION FOR ALL UFO REPORTS FILTER CENTERS WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECORD STATION FOR ALL UFO REPORTS ARE ASSOCIATED POINT FOR MATERIAL FROM HEAD AND OTHER ASSOCIATION DATA AND OTHER DATA FROM OUR GOAL AND WE A GENERAL SECRETARY FOR OUR GOAL AND FILTER-OBSERVER NETWORK EXAMINING OF LEAF AND BONES BUT WE ARE STILL FAR FROM OUR GOAL THE AIR INVESTIGATION HAS EITHER DONE UNDERGROUND OR ELSE THEY HAVE THE ANSWER BUT NOT THE LEAF FROM THE FILTER-THE LEAF REMAINS THE FILTER-OBSERVER NETWORK TO SEE THESE ULEF AND THE HIGHER SLIT THAT MILLION OF PEOPLE COUNTINUE TO SEE THESE ULEF AND THE HIGHER SLIT THAT MILLION OF PEOPLE COUNTINUE TO SEE THESE ULEF AND THE HIGHER SLIT THAT MILLION OF PEOPLE COUNTINUE TO SEE THESE ULEF AND THE HIGHER SLIT THAT MILLION OF PEOPLE COUNTINUE TO SEE THESE ULEF AND THE HIGHER SLIT THAT MILLION OF PEOPLE COUNTINUE TO SEE THESE ULEF AND THE HIGHER SLIT THAT MILLION OF PEOPLE COUNTINUE TO SEE THESE ULEF ALL RESEARCH TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT NO OCCASIONS HAVE BEEN MADE ONE DEBATE FROM THEIR CAMERAS FOUND READY FULL INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY OUR FULL INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY OUR FULL INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY OUR FULL INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY OUR FULL INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY OUR FULL INFORMATION IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY OUR FULL INFORMATION IMMEDIATE ARE ALL PERSONALLY WERE JOIN IN FUN SEARCH FOR THE ANSWER TO THE UFO'S ANSWER TO THE UFO'S
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INTER-CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION MISSOURI FILTER CENTER Robert T. Stone, Director 10717 E. 27th Terr. Independence, Missouri [HW: Air Defense Identification Zone] Dear Editor: The enclosed notice is self-explanatory. We would like to request this public service in the name of Truth, which the newspapers of our great countries so proudly defend and uphold. As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. question, and with the help of the newspapers and the public, where can we fail? We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed appeal on the front page of your newspaper, in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized, and with this cooperation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the "Flying Saucers." If a Filter Center has been established in your state or province, this form letter will carry its address which should replace the headquarters address given on the enclosed "Public Notice." If no such filter center address is given, then the original headquarters address should be used. We wish to thank you for any assistance you may be able to give us in this respect. Later established Filter Center addresses will be sent to you for public attention in the event of unusual sightings that may come to your attention. Respectfully, R. T. Stone FOR THE INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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[STAMP: 14/01/57] [HW: Box River Bond] FOR THE INTERCONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION [ILLEGIBLE]
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Please confirm publication or return forms with reason for refusal. Thank you. Missouri Filter Center ICARF
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, KANSAS CITY (62-7386) DATE: January 30, 1958 SUBJECT: ROBERT T. STONE; INTER-CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION; MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING [HW:] FLYING SAUCERS Re St. Louis letter to Bureau 1-6-58 and Bureau letter to Director of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, dated 1-23-58. The files of the Kansas City Office contain no information identifiable with ROBERT T. STONE or the Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation. It should be noted that the 1957 Independence, Missouri Directory does not list ROBERT T. STONE. This directory lists TERRELL O. STONE, wife IVA, an ice cream maker at Velvet Freeze, as residing at 10717 E. 27th Street Terrace, Independence, Missouri. The files of the Kansas City Office contain nothing identifiable with TERRELL O. STONE. RUC. [STAMP:] EXPROD [STAMP:] EX-108 [STAMP:] RECORDED - [ILLEGIBLE] [STAMP:] EX - [ILLEGIBLE]
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[REDACTED] [STAMP: FEB 4 33 1958] FBI [STAMP: FEB 4 9 1958] 62-83894-388
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62-83894-390 REC-92 Date: March 17, 1958 To: Director of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force Building Tempo E 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington, D. C. From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Subject: FLYING SAUCERS MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING Enclosed for your information is a copy of a letter forwarded to this Bureau by Mrs. Harold Ferguson of Elkhart, Indiana, which is self-explanatory. No action in this connection is contemplated by this Bureau. Enclosure STAMP: BY COURIER SVC. STAMP: AF Agency STAMP: 70 MAR 18 STAMP: COMM = FBI 1 - Director of Naval Intelligence (Enclosure) 1 - Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence (Enclosure) Department of the Army Attention: Chief, Security Division 1 - Minneapolis Indianapolis (Enclosure) ESS:dmm Tolson Nichols Boardman Belmont Mohr Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter Nease Tele. Room Holloman Gandy [HW:] (?) NOTE: Mrs. Ferguson relates having seen flying saucers and expresses her belief that outer spacemen have been landing in the vicinity of her home and taking newspapers and magazines which she left out for them. No action for the Bureau other than the dissemination indicated. Buffles negative re Ferguson. [HW:] No reply desirable in view indications she is mental case. AF has unit for checking such reports. [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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RECEIVED BOARDMAIL MAR 14 9 01 PM '58 STAMP: FBI - JUSTICE MAR 13 9 31 AM '58 STAMP: FBI - MAIL (inoperative) MAR 13 9 39 PM '58 STAMP: FBI - MAIL (inoperative) MAR 12 2 03 PM '58 RECEIVED BOARDMAIL MAR 14 10 06 AM '58 STAMP: FBI - JUSTICE MAR 13 [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE '58
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This is the true story of our visitors from outer space 5 or 6 years ago. many people wonder whether there are people living in other worlds and many people wish they knew for sure and some people wish they could contact them. Of course there are people living in another world at least and probably many worlds. My husband and three daughters and I were living on our farm in Michigan (in the sticks) Our oldest daughter was 32 working as a waitress about seven miles from our place at The Country Club, that summer vacation to help pay her college expenses. I would go after her at midnight then wait until she was ready to go home. One night night soon after we left the high- way we noticed this moving object a little ahead of us along the side of the road. It had tiny lights blinking on and off and for just a second when the lights were off we could see a dark moving object or shape is a better word. There was absolutely no noise whatever but I realized at once there were human beings guiding it. I was three miles [REDACTED] [STAMP: MAR 10 1958] [HW: EXP PROB] [STAMP: MAR 10 1958] [HW: EX-118] [STAMP: MAR 10 1958] [HW: NAFAT SEC]
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from the highway to our home which made six home driveways and three roads leading off of our road that we were traveling. at each place this outer plane would hover until they knew whether we were turning off or going on by, then they would swiftly glide on ahead of us, they staid just above the trees and a litter ahead of us showing they were very intelligent people because had they staid behind us we would have speeded up and panicked. When we came to our place, they hesitated until we turned in then they turned in over our garden beside the drive away. My daughter got out on her side and I got out on my side of the car. They were only a short distance from from us and down much lower. They were motionless and noiseless no motors at all. We stared at each other a long time, the thought crossed my mind that they were probably taking our picture. I was completely speechless and awed. I felt the enormity of this thing that was happening. They came from endless thin endless distance I felt that it was out of eternity itself. After some time they moved first on across the field down towards the river. Silently we went in to The house
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and on to bed without saying a word about it. It was no time for words I didn't want to break the wonderment of this little piece of sacred time in my life. Every night from now on our dog which was tied nights to his dog house in the back yard would bark just a few minutes when the last light was turned off. I could tell by his bark that it was not just another animal but a person out there. The old orchard at the edge of the yard was wild and grown up with grass ad bushes and small trees and six or eight old big trees. There on the edge behind high bushes of lilacs stood our indispensable little square (library). I noticed that the newspapers ad magazines were missing every morning. I had a good idea of what was going on so I purposely put out newspapers ad magazines every evening then checked in the morning and they were always gone. One day our youngest daughter mentioned that every night when she turns off her light the dog would bark and she'd see a peculiar red round light out there in the back yard. That night when the dog started to bark I opened
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4 her door to see what it looked like. The light was the size of a pie plate it was red but it didn't throw a beam of light like our flashlights but it did have depth. There were at least two people one waited outside and watched while the other one went inside to get the papers. We lived right on the state line and we got Indiana papers so every evening I'd put out The Elkhart Truth, The South Bend Tribune and Chicago Sunday Tribune and magazines. One night the dog was not tied and he started to bark but his bark was sliced off. I'll never forget the sound of it. I supposed that they killed him but I was not brave enough to go out and look. I got up early the next morning to see he had run half way across the yard and he had fallen over just as he ran, he was unconscious but not dead. I walked right by him but he didn't move. This was another proof of their goodness and human qualities because their flashlight was a ray light and they could have killed him had they wanted to. He came to enough to pull himself into a more comfortable position before
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5 the girls got up. I was noon before he could walk and three months before he was well again. One morning at the end of the six weeks I found a strange newspaper on the shelf in our [library]. On top of the paper was a good quality sheet of white paper with the key to the print in the newspaper. These letters are almost like ours a couple exactly like ours however they use three letters together instead of one alone. [000] [000] [000] [000] [000] [000] [000] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] I suppose to th hear them read it would sound like a sing song of phrases. They didn't use end of sentence dots or punctuations of any kind. No capital letters either. I know that they must have learned to read our printed matter but if we heard them read it we wouldn't understand it I mean our own language. I'm sure that they get they: the right meaning tho. I hid the newspaper until could decide what to do with it but someone found it ad burned it up. I feel terrible about it I know
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6 is unforgivable but that is what did happen anyway. The morning that I found the newspaper I went upstairs and looked down across the orchard to the river and there was the flying saucer. It was made of transparent material like glass it was dome shaped like an eskimo hut. Inside was a large ring (like a napkin ring) only huge and every thing was inside this ring and as I looked the whole ring was lit up in colors and I could no longer see inside the ring. It rose straight up and showed very plainly a gainst the trees but after it was above the trees it looked just like a star. Pilots probably saw them many times and didn't realize what they were looking at. They probably didn't use this for outer space travel but had a huge ship plane somewhere and used this only for travel on this earth, they probably had more of them somewhere. My husband died two years ago so I rented the farm and my daughters ad I live in Elkhart Indiana. So I don't know if they ever came back or not, I know that I have no proof that this is true but & thought &d see if the governmentT did believe any of it Outer space people can read
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Your print if they would put up a station with our print in neon lights they could understand what it is and that it would be for an exchange of newspapers. I imagine that they are quite disgusted with our sputnik ad they could give us much knowledge that we need if we could contact them. If you think that there is nothing to this and you don't believe it don't answer if you want to answer send a letter to a friend of mine you can't write to my home because my own relatives would lock me up if they knew that I wrote to you because they definitely would not believe it so I never talked about this to anyone (Oh yes our picture was inside) my name Mrs. Harold Ferguson but your letter in a sealed envelope and put it in another envelope and address to Mrs. Lester Ramsby 2506 Pleasant Plain Ave Elkhart, Indiana
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REDACTED CONFIDENTIAL 1 - Liaison 1 - Sanders REC- 65 62-83894-391 EX. 133 Date: October 2, 1958 To: Director of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force Building Tempo E 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington 25, D. C. From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Subject: DELMAINE H. OVESON MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Reference is made to letter dated September 22, 1958, signed by Mr. F. L. Welch, your reference 24-185-483, re "Unidentified Flying Object, Torrington, Conn., 5 December 1957." Enclosed for your information is a copy of a memorandum dated July 9, 1958, at Denver, Colorado, relating to the subject. The other Government agency referred to in the memorandum is the Office of Special Investigations, Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado. Also enclosed for your information is a copy of a memorandum dated July 3, 1958, at San Francisco, California. The representative of another Government agency referred to therein is Colonel William E. Zuerner, USAF District Commander Travis Air Force Base California who furnished information concerning the subject developed by OSI. Since it appears that the subject is a member of the Air Force no further action in this matter is contemplated by this Bureau. Enclosures =2 STAMP: COMM + FBI Tolson Boardman Belmont Mohr Nease Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter Clayton Tele Room Holloman Gandy ESS:jas (5) MAIL ROOM CONFIDENTIAL
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STAMP: 6 OCT 58 STAMP: 6 OCT 58 STAMP: FBI-BELMONT STAMP: FBI-JUSTICE STAMP: U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE OCT 3 1958 OCT 1 625 PM '58 OCT 2 1139 AM '58 [HW:] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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[STAMP:] CONFIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WASHINGTON 25, D. C. Received from SEP 22 1958 22 SEP 1958 24-185-483 Honorable J. Edgar Hoover OSI PHE Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice Washington 25, D. C. RE: Unidentified Flying Object, Torrington, Conn., 5 December 1957 Dear Sir: Inclosed is a copy of a letter from a Delmaine H. Oveson, who identifies himself as Director of Operations, Electronics Service Unit 4, Roseau, Minnesota. This letter requests information concerning the reported sighting of an Unconventional Aerial Object on or about 5 December 1957 at Torrington, Connecticut. This letter was furnished the Office of Special Investigations by the Ground Observer Corps (GOC) Coordinator for the State of Connecticut. That individual has advised that an alleged sighting of an unidentified flying object near Torrington, Connecticut, was reported on or about 5 December 1957, but that neither he nor the addressee have any knowledge of the author of the inclosed letter. Information has been received from the U. S. Army and Air Force Postal Service that no military units are located at Roseau Minnesota Therefore this matter is being referred to your Bureau for any action you deem appropriate. Advice if any information of interest to the Air Force is developed by your Bureau in this matter will be appreciated. Sincerely, F. L. WELCH Assistant Chief Counterintelligence Div. Dir of Special Investigations The Inspector General [HW:] Enclosure REG-97 EX-108 [HW:] ENCLOSURE REG-97 EX-108 [HW:] Incl Cy Envelope & Ltr fr Hq Electronics Service Unit 4 Roseau Minn. [STAMP:] 62-83894-391 DECLASSIFIED Authority: NND 90986
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ENCLOSURE 62-83894-391
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Director of Operations Electronics Service Unit 4 Route 2 Roseau, Minnesota [STAMP: ROSEAU JUL 21 730AM 1958 MINN.] [HW: 183 Harrington Ave] Mr Dominic Gerardi Torrington, Connecticut
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Headquarters Electronics Service Unit 4 Roseau, Minnesota D/O JUL. 1958 Mr Pomonic Gerardi Torrington, Connecticut Dear Sir: It has been reported that you did, on or about December 5, 1957, sight an Unconventional Aerial Object at or near Torrington, Connecticut, at approximately 8:05 p.m., in company with friends. We respectfully request your assistance in this matter. Please describe the object, giving approximate altitude, color, shape, direction of flight if any, approximate position in sky, time, date, approximate size in comparison to any coin held at arms length and duration of sighting. Did you notice any infraction of flight safety? Subject material will be held strictly confidential. Your assistance will be immensely appreciated. Sincerely: Delmaine H Oveson Electronics Service Unit 4 EXETOR RPAF Director of Operations
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62-103581 Flying Saucers Date: October 2, 1958 To: Director of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force Building Tempo E 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington 25, D. C. From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Subject: DONALD E. KEYHOE MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) For your information, there are enclosed two Photostats of a letter dated September 22, 1958, addressed to this Bureau by the subject and two copies of this Bureau's reply dated September 26, 1958. Enclosures - 4 1 - WFO (Enclosure - copy of Bureau reply to Keyhoe dated September 26, 1958) NOTE: Subject's letter made pointed inquiries relating to Bureau's participation in investigations relating to unidentified flying objects. Our reply was general in nature. Copies of incoming and are reply being furnished to OSI since Air Force coordinates matters relating to unidentified flying objects. ESS:jas (6) ENCLOSURE [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:]
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MR. A. H. BELMONT September 26, 1958 S. B. DONAHOE 1 - Nease 1 - Belmont 1 - Donahoe DONALD E. KEYHOE MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Subject, Director of National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, by letter of 9/22/58 requested particulars of Bureau's participation concerning unidentified flying objects. The committee he heads is described on letterhead as "A privately supported fact finding civilian committee serving the public interests" and he lists several prominent individuals among "our Board members and Special Advisers." He is a retired Marine. Keyhoe has been known to the Bureau since 1935 and was, and may still be, a free-lance writer. In 1948 he was described by Mr. Nichols as "a flamboyant writer and we have found from previous experience that much of his material is irresponsible." In 1951 the Director concurred with Mr. Nichols' statement that "We should not get involved with him." As an example of his writing, the January, 1941, issue of "Cosmopolitan" magazine carried an article written by Keyhoe and John J. Daly entitled "Hitler's Plan to Seize the United States Merchant Marine." This article indicated the Bureau had in its possession documents concerning such a plan by Hitler which indication was completely false. The attached suggested letter to Keyhoe responds in a very general way to his questions, some of which are extremely pointed such as "Have FBI Agents told witnesses not to talk about UFO sightings?" and "Does the Bureau make character investigations of UFO witnesses in some cases?" The answers which have been furnished are designed to avoid the charge we have not answered questions yet they are broad in nature to avoid his apparent pointed inquiries. His request for an interview with a Bureau official concerning our policy concerning unidentified flying objects has been side-stepped since there appears to be no point in discussing this matter further with him. JANAP 146 is Defense document re reporting intelligence sightings. ACTION: That the attached suggested letter be forwarded to Keyhoe. In view of Air Force interest, copy of incoming with copy of our 62-103581 reply being sent Air Force separately. Enclosure ESS:jas (5) [HW:76-62-83894] [STAMP:ES]
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September 26, 1958 Major Donald E. Keyhoe, Director National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena 1536 Connecticut Avenue Washington 6, D. C. Dear Sir: In response to your letter of September 22, 1958, the following requested information is furnished: The Federal Bureau of Investigation does not investigate sightings of unidentified flying objects. When the details of such a sighting are reported to representatives of this Bureau, the information is forwarded to the Air Force. Representatives of this Bureau do not issue instructions to individuals who have sighted un- identified flying objects that they should not talk about such sightings. It is not a function of this Bureau to make character investigations of individuals who have witnessed unidentified flying objects. This Bureau does not have information on unidentified flying objects which can be re- leased. This does not imply that this Bureau has information concerning unidentified flying objects which cannot be released. It is understood that JANAP 146 is a Department of Defense document and is not, as such, applicable to the operations of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Possible communication with extraterrestrial vehicles from another planet, should the unidentified ESS:jas See cover memo Donahoe to Belmont, captioned (6) "Donald E. Keyhoe, Miscellaneous - Information Concerning (Nationalities Intelligence)," dated 9/26/58, ESS:jas. [HW:] file 62-83894
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Major Donald E. Keyhoe flying objects prove to be extraterrestrial, is not a function of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This Bureau is, of course, interested in any aspect of any development which would affect the internal security of the United States. Your letter of September 22, 1958, requested an interview with an official of this Bureau concerning the matter of unidentified flying objects and this Bureau's policy in connection therewith. Since this Bureau's policy in connection with unidentified flying objects has been fully set forth above, you may feel that the requested interview is not now necessary. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: MR. S. B. DONAHOE FROM: E. S. SANDERS DATE: October 13, 1958 SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS This memorandum summarizes Bureau policy regarding unidentified flying objects commonly referred to as "flying saucers." Reports of "flying saucers" became prevalent in 1947 and at request of Army Air Forces Intelligence, Bureau agreed to cooperate in investigation of flying discs. By Bureau Bulletin Number 42, 7-30-47, field instructed to investigate each instance to determine if bona fide sighting, a prank, or hallucination. Coordination with Army through liaison channels in field and at SOG. By letter 9-3-47 from Headquarters Air Defense Command addressed to Commanding Generals of the various Air Forces it was noted original intent of Air Force was that Air Force would interview responsible observers and Bureau would investigate incidents of so-called discs found on ground. Letter stated services of the FBI were enlisted in order to relieve the numbered Air Forces of the task of tracking down all the many instances which turned out to be "trash can covers, toilet seats and what not." As result, Bureau Bulletin Number 57 of 10/1/47 instructed "all future reports connected with flying discs should be referred to the Air Forces and no investigative action should be taken by Bureau Agents." Letter of 9-27-47 advised Air Force that personnel and time of FBI could not be dissipated in this manner (62-83894-121). SAC Letter Number 38, 3-25-49, advised that from reliable source it had been determined the USSR had been experimenting for four years on unknown type of flying disc. SAC Letter listed for field data desired by Air Force in connection with reports of sighting of flying saucers. Letter again called attention to fact no investigation should be conducted by Bureau but if reports made, information should be taken and furnished to Air Force. SAC Letter Number 83, 8-29-52, referred to prior Bulletins and SAC Letters and cautioned that the type of information desired by Air Force should be obtained from complainants and furnished promptly to OSI locally. This SAC Letter again reminded field investigation is responsibility of Air Force. ESS:jas (3) 1 - Mr. Donahoe 1 - Mr. Sanders 62 - [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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Memorandum to Mr. Donahoe RE: FLYING SAUCERS Neither Agents Handbook nor manuals contain instructions regarding handling of reports of sightings of unidentified flying objects although policy has been well established by above Bureau bulletins and SAC Letters and no problems have arisen in connection with this matter. Air Force has on several occasions assured that Bureau will be advised of any developments of interest to us. Last such assurance given 11-12-57 (62-83894-387). Our liaison with Air Force on this matter is with OSI although within Air Force this matter is handled by Air Technical and Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. ACTION: For your information. There appears to be no necessity for further instructions to the field or insertions in the Handbook or manuals at this time. [HW:]
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4-22 (Rev. 12-19-56)" ~ Federal Bureau of I tigation - Records Br _ - 9229 _, 1958 [-] Name Check Unit - Room 6523 Service Unit - Room 6524 |Porward to File Review VAttention Richards “|Return to___Sanders 1519 Supervisor Room Ext. aka Type of References Requested: CARésular Request (Analytical Search) [Jail References (Subversive & Nonsubversive) Subversive References Only Nonsubversive References Only Main ___________ References Only ee Requested: =) Restricted to Locality of __Minne _ xact Name Only (On the Nose) Buildup (1 variations Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form Subject DelmaineH. OVESON Birthdate & Place ____ - Address Localities
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office [REDACTED] · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: Mr. Tolson FROM: G. A. Nease DATE: 11/18/58 FROM: G. A. Nease SUBJECT: WILLIAM ALBERT RHODES REPORT OF FLYING DISCS For record purposes, SAC McMahon of the Phoenix Office advised at 3:21 p.m., 11/17/58, that on April 30, 1947, the above-captioned person reported to the Phoenix Office that he had taken photographs of what he believed to be flying discs, but he did not have the negatives of the pictures with him, promising he would bring them into the office the following day. On August 30, 1947, Rhodes brought negatives of the photographs he allegedly took at that time into the Phoenix Office and he was advised by SA J. Bailey Brower that the negatives were being accepted by the FBI for Air Force intelligence; that there was a question as to whether he would ever get the negatives back. With this understanding Rhodes left the negatives which were in turn turned over to George Fugate, Jr., military representative. On April 17, 1950, Rhodes contacted the Phoenix Office for the return of the negatives at which time he was advised of the statement made to him in 1947 that the negatives were accepted for Air Force intelligence and it was doubtful if they would be returned, but that he should contact the Office of Special Investigations of the Air Force, San Francisco, California. SAC McMahon advised that today the Arizona Republic newspaper was doing a column about flying saucers having been reported over the years and had interviewed Rhodes since their clips showed that he had been talked to back in 1947. Rhodes told the Arizona Republic that the FBI had borrowed films from him but had never returned them. SAC McMahon desired advice as to what he should tell Arizona Republic and he was informed that he should advise paper that negative films received in 1947 from Rhodes with understanding they would be turned over to Air Force intelligence and there was doubt as whether negative films would ever be returned; with this understanding Rhodes released negative films; negative films in question were immediately turned over to Air Force intelligence representatives; and should any further information be desired concerning matter Arizona Republic should contact Office of Special Investigations of Air Force SAC McMahon referred Domestic Intelligence Division concurrence. J JM:hpf (4) EX-135 / REC- 15 / CRIME REG / HW: I talked with McMahon concurrence action taken by me. HW: ILLEGIBLE ONCE
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[STAMP: DEC 2 5 27 PM '58] [STAMP: MAILED 30] [STAMP: DEC 3 - 1958 COMM-FBI] 6Z-83894-394 December 2, 1958 Mr. James Maney 1007 North West 14th Street Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma Dear Mr. Maney: Your letter dated November 22, 1958, has been received, and I am instructing a Special Agent of our Oklahoma City Office to contact you concerning the matter you mentioned. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover John Edgar Hoover Director 2 - Oklahoma City - Enclosures (2) ATTENTION SAC: Background as described not identifiable in Bufiles. An Agent of your office should contact Maney immediately and secure copies of or information concerning the periodicals described. Inform Maney that the FBI has not taken the action he suggested, and we [REDACTED] no investigation concerning unidentified flying objects. The suggestion should be made that he may wish to contact the Office of Special Investigations of the Air Force, which has made some related studies. Sulet with requested data under caption "Mr. James Maney, 1007 North West 14th Street, Oklahoma City 6, Oklamoma, Research (Crime Records)" no later than December 9, 1958. Follow-up 12-11-58 Killed per OKLA City letter date) [ILLEGIBLE] '58 del NOTE: One reference appears in Bufiles wherein one Jimmy Maney of the same address requested general material on the FBI and stated that his hobby was collecting letterhead stationery. There is a Special Agent Joseph A. Bender, EOD 4-9-51, GS-12, assigned to the New York Office. No other possibly pertinent references located. Tolson Boardman Belmont Mohr Nease Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter Y.C. Sullivan Tele Room Holloman Gandy [ILLEGIBLE] [HW:] [HW:] DCL:mfz (6) MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT
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[STAMP: DECEMBER 8 - 1958 COMM-LBI] [STAMP: WAIVED-30] [HW: Rules] Rules: - Output the visible text exactly as it appears, preserving line breaks. - Black bars or boxes covering text → write [REDACTED] - Handwritten annotations → prefix with [HW:] - Stamps → prefix with [STAMP:] - Form labels and their values: keep them on adjacent lines - If a small region is illegible, write [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region - If the rest of the page is blank or you have transcribed everything visible, STOP. Do not repeat [ILLEGIBLE] to fill space. - Output ONLY the page transcription — no commentary, summary, or explanation. [HW: Rules] Rules: - Output the visible text exactly as it appears, preserving line breaks. - Black bars or boxes covering text → write [REDACTED] - Handwritten annotations → prefix with [HW:] - Stamps → prefix with [STAMP:] - Form labels and their values: keep them on adjacent lines - If a small region is illegible, write [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region - If the rest of the page is blank or you have transcribed everything visible, STOP. Do not repeat [ILLEGIBLE] to fill space.
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James Maney, 1007 N. W. 14th Street, Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma, 22 November 1958 The Honorable J. Edgar Hoover, Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington 25, D. C. Dear Mr. Hoover: I am Acting Deputy Director of a local Oklahoma City know which is known as the Interplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying Objects, which is interested in the serious investigation of UFO. Recently many rumors have been printed in UFO periodicals, concerning reports that Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have discouraged certain saucer investigators, particularly Mr. A Bender of Bridgeport, Connecticut, from further research into the secret of these elusive discs. Since you are the Director of the F.B.I., I would like to know whether or not these reports are factual or whether they are just rumors. Thank you very much. Trusting to hear from you in the near future, I remain, RE: 35 Very truly yours, [HW: James Maney] for IIUFO EX-102 [STAMP: CRIME REC.]
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December 11, 1958 Mr. M. A. Wolcott Editor - Publisher The Daily Iberian Post Office Box 458 New Iberia, Louisiana Dear Mr. Wolcott: Your letter dated December 3, 1958, with enclosures, has been received. Since the contents of your communication are of primary concern to another governmental agency, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of it, as well as copies of your enclosures, to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Building Tempo E, 4th and Adams Drive, Southwest Washington, D. C., who would be in the best position to answer your inquiry. STAMP: MAILED 30 DEC 12 1958 COMM:FBI Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover NOTE: Bufiles reflect that a citizen in Bartow, Florida, forwarded similar data concerning the Aerial Phenomena Research Club in 1957. Referral to OSI was made at that time. No indication in Bufiles that this Group is any governmental agency. (62-83894-373) No record Bufiles on either correspondent or his newspaper. DCL:mrh (3) [HW:] [HW:] [HW:] STOP
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[STAMP: DEPT OF JUSTICE] [STAMP: FBI] RECEIVED-DIRECTOR DEC 11 3 54 PM 58 [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE DOC: [ILLEGIBLE] FBI DOC: [ILLEGIBLE] FBI DOC: [ILLEGIBLE] FBI DOC: [ILLEGIBLE] FBI DOC: [ILLEGIBLE] FBI
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THE DAILY IBERIAN Louisiana Press Association, National Editorial Association Full Leased Wire Service United Press Association Member of: Audit Bureau of Circulations, and Southern Newspaper Publishers Association M. A. WOLCOTT Editor-Publisher Phone 4-1801 New Iberia, La. P. O. Box 458-8 Bridge St. December 3, 1958 Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: Enclosed you will find "News Releases" from a group calling itself [REDACTED] Phenomena Research Group, in Seattle, Washington. I am wondering if this is a legitimate organization or a phoney, particularly because it is indicated that certain "flying objects" might originate from "other planets." If you have any information as to the reliability of this organization would you please so inform me? With all best wishes, I am, Sincerely, [HW: Wolcott] M.A. Wolcott. [STAMP:] EXP PROC. [STAMP:] DEC 5 1958 [STAMP:] EX - 132 REC - 55 [STAMP:] DEC - 6 1958
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Aerial Phenomena Research Group National Headquarters 5103 Findlay Street Seattle, Washington Dear Sir: We are advised that, on [HW: 10-13-58], unidentified flying objects were seen over your area, and we would greatly appreciate your assistance in locating witnesses to this aerial phenomenon. If policy and space permit, we would appreciate an article in your publication, asking that all persons witnessing aerial phenomenon during this period contact our office. We are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to investigate and determine the nature of unidentified flying objects and related phenomena. Thanking you in advance, Aerial Phenomena Research Group Bob Gribble, National Director Form #4 Revised 5/1/57--500 [STAMP: 62-83894 395]
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Aerial Phenomena Research Group National Headquarters 5108 Findlay Street Seattle, Washington News Release July 1, 1958 Unidentified Flying Objects Interplanetary There is now sufficient information based on data compiled from eyewitness accounts that a high percentage of aerial phenomena such as those popularly described as unidentified flying objects are "intelligently controlled craft whose ports of origin are outside Earths atmosphere." This is the conclusion reached as the result of a study begun by Aerial Phenomena Research Group in Seattle, Washington on January 1, 1954 into the field of unidentified flying objects and possibly related incidents. Commenting on this study, National Director of Aerial Phenomena Research Group Robert J. Gribble said: "Although the accounts considered in this study did not contain scientific measurements of each sighting, it was possible to establish certain valid conclusions by the application of statistical methods in the treatment of the data. Analyzed and arranged, the data did show a marked pattern. "On the basis of this marked pattern of the data, A.P.R.G. has concluded that a high percentage of the more than 5,000 accounts of unidentified flying objects examined in this study represent observations of technological developments outside the range of present-day scientific knowledge. "Therefore, it is highly probable that many of the unidentified flying objects considered in this study are 'spacecraft from other planets'." A.P.R.G. highly recommends that all national security agencies take immediate steps to strip the unidentified flying objects of the special "secrecy status" they have been given and the aura of mystery they have unfortunately acquired. END. [STAMP:]
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Los= 40 [J] Name Check Unit - Room 6523 Service Unit - Room 6524 Forward to File Review Attention Return to whkKi~ Bw, Supervisor Room Ext. Type of References Requested: Regular Request (Analytical Search) All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive) fem References Only [__] Nonsubversive References Only pig) Main _________ References Only Type of Search Requested: Restricted to Locality of Exact Name Only (On the Nose) Buildup [1] Variations Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form LAMsLrF KR, Sitndahn, Subject Birthdate & Place Address Localities Searcher Re Date _Ja-10 Initials tay FILE NUMBER SERIAL
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: Director, FBI DATE: December 9, 1958 FROM: SAC, Oklahoma City 62-2044 SUBJECT: Mr. JAMES MANEY, 1007 N.W. 14th St., Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma RESEARCH (CRIME RECORDS) [HW:] WISE [HW:] KBM [STAMP:] EXP.HRC. [STAMP:] CRIME RHC. ReBulet 12/2/58 to JAMES MANEY of Oklahoma City, with copy to the Oklahoma City Office. On 12/8/58 JAMES MANEY, 1007 N.W. 14th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was contacted by SA J. A. GRIMES and advised that the FBI has not discouraged the investigation of flying saucers and that the FBI does not conduct investigation concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO). JAMES MANEY, who advised he is 13 years of age, stated he had read reports in some of the literature concerning UFO which indicated that the FBI had discouraged some of the investigators from carrying out their research. He exhibited a copy of a publication entitled "The Saucerian Bulletin" which could not be given to the interviewing Agent since he had borrowed the publication from an unidentified friend. An examination of the publication reflected it to be Vol. 3, #4, Released October 15, 1958, edited and published by GRAY BARKER, Box 2228, Clarksburg, West Virginia. The publication consisted of approximately 30 pages, contained several book reviews and advertisements for books pertaining to UFO. Page 20 of the publication contained an editorial by BARKER consisting in part of a letter which BARKER stated he had received from a researcher in the western part of the U.S. This letter stated in part as follows: "Dear Mr. Barker "You have often wondered where the three men came from that silenced Bender. I can give you the answer because three men tried to silence George Adamski. Adamski tells me that these three men were from the FBI, Air Force Intelligence, and Central Intelligence Agency. It was this man from CIA who made threats designed to shut Adamski up." [STAMP:] DEC-76 [STAMP:] DEC-76 [STAMP:] DEC-76
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OC 62-2044 This letter indicated that it was written by an individual who has been writing books on UFO and that his publisher is ROBERT J. GRIBBLE, 5108 Findlay St., Seattle, Washington. JAMES MANEY advised that the above letter had also been printed in a publication originating in England and that the writer's name was listed as RICHARD OGDEN, Seattle, Washington. MANEY advised he is unable to recall the name of this publication and does not have a copy at the present time. He stated that the BENDER referred to in OGDEN's letter was A. BENDER of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who had conducted some research concerning UFOs and had allegedly been deterred from his investigation by three unidentified men. According to MANEY there has been a great deal of speculation regarding the identity of the men who tried to silence BENDER. He stated that GRAY BARKER, editor of "The Saucerian Bulletin," had written a book concerning the matter entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers."
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7834 North Lema Land Drive Scottsdale, Arizona December 7, 1958 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am extremely interested in the "Bender Affair," and I will be most grateful if you could help clear up the mystery in this affair. The reason I am writing you is because I have learned recently that a researcher of the flying saucer mystery said the FBI is involved in this affair. A civilian investigating agency was formed in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1952, to look into the flying saucer mystery by Albert K. Bender. He called the organization The International Flying Saucer Bureau. And, during his study of the saucer mystery Bender ran across something important. This information was evidently the solution to the mystery for in 1953 Bender stated bluntly, "I knew what the saucers are." Then, "three men in black suits" silenced him. Even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. However, I have learned that the secret of the saucers lies in the "dreadful underground menace" that is threatening the world. And, I am also extremely interested in this "menace." I have some very important information concerning this "dreadful underground menace" that I would like to discuss with Bender very much. For the story concerning this "menace" is certainly a "hellish horror" one, which reveals a fantastic situation, so fantastic that it would be hardly conceivable by public. Yes indeed, I would appreciate it very much if you could help me get in touch with Bender. I have also been getting information regarding certain ship tragedies that have occurred on high seas for a very long time and certain aircraft accidents and disappearances. For these tragedies reveal evidence that gives proof that such a "menace" really exists. I certainly will be looking forward in hearing from you. Sincerely yours, C.H. Marek Jr. [STAMP: DEC 17 1958] [STAMP: REC-37] [STAMP: 62-83894] [STAMP: 397] Memo Donahoe to Belmont JFW:jas 12/12/58 Let to Phoenix (IL) JFW:jas 12/6/58 6C JAN 2 1959
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[STAMP: FBI - DIRECTOR] RECEIVED 12 10 PM 58 [STAMP: FBI - JUSTICE] RECEIVED 12 45 PM 58 [STAMP: FBI - NEASE] RECEIVED 12 34 PM '58 DEC 17 DEC 10 DEC 10 Dear Sir: I have "risita" robbed and am between my friends. I am also in great need of help. Could you help me? Interrogation from ed bonisel and I caused me not getting me I never eat risita and blue yesteryear noon again until end to end. Please let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer let a fast answerer. Rules: - Output the visible text exactly as it appears, preserving line breaks. - Black bars or boxes covering text → write [REDACTED] - Handwritten annotations → prefix with [HW:] - Stamps → prefix with [STAMP:] - Form labels and their values: keep them on adjacent lines - If a small region is illegible, write [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region - If the rest of the page is blank or you have transcribed everything visible, STOP. Do not repeat [ILLEGIBLE] to fill space. - Output ONLY the page transcription — no commentary, summary, or explanation.
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SAC, Phoenix Director, FBI ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Enclosed is a copy of a letter received from C. H. Marck, Jr., 7834 North Loma Land Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona. Bufiles contain no information pertaining to the "Bender Affair" nor to the "hush-up" of Bender as alleged in paragraph two of the enclosed letter. The only identi- fiable data in Bureau files on Bender is a letter he wrote on 10/26/52 on the letterhead of the International Flying Saucer Bureau to a Mr. L. H. Frahm, Franklin, Indiana, in which he suggested how Frahm could organize a chapter of the Saucer Bureau in Franklin. Also in Bufiles is a copy of the January, 1953, magazine "Space Review" which apparently was put out by the Saucer Bureau. This magazine contains numerous articles and squibs concerning the sighting of flying saucers throughout the world. It does not appear to have any security significance. Unless information in your files would indicate an interview with Marck is undesirable, immediately contact him and orally acknowledge the receipt of his letter by the Bureau. At the same time thoroughly interview Marck and obtain all data in his possession concerning the "hush-up" of Bender as well as what part the FBI was alleged to have played in the "Bender Affair." In the event it is apparent that the Bureau was not so involved, so advise Marck. Submit results of this interview to reach the Bureau no later than 12/23/58. It is permissible to advise Marck that the Bureau is not cognizant of Bender's whereabouts and has no record of involvement in the "Bender Affair." Enclosure NOTE: See cover memo Donahoe to Belmont, same caption, dated December 12, 1958, JFW:jas. Tolson Boardman Belmont Mohr Nease Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter Clayton Tele Room Holloman Gandy MAIL ROOM JFW:jas (6) [STAMP:] MAILED SA DEC 16 1958 COMM-621
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Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: MR. A. H. BELMONT FROM: MR. S. B. DONAHOE DATE: December 12, 1958 SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) By letter 12/7/58 Mr. C. H. Marck, Jr., inquired whether we could furnish him any information concerning the "Bender Affair" and advised he was asking the Bureau since he had recently learned that the FBI is involved in this affair. Marck explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1952 to look into the flying saucers mystery. In 1953 Bender allegedly stated that he knew what the saucers are. Then according to Marck "three men in black suits" silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck pointed out he has learned that "the secret of the saucers lies the 'dreadful underground menace' that is threatening the world" and that he has important information concerning this menace. Marck also requested our help in getting in touch with Bender. Bufiles contain no information on Marck. The only identifiable data in our files on Bender is a letter he wrote on 10/26/52 on the letterhead of the International Flying Saucer Bureau to a Mr L.H. Frahm, Franklin, Indiana, in which he suggested how Frahm could organize a chapter of the Saucer Bureau in Franklin. Also in Bufiles listed a copy of the January, 1953, magazine "Space Review" which apparently was put out by the Saucer Bureau. This magazine contains numerous articles and squibs concerning the sighting of flying saucers throughout the world. It does not appear to have any security significance. RECOMMENDATION: There is a possibility that Marck may be suffering from delusions; however, in view of the fact that he stated the FBI is involved in a matter of which we are not cognizant as well as implications in his description of "hush-up" of Bender it is recommended he be interviewed and all information in his possession concerning this incident be obtained so that we can decide whether facts warrant investigation. At same time his letter will be orally acknowledged. A letter to Phoenix is enclosed. Enclosure JFW:jas (4) STAMP: FX-108 STAMP: NATIVT.GEC! STAMP: 62-83894-398
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Office Memorandum UNITED TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) DATE: 12/19/58 SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Re Bureau letter 12/16/58. On 12/19/58, CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK, JR., 7834 No. Loma Land Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, stated to SAS GEORGE HOLLINGSWORTH and WILLIAM M. DREW that he had a hobby of gathering information concerning flying saucers and also gathering information concerning mysteries of the sea. He stated that any literature written he obtains in order to pursue this hobby. He referred agents to books written by Major DONALD E. KEYHOE entitled "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" and a book entitled "Flying Saucers Conspiracy." Both of these books were published by Henry Holt Company, 383 Madison, New York, 17, New York. Major KEYHOE is a retired Major of the U.S. Marine Corps. Concerning the "Bender Affair", he referred agents to the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers", written by GRAY BARKER and published by University Books Publisher, April, 1956, third printing June, 1956. According to MARCK, GRAY BARKER resides at Clarksberg West Virginia P.O.Box 2228 and is a person with whom MARCK corresponds concerning flying saucers as BARKER is alleged to have a civilian investigative agency handling investigations concerning flying saucers. MARCK related that he has corresponded with various harbor masters and the U.S. Navy relative to the "dreadful underground menace which relates to the disappearance of crew and passengers of various ships found floundering in the open seas out of control." He stated that BARKER has also shown interest in this subject matter however was unable to furnish any further amplifying details The "Bender Affair" is related in the book published by BARKER. STAMP: EXP.PROC. STAMP: EX-108 STAMP: IS-PASH-33 STAMP: WMD/mdc (3) STAMP: COLO born 1-21-25 AS#37-703-300
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Office Memorandum: United States Government Date: [REDACTED] To: [REDACTED] From: [REDACTED] SUBJECT: TREATMENT OF SICK AND DISEASED ANIMALS ON CIVILIAN CARGO SHIPS (HEALTH) [HW:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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PX 62-667 Agents observed at the time they contacted the residence of MARCK, while he was absent therefrom, that his sister, SHIRLEY E. MARCK, carried on exclusive conversation concerning her brother relating that he had been taken out of high school while living in Denver, Colorado, and had been in the service until several months ago. She stated that her brother never had an opportunity since then to complete his schooling and that as of the present time, he was 33 years of age. This information was reiterated several times by her while waiting the arrival of her brother who was with his parents on a local shopping tour. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent to agents that he is obsessed with gathering information concerning flying saucers and mysteries of the sea. He was admonished severely by his mother for having written to the Bureau without her knowledge. Inquiry was made as to the length of time MARCK spent in the U.S. Army and he was unable to furnish the duration of his enlistment and date of discharge nor furnish his serial number. MARCK made available his discharge paper reflecting that he was inducted in 1943 and discharged in 1946 as Private First Class, Army Serial No. 37-703-300. His discharge papers showed that he attended East High School for a period of two years and that he was born 1/21/25. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent that the only reason he wrote to the Bureau was in an effort to locate the present whereabouts of ALBERT K. BENDER and he and his family were informed that this Bureau was unable to institute an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of BENDER. From the admonishment given him by his mother for writing letters to such agencies as the FBI, it would appear that CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK is a "chronic", living in a dream world of flying saucers and stories of the sea. He was informed that the agents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter. No further investigation is being made in this matter.
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DIRECTOR, FBI 12/19/58 SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Re Bureau letter 12/16/58. On 12/19/58, CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK, JR., 7834 No. Loma Land Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, stated to SAS GEORGE HOLLINGSWORTH and WILLIAM M. DREW that he had a hobby of gathering information concerning flying saucers and also gathering information concerning mysteries of the sea. He stated that any literature written he obtains in order to pursue this hobby. He referred agents to books written by Major DONALD E. KEYHOE entitled "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" and a book entitled "Flying Saucers Conspiracy." Both of these books were published by Henry Holt Company, 383 Madison, New York, 17, New York. Major KEYHOE is a retired Major of the U.S. Marine Corps. Concerning the "Bender Affair", he referred agents to the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers", written by GRAY BARKER and published by University Books Publisher, April, 1956, third printing June, 1956. According to MARCK, GRAY BARKER resides at Clarksberg, West Virginia, P.O. Box 2228 and is a person with whom MARCK corresponds concerning flying saucers as BARKER is alleged to have a civilian investigative agency handling investigations concerning flying saucers. MARCK related that he has corresponded with various harbor masters and the U.S. Navy relative to the "dreadful underground menace which relates to the disappearance of crew and passengers of various ships found floundering in the open seas out of control." He stated that BARKER has also shown interest in this subject matter; however was unable to furnish any further amplifying details. The "Bender Affair" is related in the book published by BARKER. [HW: Zit To Phoenix] [HW: JFW] [HW: jao] [HW: 12/30/58] [STAMP:] STOP
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PX 62-667 Agents observed at the time they contacted the residence of MARCK, while he was absent therefrom, that his sister, SHIRLEY E. MARCK, carried on exclusive conversation concerning her brother relating that he had been taken out of high school while living in Denver, Colorado, and had been in the service until several months ago. She stated that her brother never had an opportunity since then to complete his schooling and that as of the present time, he was 33 years of age. This information was reiterated several times by her while waiting the arrival of her brother who was with his parents on a local shopping tour. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent to agents that he is obsessed with gathering information concerning flying saucers and mysteries of the sea. He was admonished severely by his mother for having written to the Bureau without her knowledge. Inquiry was made as to the length of time MARCK spent in the U.S. Army and he was unable to furnish the duration of his enlistment and date of discharge nor furnish his serial number. MARCK made available his discharge paper reflecting that he was inducted in 1943 and discharged in 1946 as Private First Class, Army Serial No. 37-703-300. His discharge papers showed that he attended East High School for a period of two years and that he was born 1/21/25. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent that the only reason he wrote to the Bureau was in an effort to locate the present whereabouts of ALBERT K. BENDER and he and his family were informed that this Bureau was unable to institute an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of BENDER. From the admonishment given him by his mother for writing letters to such agencies as the FBI, it would appear that CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK is a "chronic", living in a dream world of flying saucers and stories of the sea. He was informed that the agents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter. No further investigation is being made in this matter.
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SAC, Phoenix (62-667) December 30, 1958 Director, FBI ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) [HW: Conn] [HW: MA] [HW: Frying Discs] Reurlet 12/19/58. In paragraph two thereof reference is made to a book written by Gray Barker and published by University Books Publisher entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers." Reference books at the Seat of Government fail to reflect the location of this publisher and since the Bureau is desirous of obtaining a copy of this book, it is requested that you recontact Claude Marck, Jr., to obtain the correct address of the publisher. In the event Marck volunteers to make a copy of this book available, it is permissible for you to accept same and furnish it to the Bureau. STAMP: EX-12 STAMP: REC-32 STAMP: 48-83894- STAMP: 400 STAMP: 23 DEC 31 1958 JFW:jac (4) NOTE: By letter 12/7/58 Marck inquired whether we could furnish him any data concerning the "Bender Affair." He explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery. In 1953 Bender allegedly stated he knew what the saucers are; then, according to Marck, "Three men in black suits" silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck explained that he recently learned that the FBI is involved in the "Bender Affair." On 12/19/58 Marck was interviewed to obtain all information in his possession concerning the "hush-up" of Bender as well as what part the FBI was alleged to have played in the "Bender Affair." Concerning the "Bender Affair" he referred interviewing Agents to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest. Accordingly, not only to resolve this matter but also to ascertain whether any allegations of interest to the Bureau are contained in the book, we should if possible obtain a copy. Upon receipt, it will be reviewed with Bureau's interest in mind. STAMP: MAILED 27 STAMP: DEC 30 1958 COMM:FBI
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SAC, Chicago Director, FBI (62-83894) - 401 January 22, 1959 ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) The Bureau desires to obtain a copy of the book written by Gray Barker entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers." Reportedly, this book was published by University Books, Inc., 806 Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois. Contact this publishing house and if possible, obtain a copy of this book. NOTE: By letter 12/7/58 Claude Marck, Jr., Phoenix, Arizona, wrote the Bureau inquiring about the "Bender Affair." He explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery. In 1953 Bender stated he knew what the saucers are; then, according to Marck, "3 men in black suits" silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck was interviewed 12/19/58 and with respect to the "Bender Affair" he referred the interviewing Agents to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest. Accordingly, Phoenix was instructed to reinterview Marck to obtain a copy of the book and/or the true name of the publisher which Marck had stated was "University Books Publisher," with no address indicated. In Phoenix letter 1/5/59 it is pointed out that Marck has moved to Denver, exact address not available but that University Books, Inc., is located at the above address. JFW:jac (4) [HW: joc] STAMP: MAILED 27. JAN 22 1959 COMM-FBI
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 1/5/59 FROM: SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) [REDACTED] SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Re Bulet to Phoenix dated 12/30/58. CLAUDE MARCK, Jr. and his family have moved to Denver, Colorado and their exact address is not available. It was determined through the Phoenix Public Library that University Books, Inc., is located at 806 Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois. 2 - Bureau 1 - Phoenix WMD/hpw (3) [HW: ZI Chicago] [HW: QFW. Jan 1/59] STAMP: REG-68 STAMP: EX-128
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Office Memorandum - United States Government TO: DIRECTOR FBI DATE: 1/2/58 FROM: SAC THEENIX (65-66) SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Negotiations Intelligence) (Re Putef co Poueix qaeq 15\30\58) Re Putef co Poueix qaeq 15\30\58. Claude Mark. If the family place moved to Claude Mark. If the family place moved to Dear Colotago any place except qaeq if not satisfactory. Dear Colotago any place except qaeq if not satisfactory. If we are remaining through the Poueix inputs If we are remaining through the Poueix inputs Lipita first University Bookstore. If we are looking at 800 Lipita first University Bookstore. If we are looking at 800 Dembeeter Street Evanston Illinois. Dembeeter Street Evanston Illinois. STANDARD FORM NO. 63 [HW:] [STAMP:] EX-159 [STAMP:] INU IV IN IA AH*59
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February 9, 1959 Mr. Larry W. Bryant 1002 Arnold Street Newport News, Virginia Dear Mr. Bryant: I am in receipt of your letter dated February 1, 1959. In response to your request, I wish to advise that information in the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is confidential and available for official use only. I know you will understand the reason for this rule and will not infer either that we do or that we do not have the data you desire. I am at liberty, however, to advise that the investigation of unidentified flying objects is not within the jurisdiction of this Bureau. This matter is of primary interest to the Department of the Air Force and, accordingly, I am sending a copy of your letter to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Building Tempo E, 4th and Adams Drive, S. W., Washington D.C., to whom you may desire to direct further inquiries in this matter. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director STAMP: FEB - 9 1959 COMM.FBI Note for Norfolk: Enclosed for information only. Bufiles negative re Bryant. 1 - Director of Special Investigations (by form O-14) The Inspector General Department of the Air Force Building Tempo E 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington 25, D.C. STAMP: MAILED 27 FEB - 9 1959
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Mr. Larry W. Bryant NOTE: Writer advised he understood FBI has participated in the Government's program of investigation of unidentified flying objects and he asked for information concerning these phenomena. He also asked whether FBI ever made analysis of unidentified flying object maneuvers and if FBI representative ever gave testimony before Congressional committees on this subject.
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1002 Arnold Street Newport News, Virginia February 1, 1959 Director of Field Investigations, Unidentified Flying Objects The Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: It is my understanding that the F.B.I. has participated in the Government's program of investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO). How many UFO sighting reports involving alleged photographs or films of unconventional aerial objects has your organization collected, evaluated, or analyzed since January 1, 1952 to present? Has the F.B.I. ever been furnished with an analysis of maneuvers of UFO's? I understand that congressional closed-door hearings are being held on the UFO subject. Has any F.B.I representative ever given testimony in these hearings? Yours sincerely, Larry W. Bryant [STAMP: EX-136] [STAMP: REC-27] [STAMP: 62-53894-402] [STAMP: 2 FEB 10 1959] HW: [HW:] HW: [HW:] HW: [HW:] HW: [HW:] HW: [HW:]
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A2L SS 9M "4-22 (Rev. 12-10-58) *% Federal Bureau of gamestigation - Records B h —_A=-3 1959 [1 Name Check Unit - Room 6523 Service Unit - Room 6524 [__] Fopward to File Review acetin vi Return to Aarhe/ wi Supervisor Room Ext. Type _of References Requested: EBeatter Request (Analytical Search) All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive) Subversive References Only Nonsubversive References Only Main __________ References Only Tyne of Seateh Requested: Restricted to Locality of a Ya Exact Name Only (On the Nose) Buildup (1) Variations [J Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form WA, Le. Subject Aas, (Al 1h aced Birthdate & Place 4 Address = Localities — Re Date __of — 3 inicle aden FILE NUMBER RIAL Wk, Musa WED Ae Soe 79 DRL zo Vewa/ Aegeotede
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Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-83894) DATE: 2/12/59 FROM: SAC, CHICAGO (62-5494) SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) Rebulet to CG, 1/22/59. Per Bureau request, enclosed herewith is a copy of the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers", by GRAY BARKER, noting this book was published by University Books, Inc., 404 Fourth Avenue, New York 16, N.Y. RUC. [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] Bureau (Encl.) Chicago HBL: tmk (3) [HW:] returned by works REC-75 EX - 133 24 FEB 16 1959 EXP. PROG. [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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Office of the Director, United States Government TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (CS-23305) DATE 2/12/59 FROM: SAC, CHICAGO (CS-2466) SUBJECT: VICTOR K. BENDLER MICHAELSON - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE)
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: Director, FBI DATE: April 21, 1959 FROM: SAC, Birmingham (62-0) SUBJECT: [HW:] AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP MISCELLANEOUS "The Anniston Star", Anniston, Alabama, daily newspaper, published an article on April 2, 1959, entitled "Flying Saucer Witnesses Urged to Send in Data". This article said that the Aerial Phenomena Research Group, 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle 18, Washington, would like to get a report from people who have seen "Flying Saucers". On April 3, 1959, Lt. Colonel OLIVER R. HERTEL, Fort McClellan, Alabama, advised that 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle 18, Washington is believed by him to be the address of the chauffeur for the Russian Consul in Seattle. HERTEL advised a Special Agent of the lllth CIC Group at Fort McClellan that about five months ago he looked over a list of Russians and their addresses when he visited the office of the Chief Chemical Officer Department of the Army Washington D.C. The Seattle Office is requested to ascertain who lives at 5108 Findlay Street Seattle Washington and whether this address has any connection with a chauffeur for the Russian Consul. [STAMP:] Bureau (RM) 2 - Seattle (RM) 1 - OSI Birmingham Ala. (info.) (RM) 2 - BH CBS-fmb (7) [STAMP:] REDACTED [STAMP:] 62-83894-404 [STAMP:] 7 APR 22 1959
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: Director, FBI DATE: May 5, 1959 FROM: SAC, Seattle (62-1729) SUBJECT: AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP MISCELLANEOUS Re Birmingham letter 4-21-59. The address of 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle 18, Washington, is the residence of ROBERT [REDACTED] GRIBBLE, who is the so-called national director of the Aerial Phenomena Research Group. In connection with inquiries made concerning this group in 1957, GRIBBLE advised that he was regularly employed as a fireman for the City of Seattle and that his hobby is acquiring information regarding unidentified flying objects. He advised that the Aerial Phenomena Research Group has a national and an international membership of about 350 members, and that they charge a membership fee of $5.00 per year for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a publication which the group issues periodically and for other incidental expenses of the organization. According to GRIBBLE, the organization is a non-profit one and was established primarily as a hobby for persons like himself who were interested in acquiring information regarding flying objects. GRIBBLE stated that the organization was centered in Seattle, and he provided the names of other officers, all of whom were residents of this city. Twentieth District OSI, McChord Air Force Base, is aware of the existence of this group and has been furnished all pertinent information in our files regarding it. There is no Russian Consulate or other establishment [ILLEGIBLE] U.S.S.R. in the City of Seattle. Lt. Col. HERTEL's recollection of the address of 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle, having something to do with the residence of a chauffeur for the Russian Consul in Seattle is completely erroneous. No information regarding the activities of the Aerial Phenomena Research Group has come to the attention [STAMP:] since June 1958. [HW: CHD:msd] [HW: (4)] [STAMP:]
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Office of the President of the United States Government Directorate FBI [STAMP: 13 MAY 59] [STAMP: 13 MAY 59] [STAMP: 13 MAY 59] [STAMP: 13 MAY 59] [STAMP: 13 MAY 59] [STAMP: 13 MAY 59] RECEIVED RECEIVED FBI FBI INTERNAL SECURITY * SEE JUNE '58 INTERNAL SECURITY * SEE JUNE '58 ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE (CS-140) ILLEGIBLE ONCE ILLEGIBLE ONCE REDACTED
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Office Memorandum UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO: Director, FBI DATE: May 22, 1959 FROM: SAC, Birmingham (100-0-6898) SUBJECT: [HW:AERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP] [HW:MISCELLANEOUS] [HW:FLYING SAUCERS] Re BH let to Bureau, 4/21/59, and Seattle letter to Bureau, 5/5/59. In view of the information set forth in referenced Seattle letter, no further investigation or action is being taken by the Birmingham Office in this matter. The local OSI office has been advised concerning this matter. 2 - Bureau 1 - BH CBS: fmb (3) STAMP: REC-15 STAMP: EX-113 STAMP: NAT. INT. SEC. STAMP: 62 JUN 8 1959
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Office of the Director of Central Intelligence Date: May 25, 1959 Disposal: BH SVC Distribution (500-0-683) AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHIC RESEARCH GROUP Miscellaneous Re BH Jet to Brazil "4/24/28" and Service Letter Re Brazilian "2/24" In view of the information set forth in referenced service letter, no further investigation on subject is deemed necessary by the Aerial Photographic Office in this matter. The local OSI office was sent detailed concerning [HW: Call -1] [STAMP: PIONAGE NA 7 A 50 PM '59] [STAMP: PIONAGE NA 7 A 16 AM '59] [STAMP: PIONAGE NA 7 A 16 AM '59] RECD RECD
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EX 109 REC-40 62-83894-407 August 31, 1959 Mr. Hayden Hewes Associate Director Interplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying Objects 2726 Northwest 34th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Dear Mr. Hewes: Your letter dated August 24, 1959, has been received. Although I would like to be able to help you, in view of the many similar requests and the pressure of my official duties, I am unable to comply with your wishes. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover John Edgar Hoover Director STAMP: MAILED 30 SEP 1 - 1959 COMM-FBI REC'D-READING ROOM AUG 31 6 PM .59 FBI NOTE: No record Bufiles on correspondent or his organization. Tolson _______ Belmont _______ DeLoach _______ McGuire _______ Mohr _______ Parsons _______ Rosen _______ Tamm _______ Trotter _______ W.C. Sullivan ____ Tele. Room ____ Holloman ____ Gandy ____ DCL:lln (3) [ILLEGIBLE]
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RESEARCH INVESTIGATION ANALYSIS INTERPLANETARY INTELLIGENCE OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING I. I. O. U. F. O. OBJECTS OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. August 24, 1959 United States Dept. Of Justice Federal Bureau Of Investigation Washington 25, D.C. ATTENTION: J.Edgar Hoover Dear Mr. Hoover: The purpose of our organization is to investigate and study UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) or flying saucer reports. Also we are planing to publish a publication on the same subject some time in September (I hope). I was wondering is you would take the time to write an artical for our publication? It may be on the subject you care too write on, typed, and about 350 words long. Thank you, trusting to hear from you in the near future. Very truly yours, Hayden Hewes, STAMP: EX 109 STAMP: REC-40 STAMP: 62-83894-407 STAMP: 23 SEP 3 1959
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INTERPLANETARY INTELLIGENCE FLYING FLOOIE OBJECTS OKLAHOMA CITY OKLA [REDACTED] [STAMP: Aug 26 5 43 PM '59] [STAMP: Aug 31 8 56 AM '59] [STAMP: Aug 26 5 02 PM '59] RECEIVED FBI RECEIVED FBI RECEIVED FBI HW: Mr. Jones
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office M [REDACTED] • UNITED S [REDACTED] GOVERNMENT TO: S. B. Donahoe FROM: J. F. Wacks DATE: October 5, 1959 SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) Memo Sanders to Donahoe 10-13-58 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects (flying saucers) is to conduct no investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force (Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10-1-47); that SAC Letter Number 38, 3-25-49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter Number 83, 8-29-52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force, as late as 11-12-57, assured Bureau would be advised of any developments in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in Agents' Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to flying saucers. During past 12 months no complaints regarding flying saucers have been referred to Bureau. During this period we have received two inquiries regarding this alleged phenomena and on both occasions the person making the inquiry has been referred to OSI. ACTION: For your information. At this time there appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will again be reviewed on or about 10-5-60. STAMP: EX - [ILLEGIBLE] STAMP: SEC D [HW:] JFW:tw jw [HW:] (3) [HW:] OCT 9 [ILLEGIBLE]
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FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI Date: 3/9/60 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) AIR TEL AIR MAIL (Priority or Method of Mailing) Via TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, DETROIT (65-2677) UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT; JOSEPH PERRY, Grand Blanc, Michigan - Complainant Re Detroit tel 3/9/60. Enclosed herewith are five copies of letterhead memo captioned as above and a newspaper clipping from the "Detroit Times", dated today. A copy of this letterhead memo along with two 35 mm slides were furnished to the 25th OSI District (IG), Selfridge Air Force Base, Mt. Clemens, Mich., by letter this date. The Air Force was requested to return the slides to Mr. PERRY. The Bureau was furnished with information pertaining to press inquiries received in connection with the enclosed newspaper article by retel. OSI, SAFB, was advised of this information orally on 3/9/60, and in the cover letter to OSI they were advised that no action was contemplated by this office and it was referred to them for any action they deemed advisable. [HW:] B APPROX 1916 [HW:] ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 BY [STAMP:] [HW:] Comp #245974 [STAMP:] [HW:] B APPROX 1916 [STAMP:] Bureau (Encls. 6) 1 - Detroit WLS/mac (4) AGENCY Lcc dndl OSt(044) REQ. REC'D DATE FORW. HOW FORW. BY RECEIPT NO. EX. DATE Approved: Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge
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ENCLOSURES TO BUREAU FROM DETROIT Five copies of letterhead memo. Newspaper clipping from "Detroit Times" dated 3/9/60. RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT; JOSEPH PERRY, Grand Blanc, Mich. - COMPLAINANT (Defile 65-2677) ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED ON ENVELOPE IS UNCLASSIFIED [STAMP:] [HW:] en (on envelope is unclassified) [HW:] DATE [ILLEGIBLE] BY [HW:] Gebaftey [HW:] Comp# 245974
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Detroit, Michigan March 9, 1960 Re: Unidentified Flying Object; Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc, Michigan - Complainant Mr. Joseph Perry, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted at his request by Agents of this office on March 5, 1960. Mr. Perry advised that he operates a Pizza House at 3075 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, and that he has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He explained that he has a hobby of taking photographs of the moon through a home-made telescope. At about 1:00 a.m. on February 21, 1960, he took some photographs of the moon and after developing same, he put them in his viewer and in one photograph he observed what appears to be a flying object somewhere between the end of his telescope and the surface of the moon. He said that when blown up, this object is flat on the bottom, is oval shaped, and appears to have a fluorescent glow around the entire object, and that it is apparently moving as it has a vapor trail running behind it. He has taken over one thousand pictures of the moon and has never seen anything resembling this object. Perry said that due to his thirty years' experience in photography, he is sure that what appears on the picture is actually a flying object, and is not a malfunction of the camera, is not a blur on his telescope, and is not anything that appears on the photo because of the manner in which he developed the film. Perry took about twenty pictures of the moon on February 21, 1960, and after developing them, he observed that most of the pictures were under-exposed, so he just cut off the two that appeared to be properly exposed and destroyed the rest. He furnished both of these pictures to the FBI. [HW:] [STAMP:]
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Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at between 350-400 power. This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Woiwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBI. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Detroit, Michigan March 9, 1960 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Re: Unidentified Flying Object; Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc, Michigan - Complainant Mr. Joseph Perry, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted at his request by Agents of this office on March 5, 1960. Mr. Perry advised that he operates a Pizza House at 3075 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, and that he has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He explained that he has a hobby of taking photographs of the moon through a home-made telescope. At about 1:00 a.m. on February 21, 1960, he took some photographs of the moon and after developing same, he put them in his viewer and in one photograph he observed what appears to be a flying object somewhere between the end of his telescope and the surface of the moon. He said that when blown up, this object is flat on the bottom, is oval shaped, and appears to have a fluorescent glow around the entire object, and that it is apparently moving as it has a vapor trail running behind it. He has taken over one thousand pictures of the moon and has never seen anything resembling this object. Perry said that due to his thirty years' experience in photography, he is sure that what appears on the picture is actually a flying object, and is not a malfunction of the camera, is not a blur on his telescope, and is not anything that appears on the photo because of the manner in which he developed the film. Perry took about twenty pictures of the moon on February 21, 1960, and after developing them, he observed that most of the pictures were under-exposed, so he just cut off the two that appeared to be properly exposed and destroyed the rest. He furnished both of these pictures to the FBI. ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE [STAMP:] [HW:]
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Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at between 350-400 power. This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Woiwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBI. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. - 2 -
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Detroit, Michigan March 9, 1960 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Re: Unidentified Flying Object; Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc, Michigan - Complainant Mr. Joseph Perry, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted at his request by Agents of this office on March 5, 1960. Mr. Perry advised that he operates a Pizza House at 3075 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, and that he has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He explained that he has a hobby of taking photographs of the moon through a home-made telescope. At about 1:00 a.m. on February 21, 1960, he took some photographs of the moon and after developing same, he put them in his viewer and in one photograph he observed what appears to be a flying object somewhere between the end of his telescope and the surface of the moon. He said that when blown up, this object is flat on the bottom, is oval shaped, and appears to have a fluorescent glow around the entire object; and that it is apparently moving as it has a vapor trail running behind it. He has taken over one thousand pictures of the moon and has never seen anything resembling this object. Perry said that due to his thirty years' experience in photography; he is sure that what appears on the picture is actually a flying object; and is not a malfunction of the camera; is not a blur on his telescope; and is not anything that appears on the photo because of the manner in which he developed the film. Perry took about twenty pictures of the moon on February 21, 1960; and after developing them; he observed that most of the pictures were under-exposed; so he just cut off the two that appeared to be properly exposed and destroyed the rest. He furnished both of these pictures to the FBI. [STAMP:] ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE [ILLEGIBLE]
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Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at between 350-400 power. This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Wolwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBI. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Detroit, Michigan March 9, 1960 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Re: Unidentified Flying Object; Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc, Michigan - Complainant Mr. Joseph Perry, 3079 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted at his request by Agents of this office on March 5, 1960. Mr. Perry advised that he operates a Pizza House at 3075 Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, and that he has been a professional photographer for thirty years. He explained that he has a hobby of taking photographs of the moon through a home-made telescope. At about 1:00 a.m. on February 21, 1960, he took some photographs of the moon and after developing same, he put them in his viewer and in one photograph he observed what appears to be a flying object somewhere between the end of his telescope and the surface of the moon. He said that when blown up, this object is flat on the bottom, is oval shaped, and appears to have a fluorescent glow around the entire object, and that it is apparently moving as it has a vapor trail running behind it. He has taken over one thousand pictures of the moon and has never seen anything resembling this object. Perry said that due to his thirty years' experience in photography, he is sure that what appears on the picture is actually a flying object, and is not a malfunction of the camera, is not a blur on his telescope, and is not anything that appears on the photo because of the manner in which he developed the film. Perry took about twenty pictures of the moon on February 21, 1960, and after developing them, he observed that most of the pictures were under-exposed, so he just cut off the two that appeared to be properly exposed and destroyed the rest. He furnished both of these pictures to the FBI. [STAMP:] ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE [ILLEGIBLE] BY [HW:]
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Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at between 350-400 power. This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Wolwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBI. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION MAR 9 1960 TELETYPE URGENT 3-9-60 4-31PM ALF TO DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SAC DETROIT /65-2677/ 2P UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT., JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT. FOLLOWING BEING SUBMITTED BUREAU IN VIEW OF ARTICLE APPEARING DETROIT TIMES TODAY, DATELINE GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, REFLECTING THE FBI FLINT RESIDENT AGENCY WAS FURNISHED SLIDES OF PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY JOSEPH PERRY ALLEGEDLY SHOWING A SAUCER-LIKE OBJECT SILHOUETTED AGAINST THE MOON. ARTICLE INDICATES FBI IS INTERESTED IN THE PICTURE. JOSEPH PERRY, THREE NAUGHT SEVEN NINE EDWARDS STREET, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, ON MARCH FOUR LAST TELEPHONICALLY CALLED THE FLINT RESIDENT AGENCY AND ADVISED AGENTS HE HAS BEEN A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER THE PAST THIRTY YEARS. HE HAS A HOBBY OF TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MOON THROUGH A HOMEMADE TELESCOPE, AND AT ABOUT ONE A.M., FEBRUARY TWENTYONE LAST, TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MOON, AND AFTER DEVELOPING SAME NOTED IN ONE WHAT APPEARED TO BE A FLYING OBJECT. CUSTOMERS OF HIS PIZZA PIE RESTAURANT SUGGESTED THE PHOTOGRAPH MAY REFLECT FLYING SAUCER. INFORMATION FURNISHED PRESS BY JOE PERRY REFERRED TO ABOVE. FLINT END PAGE ONE [HW: Mr. Tolson] [HW: Mr. Mohr] [HW: Mr. Parsons] [HW: Mr. Belmont] [HW: Mr. Callahan] [HW: Mr. Malone] [HW: Mr. McGuire] [HW: Mr. Rosen] [HW: Mr. Tamm] [HW: Mr. Trotter] [HW: Mr W.C.Sullivan Tele Room] STAMP: STAMP: STAMP: STAMP: STAMP: STAMP: REDACTED
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RECEIVED-PARSONS MAR 9 4 49 PM '60 U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE FBI STAMP: FBI - JUSTICE RECEIVED-DIRECTOR RECEIVED-DELAUNCH MAR 9 7 14 PM '60 MAR 9 5 35 PM '60 MAR 9 4 57 PM '60 STAMP: FBI LABORATORY DIVISION MAR 10 2 18 PM '60 MAR 10 10 AM '60 MAR 10 [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE PM '60 STAMP: FBI LABORATORY DIVISION
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PAGE TWO RESIDENT AGENCY RECEIVED PRESS INQUIRY, AND ADVISED ONLY THAT PERRY HAD TURNED TWO SLIDES OVER TO THE FBI, AND THEY WERE BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. DETROIT TIMES ADVISED TODAY FBI HAS NOT AND IS NOT CONDUCTING INVESTIGATION CONCERNING SLIDES BUT HAS TURNED OVER THE INFORMATION TO THE AIR FORCE, SELFRIFFIELD, MICHIGAN. THIS MATERIAL WAS TURNED OVER TO TWENTYFIFTH OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS AIR FORCE BASE OSI DETACHMENT, SELFRIFFIELD AFB, FOR REFERRAL TO APPROPRIATE AIR FORCE OFFICIALS. AIRTEL WITH DETAILS FOLLOWS. END WA 4-36 PM OK FBI WA MS TU DISCO CC--MR. BELMONT
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FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI Date: 3/28/60 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) AIRTEL AIR MAIL Via (Priority or Method of Mailing) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, DETROIT (65-2677) UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT; JOSEPH PERRY, Grand Blanc, Michigan- COMPLAINTANT [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Re Deairtel, 3/9/60 and Detel, 3/9/60. An article appeared in the "Flint Journal", Flint, Mich., dated 3/27/60 by Reporter ALLAN R. WILHELM. This article appeared on Page 13. The article reflects an interview with PERRY and in part states that PERRY had received at least 50 letters and calls in regard to the photograph he had taken. One letter was from National Investigation Committee on Aerial Phenomenon. The article contains the following quote from this letter, "From past experience with photographic evidence we consider it unlikely that you will ever see your picture again." PERRY had advised the newspaper that all he knew was that the picture was in Air Force hands. The FBI only says that it is in "proper hands", according to PERRY. The article continued, "So last week PERRY wrote to the President telling him he can't find out where his slide is and asking assurance that he will get it back." PERRY was quoted as saying, "The only way I will be satisfied if I don't get it back is if the Government tells me it is top secret." The photograph referred to above was a a .35 mm slide which was furnished to OSI, SAFB, by letter dated 3/9/60. OSI, Selfridge Air Force Base, Mt. Clemens, Mich., advised of the above. Additional information follows which will include a copy of clipping. STAMP: EX-135 RECIPIENT: [REDACTED] DATE: [REDACTED] Bureau: [REDACTED] Detroit: WLS/mac: (4) [HW:] Flying Saucers [STAMP:] AIRTEL [STAMP:] NAT INT SEC. [STAMP:] 15 MAR 29 1960
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FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI Date: 3/31/60 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL (Priority or Method of Mailing) TO: Director, FBI FROM: SAC, Detroit (65-2677) UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT; JOSEPH [REDACTED] GERRY, Grand Blanc, Michigan - COMPLAINANT AKA "Joe" ReDetroit airtel dated 3/28/60. [HW: Flying Saucers] Enclosed herewith is one copy of the news article referred to in reairtel. This article appeared in the "Flint Journal", Flint, Mich., Sunday, 3/27/60, and was written by ALLAN R. WILHELM. A copy of the article is also being furnished to OSI, Selfridge AFB, Mt. Clemens, Mich. No inquiries have been received from the press or radio in addition to the inquiries set forth in myairtel and teletype of 3/9/60. The above is for the information of the Bureau and no further action is being contemplated by this Office inasmuch as the Air Force (OSI) has been furnished all facts in our possession. [STAMP:] [HW:] Bureau (Enclosure) [HW:] 1 - Detroit WLS: SMC (4) ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE [STAMP:] Comp# [STAMP:] REC-78 62-83894-412 [STAMP:] [HW:] AIRT EL Approved: Sent M Per CRIME REC. [ILLEGIBLE] APR 13 1960
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Grand Blanc Man Makes Plea to Ike Film of Flying Saucer Up in Air By Allan R. Wilhelm The scene is a very good address on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D. C. The time is late last week. A balding gentleman of distinguished bearing picks up a letter, blinks a few times in obvious astonishment and then pushes the button on his intercom. "Get hold of White (Gen. Thomas D., Air Force chief of staff) and Hoover (J. Edgar, FBI chief) and tell them to give Joe Perry back his flying saucer," he orders. If such a scene did not take place, it's not because a Grand Blanc Township pizza merchant didn't write the letter. He did. It all started because Perry, operator of Perry's Pizza Grill, 3079 Edward St., likes to take pictures of the moon through his big homemade telescope. Because he usually doesn't open until well after the sun is set, he does most of his celestial sight-seeing between pizzas. A color shot he took about 1 A. M. on a cold night last month caused him no end of consternation. Looming against the full moon on the slide was a "saucer-like" object. Perry showed the slide to a number of his patrons. When they saw it projected on a screen he has built into the wall of his grill, he said, most of them agreed that it looked like & flying saucer-or what most folks think a flying saucer looks like. Then he read a newspaper DETROIT DIVISION Detroit, Mich. Detroit Free Press Editor: Lee Hills Detroit News Editor: Martin S. Hayden Detroit Times Editor: John C. Manning [HW:The Flint Journal] Editor: Ralph B Curry Date: 3/27/60 Edition: Sunday Page: 13 Col: 2-5 Title of Case: 62-83894-412 ENCLOSURE
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Joe Perry and His Telescope (Journal Photo) report that the Air Force was [REDACTED] FBI office, which said interested in all reports of un- identified flying objects [ILLEGIBLE] office of the Air Force, (UFO's). So he gave it to the [ILLEGIBLE] which deals with UFO's.
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When word got around that Perry had the slide, things began to happen. Since then he's had at least 50 letters and calls about it. One of the letters concerned him greatly. It was from the National Investigation Committee on Aerial Phenomena. The committee had noticed an article about Perry's find in a Detroit paper. From past experience with photographic evidence, the letter continued, "we consider it unlikely that you will ever see your picture again." The letter said NICAP wanted the picture made public. All Perry knew about the whereabouts of the picture was that it was in Air Force hands. The FBI would only say that it was in "proper hands," Perry said. So last week Perry wrote to the President telling him he can't find out where his slide is and asking assurance that he will get it back. The only way I'll be satisfied if I don't get it back is if the Government tells me it's top secret, said Perry later. He has had offers for the slide from groups that indicate they would go into court to gain possession of it from the Government. For those who want to buy it, Perry has a stock answer: "It's not for sale." Perry, whose hobby is expensive, admits that some financial gain wouldn't be a bad idea but he declared "if I get it back, it's for everybody." He said he was informed a national magazine wants to use it. Perry is confident that his slide shows some sort of space vehicle. He bristled with indignation when asked if anyone had suggested that the saucer might help sell pizza. His pizza, he declared, is its own best advertisement. Perry said it shouldn't take an expert long to tell if the slide is legitimate. The Government, he believes, wouldn't look kindly on a hoax and would make a fool of a person trying to fake such a picture. Perry said he did not see the object through the scope. He was unaware of it until the slide was processed. He does his own processing. The object, Perry said, looked as if photographed from the side. It is surrounded by blue-green radiation and has the appearance of being in motion. Everybody who has contacted me about it seems to know more about it than I do," he commented. All these people sounded serious, he observed, even the fellow who called long-distance and said he had ridden in a flying saucer and wanted a picture of one to show his friends. Perry said he didn't take him seriously however. Asked if he had advice for others who might come up with a picture of an unidentified flying object, he said: "Yes make a copy."
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1 - Mr. Wacks 1 - Liaison REC- 80 EX- 112 Date: April 6, 1960 To: Office of Special Investigations Air Force Attention: Chief, Counter Intelligence Division From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Subject: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) Reference is made to this Bureau's memorandum dated March 9, 1960, at Detroit, Michigan, captioned as above, a copy of which has been furnished your agency. By letter dated March 21, 1960, Mr. Richard Hall, Secretary of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, 1536 Connecticut Avenue, N. W., Washington D. C., referred this Bureau to an article appearing in the "Detroit Times," issue of March 9, 1960; a copy of which is enclosed and requested to be advised whether there had been any change in our policy with respect to unidentified flying objects; whether this Bureau gathered evidence of unidentified flying objects for the Department of the Air Force; and whether the photograph described in the article had been analyzed at FBI laboratories or for FBI purposes. This Bureau's letter to the aforementioned organization of September 26, 1958; had pointed out that we do not investigate incidents involving unidentified flying objects but furnished data received concerning them to the Department of the Air Force. This Bureau advised Mr. Hall in our letter dated March 25, 1960; that there has been no change in our policy in regard to unidentified flying objects; I - Detroit (Enclosure) (See note pages 2 and 3) STAMP: APRIL READING ROOM FBI [HW:] APRIL READING ROOM FBI
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Office of Special Investigations Air Force that we do not gather evidence concerning unidentified flying objects for the Department of the Air Force, although any information volunteered is, of course, accepted; and that the photograph mentioned in the "Detroit Times" article was not examined by the FBI Laboratory or anyone else for FBI purposes. Mr. Hall was further advised that this Bureau furnished two photographs obtained from Joseph Perry to a representative of the Department of the Air Force for whatever action was deemed appropriate by that agency. On March 31, 1960, the Department of Justice furnished this Bureau a letter dated March 21, 1960, from Joseph F. Perry, directed to the President. This letter had been referred to the Department of Justice by the White House. A copy of this letter is enclosed. Our Detroit Office will contact Perry and advise him that his letter directed to the President has been referred to this Bureau; that the photographs in question were furnished to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, Selfridge Air Force Base, Mount Clemens, Michigan; and that a copy of his letter to the President has been furnished to you. Enclosures - 2 NOTE FOR SAC DETROIT: Enclosed is copy of letter from Perry to the President. Assure that Perry is contacted immediately and advised that his letter to the President was referred to us by the Department of Justice which had received it from the White House and you are acknowledging receipt thereof. Point out to Perry that the contents of his letter have been carefully noted and for his information [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE he voluntarily turned over to agents [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE were immediately furnished [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Office Special Investigations [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Selfridge Air Force Base Mount Clemens Michigan Also inform him that [STAMP:]
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Office of Special Investigations Air Force furnished a copy of his letter to the President. Make certain that Perry is aware that the Bureau is taking no investigative action in this matter. NOTE: Perry, proprietor of a restaurant in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and an amateur photographer with a hobby of taking pictures of the moon, on 3-5-60 advised Detroit Office that two of his pictures showed a foreign object which he believed to be flying saucers. At his request, Bureau agents contacted him and he furnished them the film which our agents turned over to local OSI representatives. No further action was taken by us. The "Detroit Times" article pointed out that we were investigating this matter. SAC, Detroit, contacted appropriate officials at the newspaper and advised them that this was not the case.
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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 26, 1960 Respectfully referred to the Department of Justice for attention and acknowledgment. [HW: WILTON B. PERSONS] The Assistant to the President Bureau files reflect SAC,Detroit, 3/9/60, advised of article (which is attached to Perry's letter of 3/21/60) appearing in Detroit Times reflecting Flint, Michigan, Resident Agency furnished slides of photographs taken by Perry allegedly showing a saucer-like object silhouetted against the moon. Perry contacted Flint RA 3/4/60 advising he had been professional photographer, had taken photographs of moon and after developing same noted what appeared to be flying object in one of them. Perry furnished information to press. Flint RA received press inquiry, advised only that Perry had turned 2 slides over to FBI and they were being made available to appropriate authorities.Detroit Times advised 3/9/60 FBI has not and is not conducting investigation concerning slides but turned over the information to the Air Force. When slides turned over to Air Force, they were requested to return slides to Perry and advised that no action contemplated by the Bureau and was being referred to them for any action
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3079 Edward Street Grand Blanc, Michigan March 21, 1960 Mr. D. Eisenhower, President U.S.A. Washington, D.C. Dear President Eisenhower: As I can't find out any information from anyone, I am writing to you. The first part of March I turned over to the F.B.I. a colored transparency of the moon and a unidentified flying object for identification. Up to this point I have not been able to locate where it is except that it is supposed to be in the proper hands. Quoting from a letter of March 14 from Major Donald E. Keyhoe, "From past experience with photographic evidence, we consider it unlikely that you will ever see your picture again." Also, from other U.F.O. societies I have received the same predictions. I would like the assurance that this colored transparency will be returned to me within a short time, as it would be financially profitable in the pursuit of my hobby (cameras and equipment). I am enclosing a clipping from The Detroit Times in regards to this item. Respectfully yours, Joseph F. Perry STAMP: EXP PROC STAMP: RECEIPT B STAMP: EXH 112 STAMP: 62-83894-413 STAMP: APR 11 1960 JFP/rp Enc: 1 REC-80
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But when the Kerouer hearings started, it became painfully evident that the public didn't know very much Continued on Page 5 AF WANTS TO KNOW Pizza Pie-Or Flying Saucer? GRAND BLANC, March 9 asked to see it again and again. "It's a flying saucer," they said. The FBI got wind of it last Friday and the next day two agents from the Flint office visited Joe's place here. "I showed them several slides of photographs I took on that particular night," Joe said. "They did not seem to be interested until I showed this particular one and then both of them jumped up." The agents took the photograph and several others. JOE, A grandfather at 44, hopes he has been of some service to government experts in their search for answers in outer space. "But I hope I get that picture back," he said. [HW: ENCLOSURE] [STAMP: 62-83894-413]
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: Director, FBI DATE: April 12, 1960 FROM: SAC, Detroit (65-2677) SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE) Re Bureau letter to Office of Special Investigations, Air Force, dated April 6, 1960, and Detroit airtel to Bureau, dated 4/11/60. On April 12, 1960, JOSEPH PERRY, [REDACTED] Edwards Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan, was personally contacted at his home by SA RAYMONDE MOOMEY and SA MARTIN A. MC NERNEY. He was advised that his letter to President EISENHOWER dated March 21, 1959, had been referred to the FBI by the Department of Justice and that the FBI was acknowledging receipt of that letter. Mr. PERRY was advised that the contents of his letter had been carefully noted and that for his information the photographs he had voluntarily turned over to the FBI had been immediately furnished to the Office of Special Investigations Department of the Air Force Selfridge Air Force Base Mt. Clemens Michigan; further that the Department of the Air Force had been furnished a copy of his letter to the President. Mr. PERRY was advised that the FBI was taking no investigative action in this matter and he said he was fully aware of the Bureau's policies in matters of this nature. Mr. PERRY expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of the FBI. [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 2 - Bureau 1 - Detroit MAM: hs (3) EX 104 5 APR 22 1960
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FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI Date: 4/11/60 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL AIR MAIL - REGISTERED (Priority or Method of Mailing) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, DETROIT (65-2677) UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE) ReBulet to Office of Special Investigations, Air Force, dated 4/6/60. On Saturday, 4/9/60, Agents of the Flint, Mich., Resident Agency attempted to contact JOSEPH PERRY at his home, 3079 Edward St., Grand Blanc, Mich., with negative results. On 4/9/60 he was located telephonically at approximately 6:30 P.M. He advised that he would not be available for interview that night or over the weekend; therefore, he was advised that his letter to the White House had been referred to the FBI by the Dept. of Justice and we desired to acknowledge the letter and to see him personally. Mr. PERRY advised that he would arrange to contact the Agents at the earliest possible date. On 4/11/60 appointment was made to see PERRY on 4/12/60, at which time Bureau's complete instructions will be complied with. [STAMP:] AIRTEL [STAMP:] EX-107 [STAMP:] 53 APR 21 1960 Approved: Sent M Per Special Agent in Charge
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1 - Mr. Wacks April 21, 1960 Mr. Joseph F. Perry 3079 Edward Street Grand Blanc, Michigan Dear Mr. Perry: I am in receipt of your letter dated April 13, 1960, and I wanted you to know that I have taken the liberty of furnishing the Department of the Air Force with a copy of your letter so that agency could reply to you concerning the return of the photographs you furnished to Special Agents of this Bureau. As you have been previously advised, these photographs when received from you were immediately furnished to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, Selfridge Air Force Base, Mount Clemens, Michigan. It is suggested that you direct further inquiries in this matter to the Department of the Air Force. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director STAMP: MAILED 5 APR21 1960 COMM-FBI [HW: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/85 SPbbytcy] [HW: Detroit (Enclosure - copy letter dated 4-13-60 from Perry)] [HW: Office of Special Investigations] [HW: Air Force] JFW:tp (5) STAMP: [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE Attn: Chief Counterintelligence Division
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Mr. Joseph F. Perry NOTE CONTINUED: be flying saucers. At his request Bureau agents contacted him and he furnished them the photographs which were turned over to local OSI representatives. Perry reported incident to the press which carried articles indicating FBI was investigating. We straightened out the "Detroit Times" on this point. Perry by letter dated 3-21-60 wrote to President Eisenhower pointing out he did not know where his photographs were but he would like assurance that they would be returned to him. Special Agents of Detroit Office on 4-12-60 informed Perry that the photographs he had voluntarily turned over to them had been furnished to OSI, Selfridge Air Force Base, and that the Department of the Air Force had been furnished a copy of his letter to the President. Perry in his 4-13-60 letter thanked the Director for relaying the message from the White House and indicated he was looking forward to the completion of Air Force analysis of his photographs so that "your office" would be able to return them to him. He pointed out that "thousands are looking forward" to viewing the photographs. A copy of the instant letter and a copy of Perry's 4-13-60 letter are being furnished Air Force for its reply to Perry.
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3079 Edward Street Grand Blanc, Michigan April 13, 1960 J. Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: I wish to thank you for relaying the message from The White House on my colored transparency of an unidentified flying object. Am looking forward to the completion of their analysis so as your office will be able to return the transparency to me as thousands are looking forward to viewing it. [STAMP: ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/60 BY SUBSYSTEM] Yours truly, Joseph F. Perry EX-105 REC-68 42-83894-416 [HW: Acknowledged 4-31-60] [HW: Detroit (in/c incoming)] [HW: Let to OSI (in/c incoming) 4-31-60] [HW: VFW; any Correspondence 5-VFDS) STOP
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1 - Mr. Wacks 1 - Liaison Date: April 21, 1960 To: Office of Special Investigations Air Force Attention: Chief, Counterintelligence Division From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Subject: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT [REDACTED] (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) Reference is made to this Bureau's letter dated April 6, 1960, captioned as above. There is enclosed for your information a copy of a letter dated April 13, 1960, written by Perry. There is also enclosed for your appropriate action a copy of our answer to Perry. It is requested that you furnish this Bureau a copy of your reply to him. Enclosures - 2 [STAMP:] BY COURIER SVC. 56 APR21 COMM-FBI [HW:] Flying Saucers [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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STAMP: FBI STAMP: U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE STAMP: APR 21 12 28 PM *60 STAMP: BA COMMISS & CO STAMP: ALL INDEMNIFICATION COLLECTING STAMP: RECEIPT OF INDENASATION COLLECTING [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] FORM LABELS AND VALUES: APR 21 9 15 AM *60 REC'D MAIL-K-30 BA COMMISS & CO
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 5/4/60 FROM: SAC, DENVER (62-0) SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING Enclosed is a letterhead memorandum regarding a speech given by Mr. VAN TASSEL. One copy of this memorandum has been made available to the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), Lowry Air Force Base, Denver. The enclosed memorandum is being furnished for the information of the Bureau and the Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco Offices, as VAN TASSEL is alleged to be from Giant Rock, California, which town is not located by Denver in the Postal Guide or available maps. SA THOMAS STEPHEN KELLY attended this lecture on Sunday, 4/17/60, after hearing of its impending presentation over the radio. He recognized no one at this meeting and was known to no one at the meeting. On 4/19/60 Phipps Auditorium, Denver, was telephonically contacted and they advised that arrangements for the speech of Mr. VAN TASSEL had been made with LLOYD ARNOLD, telephone BELmont 7-5775. The 1959 Lakewood, Colorado City Directory reflects LLOYD L. ARNOLD, Arnold Engineering Associates, 1940 Sims, telephone BELmont 7-5775. 2 - Bureau (Encls.-5) 1 - Los Angeles (Encl.-1) (Info.) 1 - San Diego (Encl.-1) (Info.) 1 - San Francisco (Encl.-1) (Info.) 1 - Denver TSK:imb (6) RECORD: AGENCY OSI R. I. REC'D 5-8-60 DATE FORM 5-8-60 OW FORM R/S BY JFW/Jamy STAMP: ENCLOSURE ONCE
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Denver, Colorado April 26, 1960 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Re: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL On April 17, 1960, a lecture was given by GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, Colorado, which was advertised to be a lecture, movie film, and discussion of unidentified flying objects. The audience was comprised of a majority of older individuals and also a majority of the audience was female. There were few young people, although some family groups. The program was sponsored by the Denver Unidentified Flying Objects Investigative Societies, one of which meets monthly at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood, Colorado, whose executive officer was the Master of Ceremonies. The program consisted of a 45 minute movie which included several shots of things purported to be flying saucers, and then a number of interviews with people from all walks of life regarding sightings they had made of such unidentified flying objects. After the movie GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL gave a lecture which was more of a religious-economics lecture rather than one of unidentified flying objects. VAN TASSEL stated that he had been in the "flying game" for over 30 years and currently operates a private Civil Aeronautics Authority approved airfield in California. He said he has personally observed a good many sightings and has talked to hundreds of people who have also seen flying saucers. He said that he has also been visited by the people from outer space and has taken up the cause of bringing the facts of these people to the American people. He said it is a crusade which he has undertaken because he is more or less retired; his family is grown and gone from home; and he feels he might be doing some good by this work. PROPERTY OF FBI - This memorandum is loaned to you by the FBI; neither it nor its contents are to be distributed outside the agency to which loaned. [HW:62-83894-418]
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL The major part of his lecture was devoted to explaining the occurrences in the Bible as they related to the space people. He said that the only mention of God in the Bible is in the beginning when the universe was being made. He said that after that all references are to "out of the sky" or "out of heaven." He said that this is due to the fact that man, space people, was made by God and that in the beginning of the world the space people came to the earth and left animals here. These were the pre- historic animals which existed at a body temperature of 105 degrees; however, a polar tilt occurred whereby the poles shifted and the tropical climates became covered with ice and vice versa. He said that then the space people again put animals on earth and this is depicted in the Bible as Noah's Ark. He said that after polar tilt temperature to sustain life was 98.6 degrees, which was suitable for space people, so they established a colony and left only males here, intending to bring females at a later date on supply ships. This is reflected in ADAM's not having a wife. He said that ADAM was not an individual but a race of men. He said that this race then inter- married with "intelligent, upright walking animals," which race was EVE. Then when space people came back in supply ships they saw what had happened and did not land but ever since due to origin of ADAM they have watched over people on earth. He said this is recorded in Bible many times such as MOSES receiving Ten Commandments. He said Ten Commandments are laws of space people and men on earth only give them lip service. Also, manna from heaven was bread supplied by space people. He also stated that this can be seen from native stories such as Indians in America saying corn and potatoes unknown Europe were brought here by flaming canoe. He said this refers to spaceship Indians' highest form transportation canoe so they likened it unto that. He said this can be shown also old stories Winged Chariots Winged White Horses which came from out sky. He said JESUS born Mary who was person sent already pregnant show earth proper way live. He said space people have watched over us through years tried help sent agents earth appear just we do; however, - 2 -
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL they have the power to know your thoughts just as JESUS did. He said this is their means of communication and many of the space people are mute, but they train a certain number of them to speak earth languages. He said that the space people here on earth are equipped with a "crystal battery" which generates a magnetic field about them which bends light waves so that they, the space people, appear invisible. He said this has resulted in ghost stories such as footsteps, doors opening, and other such phenomena. He stated that the space people are now gravely concerned with our atom bombs. He said that the explosions of these bombs have upset the earth's rotation and, as in the instance of the French bomb explosion in North Africa, have actually caused earthquakes. He said that the officials on earth are aware of this and this was the reason for the recent Geophysical Year in order to try to determine just what can be done. He said these explosions are forcing the earth toward another polar tilt, which will endanger all man- kind. He said that the space people are prepared to evacuate those earth people who have abided by the "Golden Rule" when the polar tilt occurs, but will leave the rest to perish. He advised that the space people have contacted the officials on earth and have advised them of their concern but this has not been made public. He also said that the radioactive fallout has become extremely dangerous and officials are worried but each power is so greedy of their own power they will not agree to make peace. VAN TASSEL also spent some time saying that the U.S. Air Force, who are responsible for investigations on unidentified flying objects, has suppressed information; and as they are responsible only to the Administration, not to the public, as elected officials are, they can get away with this. He said that also the Air Force is afraid that they will be outmoded and disbanded if such information gets out. He said that the Administration's main concern in not making public any information is that economy will be
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL ruined, not because of any fear that would be engendered in the public. He said this is due to the number of scientific discoveries already made and that will be made which are labor saving and of almost permanency so that replacements would not be needed. In summation, VAN TASSEL's speech was on these subjects: (1) Space people related to occurrences in Bible. (2) Atom Bomb detrimental to earth and universe. (3) Economy is poor and would collapse under ideas brought by space people. Throughout his lecture, VAN TASSEL mentioned only the U. S. economy and Government and the U. S. Air Force. He did refer to the human race numerous times but all references to Government and economy could only be taken as meaning the U. S. One question put to him was whether sightings had been made in Russia or China. He answered this by saying sightings had been reported all over the world, but then specifically mentioned only the U. S., Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. He also mentioned that he was not advocating or asking for any action on the part of the audience because he said evil has a way of destroying itself. He did say that he felt that the audience, of about 250 persons, were the only intelligent people in Denver and he knew they had not come out of curiosity but because they wanted to do the right thing. He said that they were above the average in intelligence and when the critical time came, the world would need people such as this to think and guide. An application blank was distributed at the meeting for membership in the Denver society of this organization.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Denver, Colorado April 26, 1960 Re: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL On April 17, 1960, a lecture was given by GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, Colorado, which was advertised to be a lecture, movie film, and discussion of unidentified flying objects. The audience was comprised of a majority of older individuals and also a majority of the audience was female. There were few young people, although some family groups. The program was sponsored by the Denver Unidenti- fied Flying Objects Investigative Societies, one of which meets monthly at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood, Colorado, whose executive officer was the Master of Ceremonies. The program consisted of a 45 minute movie which included several shots of things purported to be flying saucers, and then a number of interviews with people from all walks of life regarding sightings they had made of such unidentified flying objects. After the movie GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL gave a lecture which was more of a religious-economics lecture rather than one of unidentified flying objects. VAN TASSEL stated that he had been in the "flying game" for over 30 years and currently operates a private Civil Aeronautics Authority approved airfield in California. He said he has personally observed a good many sightings and has talked to hundreds of people who have also seen flying saucers. He said that he has also been visited by the people from outer space and has taken up the cause of bringing the facts of these people to the American people. He said it is a crusade which he has undertaken because he is more or less retired, his family is grown and gone from home, and he feels he might be doing some good by this work. PROPERTY OF FBI - This memorandum is loaned to you by the FBI, and neither it nor its contents are to be distributed outside the agency to which loaned.
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL The major part of his lecture was devoted to explaining the occurrences in the Bible as they related to the space people. He said that the only mention of God in the Bible is in the beginning when the universe was being made. He said that after that all references are to "out of the sky" or "out of heaven." He said that this is due to the fact that man, space people, was made by God and that in the beginning of the world the space people came to the earth and left animals here. These were the pre-historic animals which existed at a body temperature of 105 degrees; however, a polar tilt occurred whereby the poles shifted and the tropical climates became covered with ice and vice versa. He said that then the space people again put animals on the earth and this is depicted in the Bible as Noah's Ark. He said that after the polar tilt temperature to sustain life was 98.6 degrees, which was suitable for space people, so they established a colony and left only males here, intending to bring females at a later date on supply ships. This is reflected in ADAM's not having a wife. He said that ADAM was not an individual but a race of men. He said that this race then inter-married with "intelligent, upright walking animals," which race was EVE. Then when the space people came back in supply ships they saw what had happened and did not land but ever since due to origin of ADAM they have watched over people on earth. He said this is recorded in Bible many times such as MOSES receiving Ten Commandments. He said Ten Commandments are laws of space people and men on earth only give them lip service Also manna from heaven was bread supplied by space people he also stated can be seen from native stories such Indians America saying corn potatoes unknown Europe were brought here by flaming canoe he said refers spaceship Indians highest form transportation canoe so they likened it unto old stories Winged Chariots Winged White Horses which came from out sky he said JESUS born Mary who was person sent already pregnant show earth proper way live he said space people have watched over us through years tried help agents sent earth appear just we do
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL they have the power to know your thoughts just as JESUS did. He said this is their means of communication and many of the space people are mute, but they train a certain number of them to speak earth languages. He said that the space people here on earth are equipped with a "crystal battery" which generates a magnetic field about them which bends light waves so that they, the space people, appear invisible. He said this has resulted in ghost stories such as footsteps, doors opening, and other such phenomena. He stated that the space people are now gravely concerned with our atom bombs. He said that the explosions of these bombs have upset the earth's rotation and, as in the instance of the French bomb explosion in North Africa, have actually caused earthquakes. He said that the officials on earth are aware of this and this was the reason for the recent Geophysical Year in order to try to determine just what can be done. He said these explosions are forcing the earth toward another polar tilt, which will endanger all mankind. He said that the space people are prepared to evacuate those earth people who have abided by the "Golden Rule" when the polar tilt occurs, but will leave the rest to perish. He advised that the space people have contacted the officials on earth and have advised them of their concern but this has not been made public. He also said that radioactive fallout has become extremely dangerous and officials are worried but each power is so greedy of their own power they will not agree to make peace. VAN TASSEL also spent some time saying that U.S. Air Force, who are responsible for investigations on unidentified flying objects, has suppressed information; and as they are responsible only to Administration not to public as elected officials are they can get away with this. He said that also Air Force is afraid that they will be outmoded and disbanded if such information gets out. He said that Administration's main concern in not making public any information is that economy will be
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL ruined, not because of any fear that would be engendered in the public. He said this is due to the number of scientific discoveries already made and that will be made which are labor saving and of almost permanency so that replacements would not be needed. In summation, VAN TASSEL's speech was on these subjects: (1) Space people related to occurrences in Bible. (2) Atom Bomb detrimental to earth and universe. (3) Economy is poor and would collapse under ideas brought by space people. Throughout his lecture, VAN TASSEL mentioned only the U. S. economy and Government and the U. S. Air Force. He did refer to the human race numerous times but all references to Government and economy could only be taken as meaning the U. S. One question put to him was whether sightings had been made in Russia or China. He answered this by saying sightings had been reported all over the world, but then specifically mentioned only the U. S., Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. He also mentioned that he was not advocating or asking for any action on the part of the audience because he said evil has a way of destroying itself. He did say that he felt that the audience, of about 250 persons, were the only intelligent people in Denver and he knew they had not come out of curiosity but because they wanted to do the right thing. He said that they were above the average in intelligence and when the critical time came, the world would need people such as this to think and guide. An application blank was distributed at the meeting for membership in the Denver society of this organization.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Denver, Colorado April 26, 1960 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. Re: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL On April 17, 1960, a lecture was given by GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, Colorado, which was advertised to be a lecture, movie film, and discussion of unidentified flying objects. The audience was comprised of a majority of older individuals and also a majority of the audience was female. There were few young people, although some family groups. The program was sponsored by the Denver Unidentified Flying Objects Investigative Societies, one of which meets monthly at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood, Colorado; whose executive officer was the Master of Ceremonies. The program consisted of a 45 minute movie which included several shots of things purported to be flying saucers; and then a number of interviews with people from all walks of life regarding sightings they had made of such unidentified flying objects. After the movie GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL gave a lecture which was more of a religious-economics lecture rather than one of unidentified flying objects. VAN TASSEL stated that he had been in the "flying game" for over 30 years and currently operates a private Civil Aeronautics Authority approved airfield in California. He said he has personally observed a good many sightings and has talked to hundreds of people who have also seen flying saucers. He said that he has also been visited by the people from outer space and has taken up the cause of bringing the facts of these people to the American people. He said it is a crusade which he has undertaken because he is more or less retired; his family is grown and gone from home; and he feels he might be doing some good by this work. PROPERTY OF FBI - This memorandum is loaned to you by the FBI; and neither it nor its contents are to be distributed outside the agency to which loaned.
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL The major part of his lecture was devoted to explaining the occurrences in the Bible as they related to the space people. He said that the only mention of God in the Bible is in the beginning when the universe was being made. He said that after that all references are to "out of the sky" or "out of heaven." He said that this is due to the fact that man, space people, was made by God and that in the beginning of the world the space people came to earth and left animals here. These were prehistoric animals which existed at a body temperature of 105 degrees; however, a polar tilt occurred whereby the poles shifted and tropical climates became covered with ice and vice versa. He said that then the space people again put animals on earth and this is depicted in Bible as Noah's Ark. He said that after polar tilt temperature to sustain life was 93.6 degrees, which was suitable for space people, so they established a colony and left only males here intending to bring females at later date on supply ships. This is reflected in ADAM's not having a wife. He said ADAM was not an individual but a race of men. He said this race then intermarried with "intelligent, upright walking animals," which race was EVE. Then when space people came back in supply ships they saw what had happened and did not land but ever since due origin ADAM they have watched over people on earth. He said this is recorded in Bible many times such as MOSES receiving Ten Commandments. He said Ten Commandments are laws of space people and men on earth only give them lip service Also manna from heaven bread supplied by space people he also stated can be seen from native stories such Indians America saying corn potatoes unknown Europe were brought here by flaming canoes he said refers spaceship Indians highest form transportation canoe so they likened it unto that he said can be shown also old stories Winged Chariots Winged White Horses which came out sky he said JESUS born MARY who was already pregnant show earth proper way live he said space people have watched over us through years tried help sent their agents earth appear just we do
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL they have the power to know your thoughts just as JESUS did. He said this is their means of communication and many of the space people are mute, but they train a certain number of them to speak earth languages. He said that the space people here on earth are equipped with a "crystal battery" which generates a magnetic field about them which bends light waves so that they, the space people, appear invisible. He said this has resulted in ghost stories such as footsteps, doors opening, and other such phenomena. He stated that the space people are now gravely concerned with our atom bombs. He said that the explosions of these bombs have upset the earth's rotation and, as in the instance of the French bomb explosion in North Africa, have actually caused earthquakes. He said that the officials on earth are aware of this and this was the reason for the recent Geophysical Year in order to try to determine just what can be done. He said these explosions are forcing the earth toward another polar tilt, which will endanger all mankind. He said that the space people are prepared to evacuate those earth people who have abided by the "Golden Rule" when the polar tilt occurs, but will leave the rest to perish. He advised that the space people have contacted [REDACTED] the officials on earth and have advised them of their concern but this has not been made public. He also said that [ILLEGIBLE] radioactive fallout has become extremely dangerous and officials are worried but each power is so greedy of their own power they will not agree to make peace. VAN TASSEL also spent some time saying that [STAMP:] U.S. Air Force, who are responsible for investigations on unidentified flying objects, has suppressed information; and as they are responsible only to Administration, not to [ILLEGIBLE] public as elected officials are, they can get away with this. He said that also Air Force is afraid that they will be outmoded and disbanded if such information gets out. He said that Administration's main concern in not making public any information is that economy will be
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL ruined, not because of any fear that would be engendered in the public. He said this is due to the number of scientific discoveries already made and that will be made which are labor saving and of almost permanency so that replacements would not be needed. In summation, VAN TASSEL's speech was on these subjects: (1) Space people related to occurrences in Bible. (2) Atom Bomb detrimental to earth and universe. (3) Economy is poor and would collapse under ideas brought by space people. Throughout his lecture, VAN TASSEL mentioned only the U. S. economy and Government and the U. S. Air Force. He did refer to the human race numerous times but all references to Government and economy could only be taken as meaning the U. S.. One question put to him was whether sightings had been made in Russia or China. He answered this by saying sightings had been reported all over the world, but then specifically mentioned only the U. S., Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. He also mentioned that he was not advocating or asking for any action on the part of the audience because he said evil has a way of destroying itself. He did say that he felt that the audience, of about 250 persons, were the only intelligent people in Denver and he knew they had not come out of curiosity but because they wanted to do the right thing. He said that they were above the average in intelligence and when the critical time came, the world would need people such as this to think and guide. An application blank was distributed at the meeting for membership in the Denver society of this organization.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Denver, Colorado April 25, 1960 RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL On April 17, 1960, a lecture was given by GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL at Phipps Auditorium, City Park, Denver, Colorado, which was advertised to be a lecture, movie film, and discussion of unidentified flying objects. The audience was comprised of a majority of older individuals and also a majority of the audience was female. There were few young people, although some family groups. The program was sponsored by the Denver Unidentified Flying Objects Investigative Societies, one of which meets monthly at the Jefferson County Bank, Lakewood, Colorado, whose executive officer was the Master of Ceremonies. The program consisted of a 45 minute movie which included several shots of things purported to be flying saucers, and then a number of interviews with people from all walks of life regarding sightings they had made of such unidentified flying objects. After the movie GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL gave a lecture which was more of a religious-economic lecture rather than one of unidentified flying objects. VAN TASSEL stated that he had been in the "flying game" for over 30 years and currently operates a private Civil Aeronautics Authority approved airfield in California. He said he has personally observed a good many sightings and has talked to hundreds of people who have also seen flying saucers. He said that he has also been visited by the people from outer space and has taken up the cause of bringing the facts of these people to the American people. He said it is a crusade which he has undertaken because he is more or less retired; his family is grown and gone from home; and he feels he might be doing some good by this work. PROPERTY OF FBI - This memorandum is loaned to you by the FBI; and neither it nor its contents are to be distributed outside the agency to which loaned.
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL The major part of his lecture was devoted to explaining the occurrences in the Bible as they related to the space people. He said that the only mention of God in the Bible is in the beginning when the universe was being made. He said that after that all references are to "out of the sky" or "out of heaven." He said that this is due to the fact that man, space people, was made by God and that in the beginning of the world the space people came to the earth and left animals here. These were the pre- historic animals which existed at a body temperature of 105 degrees; however, a polar tilt occurred whereby the poles shifted and the tropical climates became covered with ice and vice versa. He said that then the space people again put animals on the earth and this is depicted in the Bible as Noah's Ark. He said that after the polar tilt the temperature to sustain life was 93.6 degrees, which was suitable for space people; so they established a colony and left only males here, intending to bring females at a later date on supply ships. This is reflected in ADAM's not having a wife. He said that ADAM was not an individual but a race of men. He said that this race then inter- married with "intelligent, upright walking animals," which race was EVE. Then when the space people came back in supply ships they saw what had happened and did not land but ever since due to origin of ADAM, they have watched over earth. He said this is recorded in Bible many times such as MOSES receiving Ten Commandments. He said Ten Commandments are laws of space people and men on earth only give them lip service. Also, manna from heaven was bread supplied by space people. He also stated that this can be seen from native stories such as Indians in America saying corn and potatoes unknown Europe were brought here by flaming canoe. He said this refers to spaceship and Indians' highest form of transportation was canoe so they likened it unto that. He said this can be shown also by old stories Winged Chariots Winged White Horses which came from out sky. He said Jesus born Mary who was person sent already pregnant show earth proper way live. He said space people have watched over us through years tried help send agents earth appear just do however
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL they have the power to know your thoughts just as JESUS did. He said this is their means of communication and many of the space people are mute, but they train a certain number of them to speak earth languages. He said that the space people here on earth are equipped with a "crystal battery" which generates a magnetic field about them which bends light waves so that they, the space people, appear invisible. He said this has resulted in ghost stories such as footsteps, doors opening, and other such phenomena. He stated that the space people are now gravely concerned with our atom bombs. He said that the explosions of these bombs have upset the earth's rotation and, as in the instance of the French bomb explosion in North Africa, have actually caused earthquakes. He said that the officials on earth are aware of this and this was the reason for the recent Geophysical Year in order to try to determine just what can be done. He said these explosions are forcing the earth toward another polar tilt, which will endanger all mankind. He said that the space people are prepared to evacuate those earth people who have abided by the "Golden Rule" when the polar tilt occurs, but will leave the rest to perish. He advised that the space people have contacted the officials on earth and have advised them of their concern but this has not been made public. He also said that radioactive fallout has become extremely dangerous and officials are worried but each power is so greedy of their own power they will not agree to make peace. VAN TASSEL also spent some time saying that U.S. Air Force who are responsible for investigations on unidentified flying objects has suppressed information; and as they are responsible only to Administration not to public as elected officials are they can get away with this. He said that also Air Force is afraid that they will be outmoded and disbanded if such information gets out. He said that Administration's main concern in not making public any information is that economy will be
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RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOCIETY; GEORGE W. VAN TASSEL ruined, not because of any fear that would be engendered in the public. He said this is due to the number of scientific discoveries already made and that will be made which are labor saving and of almost permanency so that replacements would not be needed. In summation, VAN TASSEL's speech was on these subjects: (1) Space people related to occurrences in Bible. (2) Atom Bomb detrimental to earth and universe. (3) Economy is poor and would collapse under ideas brought by space people. Throughout his lecture, VAN TASSEL mentioned only the U. S. economy and Government and the U. S. Air Force. He did refer to the human race numerous times but all references to Government and economy could only be taken as meaning the U. S.. One question put to him was whether sightings had been made in Russia or China. He answered this by saying sightings had been reported all over the world, but then specifically mentioned only the U. S., Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. He also mentioned that he was not advocating or asking for any action on the part of the audience because he said evil has a way of destroying itself. He did say that he felt that the audience, of about 250 persons, were the only intelligent people in Denver and he knew they had not come out of curiosity but because they wanted to do the right thing. He said that they were above the average in intelligence and when the critical time came, the world would need people such as this to think and guide. An application blank was distributed at the meeting for membership in the Denver society of this organization.
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FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) FBI Date: 5/20/60 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL AIRMAL (Priority or Method of Mailing) TO: Director, FBI FROM: SAC, Detroit (65-2677) UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT; JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN - COMPLAINANT (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) [HW: Flying Saucers] ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE 5/7/60 BY [STAMP:] conf# 2459740 ReBulet to Office of Special Investigations, Air Force, dated 4/21/60. Enclosed herewith are 5 copies of a letterhead memo explaining a telephone call from the "Detroit Times" at Detroit, Mich., to the Flint, Mich., Resident Agency on 5/20/60. It is noted that the Flint RA immediately advised Detroit upon receipt of this call from Reporter JERRY CHIAPPETTA of the "Detroit Times". The ASAC in turn immediately contacted JERRY CHIAPPETTA to determine the extent of his inquiry of our RA and it was determined he had merely had a call from DAVE DOWNEY, referred to in letterhead memo, and DOWNEY, by inference, had stated it was his understanding that the FBI Agents in Flint had previously "snatched" the 2 photos from JOSEPH PERRY. CHIAPPETTA stated he knew that the FBI did not operate that way and inasmuch as he was doing a research on his morgue files he wanted to clarify this information. CHIAPPETTA's attention was directed to a previous contact by the Detroit Office with the "Detroit Times" at the time the incident occurred and it was reiterated to this Reporter that the FBI did not investigate this case and does not investigate 3 - Bureau (Encls. - 5) 1 - Detroit AGENCY 051 MAM:sva REQ. REC'D [ILLEGIBLE] (4) DATE FORW. [ILLEGIBLE] HOW FORW. [ILLEGIBLE] BY [STAMP:] AIRTEL - [HW: ENCLOSURE] RECEIVED ONCE
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DE 65-2677 cases of this type but that we were called by PERRY concerning this matter inasmuch as PERRY volunteered information to the FBI and asked for our assistance in getting this information to the appropriate agency. It was made very clear to the Reporter that the FBI immediately transmitted these photos to the Office of Special Investigations, Dept. of Air Force, Selfridge AFB, and that Mr. PERRY was advised at the time that the FBI did not examine these photos, neither did we conduct any investigation, but that we did see the appropriate agency was furnished these photos. It is noted that our Flint Agents on subsequent contacts with PERRY, already known to the Bureau, that PERRY fully understands the situation as far as the FBI's position in this matter. Mr. CHIAPPETTA was also advised that when Mr. PERRY turned these photos over to the FBI, he said that the Air Force could retain them until they had served the purpose and then he would like them returned to him. This information was made available to the Air Force when the photos were turned over to them. Mr. CHIAPPETTA stated he realized the FBI handled this matter properly in accordance with our established procedure and that he merely wanted to straighten the record so that he did not, by inference, indicate other than the facts should he desire to write another story on this matter. Immediately upon receiving information from the Flint RA concerning this matter, the Office of Special Investigations at Selfridge AFB was telephonically contacted by the Detroit Office to alert them to this new inquiry in case they should receive newspaper inquiry or contact from DAVE DOWNEY referred to in [STAMP:]
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Detroit, Michigan May 20, 1960 Unidentified Flying Object; Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc, Michigan - Complainant At 3:58 p.m. on May 20, 1960, Jerry Chiappetta, who advised that he was on the City Desk for the "Detroit Times" at Detroit, Michigan, telephoned the Flint, Michigan, Resident Agency and advised that he had just received a telephone call from Dave Downey, who resides in Wayne County, Michigan. Downey reportedly advised the "Detroit Times" that he is the District Director of the Aerial Phenomenon Investigation Society. Downey stated that Joseph [REDACTED], of Grand Blanc, Michigan, received a slide from Selfridge Air Force Base, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on May 3, 1960. This slide is the property of Joe Perry, of Grand Blanc, and Perry had claimed this slide contained a photograph of the moon and that it showed what appeared to be a flying object somewhere in the vicinity of the moon. Downey said when the Air Force returned the photograph, they gave Perry a letter explaining that what appears to be a flying object in this slide is actually a part of the negative which was not properly developed. Downey reportedly told the "Detroit Times" that he does not believe this story as he knows that Joe Perry is very meticulous when he develops pictures; therefore, he feels the slide actually does contain a picture of a flying object and that he intends to obtain this slide and forward it to the Eastman Kodak Company for further analysis. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. [STAMP:] ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE BY [HW:]62-83894-419 [STAMP:] ENCLOSURE
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Detroit, Michigan May 20, 1960 Unidentified Flying Object; Joseph Perry, Grand Blanc, Michigan - Complainant At 3:58 p.m. on May 20, 1960, Jerry Chiappetta, who advised that he was on the City Desk for the "Detroit Times" at Detroit, Michigan, telephoned the Flint, Michigan, Resident Agency and advised that he had just received a telephone call from Dave Downey, who resides in Wayne County, Michigan. Downey reportedly advised the "Detroit Times" that he is the District Director of the Aerial Phenomenon Investigation Society. Downey stated that Joseph Perry, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, received a slide from Selfridge Air Force Base, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, on May 3, 1960. This slide is the property of Joe Perry, of Grand Blanc; and Perry had claimed this slide contained a photograph of the moon and that it showed what appeared to be a flying object somewhere in the vicinity of the moon. Downey said when the Air Force returned the photograph; they gave Perry a letter explaining that what appears to be a flying object in this slide is actually a part of the negative which was not properly developed. Downey reportedly told the "Detroit Times" that he does not believe this story as he knows that Joe Perry is very meticulous when he develops pictures; therefore; he feels the slide actually does contain a picture of a flying object and that he intends to obtain this slide and forward it to Eastman Kodak Company for further analysis. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. [STAMP:] ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED DATE [ILLEGIBLE] BY [HW:]
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: A. H. Belmont [HW:] DATE: September 30, 1960 FROM: S. B. Donahoe [HW:] SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) At this time there appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. Memorandum 10-5-59 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force (Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10-1-47); that SAC Letter Number 38, 3-25-49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter Number 83, 8-29-52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force on 11-12-57 assured that Bureau would be advised of any developments in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in agents' Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to flying saucers. During the past twelve months only one complaint regarding flying saucers has been referred to the Bureau. That immediately was turned over to Air Force, both in the field and at the Seat of Government. ACTION: For your information. There appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will again be reviewed on or about [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE. 62-83894 REG -5 [STAMP:] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE EX 109 [STAMP:] OCT 5 1960 [STAMP:]
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October 17, 1960 RECEIVED-READING ROOM FBI Oct 17 4:58 PM '60 Mr. Alfred Zigler 2842 West 57th Street Seattle 7, Washington Dear Mr. Zigler: Your letter of October 10, 1960, has been received, and I appreciate the interest which prompted you to write. I am having one of our Special Agents contact you regarding this matter in the very near future. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover 1 - Seattle (sent with let to Seattle) STAMP: MAILED 31 OCT 17 1960 COMM-FBI NOTE: See Letter of same date to SAC, Seattle entitled "Alfred Zigler, Complaint Concerning "Dr. Stranges." HHA:ldg (4) HW:
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RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI Oct 17 5 12 PM '60 STAMP: OCT 17 6 13 PM '60 STAMP: OCT 17 4 38 PM '60 [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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2842 [REDACTED] 57th St. Seattle 7, Washington, October 10, 1960. Personnel Section, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U. S. Dep't of Justice, 9th & Pennsylvania, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: There is a gentleman, a "Dr." Stranges, who has published, or caused to be published, a book dealing with [REDACTED]. In public and in private the man infers that he is a former member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Is this true? [HW: ONE] This "Dr." Stranges (Doctor of What? -- has never been explained.) is very careful of his wording, in speech and in writing, inferring many things, yet doing so in a manner that will allow him to deny them, if necessary. He quite skilfully avoids answering directly to direct questions. All of this is done in a manner indicating that he is rather careless of the truth, yet the sort of thing that is pretty hard to pin down. "Dr." Stranges has coupled his "Flying Saucers" with a religious theme in such a manner that he is invited to occupy the pulpit in churches around the land. It is my personal opinion that the man is using the churches for his private gain. (Tax free, no doubt.) I am not aware that he has broken the law in any respect, but from a moral standpoint, he is, I feel, worse than a law-breaker. He will be coming again to my church in a few weeks, and on the occasion of his other visit told several quite patent lies. If this man is either by law, or morally, a fraud I am quite opposed to his appearance in my church. I would appreciate knowing if he is, in truth, a former member of your organization. Sincerely, [HW: Alfred Zigler] Alfred Zigler. [STAMP: REG-92] [STAMP: EX-108 15 OCT 18 1960] [STAMP: EX-PF-PROC] [STAMP: OCJ.14 1960] [STAMP: R]
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RECEIVED FBI Oct 14 8 23 PM '60 RECEIVED FBI Oct 14 6 48 PM '60 RECEIVED FBI Oct 14 4 30 PH '60 STAMP: RECEIVED DIRECTOR STAMP: RECEIVED TOLSON EC'D ADMIN DIV EC'D FBI [HW:] Ball & Hench - ch-10-21 [HW:] Oct/4/60
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SAC, Seattle October 17, 1960 Director, FBI ALFRED ZIGLER 2842 WEST 57TH STREET SEATTLE 7, WASHINGTON COMPLAINT CONCERNING "DR. STRANGES" WASH. RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS) Enclosed are copies of a letter dated October 10, 1960, which was received from captioned individual and my reply to him, all of which are self-explanatory. Bureau files contain nothing identifiable with Mr. Zigler. On the basis of information furnished by him, it is not possible to identify the "Dr. Stranges" he is referring to in his correspondence. The possibility exists that he may be identical with Dr. Frank E. Stranges, President, International Evangelism Crusades, 7847 61st Street, Glendale, New York. Since October, 1957, the Bureau has received several communications from Dr. Stranges on the letterhead of the American Evangelistic Association of which he was listed as Vice President. These communications primarily requested information from the Bureau to be used in their monthly publication, "Vision." Stranges was identified as Vice President of the Baltimore Bible College, as well as Vice President of the American Evangelistic Association. In 1957 a brief inquiry concerning the Baltimore Bible College revealed that the school was organized in that year and had an enrollment of 121 students. It was indicated to be affiliated with the Baltimore Revival Center, and its principal officers were ministers of the Church of God. Dr. Stranges reportedly holds a Doctor of Divinity degree and is a graduate of LaSalle Law University. Stranges has been given permission to reprint two of my previously published articles and various Bureau publications have been sent to him. It has been necessary to decline several requests from him in the past, including one for an article, a proposal to make a speech and a request that a Bureau representative be designated to speak before the National Evangelistic Center in Washington, D.C. The last two communications received from him indicate he is President of the International Evangelism Crusades. Bureau records do not reflect that Frank E. Stranges was ever an employee of the FBI. [HW: FLYING SAUCERS] [STAMP: MAILED 25] [STAMP: OCT 17 1960] [STAMP: EX 109] [STAMP: COMM-FBI] Enclosures (3) Follow-up made for 10-26-60 Tolson Mohr Parsons Belmont Callahan DeLoach Malone McGuire Rosen
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Letter to Seattle Re: Alfred Zigler I desire that you have Mr. Zigler interviewed by a Special Agent in an attempt to determine if the "Dr. Stranges" of Mr. Zigler's letter is identical with Dr. Frank E. Stranges. Ascertain also Mr. Zigler's reasons for believing the individual he referred to is giving the impression that he is a former member of the FBI. I would also like to know the date "Dr. Stranges" is expected to reappear at Mr. Zigler's church. Furnish the results of your inquiry to the Bureau by 10-26-60.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: W. C. Sullivan DATE: 10/2/61 FROM: S. B. Donahoe SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) At this time there appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. Memorandum 9-30-60 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force (Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10-1-47); that SAC Letter Number 38, 3-25-49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter Number 83, 8-29-52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force on 11-12-57 assured that Bureau would be advised of any developments in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in agents' Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to flying saucers. During the past 12 months only one complaint regarding flying saucers has been received. The facts in this complaint were immediately referred to the Air Force. ACTION: For your information. There appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will again be reviewed on or about 10-1-62. [STAMP:] MCT =7 [STAMP:] REC -32 [STAMP:] EX -100 [HW:] Tolson [HW:] Belmont [HW:] Mohr [HW:] Callahan [HW:] Conrad [HW:] DeLoach [HW:] Evans [HW:] Malone [HW:] Rosen [HW:] Sullivan [HW:] Tavel [HW:] Trotter Tele. Room Ingram Gandy
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5010-104-01 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-83894) DATE: 10/17/61 FROM: SAC, CINCINNATI (100-11671) SUBJECT: Civilian Research, Interplanetary Flying Objects, Leonard H. Stringfield, Director, Cincinnati, Ohio MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING 4412 Grove Avenue Cincinnati Ohio For the information of the Bureau, there is a letterhead memorandum captioned as above relative to information received from LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD on September 25, 1961, and on October 2, 1961, by SA GEORGE J. MCQUAID. One copy of letterhead memorandum has been disseminated locally to OSI, Cincinnati, Ohio. For completion of the Bureau's file concerning matters relating to LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, the following is set forth: A newspaper article captioned "Death and Funerals, L.R. "PAT" STRINGFIELD; decorated war hero", appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, a newspaper of general circulation in the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio area dated June 15, 1960 reflects that LEONARD R. "PAT" STRINGFIELD a much decorated veteran of World War I and one of the chapter members of Chapter I of the disabled American Veterans in Cincinnati died at his home 2495 Harrison Avenue at age 62. This article further reflects that one of his sons LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD Mariemont is known nationally for his researches into the study of unidentified flying objects and holds views on the subject which have attracted the attention of the Federal Government The article identified Mr. [HW: Flying Saucers] [STAMP: EXP.PROC.] [STAMP: CRIME RESEARCH] [HW: ENCLOSURE] [HW: Copy sent to OSI by [ILLEGIBLE]] REC-69 62-83894- [HW: OCT] [HW: OCT] STOP
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CI 100-11671 Stringfield as an Advertising Executive of the DuBois Chemical Company, and further shows that his study of reports on flying saucers, however, have convinced him they are from other planets. Additionally, a news article appeared in the Cincinnati Post and Times Star, a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area, under date of June 4, 1960, page 5, captioned, "Tell Secrets on Saucers, Expert Says", which article is set forth verbatim as follows: "Leonard Stringfield, Cincinnati's flying saucer expert, believes the United States could take the space spotlight away from Russia by opening up secret files on unidentified flying objects. 'It could be the start of co-operation among all governments of the world,' he says. 'If all governments would pool their information on unidentified flying objects and work in unison on this it would help to ease world tensions.' Stringfield, advertising manager for DuBois Chemicals, Inc., believes the unidentified flying objects are from outer space and that they are controlled by intelligent beings who are observing earth. 'I don't believe there is any hostile intent,' he said. 'I believe they have been using planets in our solar system for bases, even the moon. Astronomers for years have observed shifting spots on the moon.' Stringfield said he believes U.S. Air Force secret files contain evidence 'or near evidence' that the objects are from outer space, but that officials are afraid that it would cause panic if released. Foreign governments too have such evidence, he said but are keeping it secret for the same reason. Stringfield who heads Cincinnati's Unidentified Flying Object Society became interested in unidentified flying objects in 1945 while in the Air Force. He said
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CICD 100-11671 he saw a formation of them from a bomber. Since then he has served as a spotter for the Air Defense Command, published a magazine about the objects, and written a book on them."
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Cincinnati, Ohio October 17, 1961 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 100-11671 RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager, DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, 4412 Grove Avenue, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25, 1961 that he is active in unidentified flying objects research that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters that he is well known in this field and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV Cincinnati Ohio appearing on Sunday September 10 1961 at which time he was questioned by a panel of three members concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M. on September 25 1961 he had received an anonymous telephone call being male caller whose voice he described as firm clear and who spoke good English The caller related that he had very important information to relate to Mr Stringfield whom he asked for by name in his call relating to unidentified flying objects Mr Stringfield related that the caller [REDACTED] THIS IS LOANED TO YOU BY THE FBI AND NEITHER IT NOR ITS CONTENTS ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED. STAMP: COPIES DESTROYED NOV 270 Nov 283894 ENCLOSURE
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stated in effect, "We are calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flurry of unidentified flying objects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield. Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further that the caller seemed to speak very seriously, and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank. Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects; inasmuch as he is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to headquarters Air Defense Command at Columbus Ohio He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call; inasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating unidentifiable flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena which committee is located on Connecticut
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Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel. On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offbeat Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries." Mr. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington, D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961. -3-
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[STAMP:] UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Cincinnati, Ohio October 17, 1961 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 100-11671 RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager, DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, 4412 Grove Avenue, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25, 1961 that he is active in unidentified flying objects research that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters that he is well known in this field and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV Cincinnati Ohio appearing on Sunday September 10 1961 at which time he was questioned by a panel of three members concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M. on September 25 1961 he had received an anonymous telephone call being male caller whose voice he described as firm clear and who spoke good English The caller related that he had very important information to relate to Mr Stringfield whom he asked for by name in his call relating to unidentified flying objects Mr Stringfield related that the caller THIS IS LOANED TO YOU BY THE FBI AND NEITHER IT NOR ITS CONTENTS ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED
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stated in effect, "We are calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect "the biggest flurry of unidentified flying objects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield. Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further;that the caller seemed to speak very seriously;and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank. Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects;inasmuch as he;Stringfield,is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters,Air Defense Command;at Columbus;Ohio.He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call insasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr.Stringfield advised that he is an advisor tothe National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena ,which committee is located on Connecticut
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Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel. On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offbeat Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries." Mr. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961. -3-
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Cincinnati, Ohio October 17, 1961 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 100-11671 RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager, DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, 4412 Grove Avenue, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio advised on September 25, 1961 that he is active in unidentified flying objects research that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters that he is well known in this field and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV Cincinnati Ohio appearing on Sunday September 10 1961 at which time he was questioned by a panel of three members concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M. on September 25 1961 he had received an anonymous telephone call being male caller whose voice he described as firm clear and who spoke good English The caller related that he had very important information to relate to Mr Stringfield whom he asked for by name in his call relating to unidentified flying objects Mr Stringfield related that the caller THIS IS LOANED TO YOU BY THE FBI AND NEITHER IT NOR ITS CONTENTS ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED
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stated in effect, "We are calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flurry of unidentified flying objects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. Ths caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield. Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further,that the caller seemed to speak very seriously; and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank. Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects; inasmuch as he;Stringfield; is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters; Air Defense Command; at Columbus; Ohio He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call insasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena , which committee is located on Connecticut
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Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel. On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offbeat Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries." Mr. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961. -3-
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[STAMP:] UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Cincinnati, Ohio October 17, 1961 In Reply, Please Refer to File No. 100-11671 RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager, DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, 4412 Grove Avenue, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25, 1961 that he is active in unidentified flying objects research that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters that he is well known in this field and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV Cincinnati Ohio appearing on Sunday September 10 1961 at which time he was questioned by a panel of three members concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M. on September 25 1961 he had received an anonymous telephone call being male caller whose voice he described as firm clear and who spoke good English The caller related that he had very important information to relate to Mr Stringfield whom he asked for by name in his call relating to unidentified flying objects Mr Stringfield related that the caller THIS IS LOANED TO YOU BY THE FBI AND NEITHER IT NOR ITS CONTENTS ARE TO BE DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE AGENCY TO WHICH LOANED
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stated in effect, "We are calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flurry of unidentified flying objects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield. Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further;that the caller seemed to speak very seriously;and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank. Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects;inasmuch as he;Stringfield,is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters,Air Defense Command;at Columbus;Ohio.He stated further;that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call insasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr.Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena, which committee is located on Connecticut
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Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel. On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offbeat Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries." Mr. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961. -3-
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: W. C. Sullivan DATE: 10/2/62 FROM: W. R. Wannall SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) At this time there appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. Memorandum 10/2/61 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force (Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10/1/47); that SAC Letter Number 38, 3/25/49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter Number 83, 8/29/52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force on 11/12/57 assured that Bureau would be advised if any developments in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in agents' Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to flying saucers. During the past 12 months only one complaint regarding flying saucers has been received. The facts in this complaint were immediately referred to the Air Force. ACTION: For your information. There appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will again be reviewed on or about 10/1/63. 62-83894 STAMP: OCT 8 [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] STAMP: OCT [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] STAMP: OCT [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE]
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REC-36 June 27, 1963 Mr. R. G. Mastroberte 427 Washington Street Carlstadt, New Jersey Dear Mr. Mastroberte: Your letter postmarked June 24th has been received. Matters relating to unidentified flying objects do not fall within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. You may wish to communicate with the Foreign Technology Division, U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for such assistance as may be forthcoming. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director STAMP: MAILED 31 STAMP: JUN 27 1963 STAMP: COMM-FBI NOTE: No record of correspondent in Bufiles. Referral as noted suggested by the Liaison Section. Tolson [ILLEGIBLE] Belmont [ILLEGIBLE] Mohr [ILLEGIBLE] Casper [ILLEGIBLE] Callahan [ILLEGIBLE] Conrad [ILLEGIBLE] DeLoach [ILLEGIBLE] Evans [ILLEGIBLE] Gale [ILLEGIBLE] Rosen [ILLEGIBLE] Sullivan [ILLEGIBLE] Tavel 51 JUL 10 1963 FBI Trotter [HW:] Tele. Room [HW:] Holmes Gandy RMW bis (3) jun 54 A S15H .83 FROM WISCONSIN RMW
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[STAMP: JUN 5 1963 COMM-FBI] [HW: 458] [STAMP: JUN 27 4 27 PM '63] RECD MAIL ROOM FBI AW: pia AW: pia AW: pia AW: pia AW: pia AW: pia AW: pia
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427 Washington Street Carlstadt, New Jersey F.B.I. Washington 25, D.C. Dear Sirs: I would appreciate it very much if you could give me the answers to two questions. The questions are as follows: (1) Are you under orders to withhold information dealing with unidentified flying objects and the occupants therein? If not, are the files on these cases open to public inspection? (2) Are you under orders to withhold information dealing with mysterious disappearances, especially those linked with the aforementioned ufos? If not, are the files on these cases open to public inspection? (2a) If the answer to question #1, part a is no could you please answer the following: Has a flying saucer, or interplanetary craft of any kind, been captured by the US Government? If yes, were there any occupants and where were they taken. Any help would be welcomed. Yours truly, RG Mastroberte Director: FSRO REC-36 6 2-83894-128 8 JUL 2 1963 [HW: nml] [HW: ac0] [HW: 6/27/63] [HW: kmw/mek] [STAMP:]
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Dear Sir; Could you tell me if the Federal Bureau of Investigation has an official interest in reports of unidentified flying objects? I would also like to know if the FBI assists the USAF Project Bluebok in its investigation of unidentified flying objects. Thank you, John L. Black 2688 Ball Way Sacramento 21, California [STAMP:] [HW: 7-16-63] [HW: 7-17-63] [HW: Ack Special thru] [HW: Ack Special thru] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:]
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July 17, 1963 Mr. John L. Black 2688 Ball Way Sacramento 21, California Dear Mr. Black: Your letter postmarked July 10, 1963, has been received. For your information, the investigation of unidentified flying objects does not come within the scope of this Bureau's authority. I am, however, referring a copy of your letter to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Building Tempo E, Fourth and Adams Drive, S. W., Washington 25, D. C., for whatever assistance he might be able to render. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. Copy of incoming sent by form referral to OSI. CJJ:mek (3) STAMP: MAILED 25 JULY 17 1963 COMM-FBI
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REC-31 62-83894-430 September 27, 1963 EX-116 Mr. Larry W. Bryant 5603 Madison Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23605 Born 2-23-38 Shenandoah Va. [HW: Born 2-23-38 Shenandoah Va.] Dear Mr. Bryant: When Mr. Hoover returned to the office, he read your letter of September 17th. He instructed me to advise you that the confidential nature of our files will preclude complying with your request. Sincerely yours, Helen W. Gandy Secretary STAMP: MAILED 31 SEP 27 1963 COMM-FBI STAMP: C&D READING ROOM FBI STAMP: SEP 27 240 PM '63 NOTE: The Norfolk Office advised that correspondent is employed as editorial clerk at the United States Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia. He has been writing to various agencies concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO). The G-2 Section of Second Army, Fort Meade, Maryland is conducting a background check of Bryant because he has directed voluminous correspondence to military officials in the area and because he is employed by the Army. Tolison [REDACTED] Belmont [REDACTED] Mohr [REDACTED] Casper [REDACTED] Callahan [REDACTED] Conrad [REDACTED] DeLoach [REDACTED] Evans [REDACTED] Gale [REDACTED] Rosen [REDACTED] Sullivan [REDACTED] Tavel [REDACTED] Trotter [REDACTED] Tele. Room ____ Holmes ____ Gandy ____ CJJ:jls (4) [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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FBI Date: 9/24/63 Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL REGULAR (Priority or Method of Mailing) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, NORFOLK 62-720 -C- SUBJECT: LARRY W. BRYANT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS) Re Buairtel to Norfolk, 9/20/63. A review of Norfolk files reflects that BRYANT directed a letter to the Commanding Officer, Cape Charles Air Force Station, Cape Charles, Virginia, 8/7/58, requesting information concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO). A copy of that correspondence was directed to the FBI, Norfolk, by Cape Charles Air Force Station officials. Records also reflect that BRYANT had directed a letter to the FBI, 2/1/59, which correspondence was answered by the Bureau, 2/9/59. BRYANT directed a letter to Commanding Officer, Headquarters, Aircraft Fleet, Marine Force Atlantic, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 6/15/60, requesting information concerning UFOs. That agency submitted a copy of that correspondence to the FBI, Norfolk. Files further reflect that BRYANT directed a letter to Commander, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 8/8/63, concerning restrictions that command has against the publicizing of flying saucer sighting reports made by Navy personnel. A copy of this correspondence was directed to the FBI Office, Norfolk, Virginia. There is also in file a copy of a letter received by Sheriff's Office, Sussex County, Virginia, Stony Creek, Virginia, STAMP: CC Wick [HW:] Larry Bryant [HW:] Sent 9-27-63 STOP
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NF 62-720 This letter was forwarded to the Norfolk Office by the Richmond Division. On 9/17/63, Mrs. BEVERLY EARLEY, Secretary to Personnel Officer, Civilian Personnel Records Section, Fort Eustis, Virginia, advised SA JOHN S. CASTLES that files in her possession reflect that LARRY WILLIAM BRYANT, who was born, 2/23/38, Shenandoah, Page County, Virginia, and who has Social Security Number 230-44-9093, was employed at Fort Eustis as a clerk-typist on 5/22/58 and is presently employed as editorial clerk (typing) Transportability Branch, Technical Manuals Division, Directorate of Training Literature, United States Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia. Mrs. EARLEY said her records reflect that BRYANT resides 5603 Madison Avenue, Newport News, Virginia, and formerly resided at 1002 Arnold Street, Newport News, Virginia. On 9/17/63 BRYANT was interviewed by SA JOHN S. CASTLES in Room 206, United States Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia. BRYANT advised that he had become interested in UFO while he was a member of the Ground Observer Corps for the Civil Defense in the old City of Warwick, Virginia. He said since this time he has become intensely interested in UFOs and has done considerable research through reading and writing and obtaining information through directing letters to different military agencies and civilian agencies who have reported sighting UFOs in the past. He said his interest in UFOs is a personal one and has no official status with his current job. He said presently he has prepared a research paper on UFOs and has directed it to Department of Defense for clearance so that he might offer it for publication to a magazine or newspaper. He said this research paper is an essay-type paper. While being questioned BRYANT stated that he had previously written to the FBI concerning UFOs and asked did the interviewing agent know the date which he wrote to which he was advised that it was in 1959 that he had directed a letter to the FBI. At the conclusion of the interview BRYANT asked what was going to be done with the information obtained from the interview to which he was told that a memorandum would be prepared for the file.
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NF 62-720 For the information of the Bureau on 9/17/63, Lt. GILBERT KLEINKNECHT, Provost Marshal's Office, Fort Monroe, Virginia, advised SA CASTLES that the G-2 Section of Second Army, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, has conducted a background check of BRYANT, since BRYANT has directed voluminous correspondence to military officials in the area and because BRYANT is employed by the Department of the Army.
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Airtel 62-83894-431 To: SAC, Norfolk From: Director, FBI LARRY W. BRYANT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS) BUDED 9-25-63 Enclosed are two copies of a letter from the above individual. You should submit a summary of information in your files pertaining to Larry W. Bryant. This should include an account of his interview with Special Agent John S. Castles. This information should reach the Bureau, under the above caption, no later than 9-25-63. Enclosures (2) Follow-up made for 9-25-63 STAMP: MAILED 31 SEP 201963 COMM-FBI NOTE: Bufiles indicate one prior letter to Mr. Bryant on 2-9-59 advising him that we have no authority to investigate reports on unidentified flying objects. Form in-absence reply sent, no yellow or abstract prepared. CJJ:nlb (6) [HW:] Born 2-23-38 Shenandoah, Va. [HW:] 5603 Madison Ave. [HW:] Soc Sec [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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5603 Madison Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23605 September 17, 1963 Director U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: This morning, your Newport News agent John S. Castles visited me at my office at Fort Eustis, Virginia, and questioned me about 10 minutes regarding my interest in reports of sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) -- namely a letter which I wrote to you in 1959 and two of my recent letters to local state and Federal agencies regarding the role of those agencies in processing UFO reports. Mr. Castles stated that the objective of this interview was to determine my official identity and my motive for writing as a private citizen the letters in question. He also told me he was going to prepare a "memorandum for the files" on this interview. I request that you furnish me a copy of this memorandum or report. Yours very truly, Larry W Bryant STAMP: MAILED 3X SEP 20 1963 COMM-FBI [HW: Flying Discs] REC-31 62-83894 [ILLEGIBLE]
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RECEIVED-DIRECTOR FBI RECD-MAIL ROOM SEP 20 12 03 PM '63 RECD-READING ROOM SEP 20 11 48 AM '63 SEP 20 13 PM '63 STAMP: SEP 18 '1963 STAMP: SEP 18 '1963
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 MAY 1962 EDITION OSA GEN. REG. NO. 27 UNITED STATES Memorandum TO: W. C. Sullivan DATE: 10/4/63 FROM: W. R. Wannall SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) There appears to be no advantage to our continuing our yearly review of captioned matter. In 1958 we adopted the practice of once a year reviewing complaints received concerning existence of flying saucers for the purpose of determining whether instructions in addition to those already issued to the field were necessary. The last memorandum dated 10/2/62 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects was to conduct no investigation when received in the field but the field should submit the facts immediately to the Air Force. Our SAC Letters dated in 1949 and in 1952 emphasized the afore-mentioned policy and it does not appear that at this time further instructions to the field are necessary. During the past 12 months we have received no complaints regarding flying saucers and during the past 24 months only one complaint was received, the facts of which were immediately referred to the Air Force. ACTION: Since it does not appear that continuation of our yearly review of the flying saucer situation is warranted, no further analysis or review of matters coming within this field will be conducted in the future. Action with respect to any complaints received, of course, will follow our policy. JFW:klw (5) 62-83894 STAMP: OCT 8 1963 STAMP: OCT 11 1963
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Rules: - Output the visible text exactly as it appears, preserving line breaks. - Black bars or boxes covering text → write [REDACTED] - Handwritten annotations → prefix with [HW:] - Stamps → prefix with [STAMP:] - Form labels and their values: keep them on adjacent lines - If a small region is illegible, write [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE for that region - If the rest of the page is blank or you have transcribed everything visible, STOP. Do not repeat [ILLEGIBLE] to fill space. - Output ONLY the page transcription — no commentary, summary, or explanation. [STAMP:] OCT 7 4 20 PM '63 [STAMP:] OCT 9 32 AM '63 [STAMP:] OCT 4 5 13 PM '63 ESP N.L. C.R. BRANCH DOM INTELL DIV. REC-D DOM INTELL DIV. REC-D SULLIVAN REC-D JUSTICE
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Storm - Jade Mountain Mines THE LOST MAYAN JADE MINES CHIRIACO SUMMIT VIA INIDO, CALIFORNIA 22nd Nov. 1963 STORM-JADE "Treasure Jewel of the Southwest" - Nephrites - Jadeites - Jadeitic-jades "ROCKHOUND RARITIES" - Pre-Jades - Meta-Jadeites - Orphicalcite - Californite - Precious Epidote - Thulites - Pastelites - Cabbing Garnets - Agatized Opalite - Color & Wood Agates - Spiderweb-lace Agate - Jasper-Agate - Cabbing Feldspars - Color Chalcednies - Color Dolomites - Moss Adventurine - Rose & Crystal Quartz Verde Antigue Serpentine Pyroxenite Wonderstone Magnetite Color Hemitite Glossularite Crystals Diopside Crystals Actinolite All Combinations STORM-JADE BUILDING & DECORATIVE STONE Massive Epidote Color Dolomites Light "Driftwood" Polka-Dot Monzonite Color Iron Ores National Aeronautics And Space Administration Office Of Scientific And Technical Information Washington, D. C. Gentlemen: [HW: Flying Discs] I qualify myself as a layman, and amateur scientist in my own fields who has read your public documents, "Nuclear Rocket Propulsion," etc. I am also a person who has seen several unidentified flying objects. One of huge saucer shape performed certain feats at incredible speeds, far beyond the power of any propulsion system which we currently use. I am also familiar with the reported sightings of such craft for many centuries and in various places. I am also aware that the connecting link between energy and matter, the proton nucleus of hydrogen, was probably created by the electro-magnetic fusion of radio galaxies in an original electron atmosphere. Quite naturally I have at various times researched pertinent subjects in an attempt to figure out how such interstellar space craft operate. Perhaps I'm like a lot of others who can't see the forest because of the trees. Yet I may have hit upon a workable system capable of being created with our present technology, materials and methods. In the interest of the United States first, I pass these on to you. They are embodied in a treatise upon which I am working titled "The Worlds And You In The Making." I quote: "Were the unseen passengers of these space craft then borne along on atomic fusion motors which burned elemental matter, hydrogen, from interstellar space? Could they use a hydrogen motor flow sheet which begins with hydrogen intakes and suction compressors into a liquid hydrogen fuel tank? That from this continually unlimited fuel reserve second stage compressors convert the hydrogen into an expanding gas fed into a second semi-ready heater tank, with compressors upon each end to force the semi-ready fuel flow from the tank's center. And into a "pod" of four thermal reactors angled to fire to a central point behind outside thrust plates similar to the feed end of a gaseous cavity reactor? That into this superheated hydrogen gas vortex another thermal reactor fires fissioning uranium vapor thereby creating the heat for controlled hydrogen fusion? Or is it possible that hydrogen fusion motors are composed of so simple a thing as four thermal reactors angled to fire to a central point closely behind the outside thrust plates similar to those found on gaseous cavity reactors? [STAMP: 74 DEC 5 1963] [STAMP: 16 DEC 2 1963] [HW: copy] REFERENCE:—U.S Bureau Of Mines 1961 Minerals Yearbook Vol 3
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page two, thrust plates. And that into the vastly superheated hydrogen gas vortex side streams of hydrogen are impacted together by accelerator guns to cause controlled fusion? Is it possible that a saucer shaped craft with such motors fore and aft and upon each side could hover, set down and take off upon the downward thrust of the upper exhausting reactors alone and otherwise perform such instant changes in speed and direction as to leave human passengers unaffected by gravity considerations? Obviously these space travelers must have surpassed our own evolutionary stage of development by thousands of years. They were as far ahead of us with their sight-barrier-breaking space craft as our own jet planes are ahead of the Pharoah boats of five thousand years ago." All this might boil down to the following concept combinations which involve (1) four thermal reactors fire to one point (2) against an outside thrust plate from behind and similar in modified concept to the feed end of a gaseous cavity reactor, and, (3) into which superheated hydrogen vortex fissioning uranium vapor is fed to cause controlled hydrogen fusion for propulsive power, or into which vortex streams of impacting hydrogen atoms are fired by accelerator guns. A rough sketch, sufficient to convey the idea might look like this: [HW: thermal reactors] [HW: heater Tank] [HW: U235] [HW: gaseous cavity reactor pattern] [HW: thrust plate] [HW: steering fins by release of pressure] In this critical time, and even if the concept only partly works, it may result, militarily, in being able to put an atomic warhead on Moscow in a matter of minutes instead of hours. Sincerely yours, STAMP: NO 27 11 54 NM *63 STAMP: REC'D 11 54 NM *63 STAMP: SOURS Barry Storm Calif
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January 22, 1964 Mr. Ray Montello 2201 Rockefeller Road Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Dear Mr. Montello: I have received your letter of January 15th. In response to your inquiry, I cannot speak for the Central Intelligence Agency; however, the FBI has not conducted an investigation such as you mentioned inasmuch as this would not come within our investigative jurisdiction. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director STAMP: MAILED TO STAMP: JAN 22 1964 STAMP: COMM-FBI NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. SAW:med (3) med [HW:] [HW:] [HW:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:]
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LBI BEC&D-KEV/DING ROOM 12-M90F 2 SS NAL [HW: 10] [STAMP: COMM-FBI] [STAMP: JAN 5, 1984] [STAMP: WAIVED TO] RECEIVED-DIRECTOR B. I. JAN 22 5 25 PM '64
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2201 Rockefeller Rd. Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Jan. 15, 1964 FBI Office of Public Information Washington 25, D.C. Dear Sir; A research group that I am in is presently engaged in the study of the subject of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects), sometimes ludicrously termed "flying saucers". Since our research takes us into every aspect of the subject, certain rumors and statements appear which we feel justify an examination to the fullest. One such statement is that, certain federal agencies, namely the FBI and CIA, have carried on private investigations of UFOs and/or that such agencies have, at times, worked in conjunction with the Air Force on its own study of the subject. Another such statement is that, agents of the intelligence bureaus (FBI and CIA) have, at times, pressured private citizens to keep quiet about the "mysterious objects" that they saw. My group would be very glad if your agency would either confirm or deny the above statements regarding [ILLEGIBLE] only the FBI and its agents (a similar letter to this will be written to the CIA). Your answer will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Ray Montello
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION APR 27 1964 TELETYPE P 8XJTW@Z @ FBI WASH DC 3:06 AM MST DEFERRED 4/27/64 JNS TO DIRECTOR FROM ALBUQUERQUE 62-1028 3P UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, SOCORRO, N.M., APRIL TWENTYFOUR SIXTYFOUR INFORMATION CONCERNING. RE ALBUQUERQUE TEL FOUR TWENTYFIVE LAST. OSI, ALBUQUERQUE ADVISES INCIDENT NOT KNOWN TO BE CONNECTED WITH MILITARY OR OPERATION CLOUD GAP. AN ADDITIONAL INCIDENT HAS BEEN REPORTED AS HAPPENING AT ONE AM, FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST, AT LA MADERIA, N.M., ABOUT SEVENTY MILES NORTH OF SANTA FE, N.M. CAPTAIN MARTIN VIGIL, NMSP, ESPANOLA, N.M., ADVISES HE INTERVIEWED ONLY KNOWN WITNESS, ORLANDO [HW: GALLEGOS], AGE THIRTYFIVE, SOBER AND FRIGHTENED, OF SANTA FE, N.M. ORLANDO WAS VISITING HIS FATHER FRANK GALLEGOS AT LA MADERIA. ORLANDO WENT OUT TO TEND SOME NOISY HORSES AT ABOUT ONE AM, FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST AND NOTED LOCATED ABOUT THREE HUNDRED FEET FROM HOUSE SOMETHING SHAPED LIKE A BUTANE TANK POSSIBLY TWELVE TO FOURTEEN FEET HIGH AND "LONG AS A TELEPHONE POLE". APPARENTLY ON THE GROUND AND SURRONDED WITH END PAGE ONE STAMP: EX108 STAMP: REC-53 STAMP: 62-83894-435 [STAMP: MAY 5 1964] [STAMP: MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR]
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RECEIVED-EVANS U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE FBI APR 27 6 23 AM '64 APR 27 10 34 AM '64 APR 27 8 52 AM '64 APR 28 2:40 PM '64 STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69 RECEIVED-EVANS U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE FBI APR 27 [HW: APRIL] '64 RECEIVED-EVANS U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE FBI [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] [STAMP: FBI LABORATORY APRIL '69] END PAGE ONE
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PAGE TWO BLUE WHITE FLAME, WHICH APPEARED TO COME FROM PORT HOLES. HE WATCHED SCENE FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE, WHEN FLAME WENT OUT. OBJECT NOT NOTED TO MOVE, WAS SILENT AT ALL TIMES, ORLANDO WENT INTO HOUSE, TOLD FATHER, WHO LAUGHED AT HIM. NEW MORNING HE VISITED SITE., SAW SMOLDERING AREA. LATER IN DAY SAW A STATE POLICE OFFICER AND RELATED INCIDENT TO HIM. CAPTAIN VIGIL CONTINUED THAT HE CHECKED SITE AT SEVEN THIRTY PM FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST, NOTED SCORCHED CIRCULAR AREA ABOUT THIRTY TO FORTY FEET IN DIAMETER. HE NOTED ONE RECTANGULAR, V SHAPED INDENTATION IN GROUND, EIGHT BY TWELVE INCHES, AND ABOUT THREE TO FOUR INCHES DEEP. A FELLOW OFFICER, WHO WAS THERE EARLIER, POINTED TO PLACES OF THREE MORE INDENTATIONS, INDICATING THE INDENTATIONS WERE RECTANGULAR. CAPTAIN VIGIL FURTHER STATED HE $SAW SEVERAL SMOOTH CIRCULAR PRINTS ON GROUND ABOUT THREE AND ONE HALF INCHES IN DIAMETER AT SITE. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO HAVE OBSERVED THE OBJECT. PROPER MILITARY AUTHORITIES AT KERTLAND AFB, ALBUQUERQUE END PAGE TWO
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ADvised. NO INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED BY FBI, ALBUQUERQUE. LIAISON BEING MAINTAINED. MILITARY OFFICERS CONTACTED ADVISE THE TWO INCIDENTS REPORTED ARE NOT A PART OF A MILITARY EXERCISE TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND TO DATE HAVE NOEXPLANATION. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTENENT DEVELOPMENTS. END LLD FBI WASH DC P [HW: Mr. DeLoach]
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FBI NEG-D-TELETYPE UNIT APR 27 016 AM 64 BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS. ARE NOT A PART OF A MILITARY EXERCISE TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND TO MILITARY OFFICERS CONTACTED ADVISE THE TWO INCIDENTS REPORTED LIAISON BEING MAINTAINED. ADvised NO INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED BY FBI ALBOURNE. STOP
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FBI ALBUQUERQUE 537 PM MST URGENT 4-25-64 RGL APR 25 1964 TO DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SAC, ALBUQUERQUE 62-NEW UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS, SOCORRO, N.M. APR TWENTY FOUR, SIXTYFOUR INFORMATION CONCERNING. INFORMATION RECEIVED APR TWENTY FOUR AND TWENTY FIVE, FROM LONNIE ZAMORA, CONSIDERED SOBER, DEPENDABLE, MATURE, NOT OF FANTASY OFFICER OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SOCORRO N.M. THAT AT ABOUT FIVE FIFTY PM MST WHILE IN SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO NOTED FLAME IN SKY TO SOUTHWEST WHICH HE DECIDED TO CHECK OUT IN BELIEF DYNAMITE SHACK IN AREA HAD BLOWN UP. WHILE TRAVELING IN ISOLATED AREA APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO NOTED IN DEPRESSION ABOUT EIGHT HUNDRED FEET AWAY WHITISH OBJECT WHICH UPON GLANCING AT SAME APPEARED TO BE OVERTURNED AUTOMOBILE TWO PERSONS IN APPARENT WHITE COVERALLS WERE ADJACENT TO OBJECT. THEN TRAVELED OVER ROUGH ROAD TO SPOT ABOUT ONE HUNDRED THREE FEET FROM OBJECT AND ABOUT TWENTY TO TWENTY FIVE FEET HIGHER NO PERSONS VISIBLE HEARD TWO OR THREE LOUD THUMPS LESS THAN A SECOND APART THEN WITH A ROAR AND BLUISH AND ORANGE FLAMES OBJECT SLOWLY VERTICALLY ROSE TO ABOUT CAR HEIGHT THEN NOISE AND FLAME STOPPED AND OBJECT TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED IN STRAIGHT LINE AND ALMOST HOROZONTALLY TO DISAPPEAR OVER DISTANT MOUNTAIN APR 30 1964 ZAMORA GREATLY FRIGHTENED RADIOED HIS OBSERVATIONS AND NMSP SERGEANT AND SOCORRO COUNTY UNDERSHERIFF QUICKLY ON SCENE NOTED FOUR SMALL IRREGULARLY SHAPED SMouldERING AREAS AND FOUR REGULAR DEPRESSED AREAS APPROXIMATELY SIXTEEN BY SIX INCHES END PAGE ONE MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR
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RECEIVED-EVANS APR 25 7 59 PM '64 RECEIVED-MOH APR 27 10 33 AM '64 FBI-LABORATORY STAMP: FBI LABORATORY RECEIVED-TOLSON APR 27 8 24 PM '64 FBI U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE STAMP: FBI JUSTICE RECEIVED-CONRAD APR 27 12 05 PM '64 LABORATORY DIVISION PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
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RECTANGULAR TYPE PATTERN AVERAGING ABOUT TWELVE FEET APART. ZAMORA STATES OBJECT WAS OVAL SHAPED, SIMILAR TO FOOTBALL, POSSIBLY TWENTY FEET LONG, AND HAD A RED INSIGNIA ABOUT THIRTY INCHES HIGH AND TWO FEET WIDE, CENTERED ON OBJECT. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO NOISE, FLAME OR OBJECT. CAPTAIN R. T. HOLDER, UP RANGE COMMANDER, STALLION RANGE CENTER, SOCORRO, N.M., ADVISED AT ONCE APRIL TWENTY FOUR AND IS HANDLING. MILITARY PRESENTLY CONDUCTING OPERATION KNOWN AS CLOUD GAP WHICH IS JOINT OPERATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND ARMY CONTROL, DISARMAMENT AGENCY IN SOUTHWEST STATES INCLUDING NEW MEXICO. NOT KNOWN IF ABOVE INCIDENT RELATES TO CLOUD GAP. CONSIDERABLE INTEREST OF PRESS IN MATTER. ALBUQUERQUE CONDUCTING NO INVESTIGATION, IS MAINTAINING LIAISON WITH MILITARY. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS. END WA NHH FBI WASH DC TUP [HW: Dr Raab]
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FBI ALBUQUERQUE 537 PM MST URGENT 4-25-64 RGL APR 25 1964 TO DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SAC, ALBUQUERQUE 62-NEW UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, SOCORRO, N.M. APR TWENTY FOUR, SIXTYFOUR INFORMATION CONCERNING. INFORMATION RECEIVED APR TWENTY FOUR AND TWENTY FIVE, FROM LONNIE ZAMORA, CONSIDERED SOBER, DEPENDABLE, MATURE, NOT OF FANTASY, OFFICER OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SOCORRO, N.M. THAT AT ABOUT FIVE FIFTY PM MST WHILE IN SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO NOTED FLAME IN SKY TO SOUTHWEST WHICH HE DECIDED TO CHECK OUT IN BELIEF DYNAMITE SHACK IN AREA HAD BLOWN UP. WHILE TRAVELING IN ISOLATED AREA APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO NOTED IN DEPRESSION ABOUT EIGHT HUNDRED FEET AWAY WHITISH OBJECT WHICH UPON GLANCING AT SAME APPEARED TO BE OVERTURNED AUTOMOBILE TWO PERSONS IN APPARENT WHITE COVERALLS WERE ADJACENT TO OBJECT. THEN TRAVELED OVER ROUGH ROAD TO SPOT ABOUT ONE HUNDRED THREE FEET FROM OBJECT AND ABOUT TWENTY TO TWENTY FIVE FEET HIGHER NO PERSONS VISIBLE HEARD TWO OR THREE LOUD THUMPS LESS THAN A SECOND APART THEN WITH A ROAR AND BLUISH AND ORANGE FLAMES OBJECT SLOWLY VERTICALLY ROSE TO ABOUT CAR HEIGHT THEN NOISE AND FLAME STOPPED AND OBJECT TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED IN STRAIGHT LINE AND ALMOST HOROZONTALLY TO DISAPPEAR OVER DISTANT MOUNTAIN. ZAMORA GREATLY FRIGHTENED RADIOED HIS OBSERVATIONS AND NMSP SERGEANT AND SOCORRO COUNTY UNDERSHERIFF QUICKLY ON SCENE NOTED FOUR SMALL IRREGULARLY SHAPED SMOULDERING AREAS AND FOUR REGULAR DEPRESSED AREAS APPROXIMATELY SIXTEEN BY SIX INCHES END PAGE ONE MR MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR
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[STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] [STAMP:] RECEIPT - SULLIVAN FBI - JUSTICE RECEIPT - BELMONT APR 27 10 45 AM '64 APR 27 12 PM '64 APR 27 12 PM '64
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RECTANGULAR TYPE PATTERN AVERAGING ABOUT TWELVE FEET APART. ZAMORA STATES OBJECT WAS OVAL SHAPED, SIMILAR TO FOOTBALL, POSSIBLY TWENTY FEET LONG, AND HAD A RED INSIGNIA ABOUT THIRTY INCHES HIGH AND TWO FEET WIDE, CENTERED ON OBJECT. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO NOISE,- FLAME OR OBJECT. CAPTAIN R. T. HOLDER, UP RANGE COMMANDER, STALLION RANGE CENTER, SOCORRO, N.M., ADVISED AT ONCE APRIL TWENTY FOUR AND IS HANDLING. MILITARY PRESENTLY CONDUCTING OPERATION KNOWN AS CLOUD GAP WHICH IS JOINT OPERATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND ARMY CONTROL, DISARMAMENT AGENCY IN SOUTHWEST STATES INCLUDING NEW MEXICO. NOT KNOWN IF ABOVE INCIDENT RELATES TO CLOUD GAP. CONSIDERABLE INTEREST OF PRESS IN MATTER. ALBUQUERQUE CONDUCTING NO INVESTIGATION, IS MAINTAINING LIAISON WITH MILITARY. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS. END WA NHH FBI WASH DC TUP [HW: Dr Ranch]
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1 - Wacks 4/28/64 Airtel To: SAC, Albuquerque From: Director, FBI [HW: EX-UC] [HW: REC-53] 62- 83894- 436 UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO APRIL 24, 1964 MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) Reurtel 4/25/64. Assure facts this matter are furnished to local Air Force. Submit letterhead memorandum. JFW:gew (4) [HW: jew] NOTE: A police officer described as sober, dependable, mature and not known to engage in flights of fantasy reported seeing an unidentified flying object rise from the earth with a roar, emitting bluish and orange flames and disappear over a distant mountain. When he reported his observations, representatives of the local law enforcement agencies searched the scene and noted four small irregularly shaped smouldering areas and four regular depressed areas at the site. The unidentified flying object was described as oval shaped; about twenty feet long; with a red insignia; there is no indication in the referenced teletype that Air Force had been advised. Our policy is not to investigate but assure that Air Force is cognizant. Military is investigating and Albuquerque Office is maintaining liaison. STAMP: MAILED 5 APR 28 1964 COMM-FBI [STAMP:] 19 APR 28 1964
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FD-36 (Rev. 10-29-63) FBI Date: 4/28/64 Transmit the following in PLAIN (Type in plain text or code) Via AIRTEL AIRMAL (Priority) TO: DIRECTOR, FBI FROM: SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (62-1028) (P) RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO, 4/24/64 INFORMATION CONCERNING Re Albuquerque teletypes to the Bureau 4/25/64 and 4/27/64. Lt. Col. L. B. KING, OSI, Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), Albuquerque, New Mexico, on 4/26/64, advised that he cannot explain the observations described by Officer LONNIE ZAMORA at Socorro, New Mexico. Major WILLIAM R. CONNER, Safety Officer, KAFB, Albuquerque, advised that he is the proper officer to handle such reports. Major CONNER advised that he and T/Sgt. D. N. MOODY had examined the site at Socorro, New Mexico, and interviewed Officer LONNIE ZAMORA. They were impressed by Officer ZAMORA's sincerity. They noted no radio activity at the site. They cannot explain Officer ZAMORA's observations. He did learn that the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology at Socorro does some blasting in its work, however, their blasting is not in the area of this incident. CC WICK [STAMP:] EX.-112 REC-53 [STAMP:] 8 APR 80 1964 [STAMP:] NAT.INT.SEC: [HW:] [HW:] [HW:] [HW:] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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STAMP: MAY 1 20PM '64 STAMP: MAY 1 359PM '64 STAMP: MAY 1 220PM '64 STAMP: MAY 1 32PM '64 STAMP: MAY 1 425PM '64 RECEIVED - COMRAA LABORATORY DIVISION PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
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AQ 62-1028 Major CONNER, on 4/27/64, advised that on 4/26/64, he had met ORLANDO GALLEGOS at Santa Fe, New Mexico, and both proceeded to La Madera, New Mexico. to check out GALLEGOS' observations. He stated that at the scene there was still some smoldering material. He noted that there was miscellaneous rubbish in the area and the site may have been a dump at one time. In his opinion, some material, such as a can of paint, could have caught fire and exploded. He also noted that GALLEGOS had an odor of alcohol about him. Major CONNER stated he would advise the FBI, Albuquerque, of any pertinent developments. It may be noted that New Mexico State Police Sergeant M. S. CHAVEZ and Socorro County Undersheriff JIM LUCKIE on 4/24/64, advised that they answered ZAMORA's radio calls and went to the site quickly. They noted several small burning areas at the site and the indentations. No one else was noted in the area. Officer ZAMORA, a well regarded and capable officer, was noted to be perfectly sober and thoroughly frightened. SA D. ARTHUR BYRNES, JR., was at Socorro, New Mexico 4/24/64., and had noted the four irregular burned spots and the four indentations at the site. SA BYRNES immediately advised Captain R.T.HOLDER Up Range Commander Stallion Range Center Socorro New Mexico Captain HORDER along with Officer ZAMORA and SA BYRNES checked the Socorro site and interviewed Officer ZAMORA at length Officer ZAMORA's observations were taken in the form of a statement A copy of this lengthy statement is retained at the Albuquerque FBI Office as well as a small sample of charred material taken at the scene. An unusual observation made at the Socorro scene was that there appeared to be no "blast" effects Between the burned spots were unburned areas including patches of unburned brown range grass.
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AQ 62-1028 It may be noted that Captain HOLDER immediately contacted proper military personnel concerning this incident. Liaison will be maintained with Major CONNER, who advised he has received several more reported incidents to which he will give attention.
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OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5040-104 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 5/8/64 FROM: SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (62-1028) (C) SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO APRIL 24, 1964 MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) Re Albuquerque airtel to Bureau, 4/28/64, and Bureau airtel to Albuquerque, 4/28/64. As noted in Albuquerque airtel, Captain R. T. HOLDER, Up Range Commander, Stallion Range Center, Socorro, N. M., was immediately advised, 4/24/64, of the facts in this case. He observed the site of the incident, 4/24/64, and made measurements while SA D. ARTHUR BYRNES, JR. was placing rocks around the four earth indentations and around one other mark at the site. Late 4/24/64 and into 4/25/64, Captain HOLDEN, who is with the U. S. Air Force, and SA BYRNES interviewed Officer LONNIE ZAMORA of the Socorro Police Department. SA BYRNES typed up a statement like account from Officer ZAMORA as given by ZAMORA under lengthy interrogation. Captain HOLDER diagramed his measurements of the scene. Early 4/25/64, Captain HOLDER and SA BYRNES delivered the original and a copy of ZAMORA's statements and Captain HOLDER's diagrams to the authorities at Stallion Site, approximately 30 miles southeast of Socorro. Two letterhead memorandums are enclosed, one from Officer ZAMORA and one of observations of SA BYRNES. Also enclosed is a copy of charts made by Captain HOLDER of the pertinent area. [HW:] Flying Saucers [STAMP:] EXPIRED [STAMP:] NAT SEC SEC. [STAMP:] NAT SEC
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AQ 62-1028 Calls concerning subject matter are being referred immediately to Major WILLIAM R. CONNER, Safety Officer, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Memorandum TO: Mr. DeLoach DATE: 5-23-64 FROM: M. A. Jones SUBJECT: LARRY W. BRYANT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA ARTICLE ON UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS BACKGROUND: On 5-21-64 the Department of Defense delivered at the Bureau a manuscript by captioned individual entitled "Let's Challenge the UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) Censors." The Department of the Army, according to the transmittal form from the Department of Defense, has no objection to the publication of the article. The FBI's attention was directed to page 6. Also included with the manuscript was a copy of the author's transmittal letter to the Department of the Army stating he would like to know the name, rank/grade, title and office of each person who actually conducts the review of Bryant's article. A review of the article revealed it is a criticism of the Department of Defense's policy with regard to issuing clearances of articles relative to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), particularly when the author is employed by the U.S. Army as in the case of Bryant. The article is in essence a history of Bryant's problems in getting articles published on UFO. References to the FBI are as follows: On page 2, Bryant indicates he will reveal the role played by the FBI in monitoring UFO research activities of Army civilian employees. On page 6, Bryant refers to his being interviewed on 9-17-63 by Special Agent John S. Castles of our Norfolk Office. Bryant states SA Castles contacted him in response to Bryant's letter of 7-23-63 to Sheriff Sussex County Virginia requesting UFO sighting data. Bryant alleged that SA Castles inquired about Bryant's letter to Sussex County Sheriff as well as similar letter dated 8-8-63 Commander Norfolk Virginia Naval Base Bryants claims he asked SA Castles if it was customary for FBI question people who expressed interest in UFO SA Castles replied negative added Since his office was queried by addressees two letters he just seeking information which could write memorandum for files Bryants also states that SA Castles volunteered following If FBI has any such data on UFO sightings probably intelligence nature thus would be unavailable public private individuals. INFORMATION IN BUREAU FILES: Bureau files reveal an inquiry from Bryant Director February regarding investigation UFO He informed FBI does not investigate matters jurisdiction UFO within Department Air Force. 1 - Mr Tolson 1 - Mr Sullivan Liaison Section JMM par ENCLOSURE
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[REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [STAMP: MAY 25 4 32 PM '64 FBI] [STAMP: MAY 25 7 20 PM '64 FBI] [STAMP: JUN 5 11 38 AM '64 FBI] [STAMP: JUN 5 10 26 AM '64 FBI] [STAMP: JUN 11 [ILLEGIBLE] AM '64 FBI] [STAMP: MAR 27 [ILLEGIBLE] AM '64 FBI] MR. JONES COMMITTEE ON FBI RECEIVED MR. JONES
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M. A. Jones to DeLoach Re: LARRY W. BRYANT By letter dated 9/17/63, Bryant advised he had been interviewed on that date by SA Castles (Senior Resident Agent, Newport News, Virginia, assigned Norfolk Office, EOD 2/2/48, GS-13) regarding Bryant's interest in reports of sightings of UFO. According to Bryant, Castles stated he was contacting him in connection with his inquiries and that he intended to prepare "a memorandum for the files." Bryant requested a copy of SA Castles memorandum. Prior to responding to Bryant, the Norfolk Office advised as follows: Bryant has directed a voluminous amount of correspondence to military officials in the area and as Bryant was employed by the Department of the Army, Fort Eustis, Virginia, the G-2 Section of the Second Army, Fort Meade, Maryland, was conducting a background check of Bryant. The Norfolk Office was in receipt of several letters directed to other government agencies which were subsequently forwarded to the Norfolk Office. This included a letter to the Commanding Officer, Headquarters Aircraft Fleet Atlantic U.S. Naval Base Norfolk Virginia 6/15/60; Commanding Officer Cape Charles Air Force Station Cape Charles Virginia 8/7/58; Commander U.S. Naval Base Norfolk Virginia 8/8/63; Sheriff's Office Sussex County postmarked Fort Eustis Virginia 7/23/63. Bryant was interviewed on 9/7/63 by SA Castles in order to obtain background information concerning him in order to reply to the correspondence from the Sussex County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Naval Base Norfolk Virginia mentioned above. At the conclusion of the interview Bryant wanted to know what would be done about the information he furnished SA Castles at which time he was told that information he furnished would be made a matter of record in FBI files. Bryant was subsequently advised by in-absence letter of 9/27/63 that confidential nature our files would preclude complying with his request (the copy of SA Castles' memorandum concerning his interview with Bryant.) It appears that reference FBI on page 6 Bryants manuscript is not completely true However it has effect leaving wrong impression; FBI not investigating Bryants but merely interviewing him order respond inquiries directed us from other agencies SA Castles did not interview Bryants purpose writing "a memorandum for files" but that his interview Bryants would be made matter record FBI files Also phraseology used by Bryants regarding SA Castles reference confidential nature FBI files could misleading These points should brought attention Department Defense RECOMMENDATION: That Bryants manuscript UFO returned Department Defense liaison representative agency at which time agency can informed FBI does not agree with portrayal interview FBI or misrepresentation Bureau role investigating UFO However Department Defense should not attribute these comments FBI we deferring their judgments authorizing publication article
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[STAMP:] LET'S CHALLENGE THE UFO CENSORS by Larry W. Bryant Before you see this article in print, it will have been submitted to appropriate Defense Department authorities for security review and clearance. Why? Because, under U. S. Army regulations, its author is in duty bound to have its contents examined for adherence to accuracy, propriety, and security. And the process applies not just to this article, but to any others he might write on the military aspect of Unidentified Flying Objects. While employed as a Department of the Army civilian, I have been writing for the past six years unofficial critiques of the Federal Government's role in UFO research. I have confronted and withstood the obvious objections to my writing on such a controversial subject (e.g., "biting the hand that feeds you"), and I can only say to my detractors: "Someone must do it. Someone must challenge the UFO censors, assuming they exist." Proof of their existence has been offered by at least two of my previously cleared manuscripts and by one that failed to hurdle the review-clearance obstacle. As to exactly how much longer I can speak out freely for what I believe without bringing [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE
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the censors directly upon my head is your guess. Meantime, if this gets cleared, you may share in this, my latest quasi-official challenge. You will share by becoming informed of the existing policies and method- dology of the Defense Department's public information program -- that part of the program which covers the review- clearance of manuscripts written for personal publication by the department's employees. You will share in my evaluation of the roles played by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Army's intelligence body (G-2) in monitoring the UFO research activities of an Army civilian employee. * * * We return first to 1958, to Fort Monroe, Va., head- quarters of the U. S. Continental Army Command (USCONARC), where I was employed for two years. As part of my early interest in aerial phenomena, I had an unofficial notice published in the Fort Monroe Daily Bulletin for September 22, 1958. The notice requested USCONARC personnel to report their UFO sightings to me for analysis. It developed that fulfillment of my request would be in violation of two classified Army directives covering the official processing
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of such reports. During my ensuing interrogation by two Army Counter-Intelligence Corps members at Fort Monroe, I became fully aware that UFO's, or flying saucers, were being treated with grave respect by our military intelligence experts; so, I decided to reveal their official, behind-the- scenes attitude to the public, doing so in a lengthy report issued in 1960. The report [REDACTED] had taken five months to make the rounds of the review-clearance mill, but was finally cleared for publication in February 1960. Despite a subsequent admonition from the Civilian Personnel Officer at Fort Monroe to give up my campaign of seeking the truth about UFO secrecy, I have continued to amass evidence against the censors. And the censors still persist in making themselves [ILLEGIBLE] known) to me. It is certainly a vicious cycle of verbal pushing and pulling, with the victor of the conflict being not really myself or the censors but you readers, who represent the general public. * * * The next episode concerns a draft newspaper "letter to the editor" that I wrote in the spring of 1959, and which I duly submitted to USCONARC for review and clearance. USCONARC declined to clear the manuscript, asserting, among other things, the following nonconcurrences: -3-
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(1) "The 'official censorship, ridicule and silence' as stated are not true, nor is the statement 'conceal vital UFO data'. Instead it would be more correct to state that the policy of the Department of Defense is not to release UFO data not substantiated by fact. (2) "Inference is made of chastism in efforts to obtain information about UFO when in fact the control of such information follows an established policy. The Department of Defense must maintain such controls to insure that data released is based on fact." (3) "Attempts to extract UFO data from this headquarters [USCONARC] cannot be met. Suggest contact be made with . . . the U. S. Air Force. Any matter received should be considered privileged information and not for release to the public. (4) "The statements contained herein are not an attempt at 'censorship'. The Army encourages its . . . personnel to speak and write, as long as they stick to the facts, do not reveal classified information, and meet standards of propriety." 2 * * * Shortly after I transferred from Fort Monroe to the U. S. Army Transportation School at Fort Eustis, Va., I again pulled my end of our tug of war. I wanted to squelch rumors that UFO's were secret terrestrial weapons. Pursuing this angle, I wrote privately to the Combat Development agency at Eustis on March 13, 1960, and asked whether
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they had been engaged in producing or testing a saucer- like craft during the 1952 sighting crisis. I never got an answer; instead the post G-2, Col. Frank O. Adams, summoned me to his office and instructed me to explain the motives for my inquiry. After assuring Col. Adams that I had not intended to undermine local security measures, but had merely posed an honest question, he recommended I be more prudent in the future. Here, we mustn't reproach Col. Adams too severely, because his job was to abide by the military intelligence axiom of "never underestimate a potential enemy." This axiom no doubt inspired the following Eustis policy, a policy which was probably the basis for Col. Adams's investigation: "A great part of the information sought by people who do not have the best interests of the United States at heart is obtained from unclassi- fied sources through apparently innocent requests. Any unusual request for information concerning the installation, our personnel, or other data, should be brought to the attention of the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2." You may see now that the sources as well as the fruits of my UFO research are subject to scrutiny by all interested authorities. This fact became even clearer several months -5-
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ago when I was finishing the groundwork for my recently published article, "A Hard Look at UFO News Management," which was cleared by the Defense Department on October 10, 1963. Here is how it began. On July 23, 1963, I wrote to the Sheriff of Sussex County, Va., requesting any UFO sighting data that he might possess. While on duty at Fort Eustis the afternoon of September 17, I received a 10-minute visit from local FBI agent John S. Castles. Not only did Mr. Castles inquire about the Sussex letter, but also about a similar letter I sent on August 8, 1963, to the Commander of the Norfolk (Va.) Naval Base. Upon furnishing Mr. Castles the information he desired on my Civil Service position and my UFO writings, I asked if it were customary for the FBI to interrogate anybody who expresses an interest in UFO's. He said no, that since his office was queried by the addressees of the two letters he was just seeking information on which he could write a "memorandum for the files." Mr. Castles volunteered the following: "If the FBI has any such data [on UFO sightings], it is probably of an intelligence nature and thus would be unavailable to the public and to private individuals." Again, the "authorities" have shown a serious, persuasive concern about the writings of a private citizen on objects -6-
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which supposedly do not warrant such attention -- objects which, officially, are identifiable for the most part as natural aerial phenomena or some other familiar, harmless manifestation. How can the over-all review-clearance system be manipulated by the UFO censors? Take as an authoritative answer the following excerpt from a letter written to me by a local USAF official: ". . . Chapter 4, Section B, paragraph 2a(7), of Air Force Manual 190-4, 6 June 1960, says in part: 'When the . . . manuscript concerns military subjects, national, or foreign affairs, it will be submitted to SAF-OI to review for accuracy, propriety. . . and to obtain final clearance from the Department of Defense. This policy applies to Air Force active duty personnel, retired personnel, civilian employees, and members of the civilian components.' SAF-OI is the symbol for the Office of Information, Secretary of the Air Force. "Another directive, Air Force Regulation 200-2, governs activities as they relate to Unidentified Flying Objects. This regulation says only that base Information Officers may examine manuscripts which are submitted to them to be sure they are factual and accurate. The same groups of persons as indicated above, according to this regulation, may not use Air Force material on Unidentified Flying Objects for their writings." [ILLEGIBLE] Quite a challenge, isn't it? But as long as you and I are willing to meet it, there is still the hope that the censors will admit defeat and capitulate. You may be asking yourself,"If the censors do exist, then why is Bryant allowed to continue publishing his manuscripts?" That has been my question too, and the only solution I can offer is that freedom of information has yet to perish entirely in America. -7-
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REFERENCES 1. From Within the Blackout: An Analysis of Secrecy on the Local UFO Scene; dated April 1, 1960; 52 pp., mimeographed, published by the Air Research Group, 5603 Madison Avenue, Newport News, Va. 23605. 2. Contained in an interoffice Disposition Form, titled "Request for Clearance to Publish Letter-to-the Editor." The two-page reply originated from the USCONARC Information Section on August 26, 1959, and was written by a Mr. Burkert and signed by Col. L. J. M. Mulhall. 3. As prescribed by the Fort Eustis Daily Bulletin for March 9, 1964. 4. Fate Magazine (Evanston, Ill.), February 1964. 5. The letter is dated October 3, 1963; it is signed by Lt. Col. Robert E. Hervey, Chief, Community Relations Division, U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Command, Langley Air Force Base, Va. [HW: Larry W Bryant]
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[REDACTED] 62-83894-440 July 13, 1964 STAMP: Jul 13 12:31 PM '64 STAMP: FBI STAMP: MAIL'D 19 STAMP: JUL 13 1964 COMM-FBI Mr. Hayden Hewes Associate Director Interplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying Objects 3005 West Eubanks Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Dear Mr. Hewes: Your letter of July 5th has been received. It has been the FBI's long-standing policy not to conduct investigations regarding information this Bureau receives about unidentified flying objects since such matters are not within our jurisdiction. All such data is immediately sent to the Department of the Air Force for its consideration. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover John Edgar Hoover Director [HW:] [HW:] [HW:] [HW:] [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE [ILLEGIBLE] ONCE NOTE: Bufiles contain nothing derogatory concerning Hewes and we have had one prior communication from him in which he requested an article by the Director for inclusion in a publication he was inaugurating in connection with his organization. His request was refused. Bufiles reflect that an individual who claimed to have sighted an unknown flying object was interviewed by a representative of this Bureau in the company of a United States Air Force officer. The individual interviewed was a police officer of the Socorro, New Mexico, Police Department. No additional investigation was conducted by this Bureau with regard to that incident. Correspondent was not advised that a copy of his communication was sent to the Department of the Air Force since he indicates he has special authorization to review Air Force files. We do not know whether or not this is true and it is believed a copy should be sent to the Air Force in order that they will be placed on notice that this correspondent is making this statement to obtain information from other agencies. Referral made by form.
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RECEIVED-DIRECTOR F B I Jul 13 12 54 PM '64 STAMP: 18 JUL STAMP: 18-07-64 STAMP: 18-07-64 [HW:] +/- [HW:] +/- [HW:] +/- [HW:] +/- [HW:] +/- [HW:] +/- [HW:] +/- [HW:] +/- STOP
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RESEARCH INVESTIGATION ANALYSIS INTERPLANETARY INTELLIGENCE OF UNIDENTIFIED FLYING I.I.O.U.F.O. OBJECTS OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. July 5, 1964 Mr. John Edgar Hoover Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington 25, D.C. Dear Mr. Hoover: Again thank you for your letter of August 31, 1959. The IIIOUFO has been investigating UFO and flying saucer sightings since August 1958. We have a State Representative in most of the 50 states, and in seven foreign countries. We have a Scientific Panel of known scientist and a Technial Advisory Board of known saucer researchers. I have received special authorization from the Department of the Air Force in Washington to visit Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio for the purpose of viewing the Air Force Files on their saucer investigation since 1948. Among the sightings we are interested in is one recent one, Socorro, New Mexico, April 25, 1964. This sighting was observed by several different people in different towns in New Mexico. According to the AP , it was stated that the FBI was investigating this sighting. Would it be possible to obtain the results of your investigation? I was appreciate any information you could give us. Thank you. Trusting to hear from you in the near future. Very truly yours, Hayden Hewes, Associate Director [HW:] ack 7/70/64 DFC long/alb not pmk STAMP: REC-96 STAMP: 62-83894-440 STAMP: 12 JUL 14 1964 Hayden Hewes Associate Director IIIOUFO 3005 W. Eubanks Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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November 16, 1964 EX-103 REC-1 62 -83894 -441 Mr. Charles E. Bilbo Post Office Box 594 Orange, Texas 77631 Dear Mr. Bilbo: Your letter of November 9th, with enclosure, has been received. While I would like to be of assistance in connection with your inquiry, I must advise that information contained in the files of the FBI is confidential and available only for official use, pursuant to regulations of the Department of Justice. Please do not infer either that we do or do not have information of the type you mentioned. I hope you will understand my inability to be of aid. Sincerely yours, STAMP: MAILED 6 NOV 161964 STAMP: COMM BLI Los Angeles - Enclosures (2) Attention SAC: Bufiles contain nothing identifiable regarding Harold T. Wilkins or his book, "Flying Saucers On The Attack." SAW:des (3) [HW:] des [HW:] des [HW:] des Tolson - Belmont - Mohr - DeLoach - Casper - Callahan - Conrad - Evans - Gale - Rosen - Sullivan- Tavel- Trotter- Tele. Room- Holmes- Gandy- MAIL ROOM TELETEYPE UNIT
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Monday, November 9, 1964 Post Office Box 594 Orange, Texas 77631 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Department of Justice 9th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Hoover: Enclosed with this letter is a sheet of condensed facts concerning two supposed visitors from outer space, which is taken from Harold T. Wilkins book [REDACTED] Since the F. B. I. was reportedly involved in the investigation I would like to know if the story concerning the supposed visit is true, a possibility, or just plain science fiction. If the story is true and/or if the F. B. I. has a report on this case in its files, I would appreciate a copy of that report. If it is impossible to forward me a complete copy of the report please senddaasummary of the report. I realize this story sounds fantastic but I would appreciate a reply, since it is actually suppose to have occurred. Sincerely yours, Charles E. Bilbo Charles E. Bilbo [STAMP: CORRESPONDENCE] [STAMP: EX-103] [STAMP: NOV 17 1964] REC-1 62-83894-441 [HW: USA] [HW: W]
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Monday, November 9, 1964 FACTS concerning two mysterious visitors from outer space as reported in Harold T. Wilkins "Flying Saucers On The Attack," published by Citadel Press (New York) 1954. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Concerns two men hired on or about January 20, 1953 in Los Angeles, California by official in attorneys office concerned with tracing lost and missing persons (legal inquiry bureau). THEIR (visitors) STORY: They came from another planet about the middle of December 1952. They landed on Mojove (or Mohove) Desert in a small flying saucer, 200 miles east of Los Angeles. They learned to speak English by listening (persumably in outer space?) to broadcasts of radio and television. CHARACTERISTICS: a) 6 foot 6 inches in height; b) emaciated; c) not well clothed; d) bluish-green in complexion; e) prick ears; and f) extremely successful investigators. ADDITIONAL FACTS: One of the above mentioned two men leaned over steel top of filing cabinet and with his curiously curved hand, made an indentation in the steel at least [ILLEGIBLE] inch deep. The indented steel was sent to a metallurgical chemist, who said that, to produce such indentation, would require a force of some [ILLEGIBLE] lbs. to the inch. He also added that traces of more than a dozen unknown elements were found in the dents. CONCLUDING REMARKS: a) It was reported that the F.B.I. sent several agents to investigate these two men, but by the time the agents arrived the two visitors from outer space had disappeared (in mid-Feb - ruary 1953.) b) The steel filing cabinet is supposed to be locked in a vault. c) The story is supposed to have been related to the author, Wilkins, by a Los Angeles reporter who wished to remain anonymous. The above is a condensed version of the facts presented in an article which appeared in the appendix of the previously mentioned Harold T. Wilkins' book. Sincerely yours, Charles E. Bilbo Charles E. Bilbo [STAMP:] [HW:] ENCLOSURE [HW:] [ILLEGIBLE]
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RECEIVED READING ROOM JAN 26 3 55 PM '65 AIRMAIL January 26, 1965 RE-131 62-83894-442 STAMP: MAILED 10 JAN 26 1965 COMM-FBI Mr. J. A. Hennessey 10, Manson Place South Kensington London, S.W. 7, England Dear Mr. Hennessey: Your letter of January 20th has been received. In response to your inquiry, the FBI has not conducted an investigation as you mentioned inasmuch as this would not come within our investigative jurisdiction. The presence of an Agent was simply to determine whether or not any violation may have occurred in which the FBI would have an interest, and for no other reason. While I would like to be of assistance to you, the files of the FBI must be maintained as confidential in accordance with regulations of the Department of Justice and are available for official use only. In view of this, I am sure you will understand why I cannot be of any further assistance in this instance. Sincerely yours, [HW: Edgar Hoover] Enclosures: 1 - London - Enclosure 1 - Albuquerque - Enclosure 1 - Mr. Sullivan - Enclosure 1 - Foreign Liaison Unit - Enclosure WAM:pem (7) STAMP: RECEIVED READING ROOM
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RECEIVED-READING-ROOM F.B.I. DATE 11-25-65 XEROX COPIER ILLEGIBLE ONCE STAMP: F.B.I. ILLEGIBLE ONCE
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Mr. J. A. Hennessey NOTE: Bufiles reflect that an unidentified flying object was sighted near Socorro, New Mexico, on April 24, 1964. Captain Holder, United States Air Force, along with SA D. Arthur Byrnes, Jr., interviewed one Lonnie Zamora of the Socorro Police Department who had observed the phenomena. SA Byrnes typed such a statement from Zamora which was later included in a memo for dissemination. The Albuquerque Office did not conduct any investigation other than to keep the Bureau advised and maintain liaison with the Air Force. This is apparently the situation to which the correspondent is referring. Bufiles contain no information identifiable with the correspondent. - 2 -
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Mr. B. A. Houzecon NOTICE: Being in poor health and unable to perform his duties as Unit Chief, Mr. B. A. Houzecon has resigned from his position effective immediately. [STAMP:] DATE 11-29-66 XEROX COPIES
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J. A. HENNESSEY UFO RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR MEMBER NATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE ON AERIAL PHENOMENA. 10, MANSON PLACE, SOUTH KENSINGTON, LONDON, S.W. 7 TELEPHONE: KEN. 4200 Janaary 20, 1965 My ref. 11-4 Re: Unidentified Flying Objects. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington 25, D.C. Dear Sirs, Would you be so kind as to advise me whether or not it is the usual procedure for agents of the FBI to investigate reports of unidentified flying objects which have been seen on the ground. In several recent cases, agents of the FBI have been present when USAF investigators from local AFBs in the vicinity of the landing site have carried out their investigations. Would you also advise me whether it would be possible to obtain copies of reports made by agents of their findings. One case which I do have a personal interest in was the La Madera April 26, 1964 case where a Orlando Gallegos, age 35, of La Madera and Santa Fe, New Mexico, reported to Officer Marvin Romero that he had observed an unidentified object approximately 300 feet from his home. The following day, Agent Byrnes of the FBI and Major Connors of Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque inspected the site. Can you advise me of Agent Byrnes findings at the site? I realise that your department is probably more concerned with federal crime; however, I cannot understand why it has concerned itself with cases which are normally undertaken by the USAF as a matter of National Defence. This letter is not intended as a letter of criticism but more of a general inquiry. TRUSTING THAT THIS WILL RECEIVE YOUR EARLY ATTENTION. Yours faithfully, J.A.Hennessey
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REC-18 62- 83894-443 February 26, 1965 Mr. Joe Caldwell 1011 Dellwood Drive Talladega, Alabama Dear Mr. Caldwell: Your letter of February 21st has been received. In response to your request, I would like to point out that information in our files must be maintained as confidential pursuant to regulations of the Department of Justice. I am, however, enclosing a copy of a list of organizations designated as subversive by the Department of Justice. Sincerely yours, [REDACTED] Enclosure List of Subversive Organizations NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. CHJ:rls (3) STAMP: MAILED FEB 26 1965 STAMP: COMM-FBI
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TRUE COPY 1011 Dellwood Dr. Talladega, Ala. February 21, 1963 Dear Sir: I am writing to ask about [REDACTED] reading material that is being sent through the mail. I am wondering if some of this material might be communist inspired, or is it alright to receive. If you would please send me a list that might be subversive I would appreciate it-since I certainly do not want to receive any such communists inspired material. Yours Truly, Joe Caldwell [STAMP:] [HW: 2-25-65] [HW: 2-25-65] [HW: 8-89] [STAMP:] [STAMP:]
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EX 109 April 28, 1965 Mr. Mark Powell 539 South Cedar Street Palatine, Illinois 60067 Dear Mr. Powell: Your letter of April 22nd, with enclosure, has been received. In connection with your inquiry pertaining to unidentified flying objects, it is suggested that you correspond with the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Washington, D. C. 20333. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover NOTE: Based on information furnished, correspondent could not be identified in Bufiles. STAMP: APR 29 1965 COMM:FBI STAMP: MAILED-7
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TRUE COPY LONG GROVES COUNTY CLUB ESTATES F. B. I. Gentlemen: Please tell me the name and address of the Bureau or agency that investigates unidentified flying objects Respectfully, Mark Powell Home address: 539 S. Cedar St. Palatine, Ill 60067 STAMP: EX 109 STAMP: 16 APR 30 1965 HW: SAUCERS ENCLOSURE
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Property Office: Route 53, Long Grove, Illinois GE 8-2622 Long Grove Country Club Estates Main Office: 111 S. Northwest Hwy. Palatine, Illinois FLanders 8-0192 FBI. Gentlemen: Please tell me the name and address of the bureau or agency that investigates unidentified flying objects Respectfully, Mark Powell Home Address: 539 S. Cedar St. Palatine, Ill 60067 [STAMP:] PALATINE APR 22 PM 1965 ILL. [HW:] 1-27-65 [HW:] 4-28-65
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RECORD 20 April 15, 1966 62-83894-445 Mr. Paul G. Snigier 360 Pleasant Street Raynham, Massachusetts 02767 Dear Mr. Snigier: Your letter of April 11th has been received. With respect to your inquiry, sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects are not a matter within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. Inasmuch as your communication is of interest to another governmental agency, I am referring a copy of it to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover 1 - Boston - Enclosure NOTE: Snigier is not identifiable in Bufiles. Joseph F. Perry of Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted by Bureau Agents from our Detroit Office at his request in March, 1960, regarding photographs he had taken of what he believed to be unidentified flying objects. These photographs were turned over to the Office of Special Investigations of the United States Air Force by our Detroit Office. Perry reported to the local paper that the FBI was conducting an investigation and it was necessary for this Bureau to straighten the record with that newspaper. Perry was advised that we had furnished his photographs to the Air Force and he subsequently wrote to the Director in April, 1960, indicating he was looking forward to the completion of the Air Force analysis of his photographs and their return to him. A copy of his letter was referred to the Air Force for a reply to him. DFC:rks (4) [STAMP:] APR 15 1966 COMM:FBI [STAMP:] MAILED 4
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Paul G. Snigier 360 Pleasant St. Raynham, Mass. April 11, 1966 Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: [HW: FLYING SAUCERS] It is the responsibility of the Air Force's Project Blue Book to investigate and analyze UFO sightings. At times local or state law enforcement officials have been requested to make investigations of such cases. After a number of recent sightings in Rehoboth, Mass., Police Chief Oscar Berghman announced that the FBI had questioned at least two of the witnesses. I am also aware of similar past cases. The color photographs taken at Grand Blanc, Michigan by Joe Perry, amateur astronomer, on February 13, 1960 is one past case. After notifying the Air Force he was referred to the FBI and an investigation was conducted by two agents from the Flint office. The photographs were subsequently furnished to the Air Force for analysis. What is the FBI's policy with respect to this matter of investigation of such cases? Is there an official FBI regulation pertaining to FBI UFO investigatory policy, and if so, I request a copy. If this is not possible could you please inform me as to the regulation number of such documents. Thank you. Very truly yours, Paul G. Snigier STAMP: RAYNHAM MA PM APR 19 1966 02787 STAMP: L-2 PROC APR 13 '66 STAMP: CORRESPONDENCE
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July 20, 1966 RECD 22 62-83854-446 Mr. Ronnie Fox 1348 Edgehill Drive Pomona, California 91767 Dear Mr. Fox: I received your letter on July 15th, with enclosure, which is being returned herewith. For your information, the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph which you forwarded does not represent employees of this Bureau and the FBI has never had custody of an occupant from a foreign planet. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover Enclosure NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. Enclosure was a photograph of an apparently emaciated child holding the hand of two male adults. Relations with "Real" magazine have not been desirable. The article which appeared in a recent issue of this magazine purported to be an actual report of unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the Bureau previously. In view of the fictional aspects of the article and the relations with "Real" magazine no contact was made with the magazine regarding the representation of FBI Agents. BGH:1wp (4) [STAMP:] MAILED A JUL 21966 COMM-FBI
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RECEIVED - DIRECTOR F. B. I. RECEIVED DE LOACH F. B. I. STAMP: JUL 20 10 09 AM *66 STAMP: JUL 20 3 27 PM *66 STAMP: JUL 21 5 27 PM *66 RECD MAIL ROOM FBT
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July 9, 1966 Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: Recently I found this picture in Real Magazine, Volume 17, Number 3, August 1966. It is as the magazine states a Cladion occupant from a foreign plant. The two men next this "Visitor" are F.B.I. Agents. Could you please send me any information pertaining to this picture. I'd appreciate any information and/or pictures that you could possible send me. Send it to: Ronnie Fox 1348 Edgehill Drive. Pomona, California 91767 Could you please return the picture that I am enclosing for it is the only one like it. Thank you for any help you could give me. Sincerely Yours, Ronnie Fox [STAMP:] REC 22. [STAMP:] 62-83894-446. [STAMP:] JUL 22 1966 [HW:] Flying Saucers
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July 21, 1966 ST-101 REC-18 62-83894-447 Mr. Steven G. Gray 903 Forest Avenue Cleburne, Texas 76031 Dear Mr. Gray: Your letter of July 16th has been received. For your information, the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph you mentioned does not represent employees of this Bureau and the FBI has never had custody of an occupant from a foreign planet. Enclosed are some booklets pertaining to our activities which I hope you will enjoy reading. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Enclosures (2) Know your FBI Story of the FBI NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. The Bureau has had other inquiries concerning this photograph. The article which appeared in a recent issue of this magazine purported to be an actual report of unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the Bureau previously. In view of the fictional aspects of the material and our relations with "Real" magazine no contact was made with the magazine regarding the representation of FBI Agents. EFT:jss (3) [HW: Saucers] [STAMP: Mailed 6 JUL 21 1966 COMM-FBI]
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TRUE COPY Steven G. Gray 903 Forest Ave. Cleburne, Tex. July 16, 1966 J. Edgar Hoover U. S. Department of Justice Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Hoover, Just recently I bought a copy of the magazine, "Real." This issue had a great deal of pictures about unidentified flying objects and it also had a photo of two F.B.I. agents leading a silver-clad man, about one and a half to two feet tall, down an american street. I know this sounds extraordinary, but this is what it had. The photo was probably faked but I wanted to be doubly sure. Please write me and tell me if there is any truth to this photo. Also this photo was first published by some odd chance in a Cologne, Germany newspaper. Yours truly, Steven G. Gray STAMP: CLEBURNE TX JUL 16 PM 1966 76031 STAMP: ST-101 REC- 18 STAMP: 8-eft STAMP: 7/20/66 STAMP: Actn EFT iss 7/21/66
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Steven H. Gray 903 Forest Ave Delburne, Tex. July 16, 1966 J. Edgar Hoover U.S. Department of Justice Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Hoover, Just recently I bought a copy of the magazine, "Real." This issue had a great deal of pictures about unidentified flying objects and it also had a photo of two F.B.I. agents leading a silver-clad man, about one and a half to two feet tall, down an American street. I know this sounds extraordinary, but this is what it had. The photo was probably faked but I wanted to be doubly sure. Please write me and tell me if there is any truth to this photo. Also this photo was first published by some odd chance in a Cologne, Germany newspaper. Yours truly, Steven H. Gray [STAMP:] [HW: 7/20/66] [HW: Ack EFT] [HW: 7/21/66]
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