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FBI's 21-Year UAP Case File, Section 7
Section 7 of FBI case file 62-HQ-83894 (serials 302-343) collecting August 1952 flying-saucer correspondence, witness reports, and Bureau referrals to Air Force Special Investigations.
DISCLOSURE / FILE
Section 7 of FBI case file 62-HQ-83894 (serials 302-343) collecting August 1952 flying-saucer correspondence, witness reports, and Bureau referrals to Air Force Special Investigations.
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Section 7 of FBI case file 62-HQ-83894 (serials 302-343) collecting August 1952 flying-saucer correspondence, witness reports, and Bureau referrals to Air Force Special Investigations.
This section of the FBI's master UFO file 62-HQ-83894 covers serials 302 through 343, dating from August 1952 and routed through J. Edgar Hoover's office. It contains an urgent teletype from FBI Savannah reporting that two E. I. du Pont employees saw a blue saucer-shaped object with an orange fringe over the Savannah River Plant (AEC) at about 9:30 PM on August 8, 1952, along with a translated anonymous German letter to the Cincinnati Enquirer describing a 48-50 meter disk-shaped V-weapon with 45-50 circular nozzles said to be in Russian hands. The bulk of the section is Hoover's form-letter acknowledgments to civilian witnesses (Edmond J. Kane, Mrs. Ora A. Tygrett, William Hoffmeyer, John E. Lang, W. H. Jennings, Benedicto Romero, Mrs. Fred Haufe) forwarding their reports to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force. A San Diego SAC report on Borderland Sciences Research Associates (directors Mead Layne and Max Freedom Long) records member Francis Ohm's claim that the group's associates were in conversation with saucer operators who carried disintegrators capable of destroying intercepting planes.
FLYING SAUCERS, SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT, AEC. SECURITY OFFICE OF AEC ADVISED THIS DATE THAT TWO EMPLOYEES OF THE E. I. DU PONT COMPANY SAW A BLUE LIGHT WITH AN ORANGE FRINGE SHAPED LIKE A SAUCER FLY OVER THE FOUR HUNDRED AREA OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT AT APPROXIMATELY NINE THIRTY PM AUGUST EIGHT, FIFTYTWO. OBJECT FLYING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND TRAVELING IN A NORTHEASTERN DIRECTION.p.3
Inasmuch as the matter of the flying saucers is being investigated by the United States Air Force, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, The Pentagon, Washington, D. C.p.5
the flying saucers scare seems possible that the released energy of exploded Atomic Bombs could be soaring around in the atmosphere.p.7
Flying Saucer, a weapon tested in 1944, which is probably now being produced in series, and at this time causes a great stir, is a V-weapon which has a round body similar to a disk having a diameter of about 48-50 m. On the outer ring it has about 45-50 automatic circular nozzles which after the ignition of the disk circulate around a plexiglass sphere in the center in which the measuring and controlling devices for long-distance steering are located. In the sphere is still sufficient space for atom bombs. These weapons are in Russian hands and can have an effective range of 30-35,000 km.p.20
That the flying saucers are not fantasies; that they are factual and actual; that his associates in the captioned organization have been in conversation with the men operating the flying saucers, and that they have asked that high officials of the U. S. Government be informed that they are here on our planet on a peaceful mission and that they are not on a warlike mission.p.34
if the U. S. Government continues to send planes after these flying saucers and if these planes fire on the flying saucers, they have disintegrators which they will utilize and which will disintegrate these planes completely in no time flat.p.34
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION AUG 9 1952 TELETYPE FBI, SAVANNAH 8-9-52 6-46 PM EST WED DIRECTOR, FBI URGENT [handwritten: BnBryan] FLYING SAUCERS, SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT, AEC. SECURITY OFFICE OF AEC ADVISED THIS DATE THAT TWO EMPLOYEES OF THE E. I. DU PONT COMPANY SAW A BLUE LIGHT WITH AN ORANGE FRINGE SHAPED LIKE A SAUCER FLY OVER THE FOUR HUNDRED AREA OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER PLANT AT APPROXIMATELY NINE THIRTY PM AUGUST EIGHT, FIFTYTWO. OBJECT FLYING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND TRAVELING IN A NORTHEASTERN DIRECTION. 62-83894 302 RECORDED - 68 [handwritten: Schell House, ADVISED, AUG 14 1952] [handwritten: Capt. Comm.] [handwritten: 8 Aug Mossbury] SCHLENKER ACK AND H O L D ................. 7-48 PM OK FBI WA NRB [handwritten: 8/11/52] [stamp: 53 AUG 81 1952] C.C. Sms Hennrick
RECEIVED F B I COMMUNICATIONS Aug 9 7 48 PM '52 [bleed-through reverse text of page 3 — ILLEGIBLE] U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE Aug 11 1 32 PM '52 REC'D BELMONT F.B.I. DEPT. OF JUSTICE AUG 9 8 39 PM '52 S DEPT. OF JUSTICE F B I REC'D ESPIONAGE Aug 11 9 39 AM '52 [handwritten: Rec'd 8/11/52 12 noon]
August 11, 1952
Mr. Edmond J. Kane
Mauston, Wisconsin
62-83894-303
Dear Mr. Kane:
Your letter dated August 1, 1952, has
been received, and I appreciate the interest which
prompted your bringing your observations to my
attention.
Inasmuch as the matter of the flying
saucers is being investigated by the United States
Air Force, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a
copy of your letter to the Director of Special Investigations,
The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, The Pentagon,
Washington, D. C. If you have further observations along
this line, I would suggest that you may wish to com-
municate directly with him.
Sincerely yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
Copy by form to Air Force Intelligence.
NOTE: Special Agent Samuel Hardy, EOD 3-28-25, GS-12,
$8760, assigned to Minneapolis.
Special Agent Clinton W. Stein, EOD 4-6-31, GS-15,
$10,800, assigned Division II as inspector.
RHD:grimfo
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[handwritten: IS-X3]
[stamp: MAILED AUG 12 58 PM '52]
[stamp: 62 AUG 20 1952]
[routing: Tolson, Ladd, Nichols, Belmont, Clegg, Glavin, Harbo, Rosen, Tracy, Laughlin, Mohr, Tele. Rm., Holloman, Gandy][Reverse carbon copy of page 5 — bleed-through text largely ILLEGIBLE] August 11, 1952 [bleed-through reverse text] RECEIVED MAIL ROOM F B I U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE Aug 12 12 58 PM '52 [stamp: 3 AUG 20 1952]
[letterhead impression: COLUMBIA AQUA TEAM]
Mauston, Wisconsin, 1 August 1952
Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, Director
FBI
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: O Flying Saucers
As a retired member of the St Paul Police Force and having had
numerous pleasant contacts with Agent Clintonstein and Samy Hardy,
I take the liberty of an opinion that came to me that the flying
saucers scare seems possible that the released energy of exploded
Atomic Bombs could be soaring around in the atmosphere. I know
you can channel this thought to the proper authorities and cer-
tainly would appreciate your comments on this thought.
I am a Veteran of both World War #1 and #2 and also a member of
the American Legion for 32 years. I am presently a member of
The American Legion Post #81 of Mauston, Wisconsin which is
known as the Burton-Koppang Post.
If this thought is instrumental in tracking down the source of
this scare thereby releaving some of the tension to our American
Country, it may be worth following up at this time.
Thanking you very much for your cooperation and consideration in
this matter and will you please acknowledge and advise your com-
ments.
Yours very truly,
Edmond J. Kane
Edmond J. Kane
Mauston, Wisconsin
CC: Personal file
RECORDED - 119
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AUG 8 11 1952
[stamp: EXPEDITE PROCESSING AUG 9 1952]
[handwritten: nne 11, AUG 8.52, MKC][MADE IN U.S.A. — letterhead impression, reverse carbon of page 7] [bleed-through reverse text of page 7 — largely ILLEGIBLE] U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE F B I RECEIVED Aug 6 2 55 PM '52 MR. JONES [stamp: AUG 1 9 1952]
August 12, 1952
Mrs. Ora A. Tygrett
c/o Lou Merlaw Farm
Rural Route No. 1
New Palestine, Indiana O FLYING SAUCERS
Dear Mrs. Tygrett:
Your letter dated July 31, 1952, addressed to the
War Department, c/o Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been
received.
Your interest in furnishing your observation in
this regard is appreciated.
In view of the contents of your communication
which also appear to be of interest to the Department of
the Air Force, I have taken the liberty of furnishing
that Agency a copy of your letter.
Sincerely yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
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COMM - FBI
AUG 12 1952
MAILED 20
68 AUG 22 1952[Reverse carbon copy of page 9 — bleed-through text largely ILLEGIBLE]
August 12, 1952
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U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
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68 AUG 22 1952SECURITY INFORMATION —
Date: August 13, 1952
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: FLYING DISKS
There is attached a Photostat of a self
explanatory letter dated August 5, 1952, at
Pontiac, Michigan, received by this Bureau from
Mr. W. H. Jennings, 3096 Hazelmary, Zone 17, Pontiac,
Michigan, relating to the captioned matter.
Mr. Jennings' letter has been acknowledged
and he has been informed that a copy of his letter
has been furnished to your office for appropriate
attention. No further action is contemplated in this
matter by this Bureau.
Attachment RECORDED - 11 162-83894-305
NOTE: EX. - 69 AUG 15 1952
80
There is no record identifiable with Jennings
in the files of the Bureau
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MAILED 4
[stamp: AUG [ILLEGIBLE] 1952]
2 COMM - FBI
53AUG 26 1952[Reverse carbon copy of page 11 — bleed-through text largely ILLEGIBLE] [bleed-through reverse text of page 11] Aug 11 11 26 PM '52 U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE F B I RECEIVE MAIL ROOM 63AUG 30 1952
SECURITY INFORMATION —
Date: August 13, 1952
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: FLYING DISKS
There is attached a copy of a self
explanatory letter dated July 31, 1952, received
by this Bureau from Mr. Benedicto Romero, 1647
Park Avenue, New York City, relating to the
captioned matter.
Mr. Romero's letter has been acknowledged B
and he has been informed that a copy of his letter
has been furnished to your office for appropriate
attention. No further action is contemplated in
this matter by this Bureau.
Attachment RECORDED - 11 162-83894-306
NOTE: EX. - 69 AUG 15 1952
80
Bureau files fail to reflect any information
that can be identified with Mr. Romero.
EHM:kc
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MAILED 4 SEP
AUG 14 1952
COMM - FBI
53 AUG 26 1952[Reverse carbon copy of page 13 — bleed-through text largely ILLEGIBLE] [bleed-through reverse text of page 13] RECD-TOLSON'S OFFICE Aug 13 5ABT? F.B.I. U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE RECEIVED MAIL ROOM U.S.DEPT. OF JUSTICE F.B.I. AUG 13 5 34 PM '52 S AUG 26 1952
SECURITY INFORMATION —
Date: August 14, 1952
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: FLYING DISKS
There is attached a copy of a self-
explanatory letter dated August 1, 1952, received
by this Bureau from Mrs. Fred Haufe, 606 Walnut
Avenue, Fairmont, West Virginia, relating to
the captioned matter.
Mrs. Haufe's letter has been acknowledged B
and she has been informed that a copy of her letter
has been furnished to your office for appropriate
attention. No further action is contemplated in
this matter by this Bureau.
RECORDED - 11 62-83894-307
Attachment |AUG 15 1952
NOTE: EX. - 69 80
Bureau files fail to reflect any information
that can be identified with Mrs. Haufe.
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MAILED 4 SEP
AUG 14 1952
COMM-FBI
53 AUG 26 1952[Reverse carbon copy of page 15 — bleed-through text largely ILLEGIBLE] Date: August 14, 1952 [bleed-through reverse text of page 15] RECORDED - 11 AUG 12 1952 80 Bureau files fail to reflect any information that can be identified with Mrs. Haufe. EHM:kc Aug 14 5 25 AM '52 U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE F B I RECEIVE MAIL ROOM 58 AUG 26 1952
SERVICE UNIT 4-22a
SEARCH SLIP
Supervisor Innasburg Room 3708
Subj: Mrs. Fred Haufe
___ Exact Spelling Searchers [ILLEGIBLE]
_X_ All References Initial [ILLEGIBLE]
___ Subversive Ref. Date 8/12
___ Main File
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FILE NUMBER SERIALS
N/R
[signature: Jules Ethn]
InitialedSTANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : MR. R. T. HARBO RO DATE: August 8, 1952
FROM : G.F. DOWNING FD
IWN
SUBJECT: ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATION WRITTEN
IN GERMAN LANGUAGE RECEIVED BY
"CINCINNATI ENQUIRER" PERTAINING
TO "FLYING SAUCERS"
SECURITY MATTER - X
Reference is made to a letter from the Cincinnati Office dated
August 6, 1952, submitting an anonymous letter in German concerning
so-called "Flying Saucers."
Attached are 7 copies of a translation of this German material
prepared in the Cryptanalysis-Translation Section.
No reply has been made by us to the August 6, 1952, letter from
Cincinnati.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Domestic Intelligence Division review the Cincinnati
submission and accompanying Bureau translation, for appropriate handling,
noting particularly a suggestion in the last paragraph of the Cincinnati
letter to consider making this information available to other Governmental
Agencies.
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1st Attachment EX. - 73 AUG 20 1952
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58 SEP 2 1952
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[handwritten: cle][Reverse carbon copy of page 18 — bleed-through text largely ILLEGIBLE] [bleed-through reverse text of page 18] F B I LABORATORY DIVISION Aug 8 10 02 AM '52 RECEIVED-HARBO U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE F.B.I. REC'D ESPIONAGE Aug 11 9 56 AM '52 AUG 1 8 1952 SEP 2 1952
TRANSLATION FROM GERMAN
Flying Saucer,
a weapon tested in 1944, which is probably now being produced in
series, and at this time causes a great stir, is a V-weapon which
has a round body similar to a disk having a diameter of about
48-50 m. On the outer ring it has about 45-50 automatic circular
nozzles which after the ignition of the disk circulate around a
plexiglass sphere in the center in which the measuring and controlling
devices for long-distance steering are located. In the sphere is still
sufficient space for atom bombs. These weapons are in Russian hands
and can have an effective range of 30-35,000 km. The constructor of
V-weapons RIEDEL in Germany stated that it concerns a typical V-weapon
on which he had worked himself. I am sure that the truth is better
than a panic among ignorant people.
H. SCH.
"TRANSLATED BY:
FRIEDRICH G. NEUHAUSER:bad
AUGUST 8, 1952."
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62-83894-308Date: August 20, 1952 To: Director of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force The Pentagon Washington 25, D. C. APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP(S) OF 2046 DATE 9/1/77 From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Subject: FLYING SAUCERS There is attached a communication which was enclosed with a letter dated July 29, 1952, from Mr. John Galloway, 17 Clifton Place, Brooklyn 5, New York, relative to the captioned matter. Mr. Galloway's letter has been acknowledged and he has been informed that this communication has been furnished to your office for appropriate attention. No further action is contemplated in this matter by this Bureau. [signature] Attachment [stamp: MAILED 4 AUG 21 1952 COMM- FBI] [signature with date: 9/1/77] SECURITY INFORMATION — [ILLEGIBLE] CC: Mr. E. H. Mossburg, Room 3708 CRD:buko RECORDED - 161 [stamp: AUG 21 5 33 PM '52 U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE FBI RECEIVED DIRECTOR EX-18] [stamp: AUG 25 1952] [red notation: 309] [bottom stamp: 60 SEP 31952]
[Verso of page 21 — bleed-through text, mirror image, largely illegible] APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FIELD OFFICES ADVISED BY ROUTING SLIP(S) OF DATE [ILLEGIBLE] [signature bleed-through] [stamp: MAILED 4 AUG 21 1952 COMM- FBI] [stamp: Aug 21 6 08 PM '52 U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE F B I RECEIVED-MAIL ROOM] RECORDED - 161 [bleed-through notations largely illegible] EX-18 [ILLEGIBLE] DIRECTOR [stamp: 5 SEP 10 1952]
Director, FBI 8-18-52 SAC, San Diego (100-8565) BORDERLAND SCIENCES, RESEARCH ASSOCIATES San Diego, California; MEAD LAYNE - Director; MAX FREEDOM LONG - Director FLYING SAUCERS Reference is made to San Diego letter dated 8-5-52 concerning the captioned matter. For the additional information of the Bureau, there is being trans- mitted herewith one copy each of the following which were made available to me by FRANCIS OHM, who is a member of the captioned organization: 1. Mimeographed letter consisting of four pages addressed to His Excellency, The President of the United States. 2. Mimeographed announcement consisting of three pages entitled "For Information of the Public — and the Sake of the Record — A Synopsis of Important Data". Enclosure (2) JFS:jec [handwritten: filed with original] 1 ENCL. [stamp: 62-83894-] NOT RECORDED 147/SEP 3 1952 [stamp: 5 SEP 10 1952] [right margin vertical stamp: ORIGINAL FILED IN 62-83894-3 97814-3]
[Verso of page 23 — bleed-through text, mirror image] Director, FBI 8-18-52 SAC, San Diego (100-8565) BORDERLAND SCIENCES, RESEARCH ASSOCIATES San Diego, California; MEAD LAYNE - Director; MAX FREEDOM LONG - Director [bleed-through body text, largely illegible through reverse of paper] Reference is made to San Diego letter dated 8-5-52 concerning the captioned matter. For the additional information of the Bureau, there is being transmitted herewith one copy each of the following which were made available to me by FRANCIS OHM, who is a member of the captioned organization: 1. Mimeographed letter consisting of four pages addressed to His Excellency, The President of the United States. 2. Mimeographed announcement consisting of three pages entitled "For Information of the Public — and the Sake of the Record — A Synopsis of Important Data". Enclosure (2) JFS:jec 1 ENCL. NOT RECORDED 147/SEP 3 1952 [stamp: 5 SEP 10 1952] [bottom notation: out class 4 Aug 5 mc]
August 22, 1952 62-83894-310 RECORDED - 88 Mr. William Hoffmeyer Route 3 Jackson, Minnesota INDEXED - 88 Dear Mr. Hoffmeyer: EX - 73 Your letter postmarked August 15, 1952, together with enclosure, has been received, and I want to thank you for bringing this matter to my attention. Inasmuch as the contents of your communi- cation do not reflect any violation within the jurisdiction of this Bureau, I am unable to comply with your request. I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter and your original enclosure to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, The Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C., since these matters may be of interest to that agency. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Copy of incoming to Dept. of Air Force. NOTE: In view of correspondent's reference to a "steady white light" circling their farm, his letter which is being referred to the U.S. Air Force branch interested in matters of this type. Correspondent's enclosure was a sample of what appeared to be shredded thin strips of tin foil. LH:mnf:ns [stamp: MAILED 10 AUG 22 1952 COMM-FBI] [stamp: SEP 8 1952]
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Jackson Minn Aug 2, 1952 Flying Saucers - J. Edgar Hoover Wm Hoffmeyer Federal bureau of Investigation. Jackson, Minn Washington D.C. R.A. 3. Dear Mr Hoover: I dont know if you analyze articles so will send you a sample of (something that looks like tinsel) because my uncle found it in a pasture in a round pile, underneath of it, it looks as tho the clover was burned. & there are 3 similar patches which are burned in a triangle form. Last [Sunday?] morning the Neighbors wife got up [to] a drink of water & happened to see a [steady] white Light circling their farm, [she] didn[']t pay any attention to it. Than Sunday morn. when my uncle went to get the cows, he saw this stuff shining in [the] [Sun] [light] it couldn[']t of been dropped out of a [plane as it was] loose & not in a contain[er &] [the] nearest roa[d] is about a ½ mile from the pasture & now we are wondering what it is. So would like to [stamp: RECORDED - 88] [stamp: EX.] [stamp: AUG 19 1952] [stamp: 62-183894- 310] [stamp: EXPEDITE PROCESSING AUG 19 1952] [handwritten at bottom: mnl act 8/22/52 LH]
have you analyze it & let me know. Sincerely Yours, Wm Hoffmeyer [stamps at bottom right, inverted:] MR. JONES Aug 19 12 33 PM '52 RECEIVED F B I U.S DEPT OF JUSTICE [stamp: AUG 10 1963] [left margin notation: KILLEDRABB 62-83894-2?]
TRUE COPY Jackson Minn Aug 2, 1952 J. Edgar Hoover Federal bureau of Investigation. Washington, D. C. Dear Mr Hoover: I don't know if you analyze articles so will send you a sample of (something that looks like tinsel) because my uncle found it in a pasture in a round pile, underneath of it, it looks as tho the clover was burned. & there are 3 similar patches which are burned in a triangle form. Last Sunday Morning the Neighbors Wife got up to get a drink of water & happned to see a steady white Light circling their farm, but didn't pay any attention to it. Than Sunday morn. when my uncle went to get the cows, he saw this stuff shining in the Sun light. It couldn't of been dropped out of a plane as it was loose & not in a container & the nearest road is about a ½ mile from the pasture & now we are wondering what it is. So would like to have you analyze it & let me know. Sincerely yours, /s/ Wm Hoffmeyer
gm 62-838 94 - 311 August 20, 1952 RECORDED - 126 /INDEXED - 126 Mr. John E. [K]Lang 1413 South Vermont Los Angeles 6, California Dear Mr. Lang: EX - 73 Your letter of August 12, 1952, has been received and I want you to know that I appreciate the interest prompting you to bring your observations to my attention. Inasmuch as the matter to which you refer is of interest to the United States Air Force authorities, I am taking the liberty of making a copy of your communication available to The Honorable, The Secretary of the Air Force, The Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director LH:gr:bkh /hh [initials/signatures] [stamp: AUG [ILLEGIBLE] RECEIVED FBI DEPT OF JUSTICE RECEIVED-MAIL ROOM] [stamp: COMM - FBI AUG [ILLEGIBLE] MAILED 20] [stamp: 06/SEP 3 1952]
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Los Angeles 6 California August 12th 1952 Dear Mr. Hoover Last sunday my wife and I attented a Moveing picture where they showed the Flying Saucer it looked like a spot of light It gave me the impresion that there might be a plane up in the sky with a spot light or serch light that is send down from the plane and when our planes make an affort to go up there to find them they turn off the light and there for we feel that they have made a fast getaway up into the sky at a very fast speed this plane goes back to its air field or to another place and fool the public If our plane on its way up to find this plane would go up with all the lights turned off and stay farr away and try to come over the top of this plane they would be able to catch it but they should be prepaired to shoot it out if needed I think in order to prove this Idia we should send one of our own plane up and have them send down a spot light or serch light to find out if this is not true if this is of any help it will make me happy I dont think I am very Off Sincerely John E. Lang 1413 So. Vermont Los Angeles 6 California RECORDED - 126 EX - 73 [stamp: 62-83894- 311 AUG 27 1952] [handwritten: mnl act 8.20-52 LH] [stamp: 4/MA5/2?]
Director, FBI August 5, 1952 SAC, San Diego BORDERLAND SCIENCES, RESEARCH ASSOCIATES San Diego, California; MEAD LAYNE, Director; MAX FREEDOM LONG, Director In view of the current hysteria concerning the so-called "flying saucers", I thought that the Bureau might be interested in the following information concern- ing the captioned organization. I am transmitting herewith certain literature con- cerning the captioned organization which was furnished to me by FRANCIS OHM, who operates the Businessmens Assurance Company in San Diego and who has his office in the same building housing the FBI office. It is of interest to note that on Friday, August 1, 1952, at approximately 12:00 noon, FRANCIS OHM asked to see me urgently, which I did. As a member of the captioned organization, he advised me that they were having a meeting at 1:00 PM the same day, inasmuch as they had been advised that they had some very important information to discuss. He went on to relate that through the means utilized by his organization (which the enclosed literature will reflect borders on the occult), they were able to prognosticate well in advance the recent earthquake which occurred in Tehachapi, California. He advised that they have also been able to obtain the following information: 1. That a very severe tidal wave will hit the Pacific Ocean sometime in the not too remote future and that most of the Japanese Islands will be washed away and disappear. 2. That all fishes with scales in Japanese waters will soon leave these waters for other destina- tions, in view of the oncoming tidal wave. 3. That this tidal wave will wash away the Hawaiian Islands. 4. That the West Coast of the United States will likewise be affected by this tidal wave. 5. That they prognosticated the appearance of a new island in the Pacific which was published in the newspapers within the past week. JFS:ha [stamp: 62-83894-] NOT RECORDED 147/SEP 8 1952 INITIALS ON ORIGINAL [stamp: 71 SEP 1952] [left margin vertical stamp: ORIGINAL FILED IN 62-83894-3 97814-3] 1 ENCL. filed with original
Direcotr, FBI 8-5-52
Re: BORDERLAND SCIENCES, RESEARCH ASSOCIATES
San Diego, California; MEAD LAYNE, Director;
MAX FREEDOM LONG, Director
6. That the flying saucers are not fantasies; that
they are factual and actual; that his associates in the captioned
organization have been in conversation with the men operating
the flying saucers, and that they have asked that high officials
of the U. S. Government be informed that they are here on our
planet on a peaceful mission and that they are not on a warlike
mission. However, if the U. S. Government continues to send
planes after these flying saucers and if these planes fire on
the flying saucers, they have disintegrators which they will
utilize and which will disintegrate these planes completely in
no time flat.
Mr. OHM requested that either I myself attend the
meeting at 1:00 PM or that I designate a stenographer to attend
the meeting, so that she could take down all the minutes of the
meeting. I told him that unfortunately this was very short
notice, that I had another commitment and that our stenographers
were pretty well occupied at that time. He said he would advise
me of anything important that might transpire at the meeting.
As of August 2, 1952, he has not advised me of anything which
transpired at the meeting.
I should like to point out that OHM appears to be
a perfectly sane, sound individual; he operates a very large
insurance business in San Diego, and is convinced in his own
mind of the efficacy of this organization.
No investigation is being conducted concerning this
matter and I do not contemplate attending any meetings of this
organization.
- 2 -August 25, 1952 RECORDED-14 62 - 83894 - 312 INDEXED-14 Mr. C. S. Choinski Koshkonong, Missouri Dear Mr. Choinski: EX-32 Your letter dated August 14, 1952, has been received, and I want to thank you for affording me the benefit of your observations. Inasmuch as the matter to which you refer is of interest to another governmental agency, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of your com- munication to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, The Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director Copy of incoming sent to the Director of Special Investigations, the Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, by form letter. LH:pa:bkh /hh [signatures/initials] [stamp: MAILED 9 1952 AUG 25 1952 COMM-FBI] [stamp: 5 8 SEP 8 1952] [notation: 373] [stamp: 600 63]
8/14-52 Mr Hoover FLYING SAUCERS For four years have I claimed that the flying Saucer was a disease breeding the micbal disc which are parats in the air- Thousands of them are being shot over the U.S. at [ILLEGIBLE] the Russians. Most of [ILLEGIBLE] RECORDED-14 62-83894-312 EX-32 13 SEP 1-8 1952 [handwritten at bottom: mnl act 8/22-52 LH] [stamp: 4/MA5/?9]
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2 them evaporate before daylight - some do not- those we see- the vapor only- Prove the source and you will have another coup for your department Thanks C. S. Choinski Koshkonong Mo.
STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : Mr. A. H. Belmont DATE: August 22, 1952 FROM : Mr. W. A. Branigan [routing initials] SUBJECT: FLYING DISCS PURPOSE: To recommend existing instructions to the field re flying discs be called to the attention of the field. BACKGROUND: A review of communications received from the field indicates they are not observing existing instructions contained in Bureau Bulletin #57, para- graph D, dated 10/1/47, and SAC Letter #38, dated 3/25/49, to refer details of complaints regarding flying saucers to OSI locally. ACTION: It is recommended the attached SAC Letter be issued. EHM:kc:mes /moo [initials] RECORDED - 34 62-83894 - 313 EX-129 13 SEP 5 1952 [signatures/initials] [stamp: 71 SEP 10 1952] [notation: 376]
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : A. H. BELMONT DATE: August 18, 1952
FROM : W. A. BRANIGAN
Saucers
SUBJECT: FLYING DISCS
PURPOSE:
To advise all Supervisors engaged on night
duty of instructions concerning the referral of
flying disc information to OSI.
BACKGROUND:
Captain William Deegan, OSI, 4th Air Force
Base, Bowling Field, has requested that any information
concerning the sighting of flying discs (saucers, etc.)
be telephonically furnished immediately to his office,
day or night, by dialling Code 1261, and asking for
Extension 509. Captain Deegan advised the Air Force
is greatly concerned about the captioned matter, and
would appreciate the Bureau's cooperation in immediately
advising of details received concerning such complaints.
ACTION:
It is recommended a copy of this memorandum
be filed in the night and week-end Supervisor's book
in your office for their information.
EHM:drg [initialed]
[handwritten: Handled by Mem Cu...]
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58 SEP 18 1952[REVERSE SIDE OF PAGE 41 — mirror image showing through] REC'D BELMONT F.B.I. [Various routing stamps] U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE F.B.I. REC'D ESPIONAGE B I SEP 15 10 11 AM 52 D 8 SEP 18 1952
SAC Letter #83
8-29-52
(C) FLYING DISCS -- Reference is made to Bureau Bulletin #57,
Paragraph D, dated October 1, 1947, and SAC Letter #38, dated
March 25, 1949, in the captioned matter.
It is noted that some Bureau field offices are not fur-
nishing to OSI locally complaints regarding flying discs, pursuant
to existing Bureau instructions.
Upon receipt of information by your office relating to
the sighting of a flying disc, you should endeavor to determine
from the complainant details of the type referred to in the Air
Force memorandum, which was furnished to your office as an enclosure
to SAC Letter #38. The information should then be promptly fur-
nished to OSI locally by your office. As you are aware, the in-
vestigation of so-called flying discs is the responsibility of the
Department of the Air Force.
ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS UNCLASSIFIED
DATE 6/20/83 BY Sp-8[ILLEGIBLE]dg
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Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : MR. HARBO RH DATE: August 29, 1952
FROM : D. J. PARSONS P
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT
ALLEGEDLY CITED BY MR. D. S. DESVERGERS,
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
By letter of August 26, 1952, the Air Force requested
that we examine the cap of Mr. Desvergers, a scoutmaster
at West Palm Beach, Florida, who claims that he observed an
unidentified flying object in a desolate area. He reported
that upon his investigation, a [REDACTED] object 30 feet in diameter
hovered over his head and shot a "red blob" which caused him to
lose consciousness. The cap has some holes burned in it and
it is reported that the hair on Desvergers' arms was singed. The
Air Force requested that we determine, if possible, from any
residues left the nature of the residual material.
The Air Force desires an oral report on this tonight.
We have finished the examination and are preparing to advise the
Air Force as follows:
1. There is no residue which would permit a determination
as to the nature of the material which caused the burns in the
cap. In addition to the obvious burns, there is one minute burned
area which is probably too small to have been caused intentionally
but more likely by a small hot ember.
2. The bill and a large part of the edges of the cap
are singed but the singeing is not uniform as would be expected
if it had been caused at one time by a single flash of flame. The
front edge of the cap bill is more severely singed than other
portions of the cap. This condition would not be expected if the
source of the flame was directly overhead.
3. When the cap is observed from the front, the left
edge of the insignia and the fold in the blue cloth, there is an
absence of singeing noted under the fold suggesting the possibility
that the cap was not being worn when the singeing took place.
It is noted that this fold "smooths out" when the cap is placed
on the head.
RECOMMENDATION: That in response to the request of Colonel Free
of the Air Force, it is recommended that he be
cc: Mr. Nichols [orally advised of the above.]
Being handled by Person [ILLEGIBLE]
RH
DJP/mek
8/29/52 6:30 PM READ TO [ILLEGIBLE] FREE OSI BY TELEPHONE
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EX-106
September 11, 1952
Mr. Roy Elwell
Roadstown, New Jersey
Dear Mr. Elwell:
Your letter postmarked September 6, 1952,
has been received, and I appreciate the interest
prompting you to let me have the benefit of your
observations.
Since the contents of your communication
may be of interest to other governmental agencies,
I am taking the liberty of forwarding copies of it
to the Administrator of Civil Aeronautics, Civil
Aeronautics Administration, Department of Commerce,
Washington, D. C., and to The Honorable, The Secretary
of Defense, The Pentagon, Washington, D. C.
Sincerely yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
Copy by form sent to Civil Aeronautics Administration
Copy by form sent to Secretary of Defense
DIC:imz
[Initialed: Mossburg, and others]
[Routing list: Tolson, Ladd, Nichols, Belmont, Claus, Glavin, Harbo, Rosen, Tracy, Laughlin, Mohr, Holloman, Gandy]
55 SEP 25 1952
COMM - FBI
SEP 12 1952
MAILED 19
SEP 11 7 01 PM '52
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Roadstown, N.J.
Aug. [?] 52
J. Edgar Hoover,
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Wash. D.C.
[handwritten label: FLYING SAUCERS]
Dear Mr. Hoover: --
Since reading so much
about flying saucers and other
objects in the sky, I have
decided to write you about a theory
which I came to believe in 1917
One evening about 10- I saw
an object in the South western
Sky. It seemed to be falling toward
the Earth at about a 50° angle,
which would let it hit about
South of us. It went behind some
buildings and when I ran out
to see where it might hit, it
was moving horizontally with
the Earths' surface. Almost
immediately it started to rise
and seemed to rise faster and
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U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICEstraighter until it disappeared (2)
into space in the South East.
It looped half as big as the
Moon and was a pale yellow,
but since it was much closer I
know it was much smaller.
A man above 70 sat here
and saw it. He said his
ancestors had seen them,
generations back and had
called them "Omens" and also
"Jack O Lanterns"
I was very much concerned
about how this body had fallen
half way to Earth [from where I
had first seen it] and had then
risen and vanished into space.
I knew it was to far in Earth's
Gravity to be pulled out by the
Gravity of the Sun or Moon, as
they were on the opposite side
of the Earth. This object had
gone in an entirely different
direction than either of them.At the time, I was studying (3)
magnets. They seemed to be very
simple devices, with the following
Characteristics. They attracted
Iron. They attracted each other.
They repelled each other. Some had
much Pull and much Push. Some had
Much Pull and little Push. Some
had little Pull and much Push
and some had little Pull and little
Push.
Now Masses of Iron ore are
suspended in mid air, by
Magnets, while the ore is melted
and the impurities drop out
leaving clear Iron.
While studying magnets an idea
came to me and I have not
been able to get it out of my
mind since. I will give a
few examples to illustrate
my theory:
G = Gravity
P + P = Push + Pull of GravityA complete G unit, such (4)
as Earth, contains a force
which pulls all objects toward
its center.
It also contains a force,
[similar to that of a magnet] which
repels [Pushes] all objects away
from its center.
The Pull of Earths G minus
its Push, equals the force of G as
we know and feel it
The Earth as a unit contains
this P+P force of G, but no rock
or part of the Earth contains this
force.
A Magnet attracts only
certain metals and repels only
magnets.
A G unit attracts all other
G units and also repels them in
proportion to its P+P G. It also
attracts or repels all loose objects
that do not contain a center of G.
Thus Earth with more Pull
than Push attracts all objects
and those without a center of G
fall to its surface or are burned
in the upper air as meteors or
falling Stars.Some G units contain more (5)
Push than Pull. For example the
Stars which seem to be trying to
run away from the Universe contain
much more Push than Pull and
expel or Push all loose objects on
their surface, out into space. That
is up to a weight in proportion
to the difference between their
Push & Pull G.
The Sun and its Planets
contain more Pull than Push.
The Planet nearest the Sun
contains more Pull in relation to
its Push than any other Planet.
The Planet farthest from
the Sun contains less Pull in
relation to its Push than any
other Planet.
If each Planet had the
Atmosphere of Earth a man would
weigh more on the Planet nearest
the Sun and would weigh
less on each Planet as he
moved out from the Sun.
The Pull G of Mars may
be much greater than Earths Pull G.
But if it is, Mars Push is much
greater alsoThere are many hundreds of (6)
small G units, with the right
proportion of P & P G, moving around
the Sun in smaller Orbits than the
Earth.
Some are probably smaller than
a grain of sand and some are large
enough that they will one day be
found, and their Orbit traced.
Some are all Gas, Some are
all solids and some are solids with
gas around them. Some may be
composed entirely of Metal and
coming in contact with the air at
high speed would take on the color
of that metal when "Red hot" or burning.
The gases would present different Colors.
Some travel in Orbits close to
that of the Earth.
Some travel in Orbits around
the Earth and are locked to it.
(Like the moon)
These small G units may travel
alone or in groups of different
numbers and formations
Any one or any group of
these small G units may bePushed or Pulled near (7)
enough to the Earth to be seen
Those attached to Earth travel
around the Equator and are
seen, mostly, in that section.
The G units that have to
much Push in relation to their
Pull to attach themselves to a
Planet or the Sun are tossed about
in space from Planet to Planet
and, if seen, may be traveling
in any direction and any speed.
These small G units do not
fall to Earth but combine their P+P G
with that of Earth and sail away
into Space, whence they came.
The greatest Pull of Earths G is
centered about the Equator. This great
Pull keeps the Equator facing toward
the Sun.
The greatest Push is at the Poles
Thus a man would weigh
more at the Equator than at the Poles
A Plane flies faster at its
Ceiling because the Push G
makes up for the loss of Air lift
A Compass needle points north,
so a magnet and G must be related.The Pull G of the Moon is (8)
much greater than its Push. This
Pull causes higher tides here on
Earth than the Pull of the Sun. Not
because it is greater than the Pull
of the Sun [the Sun may be many
times greater] but because it is
much greater in proportion to its
Push. The greatest Pull of the Moon
is centered on the side facing the
Earth. This great Pull keeps the
moon from turning, except as it
rotates around Earth. This great
Pull is locked with Earths G Pull at
Equator and so the Moon hangs
over our Equator. But the great
Push of Earths G combines with that of
the moon & holds them apart.
Another moon, or a comet, or any
small G body, coming into the Solar
system from Space, at the right
angle, and with the right proportion
of P+P G, could attach itself to the
Sun or any of its Planets. If it were
the Earth it would circle us atthe Equator due to the greater (9)
G pull at that point.
The P+P G of the Sun reaches
out and holds the farthest Planet
and that Planets P+P G reaches
to the Sun. Thus our Solar systems
P+P G reaches out to hold its nearest
neighbors just so close and no closer.
Most likely no two G units have
ever collided unless one first lost its
power of P+P G.
As two magnets are pushed
together they resist each other
with a twisting force. Thus may
be the answer to the rotation of
the Earth on its axis. The great
Pull at Equator, with more Push at
Poles may be answer to Seasons.
Creatures, with the right
organs can live in their own
environment. Thus they could be
made to live on any Planet or
even on any moon. This does
not mean that the same
Creatures could live here
in our air.Any ship with a center of (10)
Gravity control could travel through
any Space at almost limitless
speed. It could also stand still. An
occupant would have no sense of
speed or sudden change of direction.
Just as Earth is surrounded by
air, a G ship would have a layer
of the same kind of gas as the
Planet or Star where it was made.
This would act as a buffer
and keep the ship cool.
But I doubt if we have any
such visitor from Space.
I think the visitors seen
are the small G units circling the
Earth & Sun. and not one of them
will ever bring harm to our people.
I wonder if any of the
flying Saucers are man made
G units. We have many Scientists
working in the Atomic field and
also in other fields, with almost
limitless possibilities. Possibly
some type of balloon has beenbombarded with a cyclotron. (11)
If it has risen faster and higher
and if it flies much longer. Then
these may be the first G units
made by man.
I simply wish to convey
the idea that every Planet or
grain of sand containing a center
of Gravity sends out a repelling
force as well as a pulling force.
These forces hold the Earth & Sun
"Locked", so the Earth may be
pulled many miles closer to the Sun
one day and Pushed many miles
away the next, but can't get only
so close & only so far away.
Thus all G units are not only
safe from colliding with each
other but are mostly locked in
definite Orbits.
Since this idea (or theory)
fits in and explains many
of the flying Saucers seen
here in the States I amwriting you because I feel (12)
that the present course of
events, makes this idea
worth investigating and I
know you will deliver it
to the right person or group.
With the highest esteem
for you and your department
I thank you for your very
kind service. -
Roy Elwell.
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2.
Equip. Needed (Cnt.)
3. Below the Decoy=
Highly accurate guns, cannons
or other necessary weapons which are constantly
trained on our Decoy or adjacent Area to decoy
4. Highly Secret and Skilled Personnel=
To prevent any leak as to plan; and able
to carry out operation to be successful
on the first trial if possible.
Plan=
Send Decoy up in an Area Known to have
consistently seen these strange objects.
Sent to predetermined Altitude, and Known
flying patterns So that Gun Crews below
are alert to let go instantaneously when Strange
Craft approaches to investigate our Decoy.
Decoy and our Ground operators should be
in an Area where we can retrieve the
Fallen object.
Of course if it is Known that these objects
are from other planets the need for bringing
one down is not immediately imperative.
Respectfully Submitted to be forwarded
if you deem it advisable,
SAM T. KANTER
Sam T. Kanter
% Hollywood College
2009 Ninth St.
Los Angeles, Calif.
CalyCOPY:fer
TO: MR. A. H. BELMONT DATE: December 5, 1952
FROM: V. P. KEAY
SUBJECT: PROPOSED STUDY ON THE
"FLYING SAUCERS" PHENOMENA;
INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Pursuant to instructions, Supervisor M.W. Kuhrtz of the
Liaison Section attended the Intelligence Advisory Committee (IAC)
meeting on December 4, 1952.
None of the agenda items are of direct interest to the Bureau;
however, Dr. H.M. Chadwell, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), directed
the members' attention to some aspects of the "flying saucers" phenomena. He said that a recent presentation of a theory on "saucers" was
made by a German atomic scientist, which fact has caused the British to
initiate considerable intelligence effort into this matter. According
to Mr. Chadwell, efforts are being made to obtain the German scientist's
paper on this theory. Also, it was stated that a recent "saucers" observation in Africa presents some evidence that the "saucers" are not a meteorological phenomena, which theory has been held to date by the Air
Force. Instead, this latter incident indicated the possibility of the
"saucers" being a scientific development. The details of this African
observation were not presented; however, appropriate contact will be made
by the Bureau's Liaison Section with the Air Force to determine the
details of this latter report.
As a result of the above, the Military members suggested a
logical approach which would call for a group of scientists to make a
study of the new "saucers" data in an effort to identify the phenomena.
If an identification can be made by the scientists and it can be determined that the "saucers" are a scientific development, then IAC should
determine a further course of action for the U.S. Government. It was
further suggested that the IAC should only concern itself with this matter
on the basis that a competent scientific group might determine the "saucer
"saucers" to be a scientific development under the control of our enemy.
Dr. Chadwell was directed to draft a paper on this problem for
IAC consideration. Upon receipt of this draft, appropriate Bureau recommendations will be made prior to IAC approval.
ACTION: Liaison will obtain the details of the "flying saucers"
observation in Africa from the Air Force.
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TO: MR. A. H. BELMONT DATE: December 23, 1952
FROM: V. P. KEAY
SUBJECT: PROPOSED STUDY ON THE
"FLYING SAUCERS" PHENOMENA;
INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
O FLYING
Reference is made to my memorandum December 5, 1952. You will
recall that at an Intelligence Advisory Committee (IAC) meeting held
December 4, 1952, Dr. H.M. Chadwell, Central Intelligence Agency(CIA)
directed the members' attention to some aspects of the "flying saucers"
phenomena. He made reference to a presentation of a theory on "saucers"
which had been made by a German atomic scientist and which fact had
caused the British to initiate considerable intelligence effort into
the matter. Chadwell also made reference to a recent "saucers" observation in Africa. He did not furnish details on the African observation.
The Liaison Agent contacted Messrs. Ralph Clark, [REDACTED](b)(3)(A)
and Richard Helms, all of the CIA, for the purpose of obtaining additional
details concerning the "saucers" report which centered in Africa. These
individuals furnished information reflecting that a few weeks ago an
explosion of large proportion was picked up on several seismographs and
it was indicated that the explosion was centered in central Africa.
According to Helms and Clark, reports of unknown reliability were received indicating that the explosion might have emanated from a flying
saucer. More recent reports received from abroad indicate that the
[REDACTED](b)(3)(B) had picked up an explosion of a meteor. [REDACTED](b)(3)(B)
[REDACTED](b)(3)(B)
The Liaison Agent inquired regarding the "saucers" theory which
reportedly was presented by a German atomic scientist. Clark advised
that the report on the scientist had not been received by the CIA as
yet.
ACTION:
This matter will be followed by the Liaison Agent for the purpose of obtaining additional details concerning the "saucers" theory
of the German scientist.
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Date: February 11, 1953
SOT-XE
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: FLYING DISCS
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
There are attached for your information in
the captioned matter a Photostat of a letter dated
January 20, 1953, received by this Bureau from
Mr. Robert D. Wolf, 19 North Forsythe Street, Franklin,
Indiana, with the enclosures referred to therein, and a
copy of this Bureau's reply to Mr. Wolf.
No investigation is being conducted by this
Bureau in this matter.
Attachment
EHM:eme
COMM - FBI
FEB 11 1953
MAILED 30
Tolson
Ladd
Nichols
Belmont
Clegg
Glavin
Harbo
Rosen
Tracy
Laughlin
Mohr
Winterrowd
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Nolzman
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January 27, 1953
Mr. Robert D. Wolf
19 North Forsythe Street
Franklin, Indiana
Dear Mr. Wolf:
Your letter dated January 20, 1953, has
been received, together with enclosures.
Although I would like to be of service
in connection with your request, I would like to
point out that the FBI is strictly a fact-finding
agency and it is not within the scope of its
prescribed authority to make evaluations or draw
conclusions as to the character or integrity of
any organization or individual. I know you will
understand the reason for this rule and will appreciate my inability to be of assistance to you
in this regard.
The literature and letter you forwarded
are being returned.
Sincerely yours,
COMM-FBI
JAN 28 1953
MAILED 20
John Edgar Hoover
Director
Enclosures (2)
cc - Indianapolis, with copy of incoming and copy of letter
signed by Albert K. Bender.
cc - New Haven, with copy of incoming and copy of letter
signed by Albert K. Bender.
ATTENTION SAC's: (see next page)
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ATTENTION SAC's: Correspondent also enclosed a copy of
the January 19, 1953 issue of "Space Review", the publication
of The International Flying Saucer Bureau, indicating the
address as Post Office Box 241, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
This small periodical contains news of various I.F.S.B.
groups throughout the United States and England and news
items relating to flying saucers.
No references can be located in Bufiles on the I.F.S.B.;
"Space Review" or Albert K. Bender.JOHNSON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE
MONROE AND JACKSON STREETS
FRANKLIN, INDIANA
ROBERT D. WOLF 20 January 1953
Director
Mr. J. Edgar Hoover
Director Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C.
(47)
Dear Sir:
I would first like to apologize for writing to you direct, however, I have
cleared this morning with our State Director and he suggests this procedure.
We have been having some success with our Ground Observation Corps as we have
four (4) posts here in the county. [handwritten: I.F.S.B.] [handwritten: BRIDGEPORT
CONNECTICUT]
Last Fall I was contacted by one of our local business men wanting to know if
I would be interested in joining the International Flying Saucer Bureau. I told him
that I would and did join with the idea fully in mind of having the local people who
are interested in Flying Saucers also work in our Civil Defense Program. We are
only too willing to co-operate in any way we can with Civil Defense. The city of
Franklin is approximately twenty (20) miles southwest of Indianapolis, on the dual
lane highway U S #31.
I am enclosing a letter which was received last October, as well as the current
issue of SPACE REVIEW. Would like to know if this organization has been cleared or
is subversive in any way.
I would appreciate your expediting this information back to us so that we will
know what steps to take in further enlisting interested persons in our program.
If you do not require the enclosures please return them.
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[Handwritten]: ACRA 1.X. Bender - Conn.
[Signature] Robert D. Wolf
ROBERT D. WOLF
Home Address:
19 North Forsythe St.
Franklin, Indiana.
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ENCLOSURE 62 93894 - 326 [Plain manila envelope, otherwise blank]
The
International Flying Saucer Bureau
"All is possible to one who believes"
ALBERT K. BENDER INTERNATIONAL
President and Editor HEADQUARTERS
P. O. BOX 241
MAX KRENGEL BRIDGEPORT 2, CONN.
Vice-Pres. and Treas. U. S. A.
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ALAN C. RIEVMAN Great Britain Branch
Secretary 71 Chedworth Road
Horfield,
FRED J. BENDER Bristol 7, England
Historian
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INTERNATIONAL
COUNCIL
ROBERT N. WEBSTER
Editor - "Fate" Magazine
WILSON "BOB" TUCKER
Author - Editor of
Science Newsletter
ELLIOTT ROCKMORE
Editor - Publisher
"Saucer Review"
GEORGE D. FAWCETT
Lecturer - Saucernana
Collection
STANLEY E. CROUCH
Editor - Science and
Culture Magazine
FRANKLIN M. DIETZ [Jr.]
Editor and Publisher
"Science - Fantasy and
Science Fiction"
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BRITISH REPRESENTATIVE
E. L. PLUNKETT
Retired Capt. 8th Army
October 26, 1952
Mr. I. H. Frahm,
949 E. Jefferson Street,
Franklin, Indiana
Dear Mr. Frahm:
Once again I am happy to write to you about
IFSB and your fine work in helping our organization
to grow larger and stronger.
In your last letter you asked what course of action
your club should take in connection with IFSB. I
would suggest the following:
(1.) Appoint a local Chairman of the IFSB in
Franklin, Indiana. Also appoint a local
treasurer and secretary.
(2.) Hold your meetings at least twice a month,
where you can discuss saucer happenings and
club activities. Use a local hall, or better
yet, hold the meetings at each others homes.
If and when you form your own city group, a
certain portion of the club membership fee
may be retained by you to help your cause.
(4.) Mr. Dick Campbell, is an International Officer
in IFSB and should be paid such respect at all
your gatherings.
(5.) We will do any post card printing you desire or
cards of similar size.
(6.) You can print your club activities in "Space
Review".
(7.) Get contributions from your members to help
you get formed.
[Handwritten top right]: original returned
to correspondentThe
International Flying Saucer Bureau
"All is possible to one who believes"
ALBERT K. BENDER P. O. BOX 241
President and Editor BRIDGEPORT 2, CONN.
U. S. A.
MAX KRENGEL
Vice-Pres. and Treas.
ALLAN C. RIEVMAN
Secretary
)II(
(8). Report to IFSB all reports and sightings in
your area. However, first put the sightings
before your group and let them judge whether
they are authentic or not.
(9). Keep a record of all club members in your area
and their activities as far as IFSB in concerned.
(10). Obtain if possible (merely a suggestion), a tape
recorder so that you can send actual voice to
IFSB headquarters. In this way, I as President,
could send messages for you to play at your local
meetings. In the future I may even pay your city
a visit and attend one of your meetings.
These are all merely suggestions for you to ponder over
and if you decide to adopt any of them please consult with
your Indiana Representative, Mr. Campbell. After you have
done this, get in touch with me at once.
I sincerely hope that these suggestions will help you
in making some move as to what your local group will do,
Forever Looking Up,
Albert K. Bender
Albert K. Bender
President
AKB/merSpace Review
Copyright 1953 by ALBERT K. BENDER
VOL. II, No. 1 January, 1953 Bridgeport, Conn., U.S.A.
[Handwritten top right]: orig. returned
to correspondent
1-26-53
IFSB OF BRITAIN ORGANIZES
Capt E. L. Plunkett Appointed
British Representative.
The IFSB has finally been organized in
Great Britain with retired Capt. E. L. Plunkett, of the 8th Army as British Representative. Mr. Plunkett resides at 71 Chedworth Rd., Horfield, Bristol 7, England.
Denis, son of Mr. Plunkett, is the assistant
representative, but is now serving his
country in the Royal Air Force.
Rep. Plunkett has shown great interest
and foresight in forming the IFSB in the
British Isles. Numerous articles have appeared in leading newspapers through his
efforts. He is planning on using local halls
and auditoriums to give lectures and show
pictures with the aid of an epidiascope.
He also plans to give talks at the local
[ILLEGIBLE] of that city which is a semi-
war veterans type of society.
Many people in the British Isles have
contacted Mr. Plunkett showing great interest in IFSB. Most of these people are
very learned individuals such as officers in
the Armed Forces, members of the British
Inter-Planetary Society, Aero-Dynamists,
newspaper reporters, and flying saucer enthusiasts.
At present Mr. Plunkett is holding
weekly meetings at his home, where they
discuss IFSB and flying saucers in general.
For further information about our British Representative see page twelve of this
issue.
LUIS LUHRING NAMED
PUERTO RICAN REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. Luis Luhring of Punta Santiago,
Puerto Rico, has accepted the position of
Representative for the island of Puerto
Rico. He will handle all IFSB business in
that place. Write to Box 23, Punta Santiago, Puerto Rico. Mr. Luhring is a very
capable man and will aid the IFSB greatly
FRANKLIN, INDIANA JOINS EN MASSE
Business Men and Public Officials Join
IFSB To Form Own City Group.
The City of Franklin, Indiana, has gone
out fully for the IFSB and is now the only
city in the world that has the most members in our organization. Through the
great efforts and work of Mr. Louis Frahm,
business man; Mr. Jack W. Moore, policeman; Mr. Robert Wolf, civilian defense
director, and Mr. Dick Campbell, IFSB
Representative for Indiana, this great accomplishment was made possible. At this
publication, Franklin can claim 20 members with ten from nearly towns, giving
a total of 30. Since all this interest has been
aroused Mr. Frahm plans to form a city
group with their own chairman, secretary
and treasurer. Among the members you
will find policemen, librarians, mechanics,
commercial pilots, business men, bus drivers, students, etc. The group plans to purchase a telescope of suitable power. In addition to this they plan to rig up a 3¼ x
4¼ Graflex camera with an optical type
new finder and a teen door handle on each
side for easy handling. This is the equipment they plan to start with. Later, if finances permit, they may build a portable
radar set.
Franklin, Indiana, and nearby towns,
have been fortunate in having had at least
four sightings this past summer. Two were
witnessed by Mr. Frahm and Mr. Moore.
Reports of these sightings are reviewed in
this issue of Space Review.
OUR PRESIDENT HEARS FROM
PROF. EINSTEIN
Mr. Al K. Bender, President of IFSB,
received a letter from Professor Einstein
with this message: "Having no experience
and only superficial knowledge in the field
I regret not to be able to comply with
your requests." Mr. Bender wanted his
opinion on the flying saucers. This was
the Professor's reply.
62-83894-3262 SPACE REVIEW SAUCERS IN THE NEWS MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO, Oct. 3, 1952— Strange objects were sighted by two persons in Mayaguez on Oct. 3, they were cruising East and were red in color. It was about 10:30 p.m. when they were sighted. NORWAY AND SWEDEN, Oct. 13, 1952— During October the Norwegian Government stated that a strange object resembling a saucer landed on Norwegian soil. German experts are claiming that the devices are of Russian origin, and the description given by Norway fits the description given by German experts. Stockholm, Sweden, has also been sighting strange objects. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, Sept. 13, 1952 —A young woman sighted a noiseless green ball flying too fast to be a plane or a meteor. She said it smelled like a rotten egg. STUTTGART, GERMANY, Nov. 1, 1952 — At the recent meeting of the third International Astronautical Congress in Germany where 200 scientists from 12 countries gathered they stated that saucers are not from Mars or any other planet. They said they are merely optical and atmospheric illusions. LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK—A terrific air explosion took place over a small area of Long Island, N.Y., which broke windows, cracked sidewalks and caused general panic. There were no planes around or scheduled at that time, Oct. 1952. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 1952—A blue flame flashed over International Airport at 7:33 p.m. It was a fiery ball-like object. Hayden Planetarium official stated it may have been the head of a meteor. TOPCLIFFE, YORK, ENGLAND, Sept. 20, 1952—During exercise "Mainbrace" RAF pilots sighted a white object at 15,000 feet. The object was silver in color and circular. It maintained a slow forward speed before beginning to descend, swinging like a pendulum. It followed the aircraft, revolved on its own axis at times, and then took off WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 16, 1952— The Navy announced that it launched rockets from giant balloons, high above the North Geomagnetic Pole, and sent them to altitudes of about 40 miles. The balloons were as tall as a 10-story building. PARIS, FRANCE, Oct. 7, 1952 — A flying saucer was sighted over Southern France by two Air France pilots. WESTERN KOREA FRONT, Oct. 29, 1952 —U.S. troops saw a half-dozen mysterious spark-throwing "cartwheels" over the western front of Korea. They were as the eye sees, 18 inches in diameter, moving in a 15-foot circle. GAILLAC, SOUTH OF FRANCE, Oct. 29, 1952 —For the second time in two weeks, 20 townspeople of Gaillac saw a series of white circular objects, slightly swollen at the center, spinning across the sky, they were flying in formation of two and were grouped around something that looked like a giant flying cigar. As the objects passed overhead they let fall a sort of string of bright white threads, which settled gently on trees and telephone lines. When the people tried to pick them up, they melted like ice. A police officer who picked up some of the thread said: "It looked like glass wool and it melted away almost as soon as it was touched." OLORON, FRANCE, Oct. 17, 1952—About a dozen people, including a schoolmaster, saw flying saucers surrounding a long cigar like object flying through a clear sky at about 6,000 feet. NEW ZEALAND—The clippings and stories from New Zealand are swamping our office and are so numerous that we must devote a whole page to them in our April issue. For more detailed information on any of the above, please write to IFSB. Please date your clippings that you send to us, and note the source.
SPACE REVIEW 3
SUTTON, WEST VIRGINIA MONSTER MAY BE
"COLLIER'S" ROCKET!
Rev. S. L. Daw, Washington, D.C., Representative, IFSB
I have personally photographed flying saucers six times and personally photographed
the place where one landed in Charleston, West Virginia. I also talked to two eye-witnesses.
I saw and talked to a police officer who was burned by one in Wheeling, West Virginia.
My own cousin was the doctor who treated him.
I attempted to photograph one going over Melessa Pass, 5000 feet up in the Blue
Ridge mountains, as I was at a height of 2500 feet at Wahala Glen just directly opposite
from Melessa Pass. The picture was not too good due to the mist from the mountains.
The object that landed at Charleston, West Virginia was described as a large metal
ball, throwing off a white light and after landing, two small men in red emerged from
a trap in the top and climbed up a tree to look around. Seeing people watching them, they
got back in and took off. We can prove what this was: In the attempt to shoot rockets to
the moon, there is a device with the motors on the wings and the body of the device is
a jet propelled apparatus which throws off a large metal shaped disc which throws off a
red color from the center which when reflected could easily be taken for some sort of a
small person. This was described in Collier's magazine of October 11, 1952.
According to the Washington Daily News, the monster seen at Sutton, West Virginia
could be the rocket described in Collier's magazine. The picture on the cover of the magazine shows a sphere-headed, wide-bottomed, tank-bellied rocket craft spewing out burning
hydrazine and nitric acid as it lands hind-end on the moon. The West Virginia people
claimed to have seen: "An object estimated at 10 feet tall, four feet wide at the bottom
and in the shape of a man. Two lights flashed from side to side, the machine made a noise
like gas escaping, and a sharp sickening odor was about." Sounds somewhat the same.
The United States may be experimenting with something that the public is not aware
of, and it is doing its best to keep it a secret. The age of rocket ships is just around the
corner.
CIVILIAN SAUCER INVESTIGATION OF NEW ZEALAND
CONTACTS IFSB
The Civilian Saucer Investigation of New Zealand was set up in New Zealand on
October 15, 1952. They plan to prove or disapprove the existence of saucers. It has no
affiliation with the Government, the armed forces, or to any society to which its members
may belong. Most of the members have been studying flying saucer reports for at least
five years. They represent all interested parties: astronomers, scientists, aviators, and the
man in the street. The committee consists of Mr. H. H. Fulton, a sergeant in the R.N.Z.A.F.
attached to engineering, who is the President of CSI of NZ; Mr. R. J. Lavaris, a member
of the Territorial Air Force, who is the secretary of CSI of NZ; Mr. G. H. Gilmore, aviation engineering inspector; D. Lavaris, a student studying for a science degree; and E. J.
Greager, an astronomer and engineer.
Aims of the committee are to correspond with kindred bodies overseas, and to ultimately find the origin of flying saucers and their comparison.
Mr. H. H. Fulton and Mr. R. J. Lavaris have been made members of the International
Council of IFSB. We hope to establish friendly relations with this society and get a representative in New Zealand. CSI sent to IFSB a large map of New Zealand showing all
spots where saucers have been sighted with history of each sighting. A complete report
on this will be made in our next issue. We wish CSI of New Zealand the best of luck
and hope they will be a success.4 SPACE REVIEW
EDITORIAL
In 1492 Columbus discovered a new world after traveling thousands of miles across
the great expanse of unknown waters called the Atlantic Ocean. It was a great adventure,
yet one that was laughed at, ridiculed, and even spoke of as a "folly".
Here was a small group of men searching for what lay beyond the known, endeavoring to unfold the mysteries of lands that were not supposed to exist. All they had were
three small ships laden with provisions that they estimated would last the journey.
The seas were infested with monsters, so the skeptics said, and the world was flat
with a dropping off place. Columbus proved these fallacies to be wrong, when he landed
in the West Indies.
The years directly ahead of us will see another great adventure such as this. A small
group of men will assemble in a certain designated place, climb into their ship, a ship
vastly different than that of Columbus's time. This ship will be a rocket ship, and its occupants will shoot off into the vast sea of space to find new worlds, new peoples, and
new frontiers.
They will be laughed at, they will be ridiculed, and the whole thing will be called
the greatest "folly" on earth, but will it be such? Time has proven that impossibilities
become realities,— the automobile, the airplane, radio, telephone, telegraph, television,
and the smashing of the atom are definite proof. All is possible to one who believes,— and
I am a sound believer!
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FROM THE ASSOCIATE EDITOR'S DESK
The mysteries of space have long fascinated most people on earth. One need not be
an astronomer to gaze in awe at the sight which unfolds before the eyes as we gaze skyward on any clear night.
The vastness of space is difficult to explain, even for astronomers. When distances
are spoken of it is simpler for learned men to use the term "light years" than miles. The
number of celestial bodies suspended in space like our own earth are unknown. The
guesses are from millions on up. But they remain just that—guesses.
We who make our home on a mere cinder of matter in the eyes of space, cannot be
naive enough to think that intelligent life exists only here. Those who believe that there
is a purpose for everything which happens, should agree that these millions of bodies in
space must serve more of a purpose than just twinkling brightly on a clear night.
Published quarterly by Albert K. Bender, Editor; Max Krengel, Associate Editor, Printed
by Reliable Press, Bridgeport, Conn. Subscription Price: four issues, to members, $1.00;
to non-members, $1.40 per year. Individual copies $.35. Exclusive publication of the IFSB,
P.O. Box 241, Bridgeport 2, Conn., U.S.A. Send all news and articles to this address.SPACE REVIEW 5
SCIENCE FICTION NEWS
Alan C. Rievman
Victor Root, Illinois Rep. of IFSB, has
some Science-Fiction mags for sale, or free
in exchange. He is selling them for a small
fee. Write to IFSB for address.
The DECEMBER, 1952, issue of FATE
magazine is a must to all IFSB members
and officers. It contains an article by Curtis Fuller, entitled, "Let's Get Straight
About the Saucers." A complete detailed
story of the incident of the scoutmaster
described in our January issue, is discussed
with a picture of the scoutmaster. SUBSCRIBE TO FATE MAGAZINE AND
KEEP UP TO DATE ON THE
SAUCERS. Write to 806 Dempster Street,
Evanston, Illinois.
New Pocket Books on Stands: Dell No.
627, When Worlds Collide by Philip
Wylie and Edwin Balmer. Pocket Book
No. 908, "New Tales of Space and Time",
edited by Raymond J. Healy.
Thanks to Ray Palmer for our letter in
the December issue of "Other Worlds"
Clark Publishing Co., 806 Dempster St.,
Evanston, Illinois. Let's subscribe.
NEW BOOK BY VIKING PRESS
"Across the Space Frontier", edited by
Cornelius Ryan, $3.95, Viking, New York.
RANDOM HOUSE HAS DONE IT
AGAIN WITH: "By Space Ship to the
Moon", written by Jack Coggins and
Fletcher Pratt, foreword by Willy Ley. $1.
SCIENCE FICTION NEWS-LETTER,
by our Council Member, "Bob" Tucker,
P.O. Box 702, Bloomington, Illinois.
THE UNITED STATES ROCKET SOCIETY, Box 29, Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Hollywood is coming out with two
good movies: "War of the Worlds" and
"The Conquest of Space".
SAUCER REVIEW, by Elliott Rockmore, a member of our Council. P.O. Box
148, Wall St. Station, New York 5, N.Y.
Owners of tape recorders or wire recorders: Join T.R.I. (Tape-correspondence
International. Send your voice to your correspondents) 3488—22nd St., San Francisco 10, Calif.
BORDERLAND SCIENCES RESEARCH ASSOCIATES located at 3524
Adams Ave., San Diego 16, California,
would like to have IFSB members join
their society.
Many new Science Fiction Mags are hitting the newsstands and some are good
while others are the usual run. A few of
the better ones are: Tops in SF; Science
Fiction Quarterly and Fantastic.
Two good S-F books: "Robots Have No
Tails" by Lewis Padgett and "Player Piano" by Kurt Vonnegut. Both humorous
line.
The officers of IFSB are planning on issuing a 12-page booklet sometime next
year with a complete record on all saucer
reports that they now have collected. This
booklet will not be a regular issue of
"Space Review", but a separate issue and
will sell for 50c to everyone. Our President, Mr. Bender, will write the foreword
with comments throughout by officials of
IFSB. The booklet will be entitled: IFSB
REPORTS ON THE SAUCERS. If interested, write!
We would like members and officers to
send in snapshots of themselves so that
when the time comes for us to print pictures in Space Review, we will have the
photos available.
MENTION "SPACE REVIEW" when
writing to any of above mentioned publications.
This page will be eliminated in future
issues, and will be replaced by articles on
saucers6 SPACE REVIEW
"MY THEORY"
by IFSB Members
THEORY NO. 6—Submitted by BARBARA KNORR, Member from Connecticut
Everybody seems to believe that the "saucers", whatever they are, come from this
Solar System. I do not believe any other planet but ours can support intelligent life. Perhaps plant life, but not human.
I do believe that if our planet can support life, why not other planets in other Solar
Systems. I do not believe that these people wish to destroy us because if they had they
could have done so long ago. Also, how do we know that these things we see are not
beings themselves.
THEORY NO. 7—Submitted by Representative LOUIE MASONICK, JR., of Minnesota
My theory is one most IFSB members seem to have. First, I believe they are from another planet. All those stars must have something going around them. All those celestial
bodies must be up there for some reason, besides to look at. Then, also, they may even
be from our Solar System.
I do not think an official agency of our government should come out and say—"we
do not know what they are and whether or not they are a menace." The best way to reveal
the objects would be through clubs like the IFSB. I do not believe that they are a menace.
I think there is intelligent life on them and that they are just observing us.
THEORY NO. 8—Submitted by Representative ALAN RIEVMAN of Connecticut
My theory on the origin of the "flying saucers" is that they are definitely real and
are from one of the planets of our Solar System. I do not believe that they are from one of
the other Solar Systems. These "neighbors" probably thought that our planet could not have
intelligent life upon it, but with the first atomic explosion they may have changed their
minds.
I am sure that they are not from Earth because if they were ours it would be impossible to keep it quiet and if they were from a foreign government they wouldn't be flying
over the United States. They would risk being shot down and their secret revealed to us.
THEORY NO. 9—Submitted by Representative VICTOR ROOT of Illinois
My theory is that the "flying saucers" are manned ships controlled and operated by
intelligent creatures who are scouting our world. They will not try to make contact with
us for many reasons. One is that we are too warlike and emotional. Another is that we
have diseases which may harm or even kill them. Some day when we reach out and touch
the planets we may meet them. A race of intelligent creatures other than ourselves, certainly does exist.
THEORY NO. 10—Submitted by ALAN STAZER, Member from California
I think that the "flying saucers" are from the solar system of ALPHA or PROXIMA
CENTAURI. Most likely the 3rd or 4th planet. The planet is probably about 4000 miles
in diameter and two-thirds as big as the earth. Some other reasons are that Centauri is too
far distant for observation of such a small body as a planet. This star is of about the same
size and the same spectral, type-GO, as the Sun. Editor's Note: WOW!
All theories become the property of IFSB and cannot be returned.SPACE REVIEW 7
HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT REPRESENTATIVES
DICK CAMPBELL, Rep. Indiana—Rep. Campbell has written us many interesting letters
and aided in making his home town of Franklin the only city in the world with the most
IFSB members. At present it totals over twenty. He was assisted by Mr. Louis Frahm, and
Mr. Jack Moore of that place.
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J. RONALD ALBERT, rep. Ontario, Canada—Will be appointed Representative of
CANADA AT LARGE. Doing a fine job. Would like more Canadians to join club.
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VICTOR ROOT, Rep. Illinois—One of our most valuable representatives. He has spent
much time preparing a map of the United States showing the places where saucers have
been sighted. He is quite a poet, too; see his poem in this issue. Mr. Root presented the
IFSB with this saucer map. We are proud of it. We are sorry to say that Mr. Root may
have to move to California in the near future. It will be very hard to replace such an
ardent worker.
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EARLE BROADDUS, Rep. Kentucky—Obtained two new members for IFSB. One of
these members, a Mrs. Glenn C. Fuller, saw a flying saucer. Her report will be in our next
issue of "Space Review". Mr. Broaddus is spreading the word about IFSB.
* * *
DIANE BUCHANAN, Rep. Iowa—Obtained a new member, and has clippings she intends to send in to IFSB.
* * *
GAIL SPRAGUE, Rep. Wisconsin—Gail is quite the cartoonist. She sent in a cartoon
for us which really made the International Staff roll off their chairs. She showed the parlor
of a home with the front door open, a strange looking creature had walked in the door
leaving muddy tracks on the floor. Outside can be seen a saucer parked on the lawn. A
housewife approaches the creature and this is what she says: "I don't care where you're
from. Look at my clean rug." She also sent us a fine poem that appears in this issue. Gail
obtained a new member for us also. She sure is showing fine interest.
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ALLAN LEVINSKY, Rep. Maine—Claims that very few people are seeing saucers in
Maine. Is doing his best to get people interested in IFSB.
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ROBERT R. RITTER, Rep. Tennessee—Chalks up another member for IFSB.
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LUIS LUHRING, Rep. Puerto Rico—Mr. Luhring has sent us numerous clippings from
Puerto Rico about saucers. He plans to get as many people as possible to join IFSB. He
says that the interest in saucers is as great in Puerto Rico as anyplace else.
* * *
S. L. DAW, Rep. Washington, D.C.—We are happy to have for our representative in
Washington, D.C., the first member of the clergy, Reverend Daw. Mr. Daw, as he prefers
to be called by club members, is doing great work for IFSB. We are anxiously awaiting
to see his actual photos of saucers, that he took himself.
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RONALD KINNEAR, Rep. New York—Took upon himself to advertise in his own
state and had 50 post cards printed and plans to mail them out, in his state.
* * *
We are not getting any reports from some of our Representatives. It is absolutely
necessary that we hear from you, so please do your best to get those monthly reports rolling in on time.8 SPACE REVIEW
DIRECTORY OF REPRESENTATIVES
The following are additional representatives since our last publication.
BRITISH REPRESENTATIVE—Edgar L. Plunkett, 71 Chedworth Rd., Horfield, Bristol
7, England; Assistant Representative for Britain—Denis Plunkett
PUERTO RICAN REPRESENTATIVE—Luis Luhring, Box 23, Punta Santiago
COLORADO—Verna M. Hampton, 4245 Alcott St., Denver
MAINE—Allan Levinsky, 59 Atlantic St., Portland
MISSOURI—Ralph Hetzel, 6 Scarsdale, St. Louis 17
NEW JERSEY—August C. Roberts, 443 Ogden Ave., Jersey City
NORTH CAROLINA—David T. Benton, Box 430, E.C.C., Greenville
OHIO—Robert C. Schnelle, Sr., 714 McMakin Ave., Cincinnati
OREGON—G. I. McColly, 524 Jersey St., Silverton
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA—Rev. S. L. Daw, 5119—7th St., N.W., Washington
WEST VIRGINIA—Gray Barker, Box 981, Clarksburg
Above names will not be published again. Additional names in future issues.
Anyone that wishes to correspond with other members will please send us permission
to print your name and address so that others will know that you desire correspondence.
We do not publish lists of our members names and addresses without permission from
them.
LET'S LOOK AT THE MAGAZINES
READERS DIGEST FOR JULY 1952—Two articles "Have We Visitors from Space,"
and "Flying Saucers—New in Name Only."
TRUE MAGAZINE, SEPT. 1952— The Flying Saucers and the Mysterious Little Men."
OCT. 1952—"We Flew Above Flying Saucers."
DEC. 1952—"What Radar Tells About Flying Saucers."
QUICK MAGAZINE, OCT. 20, 1952—"Moonbound," Page 18.
COLLIER'S, OCT. 18, 1952—"Man on the Moon."
OCT. 25, 1952—"More About Man on the Moon."
PIC MAGAZINE, NOV. 1952—"How Do Saucers Fly?"
SIR MAGAZINE, DEC. 1952—"Flying Saucers and the Air Around Us."
MR. MAGAZINE, JAN. 1953—"Is Washington Afraid of Flying Saucers?"
MAN TO MAN MAGAZINE, JAN. 1953 Flying Saucers Are Not New."
THE MYSTERY OF OTHER WORLDS REVEALED—A Fawcett Book No. 166. Ex-
cellent. A four star edition—one of the finest to date in the pulp line. Cost 75c. We
advise all saucer-minded folk to get this magazine. It is only once in a great while
that a publisher puts out such a fine publication. Contains news of Space Travel;
Flying Saucers; and Rocket Development.
These magazines are in the IFSB LIBRARY as part of our collection. We will send
written information to anyone that may have questions on above magazines.
Coming in April "SPACE REVIEW "SAUCERITIS" by John Armitage of England.
An article that will make you really THINK!
A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL OF OUR OFFICERS AND COUNCIL MEMBERSSPACE REVIEW 9
TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE I.F.S.B.—
GREETINGS FROM ENGLAND
Capt. Edgar L. Plunkett, British Representative
Are we on the verge of a breath-taking discovery? Yes, I believe we really are! To
quote Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, "Too many good men have seen Flying Saucers for
us to dismiss them lightly as hallucinations."
The nineteenth and twentieth centuries have produced a number of astonishing dis-
coveries notably the dreaded atom bomb, and also has had to discard in many cases pre-
viously held convictions such as that "matter is indestructible".
Even the average layman today, due to increased educational facilities, and access to
literature of all kinds, has a very good idea that life in all its forms consists of "energy",
and that this energy somehow links back to some form of pulsating orbital structure like
unto the universe, but on an infinitesimally smaller scale. Therefore, it is—to me at least—
quite believable that it is possible that somewhere—something—someone—has solved the
riddle of this energy, etheric, electromagnetic, call it what you will. Having progressed
so far, it follows that given elements capable of withstanding immense stresses and strains,
the propulsion of what has become known as the "Flying Saucer" becomes a possibility.
It is known that between the Sun, Moon, and our Earth, and presumably between other
inter-planetary and possibly interstellar bodies there exists magnetic lines of force, thus
if some form of aircraft or saucer has control of the means of attraction and repulsion,
these lines of force which by the way never touch one another, would form the perfect
highway along which to travel at the speed of light, and probably very much faster. It
would also account for the capability of these so-called "saucers" to accomplish right-angled
turns, inasmuch that these known magnetic waves emanate in all directions. Therefore,
from the point of view of the average thinking man in the street, I say, "I believe the
flying saucer does exist, and that the coming years will vindicate such men as Captain
Mantell, Kenneth Arnold, and countless other pioneers in this field." In conclusion, may
I say to all IFSB members at home and abroad, "carry on the good work, and above all,
do not be disappointed, discouraged or deluded by the jeers and sneers of the ignorant
so-called majority."
The best of everything for the New Year ahead!
Yours fraternally, E. L. PLUNKETT
MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OUT THERE
by Gail Sprague by Victor Root
Out of the dark, mysterious, depths of Out in space lies my destiny,
space, Out there, beyond the clouds;
Came strange looking craft at a tremen Where winds have not yet blown,
dous pace. Where man has not yet gone.
Their course was true, the third planet That's where I long to roam.
from the sun.
Their orders: Don't return until your task Out in space lies my destiny,
is done. Out there, among the stars,
Down they descended; some got out. Where night is forever ruling,
"Be back in 24 hours," the commander Where solitude is soothing;
told the scout. That's where I long to roam.
Time went fast, all returned.
Off went the craft, bearing all they'd Give me a silver ship,
learned. To make the happy trip,
The decision was reached, never again, Out there, among the stars.
On this small planet they'd ever land.
Wars, corruption, prejudice and greed,
Made this the worst of all planets, all
agreed.10 SPACE REVIEW
SAUCER SIGHTINGS BY IFSB MEMBERS
Exclusive! From Franklin, Indiana and Surrounding Towns
SIGHTING NO. 4—On the morning of July 28, 1952 in the skies to the southeast and
at times directly over Franklin, Indiana appeared three strange objects. Their flight was
watched by a large number of men of sound mind and character. The following is com-
piled from a Police report turned in by Capt. Lee Sloan, Patrolman Jack W. Moore and
Patrolman Kenneth Rund of the Franklin, Indiana Police Department on Monday morn-
ing, July 28, 1952 at 6:00 a.m. These objects were witnessed by policemen, civilian au-
thorities, and members of the United States Army. After notifying all proper authorities
of the objects no definite steps were taken by the army or otherwise. The report is as follows:
There were three objects, one larger and brighter than the two smaller objects. The
larger of the three seemed to cast off a white yellowish light. Its pattern of flight seemed
to be that of a circle. It seemed to always be keeping track of the two smaller objects.
The two smaller objects cast off a distinctive light of their own, one being an orange hue
and the other a reddish color. The two smaller ones seemed to be in a dog fight all their
own, since they executed barrel rolls, loops and spins. They made turns of 90 degrees and
45 degrees without losing any degree of speed, as well as dancing up and down as if
someone was playing with a giant yo-yo. The objects made single sorties to the south
completely out of sight, to return almost immediately into view again, joining the other
in a neatly executed show of turns, loops and spins. We estimated their height at approxi-
mately 15,000 feet while their speed varied from an estimated 1500 miles per hour to an
estimated 10,000 miles per hour. Even with a pair of binoculars it was almost an impos-
sibility to determine any exact shape other than that they appeared to be round and flat
as a saucer. They were observed for a period of four hours and fifteen minutes. Dawn
came at 4:48 a.m. and all stars had gone around 5:00 a.m. At 5:03 a.m. it was bright day-
light—and the three objects were still visible. Their color did not change in daylight.
At 5:11 a.m. the larger of the three objects was joined by the two smaller ones; the smaller
objects one at a time disappeared above the larger, first the orange, then the red. After
seeming to envelope the two smaller objects it moved up and to the west out of sight. The
timing of the three objects and the disappearance of the larger took exactly 40 seconds.
These objects were verified by: Edinburg Police Dept., Camp Atterbury, Ind.; Columbus
Police Dept.; Seymour State Police Dept.; Greensburg Police Dept.; North Vernon Police
Dept.; Connersville Police Dept.; Connersville State Police Post; Fort Wayne, Ind., and
Madison, Ind. Mr. Moore and Mr. Rund are IFSB members now.
SIGHTING NO. 5—Louie Masonick, Jr., Representative for Minnesota
Sighted a round object Northeast of Long Prairie, Minnesota about 2:30 p.m., April
20, 1952. It was a dull gray color, traveling about 250 MPH and when it ascended there
was a low hum. It was about 5,000 feet high and was visible for about 45 seconds. Direc-
tion of flight was from East to West in one direct path.
SIGHTING NO. 6—Alan K. States, Member from California
Sighted a disc shaped object in the East of Los Angeles about 9:08 p.m. on Sep-
tember 22, 1952. It was a yellowish white in color, and remained in a stationary position
for about 4 seconds. It was about 15 degrees above the horizon. It was about 50 feet in
diameter and traveling due north.
When sending in your reports on Saucer Sightings, please give the date that you
saw the saucer. Thank you!SPACE REVIEW 11
EXCERPTS FROM A SUMMARY OF A FIVE-YEAR
FLYING SAUCER INVESTIGATION
By George D. Fawcett, International Council, IFSB
I have just decided to stop investigation that I began a little over five years ago on
one of the most fascinating mysteries of modern times, that being the well known "Flying
Saucer" phenomena. Since the summer of 1947 when the first saucer scare broke out in
the United States, I have spent much of my time, money and energy seeking a solution
to this riddle. While carrying on my private investigations I was able to interview several
astronomers, scientists, pilots and guided missile experts, who had spotted these saucers
or at least had been investigating or studying these strange objects. In addition to these
interviews I have talked to many eye-witnesses who had sighted these objects throughout
the United States and have mailed questionnaires out to many others.
I have kept bulletins and scrapbooks on the saucers for the past five years, and while
going to college I wrote a six-page pamphlet entitled "The Flying Saucer Phenomena"
for my friends, teachers, and classmates. I have lectured to several groups in Lynchburg.
Though I've been interested in this phenomena from the very first, my sighting of an
orange disk like globe which hovered for four minutes over the Lynchburg College ad-
ministration building in Lynchburg, Virginia, on the morning of July 6, 1951, has in-
creased my interest threefold since then. That is one of my reasons for stopping my inves-
tigation. It's really too big a job for one person to handle. We must realize that we are
dealing with a phenomena that is as fantastic as it is fascinating. Many of the reports that
I have been able to gather in my collection tend to back this statement.
Some recent thoughts about the "flying saucers" are that perhaps there will be some
landings soon. This doesn't seem too far-fetched in that these flying saucers are still being
seen everywhere, for longer periods of time, and in groups instead of alone, as well as
more reports of huge saucer or rocket ships. Then, too, they seem to come and go at will,
perhaps being stationed as satellites themselves.
I feel that our government must know something about these saucers because in my
opinion at this very moment the United States Government is carrying on an educational
program regarding interplanetary travel of our country. Perhaps space ships from other
planets are already here! At any rate, whether they are trying to prevent religious con-
troversy or panic or for any other motives which they might have, our government is still
releasing, denying, suppressing and even plating reports at intervals for some reason.
Regardless, the future will tell! In closing, I'd like to use a favorite phrase of Charlie
Lineberry, Lynchburg College student who said, "things are really looking up." I wonder
if some things aren't looking DOWN, too; Sooner or later we're bound to find out, and
to this all I can say is, "the sooner, the better."
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Fawcett's discussions and opinions will be found in future
issues of Space Review.
ATTENTION MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. If you would be interested in receiv-
ing an emblem to wear on your coat lapel with our club letters "IFSB" engraved on a
Saucer background, we would be interested in knowing. We cannot order these emblems
unless we get enough people showing interest. The price would be approximately $1.00
each. Please let us know as soon as possible. Thank you!12 SPACE REVIEW
WE WANT YOU TO MEET
EDGAR L. PLUNKETT, BRITISH REPRESENTATIVE—Born at Bristol, Glos.,
England, on December 26, 1903. Covered most parts of the world as a radio operator at
sea from 1922 to 1936, including the U.S.A., notably New York, Boston, Baltimore,
Norfolk, Newport News, Tampa, Mobile, and many other ports. Has many interesting
memories of the prohibition days, the gangster era, Jack Dempsey, Babe Ruth, Lou
Gehrig and other notable highlights. Has worked for many years for Anglo-American
friendship and still corresponds with friends here in U.S.A. Was called to service in 1939.
Was rescued from Dunkirk Beaches by the French Destroyer L'Incomprise on June 1, 1940.
Went to Middle East in 1941, and served through three Western Desert Campaigns with
the British 8th Army. After fall of Tunis was commissioned in Palestine and was then
posted in Egypt. Returned to England at the end of the war after four and a half years
service overseas as a Captain. Now employed by his original firm as a clerk.
He has a wife and three children, their ages are Denis 21, now with the RAF, Diana
18, and Michael 14. Hobbies are writing and reading and other journalistic yearnings
including poetry, plus an unabated desire to travel. Since the formation of Civil Defense
a year or so ago, he has become a qualified instructor and lectures three evenings weekly
to industrial personnel.
Mr. Plunkett has shown great interest in IFSB activities and will without a doubt
prove to be our most valuable foreign representative.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
(Next Issue—April 1, 1953)
POST OFFICE BOX 241
BRIDGEPORT 2, CONN.
U.S.A.
Return Postage Guaranteed
To:
Mr. Robert D. Wolf
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101553UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
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In Reply, Please Refer to RS
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Date: February 17, 1953
Brouillard
To: Director, FBI [ILLEGIBLE][ILLEGIBLE]
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From: Legal Attache
London, England
Subject: "FLYING SAUCERS"
Major E. P. Walkers, Provo Marshall at the U. S. Air Force
Base at Mildenhall, England, telephonically contacted writer on
February 14, 1953, regarding the new or revived interest in
"flying saucers." He stated he did not have any new information
to report but did know of an incident that took place several
years ago and which the Bureau may desire to check.
This incident, according to Major Walkers, concerns an article
or story on "flying saucers" which appeared in a small newspaper
with limited circulation in the Township of Jeffersonville, Delaware
Township, Sullivan County, New York. He was unable to recall the
name of the newspaper but was certain it is the only one published
in that area. The story appeared in one of the early 1947 issues or
in one of the issues during the last three months of 1946. It was
written by a member of the U. S. Armed Forces and of significance is
the fact that subsequent issues failed to follow it up by carrying
additional stories on "flying saucers." Also significant is the
fact that it appeared in a small and practically unknown newspaper.
Major Walkers states he is merely reporting this for what it
may be worth and is being forwarded to the Bureau for any action con-
sidered appropriate.
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RECORDED-47
Date: March 6, 1953
To: Director of Special Investigations [ILLEGIBLE]
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: FLYING SAUCERS
The following information has been received by
this Bureau from its representative in London, England, con-
cerning the captioned matter:
Major E. P. Walkers, Provost Marshal,
U. S. Air Force Base, Mildenhall, England,
telephonically contacted the writer on February 14,
1953, regarding the new or revived interest in
"flying saucers." He stated he did not have any
new information to report but he knew of an
incident that took place several years ago which
this Bureau might desire to check.
This incident, according to Major Walkers,
concerns an article or story on "flying saucers"
which appeared in a small newspaper with limited
circulation located at Jeffersonville, Delaware
Township, Sullivan County, New York. He was
unable to recall the name of the newspaper but
was certain it is the only one published in that
area. The story appeared in one of the early 1947
issues or in one of the issues during the last three
months of 1946. It was written by a member of the
U. S. Armed Forces and of significance is the fact
that subsequent issues failed to follow it up by
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carrying additional stories on "flying saucers."
Also significant is the fact that it appeared in
a small and practically unknown newspaper.
Major Walkers states he is merely reporting
this for what it may be worth.
The above data is being furnished to you for
your information and any action you desire to take in connection
therewith, inasmuch as this Bureau is not conducting any in-
vestigations relating to the captioned matter.
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John Bailey called from Bowie, Maryland, at Belmont
9:05 P.M., 3/9/53, to advise that he had just seen a [ILLEGIBLE]
flying saucer near that city. He was vague as to
details and nonresponsive as to where he was calling
from and as to his residence. When asked where he
planned to stay tonight, at least, in order that
Air Force might interview him if deemed advisable,
Bailey said the writer wanted to know too much and
disconnected. Since no specific information was furnished
and since the call may have been a prank, the Air Force
was not advised. Since no identifying information was
obtained, no attempt was made to check Bureau records.
Recommendation:
File.
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To: Director of Special Investigations [ILLEGIBLE]m
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: FLYING SAUCERS
At 9:05 p.m. on March 9, 1953, an individual giving his
name as John Bailey telephonically contacted this Bureau and advised
he had just seen a flying saucer near Bowie, Maryland. Mr. Bailey
was vague as to any details in this matter and would not furnish any
information concerning his residence or the place from which he was
making his telephone call. No additional pertinent information in
this matter was furnished by Mr. Bailey.
The above is being furnished to you for your information and
assistance in the captioned matter. No investigation is being conducted
by this Bureau concerning this matter.
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TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH
Valparaiso, March 4, 1953
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
United States, North America
Subject: Individual who may possibly be connected with
flying saucers.
Dear Sir:
In writing to you who directs the influential Office of
Investigation which has international connections, I would like to
state the following:
1°-a) I had the opportunity to read in a "Chilean" police magazine, in
the section entitled, "Perfect Escapes," the escape of Dr. LINKE
(42 years old, widower, who sometime in 1950, in London, was arrested
on the 8th floor of the Building of Departments (?). The reason for
his detention was his possible collaboration with VLADIMIR VLASAV in
"divulging to foreign governments English aviation secrets".)
In his attempt to get away, which occurred between 4 and 5
in the morning, a strange thing happened, "when the police came near
the 8th floor, the whole building became dark, the elevators stopped
and the telephones and loudspeakers became silent. When the police
arrived on the 8th floor with their flash lights, they immediately
went off. (Nevertheless, he was arrested at 6 A.M.).
b) Dr. LINKE escaped from the Kent Prison (a few days after
he was imprisoned) and according to statements of the author of the
article, which should be accurate, he did it in the following manner:
Between 12 midnight and 2 A.M., in rainy weather, Dr. JULIUS LINKE
disappeared under the following circumstances: the electricity, elevators,
telephones, and flash lights of the guards would not function.
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MARY APOSTOL:bad bad
March 12, 1953
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MAR 26 1953
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[ILLEGIBLE]D. JONES[Reverse side of page 135 — bleed-through of Translation from Spanish, Valparaiso March 4, 1953, text mirror-reversed and largely illegible] [Stamp:] RECEIVED FBI U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE MAR 16 12:01 PM '53 [Stamp:] MAR 16 10:54 AM '53 MR. JONES [ILLEGIBLE]/2
According to the article, among other statements of the
guards, was the fact that between midnight and 2 o'clock rain fell
in torrents and for a few moments there was complete darkness because
the lights went off. A guard tried to ring the alarm which would set
off the siren, and it did not work; he yelled to another guard but did
not get an answer, and his voice sounded very "distant"; although he
tried to warn his chiefs personally, he could not run or even walk
fast (he had to walk slowly).
2°).—A little before the fall of Berlin, "the motors of autos and
trucks stopped unexpectedly," without any apparent explanation; after
one hour they succeeded in starting them again. During this occasion
it was commented that "something rare occurred in the atmosphere."
3° - About three months ago I read in a local newspaper about the "flying
saucers," with the reservation that perhaps they would be speculating
about the flying saucers; however, it is undeniable that they were
telling the truth. It stated that, according to the article from a
news agency, an officer and his associate who were flying a plane saw
a "flying saucer." They followed it, but it, as in previous cases,
whirled about and could not be reached. However, the flying saucer flew
very high and then it began a rapid descent; it stopped a few seconds
on the officer's airplane, paralyzing the motors of the airplane,
(according to statements of the aviators). Later the disk flew very
high and was lost from view, and the airplane motors began working.
Any inference from the above statements — according to my
way of thinking, -- that these facts may appear to be imaginary, is
dispelled by the statements of various witnesses on each occasion, and
therefore they are "scientific" facts.
If on two occasions paralization of electricity occurred, as
well as what we may call paralization of vital forces (in the case of
the guards), and in said cases "the interference of one person,"
Dr. LINKE, is inferred, why could not Dr. LINKE also be connected with
the other two cases (2 and 3)?
It may be that all this is not in any way related and that the
flying saucers are nothing more than what has been given as a scientific
explanation, but the "strange force," about which our ancestors have not
spoken to us in history, we cannot deny.
- 2 -I submit for your full consideration all I have said, my
only motive being "human interest for human affairs" and my desire for
the progress of humanity, for a good future full of dignity and
cosmic evolution.
Without further particulars, I remain
Sincerely yours,
S/ FRANCISCO TRONCOSO SILVA
Casilla 1857. Valparaiso
Chile, South America
P. S. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter.
- 3 -Valparaiso, [REDACTED] Marzo de 1953. [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
Señor
Director Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Washington.
Estados Unidos. Norte América.
Referencia:- Persona con posible ingerencia en "Discos Voladores".
Estimado señor:-
Me permito dirigirme a Ud., que dirige una poderosa Oficina de In-
vestigación de raigambre Internacional, para manifestar lo siguiente:-
1º.- a) Tuve la oportunidad de leer en una revista policial "chilena", en una
sección titulada "Fugas Perfectas", la fuga del Dr. Linke ( de 42 años de
edad, viudo, que a mediados de 1950 en Londres fué detenido en un Edificio
de Departamentos, 8º piso. Motivo de detención, su posible participación con
Vladimir Vlasav de "divulgar a gobiernos extranjeros secretos de aviación
Inglesa").
En el allanamiento para su detención que se efectuó entre 04 y 05 hrs.
de la madrugada, ocurrió un hecho extraño "cuando la policía cercaba el 8º
piso, todo el edificio quedó a obscuras y los ascensores detenidos como
también los teléfonos y citáfonos silenciados. Los policías al llegar al 8º
piso con sus linternas eléctricas, éstas se apagaron simultáneamente. (Sin
embargo fué detenido a las 06 hrs., al alba).
b) El Dr. Linke huyó del presidio de Kent (a pocos días de ser encerrado)
y según declaraciones del autor del artículo, que deben ser fidedignas, lo
hizo en la siguiente circunstancia:- Entre las 12 de la noche (24 hrs.) y
02 hrs. de la mañana, en lluvioso día desapareció el Dr. Julius Linke, con
las agravantes de - paralización del alumbrado, ascensores y teléfonos, no
funcionamiento de linternas de bolsillo ( de vigilantes).
Los vigilantes entre otras cosas declararon - según el artículo - que
entre las 24 y 02 hrs., arreció en gran forma la lluvia y en ciertos momen-
tos reinó completa"obscuridad", los focos se apagaron. Un vigilante trató
de tocar el botón de alarma para hacer sonar el silbato de peligro y no funcionó,
gritó a otro vigilante y no obtuvo respuesta y su voz era "lejana"; para avi-
sar personalmente a sus jefes no pudo correr ni apresurar la marcha (sino
andar en forma lenta).
2º.- Poco antes de la caída de Berlín, "los motores de autos y camiones fueron
inesperadamente detenidos", sin encontrarse aparente explicación; después de una
hora se logró ponerlos en movimiento. Se comentó en esa oportunidad "que algo raro
ocurría en la atmósfera".
3º.- Harán cerca de tres meses que leí en un periódico local, acerca de los "Dis-
cos Voladores" - haciendo la salvedad que tal vez se habrá especulado acerca de
los platillos voladores, pero también es innegable que se han dicho verdades -
declarando, según un artículo de una agencia noticiosa que, un oficial y su acom-
pañante que piloteaban un avión, divisaron un "Disco Volador". Lo persiguieron,
pero éste como en casos anteriores hizo bastantes piruetas y no se dejó alcanzar.
Sin embargo el Disco Volador se elevó a gran altura, luego inició un acelerado des-
censo y se estacionó unos instantes por sobre el avión del Oficial, paralizándole
los motores al avión (según declaraciones de los aviadores). Posteriormente el
Disco se elevó perdiéndose de vista, funcionando nuevamente los motores del avión.
Deducción de lo anteriormente manifestado - según mi modo de pensar, que -
al ocurrir hechos de esta índole que parecieran utópicos, se desmiente por lo
manifestado por varios testigos en distintas circunstancias y por lo tanto son
hechos "científicos".
Si en dos ocasiones ocurrió la paralización de la fuerza eléctrica - y di-
gámoslo fuerza vital (en caso de vigilantes) - se desprende en dichos casos la
"ingerencia de una persona", el Dr. Linke. ¿Porqué no podría tener ingerencia el
Dr. Linke, en los otros dos casos, incisos 2º y 3º?- 2 - [REDACTED] [REDACTED]
Puede que todo esto no tenga relación y que los Discos Voladores no sean más
que lo que han explicado ciertos científicos, pero lo de la "fuerza extraña", que
no nos hablan nuestros antepasados en su historia, no lo podemos negar.
Dejo a su entera consideración todo lo dicho, no guiándome otro motivo que el
"interés humano por las cosas humanas" y aspirando por el amplio progreso de la
Humanidad, por un futuro benigno de dignidad y evolución cósmica.
Sin otro particular, saluda atentamente a Ud.
[ILLEGIBLE]
Francisco Troncoso Silva.
Casilla 1857. Valparaiso.
Chile. Sud América.
Nota:- Ruego a Ud. contestarme de haber recibido la presente.March 23, 1953
RECORDED
INDEXED 62-83894-329
Mr. Francisco Troncoso Silva
Casilla 1857
Valparaiso, Chile
Dear Mr. Troncoso:
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your letter of March 4, 1953.
The interest which prompted you to make your observations available to me is sincerely appreciated. Since your communication may be of interest to another governmental agency, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of it to The Honorable, The Secretary of the Air Force, The Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C.
Sincerely yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
cc-Foreign Liaison Desk, with copy of incoming.
copy by form, Secretary of the Air Force.
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[signatures]
[stamp: COMM - FBI, MAR 24 1953, MAILED 31]
[stamp: 78 APR 7 1953]Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 4/28/53
FROM : SAC, SAN JUAN (65-330)
SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT OBSERVED
11:30 AM, APRIL 8, 1953, FORT
BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO:
MISCELLANEOUS
FLYING SAUCERS
On 4/27/53 a report was received from Major BRADFORD P. SHUMAN, Wing Intelligence Officer, Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico. The substance of this report is as follows:
Five persons observed an unidentified flying object at 11:30 AM on 4/8/53 at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. Statements were taken from all of the witnesses, among whom were three Captains and a Sergeant of the U. S. Army, as well as a civilian. They described the object as a bright star or a bright ball of fire at a great height, and it was moving rapidly at the time it was observed.
All of the witnesses observed one RB 36 aircraft which had been flying in the area at the time of the sighting of this unidentified object. The Wing Intelligence Officer reported that there were two RB 36 aircraft in the area at this time. These aircraft were reported to be flying at 12,000 and 21,000 feet respectively. None of the persons from whom statements were taken were able to accurately describe the object, other than by the statements set forth above.
This matter is being reported to the Bureau for information purposes.
CLOSED.
FDO'B:MD
[handwritten: 5/7/53 Sanden - no need to disseminate to OSI hats they have info from]
RECORDED-12
INDEXED-12
EX-102
[stamp: APR 29 1953]
[stamp: 53 MAY 11 1953]
[red handwritten: 62-83894-330]May 14, 1953
Mrs. Robert H. Davisson
26 Olcott Street
Watertown, Massachusetts
[handwritten: flying saucers]
Dear Mrs. Davisson:
I have received your letter of May 9, 1953, and I want to thank you for making the information contained in your letter available to me.
Inasmuch as the information contained in your letter comes within the jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force, I have furnished a copy of your letter to that Department for appropriate attention.
Sincerely yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
cc - 1 - Boston (FOR INFORMATION)
RECORDED-141
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INDEXED-141
NOTE: Bureau files are negative re Mrs. Robert H. Davisson.
[stamps: COMM - FBI, MAY 15 1953, MAILED 28]
[stamp: F130, 10 MAY 25 1953]
[red handwritten: 62-83894-331][Reverse/carbon copy of preceding page — text shows through from obverse, largely illegible] [stamps: RECEIVED-LAO, F.B.I., U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, MAY 14 1953] [stamp: RECORDED-A B.I., Judge 12 PM] [stamp: INDEXED-10, MS DEPT. OF JUSTICE] [stamp: RECEIVED-DIRECTOR, 1.01 PM '53] [stamp: MAY 14 1.55 PM '53, DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I.] [stamp: REC'D ESPIONAGE] [stamp: May 25 11 52 AM '53] [stamp: RECEIVED-FBI, DEPT. OF JUSTICE, MAILED 28] [stamp: 53 MAY 25 IX]
RECORDED - 99
62-83894-332
Date: May 14, 1953
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: FLYING SAUCERS
There is attached for your information and assistance in this matter a copy of a self-explanatory letter dated May 9, 1953, received by this Bureau from Mrs. Robert H. Davisson, 26 Olcott Street, Watertown, Massachusetts. Mrs. Davisson's letter has been acknowledged by this Bureau and she has been informed that a copy of her letter has been referred to the Department of the Air Force for appropriate attention.
Attachment
cc - 1 - Boston (Under Separate Cover) (Attachment) (FOR INFO)
NOTE: Bureau files are negative re Mrs. Robert H. Davisson.
EHM:mjh
[stamp: APPROPRIATE AGENCIES AND FILED OFFICES ADVISED 1 TIME(S) ON DATE]
[red annotation: declassified 2040 8/11/77]
[stamp: MAILED 8, MAY 15 1953, COMM-FBI]
[stamp: 5-MAY 27 1953]
INDEXED - 99[Reverse/carbon copy of preceding page — text shows through from obverse, largely illegible] [stamps: RECEIVED-LAO, F.B.I., U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, MAY 14 1 55 PM '53] [stamp: 2040 4/1/77] [stamp: May 13 12 23 PM '53] [stamp: U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., FWDED 8, RECEIVED 1 8 ROOM, COMM-FBI] [stamp: REC'D ESPIONAGE] [stamp: May 25 11 52 AM '53]
26 Olcott Street
Watertown, Mass.
May 9, 1953
Dear Sir:-
(May 7th)
Thursday evening 9:25 PM I left school (M.d.t) and entered the parking lot along side of the school. I happened to look up and I saw what seems to be known as a flying saucer. I assure you it was not an air plane, a search light nor a falling star. It was round in shape & a rather orange color, it traveled horizontally at a rather slow speed for just a few seconds then disappeared. Just like that. I was not alone at the time, another student was with me & saw it. I can give you his ma[il] address up. Jan[?] like it.
[annotations: MRS. R. H. DAVISSON, Mason]
RECORDED - 99
INDEXED - 99
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Sci 2005 5/14/53
cc-Boston line JCHMi 5/14/53
[red annotation: 62-83894-332]
[stamp: RECORDED-99, MAY 12 1953]
[annotation: ESP Soot - Nossburg]
[handwritten: Robert H. Davisson, MAY 12 1953, 19 - Boston]When I arrived home I spent appro[ximately] one half hour calling C.D. & Air Force Ground Operations etc. Finally after getting no answers I called the Watertown police who merely informed me they didn't know what I should do about it. It came as rather a surprise to me, I thought that there was supposed to be somebody on account of all times. I do not know to whom I should write & in desperation am writing to you. I do hope you will report this to the proper authorities for me and I hope you will suggest to the local C.D. that they should have somewhere or someone that a person could call to report such findings. I would appreciate very much a reply from you. May I just add that I honestly don't know what the unknown object was. I never before saw anything like it. I would be very happy to supply any[other] information you would like.
Thanking you very much,
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Robert H. Davisson
[stamps: REC'D ESPIONAGE]
[stamp: May 25 11 52 AM '53]
[address: 26 Olcott St., Watertown, Mass.]July 9, 1953
RECORDED 68
INDEXED 69
62-83894-333
Mr. W. S. Woodfill
President
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Dear Mr. Woodfill:
Your letter of June 30, 1953, has been received in Mr. Hoover's absence from the city, and I am taking the liberty of acknowledging its receipt.
Your communication will be brought to his attention promptly following his return to Washington.
Sincerely yours,
Helen W. Gandy
Secretary
cc-Detroit, with copy of incoming.
cc-Cincinnati, with copy of incoming.
ATTENTION SAC: You are instructed to thoroughly check your files in an effort to determine whether or not the Mr. Stevenson referred to by correspondent has been interviewed by an Agent of your office. You should also furnish the Bureau any information which might assist in clarifying the story set forth by Woodfill. Sulet results no later than July 16, 1953, under caption "Mr. W. S. Woodfill, President, Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan, Research (Crime Records)."
Follow-up made for July 16, 1953. Killed per Cincinnati letter 7/5/53.
NOTE: Although inquiries regarding such phenomena are being handled by the Air Force at this present time, it is believed desirable to check the source of this rumor and following receipt of reply from Cincinnati, refer correspondent's inquiry to the Air Force. In 1939 and again in 1940 Woodfill invited the Director to attend the Michigan Hotel Convention, and both invitations were declined. An informant reported that in 1925 gambling on Mackinac Island was reserved for the Grand Hotel.
HPL:blt
[stamps: COMM - FBI, JUL 10 1953, MAILED 27]
[handwritten: O-1 following to Cincinnati 7-7-53 line]
[handwritten: 27, milho gm office][Reverse/carbon copy of preceding page — text shows through from obverse, largely illegible] [stamps: RECORDED 68, INDEXED 68] [stamp: JUL 10 1953, MAILED 27, COMM-FBI]
Grand Hotel
WORLD'S LARGEST SUMMER HOTEL MACKINAC ISLAND · MICHIGAN
W.S.WOODFILL President
June 30, 1953
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
A relative of mine living in Circleville, Ohio has advised me of the following account.
Two years ago a respected farmer living near Circleville saw a lighted object dancing around, flying around in the air near him late at night in a pasture or field, -- a flying saucers. In due time this came to have general knowledge in the community, and about one year ago the story appeared in the Circleville newspaper.
Since then he is presumed to have been consulted with representatives of the F.B.I., so it is said there, and only three weeks ago or so it is said the F.B.I. representatives came to consult with him again. This time they brought pictures to show the farmer of various types of these flying saucers or space ships that have been apprehended by the government from time to time, and the farmer was able to identify one of them as the type of thing he had seen two years ago.
The farmer was told, as the story goes, by your representatives, that the particular flying saucer he identified is the type that is known to have been flown down from the planet Mars, and that similar ships have been captured, and that your agency or the government hold captive one man at least in California who was taken from one of these things from Mars. This Martian it is understood is now being taught how to speak English -- in California -- and taught American customs. It is said that it is apparent that this Martian comes from a civilization much more advanced than our own civilisation.... and that this account has general knowledge as reported here in that community.
I understand that the farmer is a Mr. Stevenson, that he is held in very high repute in the community, prosperous, conservative and of presumed sound mind.
[stamps: OHIO]
RECORDED - 58
INDEXED 68
[stamp: JUL 13 1953]
[handwritten: acb 7V-53, N.P. 7 AUG 5 1953, 3/7]
[stamp: RECEIVED-FBI DIRECTOR]
[red handwritten: 62-43894-333][Reverse of Grand Hotel letter — blank with routing stamps] [stamp: RECEIVED-NICHOLS, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., Jul 6 9 33 AM '53] [stamp: Jul 8 1 10 PM '53, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., RECEIVED-NICHOLS] [stamp: REC'D RECORDS SEC] [stamp: Jul 3 12 49 PM '53, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., RECEIVED-DIRECTOR] [stamp: Jul 10 9 36 AM '53, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., RECEIVED-DIRECTOR] [stamp: Jul 3 1 31 PM '53, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., RECEIVED-DIRECTOR] [stamp: Jul 6 12 23 PM '53, MR. JONES] [handwritten: Director 7-3-53, Rebecca N. Halm(?)]
No. 2
I can only believe that the account is a lot of nonsense, insofar as the F.B.I. telling the farmer that the government has captured several "flying saucers", and that they are from Mars, and that a Martian is being held captive in California. It would be apparent to me that if the government did have such knowledge, they would not confide such information to the farmer, -- and moreover that it is too utterly fantastic to credit with recognition as true. The farmer no doubt saw a "flying saucer", a light reflection or other light phenomenon such as the government has said all such things really are, and not a space ship from Mars or anyother place in outer space.
I am writing to hopefully secure your advice, insofar as you can properly advise me publicly as a citizen, of what the truth is in this story. I should like to set my relative there straight. And I am curious personally to know what the real story is about this farmer - Mr. Stevenson of the Circleville, Ohio area.
Respectfully yours,
[signature] W.S.Woodfill
PresidentFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION JUL 8 1953 TELETYPE FBI ATLANTA 7-8-53 11-0-2 AM JB DIRECTOR, FBI U R G E N T FLYING SAUCERS, MR. TOM MCRAE, - ATLANTA CONSTITUTION- REPORTER, COMPLAINANT. THREE FORTYFIVE AM THIS DATE MCRAE TELEPHONICALLY FURNISHED FOLLOWING -FANTASTIC TALE - ASSURING THAT NEITHER HE NOR ANY MEMBER OF -ICONSTITUTION- STAFF HAD BEEN DRINKING BUT HAD WITNESSED THIS STORY. MCRAE STATED EDWARD E. WATERS, ONE EIGHT FIVE FIVE PEACHTREE RD, NE, TELE ELGIN NINE FIVE SIX TWO, CALLED ON HIM AT NEWSPAPER OFFICE STATING HE ANDTWO OTHER COMPANIONS WHILE TRAVELING IN CAR ON BANK- HEAD HIGHWAY ABOUT MABLETON, GA. ENCOUNTERED THREE SMALL ANIMALS WHICH THEY BELIEVED HAD LANDED FROM SOME PLACE IN FLYING SAUCER. WATERS INFORMED MCRAE THAT AS THEY APPROACHED THE THREE OBJECTS SSTARTING MAKING THEIR WAY BACK TO WHAT HE BELIEVED A FLYING SAUCER, THAT TWO OF THE ANIMALS ESCAPED IN SAUCER BUT THIRD WAS KILLED WHEN HIT BY THEIR AUTOMOBILE. WATERS DISPLAYED OBJECT OR ANIMAL TO MCRAE AT NEWSPAPER OFFICE. MCRAE STATED ANIMAL DID NOT RESEMBLE ANYTHING HE HAD EVER SEEN BEFORE BUT LOOKED AS IF IT BELONGED TO MONKEY FAMILY. ANIMAL MEASURED AND FOUND TO BE APPROXIMATELY TWENTYONE INCHES LONG, HAD RATHER POINTED HEAD, LARGE EARS AND SKIN WAS PINKISH. DUE TO EARLY MORNING HOUR MCRAE UNABLE TO LOCATE SCIENTIST TO EXAMINE ANIMAL BUT DID HAVE ONE OF LEADING VETERINARIANS THIS CITY EXAMINE IT. RECORDED-12 62-83894-334 EX-103 12 JUL 15 1953
[Reverse of teletype — routing/receipt stamps, text bleeding through from obverse, largely illegible] [stamp: REC'D BELMONT, F.B.I., DEPT. OF JUSTICE, Jul 8 6 51 PM '53] [stamp: Jul 8 5 52 PM '53, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., RECEIVED-NICHOLS] [stamp: RECEIVED-LAO, F.B.I., DEPT. OF JUSTICE, Jul 8 4 46 PM '53] [stamp: U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., FWDED 8, REC'D MAILROOM] [stamp: REC'D ESPIONAGE] [stamp: Jul 9 11 36 AM '53, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., RECEIVED-TOLSON-DIRECTOR] [stamp: Jul 8 12 43 PM '53] [stamp: Jul 8 4 46 PM '53] [stamp: Jul 8 3 26 PM '53, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, F.B.I., RECEIVED-TOLSON-DIRECTOR] [stamp: JUL 13 1953]
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MCRAE STATES VETERINARIAN WOULD NOT COMMIT HIMSELF BUT VET POINTED
OUT HAD NEVER SEEN ANIMAL IN MONKEY FAMILY WITHOUT HAIR AS THIS ONE
NOR HAD EVER NOTED A DEAD ANIMAL THAT DID NOT TURN PALE AT DEATH.
VETERINARIAN STATED ANIMAL HAD HAD A TAIL BUT SAME WAS MISSING AND WHEN
QUESTIONING WATERS ABOUT SAME WATERS SEEMED SOMEWHAT SURPRISED BUT STATE
IT WAS POSSIBLY CUT OFF IN ACCIDENT. MCRAE ADVISED WHERE WAS BLOOD
AROUND MOUTH OF ANIMAL CAUSED BY ACCIDENT WHICH RESEMBLED HUMAN BLOOD
MCRAE FIRST THOUVHT WATERS POSSIBLY TRYING TO PULL PUBLICITY GAG DUE
TO RECENT NEWSPAPER STORIES BUT BELIEVED HAD THIS BEEN HIS MOTIVE WATER
WOULD HAVE TIMED HIS VISIT BETTER AS THEY WERE UNABLE TO PRINT ANYTHING
AFTER MIDNIGHT. MCRAE STATED NEWSPAPER WOULD POSSIBLY RUN STORY ON
ABOVE FACTS TODAY. ATLANTA INDICES NEGATIVE ON WATERS. ABOVE
FURNISHED IN VIEW OF POSSIBLE PUBLICITY THIS DATE. NO INVESTIGATION
BEING CONDUCTED THIS OFFICE UCAB. MATTER REFERRED TO OSI OFFICE NINE
AM EST TODAY.
CARSON
END AND ACK
LINE X SIX SHUD LAST THREE WORDS BE WHXX THERE WAS BLOOD
YES THANKS ALSO LINE 10 SHUD IT BE THEY WERE UNABLE
YES OK TU
12-11 PM OK FBI WA RD
V
CC: MR. BELMONT
AND SUPERVISOR
DOM, INTEL, DIVISIONFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION JUL 8 1953 TELETYPE FBI ATLANTA 7-8-53 11-0-2 AM JB DIRECTOR, FBI U R G E N T FLYING SAUCERS, MR. TOM MCRAE, - ATLANTA CONSTITUTION- REPORTER, COMPLAINANT. THREE FORTYFIVE AM THIS DATE MCRAE TELEPHONICALLY FURNISHED FOLLOWING -FANTASTIC TALE - ASSURING THAT NEITHER HE NOR ANY MEMBER OF -ICONSTITUTION- STAFF HAD BEEN DRINKING BUT HAD WITNESSED THIS STORY. MCRAE STATED EDWARD E. WATERS, ONE EIGHT FIVE FIVE PEACHTREE RD, NE, TELE ELGIN NINE FIVE SIX TWO, CALLED ON HIM AT NEWSPAPER OFFICE STATING HE ANDTWO OTHER COMPANIONS WHILE TRAVELING IN CAR ON BANK- HEAD HIGHWAY ABOUT MABLETON, GA. ENCOUNTERED THREE SMALL ANIMALS WHICH THEY BELIEVED HAD LANDED FROM SOME PLACE IN FLYING SAUCER. WATERS INFORMED MCRAE THAT AS THEY APPROACHED THE THREE OBJECTS SSTARTING MAKING THEIR WAY BACK TO WHAT HE BELIEVED A FLYING SAUCER, THAT TWO OF THE ANIMALS ESCAPED IN SAUCER BUT THIRD WAS KILLED WHEN HIT BY THEIR AUTOMOBILE. WATERS DISPLAYED OBJECT OR ANIMAL TO MCRAE AT NEWSPAPER OFFICE. MCRAE STATED ANIMAL DID NOT RESEMBLE ANYTHING HE HAD EVER SEEN BEFORE BUT LOOKED AS IF IT BELONGED TO MONKEY FAMILY. ANIMAL MEASURED AND FOUND TO BE APPROXIMATELY TWENTYONE INCHES LONG, HAD RATHER POINTED HEAD, LARGE EARS AND SKIN WAS PINKISH. DUE TO EARLY MORNING HOUR MCRAE UNABLE TO LOCATE SCIENTIST TO EXAMINE ANIMAL BUT DID HAVE ONE OF LEADING VETERINARIANS THIS CITY EXAMINE IT. OSI EHM: d/b 7-10-53 [handwritten left margin: 9/5/53 ados & had rec'd tel. from local OSI with complete details, Ehm]
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MCRAE STATES VETERINARIAN WOULD NOT COMMIT HIMSELF BUT VET POINTED
OUT HAD NEVER SEEN ANIMAL IN MONKEY FAMILY WITHOUT HAIR AS THIS ONE
NOR HAD EVER NOTED A' DEAD ANIMAL THAT DID NOT TURN PALE AT DEATH.
VETERINARIAN STATED ANIMAL HAD HAD A TAIL BUT SAME WAS MISSING AND WHEN
QUESTIONING WATERS ABOUT SAME WATERS SEEMED SOMEWHAT SURPRISED BUT STATE
IT WAS POSSIBLY CUT OFF IN ACCIDENT. MCRAE ADVISED THERE WAS BLOOD
AROUND MOUTH OF ANIMAL CAUSED BY ACCIDENT WHICH RESEMBLED HUMAN BLOOD
MCRAE FIRST THOUVHT WATERS POSSIBLY TRYING TO PULL PUBLICITY GAG DUE
TO RECENT NEWSPAPER STORIES BUT BELIEVED HAD THIS BEEN HIS MOTIVE WATER
WOULD HAVE TIMED HIS VISIT BETTER AS THEY WERE UNABLE TO PRINT ANYTHING
AFTER MIDNIGHT. MCRAE STATED NEWSPAPER WOULD POSSIBLY RUN STORY ON
ABOVE FACTS TODAY. ATLANTA INDICES NEGATIVE ON WATERS. ABOVE
FURNISHED IN VIEW OF POSSIBLE PUBLICITY THIS DATE. NO INVESTIGATION
BEING CONDUCTED THIS OFFICE UCAB. MATTER REFERRED TO OSI OFFICE NINE
AM EST TODAY.
CARSON
END AND ACK
LINE X SIX SHUD LAST THREE WORDS BE WHXX THERE WAS BLOOD
YES THANKS ALSO LINE 10 SHUD IT BE THEY WERE UNABLE
YES OK TU
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ORIGINAL—DIRECTOR[Newspaper clipping mounted on white paper] The Little Man Who Wasn't Edward Watters and two friends said they saw a flying saucer on U. S. Highway 78 near Atlanta, Ga., and several small creatures running toward it. They ran over one but the others entered the saucer and flew off in a blaze of light. Mr. Watters exhibits the "man from Mars" but an anatomy professor called it a skinned monkey. [photograph of man holding small creature] ENCLOSURE 62-83894-334 Washington Daily News 7/9/53
(SAUCER)
ATLANTA--TWO BARBERS AND A BUTCHER PRODUCED A 21-INCH LONG "CREATURE" TODAY TO BACK UP THEIR TALE THAT THEY HAD SEEN A FLYING SAUCER AND THREE ELUSIVE LITTLE MEN AFTER CONSUMING ONE BEER APIECE.
AN ANATOMY PROFESSOR SAID, HOWEVER, THAT THE CORPSE THE EARTH MEN SUSPECTED WAS FROM OUTER SPACE APPEARED TO BE A MONKEY.
THE MEN WERE CONVINCED IT WAS FROM OUT OF THIS WORLD. THEY SAID THEY RAN INTO IT WITH THEIR AUTOMOBILE WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY NEAR HERE LAST NIGHT.
"RIGHT THERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WAS THIS THING, GLOWING RED ALL OVER," SAID EDWARD WATTERS, 28-YEAR-OLD BARBER. IT LOOKED LIKE A FLYING SAUCER PICTURE HE HAD SEEN IN A SCIENCE MAGAZINE, HE SAID.
"THREE LITTLE MEN WERE RUNNING FOR IT." WATTERS CONTINUED. "THEY ALL JUMPED. TWO OF THEM MADE IT. I HIT THE OTHER ONE."
WATTERS SAID THE MACHINE SOON ROSE INTO THE AIR AND ZOOMED AWAY. HE SAID IT WAS NOT MORE THAN WAIST HIGH AND ABOUT HALF AS WIDE AS THE ROAD.
WATTERS' COMPANIONS, ARNOLD PAYNE, A BUTCHER, AND THOMAS WILSON, A BARBER, TOLD THE SAME STORY. WATTERS SAID THE INCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT MIDNIGHT AFTER THEY HAD CONSUMED ONE BEER APIECE.
DR. W. A. MICKLE, ANATOMY PROFESSOR AT EMORY UNIVERSITY, EXAMINED THE ANIMAL, WHICH HAD BECOME A VICTIM OF AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. MICKLE SAID IT LOOKED LIKE A MEMBER OF THE "RHESUS MONKEY FAMILY," ALTHOUGH IT HAD NO HAIR.
"IF IT'S A CREATURE FROM OUTER SPACE, THEY HAVEN'T INVENTED ANYTHING NEWS." HE SAID.
WATTERS DECIDED TO FREEZE THE THING WITH DRY ICE AND PUT IT ON DISPLAY.
7/8--N633P
ENCLOSURE 62-83894-334RECORDED-124 62-83894-334
INDEXED-124
EX-103 DATE: July 10, 1953
TO: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
FROM: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
SUBJECT: FLYING SAUCERS
The following information was furnished to the
Atlanta Field Office of this Bureau at 3:45 A.M. on
July 8, 1953, by Mr. Tom McRae, "Atlanta Constitution"
reporter. Mr. McRae stated Mr. Edward E. Waters, 1855
Peach Tree Road, Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia, telephone
number Elgin 9562, contacted him at the office of the
"Atlanta Constitution" and advised as follows:
According to Waters, he and two other companions,
while travelling in an automobile on Bankhead Highway in
the vicinity of Mableton, Georgia, encountered three small
animals which they believed had landed from a flying saucer.
Waters advised as he and his companion approached, the three
animals started making their way back to what was believed
to be a flying saucer. According to Waters, two of the
animals escaped in the flying saucer but the third was
killed when hit by the automobile in which Waters and his
companions were riding.
According to McRae, Waters displayed the animal
which had been killed to him at the "Atlanta Constitution"
newspaper office. McRae stated the animal did not resemble
anything he had ever seen before but it looked as though
it belonged to the monkey family. According to McRae, the
animal was approximately 21 inches long, had a rather pointed
head, large ears and pinkish skin. McRae stated because of
the early morning hour he was unable to locate a scientist
to examine the animal, but he did have one of the leading
veterinarians of Atlanta, Georgia, examine it.
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McRae advised the veterinarian would not
commit himself but the veterinarian pointed out he had
never seen an animal in the monkey family without hair
nor had he ever seen a dead animal that did not turn
pale at death. According to McRae, the veterinarian
stated the animal's tail was missing and that when he
had questioned Waters about the missing tail Waters had
seemed somewhat surprised and indicated it had possibly
been cut off in the accident. McRae stated there was
blood around the mouth of the animal, which resembled
human blood.
At the time McRae furnished the above informa-
tion to the Atlanta Office of this Bureau, he stated
neither he nor any member of the "Atlanta Constitution"
newspaper staff had been drinking but had witnessed the
above. McRae stated he first thought Waters had tried
to pull a publicity gag in this matter; however, it was
McRae's opinion if this had been Waters' motive, Waters
would have timed his visit to the newspaper office better
as the newspaper was unable to print anything on the story
after midnight. McRae informed the Atlanta Office of this
Bureau the "Atlanta Constitution" newspaper would probably
run a story concerning the information set forth above.
It is noted your office was telephonically con-
tacted on the morning of July 9, 1953, by a Liaison rep-
resentative of this Bureau concerning the above matter.
The above is furnished for your information and no investi-
gation is being conducted in this matter by this Bureau.
- 2 -July 24, 1953
Mr. W. S. Woodfill
President
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Dear Mr. Woodfill: 62-83894-335
RECORDED-34
Your letter of June 30, 1953, was brought
to my attention upon my return to the city, and I
want to thank you for making this information available
to me.
I wish to advise that the situation which
you discuss in your letter does not pertain to any
matter within the investigative jurisdiction of the
FBI. Obviously, therefore, no representative of this
Bureau conducted the interview with Mr. Stevenson which
you describe relative to "flying saucers."
Sincerely yours,
J. Edgar Hoover
John Edgar Hoover
Director
cc - Cincinnati
Reurlet July 15, 1953.
NOTE: Mr. Woodfill's letter of June 30, 1952, stated that
a farmer named Stevenson of Circleville, Ohio, had reportedly
seen a flying saucer and had been subsequently interviewed
on the matter by representative of the FBI. Mr. Woodfill
desired to know if this were true.
Bulet of July 9, 1953, to him was an "in-absence" reply,
containing a note for SAC, Cincinnati to determine the basis
of the rumor. Cincinnati letter of July 15, 1953, indicates
that Stevenson was interviewed on July 14, 1953; at that time
Stevenson indicated that he had been interviewed on the
subject by one Jack W. Grant of Columbus, Ohio, who made the
statement that he (Grant) had once been "checked" by the FBI.
Cincinnati files reflect no prior interview with the farmer,
who is Bruce Stevenson, Rural Route 2, Circleville, Ohio.
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STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: July 15, 1953
FROM : SAC, CINCINNATI (105-0)
SUBJECT: MR. W. S. WOODFILL, President
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, Michigan
RESEARCH - CRIME RECORDS
ReBulet dated 7-9-53.
Sheriff CHARLES RADCLIFF, Circleville, Pickaway County,
Ohio, advised he is cognizant of a "flying saucer" report made by Mr. BRUCE
STEVENSON, Rural Route 2, Circleville, Ohio. According to Sheriff RADCLIFF,
Mr. STEVENSON reported that a saucer-shaped object had landed on his farm
some time ago, and this report eventually reached local newspapers. In
June, 1953, an individual discussed the matter with Mr. STEVENSON. Sheriff
RADCLIFF advised that this person did not, to his knowledge, represent
himself to be an FBI Agent. The Sheriff further declared that he has known
BRUCE STEVENSON all his life and that he is a prosperous, well-respected
local farmer, who is considered trustworthy.
Mr. BRUCE STEVENSON, Rural Route 2, OHIO
was interviewed 7-14-53
at which time he stated that shortly after he received some publicity regard-
ing his report of sighting a saucer-shaped object, he was visited by one
JACK W. GRANT, who gave his address as Post Office Box 5112, Tri-Village
Station, Columbus, Ohio. According to Mr. STEVENSON, GRANT told him he was
a salesman of television antennas, and that for over six years he had
been pursuing the hobby of investigating "flying saucer" reports. He
emphasized that he had no official connection with any part of the Govern-
ment, but stated that he had once been "checked" by the FBI. Mr. STEVENSON
declared that GRANT showed him pictures of "flying saucers" and told him he
was writing a book on the subject, which would be published soon.
A search of the Cincinnati indices revealed no information
identifiable with either BRUCE STEVENSON or JACK W. GRANT.
DOE:VD
AMSD
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7-24-53
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62-83894-336,337
CHANGED TO
62-101030-1,2
MAY 5 1954
[signature]
CSTANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Director, FBI DATE: 4/12/54
FROM : SAC, Newark (62-0)
SUBJECT: INFORMATION REGARDING NEW
PRINCIPLES OF AERO-DYNAMICS
ALOIS PIVEC - INFORMANT
——— FLYING SAUCERS ———
Enclosed herewith are photostats of parts of two letters
furnished by ALOIS PIVEC and his wife, OLGA PIVEC, both of 164
Hallstead Street, East Orange, NJ.
Both photostats are in German and concern the development
of a new principle in aero-dynamics and alleged attempts by the
Communists in Austria to obtain this information.
There is also enclosed a blind memo, setting forth the
summary of the information in the letters and the circumstances
under which they were obtained.
This information is being furnished to the Bureau for
whatever action is deemed appropriate.
The indices of the Newark Office are negative regarding
ALOIS PIVEC, OLGA PIVEC and ADOLPH DORNIG.
Encls. (7)
cc NK 100-17007
ENCLOSURE ATTACHED
REGISTERED MAIL
RTH:gms [handwritten:] 7 ENCL 41 [handwritten:] Let asi 5-13-54 EHM P
RECORDED-47 62-83894-338
INDEXED-47 APR 20 1954
[signature]Adolf Dornig Waidmannsdorferstr. 80 Klagenfurt-West 21.I.54 Sehr geehrter Herr Pivec! Ihren Brief vom 12.I. am 19.I. habe ich erhalten. Besten Dank für Ihre Bemühungen und nehme mit Freude zur Kenntnis, daß Sie bereits mit amerik. Gehörden wegen meiner Erfindung in Verbindung getreten sind. Allerdings hege ich deswegen keine großen Hoffnungen, da ich weiß, daß bei d. US der ganze Faden nicht stimmt genau so wie b. d. Engländer. - Beispiel - Ich schrieb schon vor langem an d. US Stellen nach Salzburg 2 oder 3 Gesuche und war im Vorjahr selbst in Salzburg, alles zwecklos. - Auf meinen Gesuch kommt höchstens ein riesiger Agent, aber das ist auch alles. Als ich vor 2 Jahren in der Schweiz erst d. President Truman und dann an H. President Eisenhower schrieb, durch eine amerl. Stelle, war ebenfalls alles für die Katz. Am Ende kommen immer Agenten aus. In Mai 53 kam eine neuen [ILLEGIBLE], der wollte mir weismachen, er bringt mich mit Auto zur Auswanderungsstelle für Österreicher in die Schweiz, der brachte mich dabei so weit, daß ich ihm die Faust ins Gesicht schlug. Er hatte aber noch Helfer, weiß nicht recht wie es anging noch erwachte ich erst [ILLEGIBLE] Stunden und alle noch fort. Von einigen Tagen war ein Mann auf der Arbeit bei mir, der zeigte allerdings nur mit dem Finger auf mich, sagte dabei "Sie" und als ich ihn ansah, war er Express bei der Tür draußen, ich konnte ihn nicht erkennen, aber scheinbar hat er mich erkannt. - Jedoch noch blöder sind die Engländer. Ich schickte dem hiesigen [ILLEGIBLE] meine Erfindung (so wie Ihnen), Antwort kam keine. Als ich zufällig einmal Radio Kanada hörte, erfuhr ich von meinen Angaben; die sagten, daß es endlich gelungen sei (möglicherweise Scotland Yard) genaue Angaben über die deutschen tellerartigen Flugzeuge zu erhalten und engl. Fachexperten deswegen in Kanada eine Forschungsstation errichten wollen u. s. w. Ich griff mir in den Kopf - ist die ganze Welt verrückt - ist doch meine Erfindung diese Tatsache und die machen so einen Klamauk darous. Ohne meine Angaben bringen die, je Kanada nie fertig. Wissen sie ich bin hier etwas schwer [ILLEGIBLE] seit möglich [ILLEGIBLE] 1937 wegen unseren Adler [ILLEGIBLE] ich [ILLEGIBLE] genommen. [ILLEGIBLE] Wappen, da [ILLEGIBLE] Vogel hat in seinen Krallen Hammer und Sichel und als ich [ILLEGIBLE] öffentlich sagte, daß die kommunistischen Symbole auch auf unserem Geld sind, hat mich die Gendarmerie geschnappt und man hat mir erklärt, ich bin verrückt. Als ich wiederholt erklärte, daß in der Regierung [ILLEGIBLE] ganz sicher ein roter Hund [ILLEGIBLE] seit dem ist es aus. Aber daß seit dem die [ILLEGIBLE] Dienst immer [ILLEGIBLE] verrückt leider [ILLEGIBLE] gleichwohl ich weiß, daß die Kommunisten mich doch streng bewacht. Außerdem kam ich doch durch Zufall (Verwandtschaft) dahinter, welches die Grundlagen der russischen Atomphysik sind (in Amerika [ILLEGIBLE] Naturgesetze) und daran werden [ILLEGIBLE] 1933 alle meine Versuche in die USA zu kommen pünktlich und genau vereitelt. Ich komme nicht nach. Da ich nunmehr (Verwandtschaft) die geheimsten Methoden (Apparat) und das System genau kenne, setzt man alles daran, daß ich mit US nicht in Verbindung komme. Ich glaub kaum. daß es auf normalen Weg geht und in ein Flugzeug setze ich mich nicht mehr hinein. Die Amer. wissen nicht wieviel vors. Agenten sie dabei haben. Als ich ins Pentagon schrieb wegen meiner Erfindung, kam eine Ablösung von Salzburg kam nie Antwort. Bei den Engländer ist scheinbar meine Adresse verschwunden und als ich bei der FSS den Antrag machte, ich bare die miss. Apparate, das erhält [text cut off at bottom of page]
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An Herrn Alois Pivetz 164 Halsted Str. New Jersey N.S.A. Page 1 Sehr geehrter Herr Pivetz! Es wird Ihnen bereits Ihr Bruder von mir geschrieben haben, da wir uns hier auf einem Bau kennen lernten und ich Ihnen betreff Erfindungen und Verwertung einiges erzählte. Sind Sie mir, sehr geehrter Herr Pivetz nicht [ILLEGIBLE], da ich mich immer so lange gezögert, da meine Frau nicht gerne ins Ausland gehen möchte. Gleichsam sende ich Ihnen 2 Erfindungen, also Ideen und ich überlasse es Ihrem Urteilskraft, ob eine oder beide, oder gar keine Erfindung verwertbar ist. Sie müssen am besten falls Ihnen eine als rentabel vorkommt, als Ihr eigenes Patent anmelden, das für mich und für Sie 45% des Reingewinnes und für Ihren Bruder 10%. Ich lasse Ihnen vollkommen freie Hand, denn Sie werden bestimmt bestrebt sein, den größtmöglichsten Gewinn zu erzielen. Und nun noch geehrter Herr Pivetz, bin ich so frei, Ihnen einiges mitzuteilen, von einer Erfindung, hinter welcher die ganze Welt her ist. (Ich schreibe nur die wichtigsten Tatsachen.) Schon wollte ich vor dem Krieg im Flugzeug machen, etwas das fliegt und entdeckte ein nach Zufall ein bisher noch unbekanntes aerodynamisches Gesetz. Ich verarbeitete weiter. - forschte und informierte einige Kameraden. Diese waren begeistert und wanderten nach Südamerika aus. Diese versuchten dort auf eigene Faust — es gab Tote — und blieben in der nicht vollendeten Erfindung stecken. — Man kam wieder zu mir. Da es sich nur um Handwerker handelt, so waren diese Flugmaschinen, eigentlich primitiv gebaut. Die ersten Versuche mit einem Motorrad Motor zu fliegen brachten das Ergebnis von 250-300 km. Nicht schlecht für die Jahre 1938-39. - Mit starkem Motor flogen sie dann 2600-2800 km. (Stundenkilometer). Nachdem Krieg kamen sie wieder zu mir und erzählten mir ihre Mißgeschick, nämlich daß etwa 60% aller Flüge [ILLEGIBLE] Ausgang hatten. Auf gut deutsch gesagt, wollten sie hieraus bringen wie ich meine Flugapparate konstruiere, denn mit einem [ILLEGIBLE], gefährlichen Apparat konnten sie ja nicht in die Öffentlichkeit treten; darum ist dies alles noch, weniger sagen, Privatgeheimnis. In Amerika nennt man diese Flugmaschine "fliegende Teller" und da unter meinen ehemaligen Kameraden ein Streit ausbrach, einer den anderen bezweifelt, aber keiner so eine helle Idee hat, wie es von dieser Erfindung verlangt wird [text cut off at bottom of page]
Page 2 [Top of page partially cut off, ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] Jahre [ILLEGIBLE] um es [ILLEGIBLE] sitzen zu können [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] so wir [ILLEGIBLE] auf dem [ILLEGIBLE] Baubeschreibungsplan sagen [ILLEGIBLE] wenn immer ist die [ILLEGIBLE] Maschine Flugzeuge. Dabei verliere ich allerdings etwas an [ILLEGIBLE] digkeit aber [ILLEGIBLE] die Sicherheit gewährleistet und dies ist die Hauptsache. [ILLEGIBLE] Diese Maschine ist derart einfach in der Konstruktion, so daß [ILLEGIBLE] man nur eine Versuchsmodell für 1 bis 3 Mann Besatzung, in allerdings 5 bis 6 Wochen gebaut habe. Diese Maschine erreicht dann [ILLEGIBLE] einem Automotor von 80 bis 120 PS etwa 700 bis 1000 Km. [ILLEGIBLE] wenn es eine Firma, gute [ILLEGIBLE] die Kosten nicht scheut, so kann ich mit anderen Grundlagen die Maschinen so [ILLEGIBLE] zu bauen, daß diese bis 2000 km Grenze i.St. [ILLEGIBLE] [ILLEGIBLE] durch das neue aerodyn. [ILLEGIBLE] läßt sich ohne weiteres möglich, daß ohne Propeller [ILLEGIBLE] zu erreichen. Nun kam mir noch also die Idee, eine Art Volksflugzeug zu bauen, ist billiger als ein Auto, man braucht keine Start oder Landebahn und hält eine Reisegeschwindigkeit von etwa 500-700 km je Stunde. Ich plane, die so ist etwas [ILLEGIBLE] den modernste, günstigste Raum der Welt. [ILLEGIBLE] die für einen Reisen müsse mir jetzt davon ziehen [ILLEGIBLE] einer Firma in Verbindung zu bringen, welches an dieser Erfindung sehr interessiert ist. Da ich [ILLEGIBLE] Englisch kann dann ist das für mich [ILLEGIBLE] von der Weltwirtschaft. [ILLEGIBLE] Es wäre sehr geehrter Herr Pivetz möglich sein, die Sache in Schwung zu bringen, so haben Sie es nicht umsonst gemacht, ich bin nicht knauserig und außerdem will ich in die N.S.A. und will dort ein noch größeres Projekt verwirklichen, an welchem ich Mitarbeiter brauche. Das Geld für meine zukünftigen Flugmaschinen, müssen mir die kreis[ILLEGIBLE] Flugmaschinen bringen, denn ich glaube, Volksflugzeuge nach meinen [ILLEGIBLE] wäre nur an 100% absturzersicher, wird ein Riesengeschäft. Ich kenne die Magnaten von drüben nicht, vielleicht weiß jemand. Henry Ford ob sie auf meinen Flugzeug begeistert [ILLEGIBLE] Hubschrauber [ILLEGIBLE] dafür [ILLEGIBLE] vielfrohen wird. Allerdings gibt ich Ihnen meinen früheren Kameraden erst beim bekannt wenn ich einen Vertrag über Lizenz oder [ILLEGIBLE] Gratuablöse in der Tasche habe und in Drüben. Dann kommt allerdings noch, auch ich nicht dort Geld für die Übergangs[ILLEGIBLE] wie Lebensunterhalt anlegen, sobald eine Firma [ILLEGIBLE] nach allen Grün [ILLEGIBLE] Übergangszeit nimmt. [ILLEGIBLE] kommt also dann kommt jemand [ILLEGIBLE] die dritten und englisch kann und ich frag. Sie, sehr geehrter Herr Pivetz, ob Sie so mit man in N.S.A. nach als mein Manager fungieren können? Manager wird dadurch, daß man Sie noch weiß [ILLEGIBLE], und ich glaube, daß die wären von mir [ILLEGIBLE] wundern, im Erfindungen [ILLEGIBLE] So neben bei mir [ILLEGIBLE] genommen, hat er aus dem Brief [ILLEGIBLE] von dem Krieg [ILLEGIBLE] mache. (Die deutschen. Da grüßt mich Nobel oder [ILLEGIBLE] und von mir und manchen anderen [ILLEGIBLE] wird.) Ich hoffe, ich habe Ihnen mein[ILLEGIBLE] unter [ILLEGIBLE] Tage kommen. Aber wenigstens klein Schreiben darf mir nicht. Dann bitte ich an Ort, daß das Erfindung dabei ist, daß ich an Ort, daß die diesem [ILLEGIBLE] als [ILLEGIBLE] genommen wird uns mit es ist und ich die [ILLEGIBLE]
TRANSLATION FROM GERMAN
Item #1
12-21-53
Mr. ALOIS PIWETZ
164 Halsted Str.
New Jersey, U. S. A.
Dear Mr. PIWETZ,
Your brother will probably have communicated with you about
me as we became acquainted with each other at a construction job. I
told him a few things about inventions or utilization. Dear Mr. PIWETZ,
be not angry with me because I am now turning to you. I hesitated such
a long time as my wife does not wish to go abroad. Enclosed I am
sending you 2 inventions, that is, ideas and I leave it to your own
power of judgment whether one or both, or none of these inventions
is suitable. If one seems to be profitable to you, you should apply
for a patent in your own name as the best possible way and enter for me
and for yourself 45% each of the net profit and 10% for your brother.
I am giving you entirely a free hand, as you will undoubtedly try to
attain the greatest possible profit.
And now, dear Mr. PIWETZ, I am taking the liberty of telling
you something about an invention which the entire world wants to have.
(I am only writing the most important facts.) Before the war I intended
to make a toy, something which flies, and purely accidentally I discovered
a hitherto unknown aerodynamic law. I experimented further. I improved
and informed several comrades. They were enthused and emigrated to
South America. There they tried it on their own responsibility. People
were killed and they failed to perfect the incomplete invention. They
approached me again. As they were only artisans, these flying machines
were, of course, built primitively. The first experiments to fly with
a motorcycle motor attained the result of 250-300 km. Not bad for the
years 1938-39! With a powerful motor they then flew 2600-2800 km.
(hour kilometers).
"TRANSLATED BY:
FRIEDRICH G. NEUHAUSER: Jen
MAY 6, 1954"
COPIES DESTROYED
270 NOV 19 1964[handwritten notation at top:] [ILLEGIBLE]
After the war they came to me again and told me about their
misfortune, that about 60% of all flights had been fatal. To make
it very clear, they wanted to find out how I construct my flying
apparatuses, because with a device, which endangers lives, they could
not, of course, appear before the public, and, therefore, all this is
still, so to speak, a private secret. In America, this flying
machine is called "flying saucer," and since among my former comrades
a quarrel broke out and they distrust each other and none of them has
the intelligence, which this invention demands, they have not progressed
over there.
I imagine that they have stubbornly adhered to some construction,
that is, become involved in it that they cannot advance. It has taken
me years to reach the point where I can already say with respect to the
construction plan that now the machine is safe for flying. Thereby I
am losing, however, some speed, but, in return for it, safety is secured
and this is the main thing. This machine is so very simple in its
construction that, if one gives me an engineer and experts, I can build
this apparatus in 5 to 6 weeks at the most (but only experimentally
for a crew of 1 to 3 men). Then this machine attains, with an automobile
motor of 80 to 120 h.p. about 700 to 1,000 km. If a firm would exist,
which does not shun the costs, I can, because of the simple construction
of the machine, build the first machine immediately in such a manner that
it exceeds the 2000 km. limit per hour.
Because of the new aerodynamic law it is possible without
any difficulty (everything without propellers) to reach such speeds.
Now the idea has come to me to build some kind of popular flying machine
which is cheaper than an automobile. One does not need any
starting or landing strip and one would have a travelling speed of
about 500 to 700 km. per hour. I believe that America would be the
most favorable place in the world for it. You will now understand that I
am very anxious to establish contact with a firm which is greatly
interested in this invention. But as I have no knowledge of English,
it is for me, from the very beginning, an affair which will come to
nothing. If you, dear Mr. PIWETZ, can start the matter, you will not
have done it in vain. I am not niggardly and besides I want to go
to the U. S. A. to realize there a still larger project for which I
need co-workers. The circular flying machines shall bring me the money
for my further future plans, for I believe popular flying machines,
according to my model and besides 100% safe from crash, will be a
gigantic business. I do not know the magnates over there; perhaps
HENRY FORD or an airplane factory, possibly a helicopter plant would
be interested in it.
- 2 -But I shall announce the names of my comrades only after
I have received a contract pertaining to license or gratuities and
after my arrival in the U. S. However, it must be added that I shall
not lay out the money for the passage if some firm accepts me for the
construction of the flying machines. But in addition to all that I —
need someone who lives over there and who knows the English language,
and now I am asking you, my dear Mr. PIWETZ, whether you can
function as my manager as they say in the U. S. A. Well, you know
that the manager receives payment, and I believe that you will
enjoy working with me later on inventions when I am over there.
Incidentally I mention that I took a course as a chemist.(The "Do" -
apparatuses, later called fog - or rocket-missiles, originated with me
and also many other things.) I hope that you can decipher my
hieroglyphic script. Such small writing is not in my line. So that
you may see that I am not exaggerating, I declare upon oath that the
invention, known by the name of "flying saucer," is my own, that I know
the men who are building these machines in South America, and that I
can construct the above-described machine myself and attain at least
2000 km.
/s/ A. DORNIG.
I hope that you will be interested in it. I am awaiting
your communication very hopefully.
With friendly greetings,
Respectfully,
/s/ ADOLF DORNIG
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1-21-54
ADOLF DORNIG
Waidmannsdorferstr. 80
Klagenfurt - West
Dear Mr. PIVEC,
I have received your letter of 1-12, on 1-19. Many thanks
for your efforts. With joy I have taken cognizance of the fact that
you have already contacted American authorities concerning my invention.
However, I have no great hopes, because I know that with the U. S.
everything is defective, exactly as with the English. - Example:
Already a long time ago I wrote 2 or 3 letters to the U. S. authorities
at Salzburg and I was in Salzburg myself during the past year, but
everything was in vain. - At the most, in response to my letters, some
Russian agent comes; that is all. When I wrote in Switzerland at
first to President TRUMAN and then to President EISENHOWER through an
official bureau, also everything was of no avail. In the end, always
Russian agents come. In May 1953, a big dirty pig arrived who wanted to
make me believe that he would take me in an automobile to the emigration
office for Austrians in Switzerland. He enraged me to such an extent that
I hit him in the face with my fist. But he had also helpers and I am
not sure how it ended. I awoke, lying on the ground, and all had disappeared.
Several days ago a man approached me at my working place who only pointed
a finger upon me, saying: "You!" When I looked at him; he quickly ran
away. I could not recognize him, but seemingly he knew me. - But
the English are even more stupid. I wrote to the local city commandant's
office about my invention (just like to you) but no reply came. When
at one time I accidentally listened to "Radio Canada," I learned about
my statements. Those people said that one had finally succeeded (possibly
Scotland Yard) to obtain exact data on the German flying saucers and
that one would, therefore, establish a research station in Canada with
English experts, etc. I wondered whether the entire world had gone crazy.
I offer my invention for sale, and those people make such a noise about it!
They will never perfect the machine without my data. Well, let you
know that I am somewhat in the bad books here; strictly speaking since 1937,
because of our eagle, also called misfortune. Our coat of arms, the bird
- 4 -of Austria, has in its claws hammer and sickle, and when I announced in 193(?)7 in public that the communist symbols also appear on our money, the gendarmery arrested me and told me that I was crazy. Since I repeatedly declared that a "red dog" sits in the government in complete secrecy, everything has failed. But that since then an information has always been based upon the word crazy, I do not believe, although I know that the communists have always guarded me very strictly. Furthermore, I accidentally (relatives) discovered the fundamentals of Russian atom physics (a law of nature, unknown to America) and, therefore, since 1933 all my attempts to get into the U. S. A. have been frustrated in every respect. I cannot journey to that country. Since I (relatives) also exactly know the most secret Russian communications methods (apparatuses) and the system, they are doing their utmost to prevent me from establishing contact with the U. S. A. I hardly believe that it will be possible by normal means. I shall not place myself into an airplane again! The Americans do not know how many Russian agents are with them. After I had written to the Pentagon about my invention, a rejection arrived. From Salzburg I have never received a reply. Seemingly, the English have lost my address and when I reported to the local FSS that I can construct the Russian apparatuses, I received...*) _________________ *)Examiner's comment: This communication is incomplete. - 5 -
ADOLPH DORNIG
On January 12, 1954, ALOIS PIVEC, 164 Hallstead Street, East Orange,
NJ, appeared at the Newark Office and advised that he had received a letter
from one ADOLPH DORNIG, Waidmannsdorferstr 80, Klagenfurt, West Austria,
on about December 20, 1953.
PIVEC stated that the letter requested him to attempt to sell
a number of inventions, which he, DORNIG, had developed. PIVEC stated that
the request was to contact Aircraft Companies and Sewing Machine Companies
in the United States and attempt to interest them in these devices.
According to PIVEC, DORNIG requested that no governmental agencies
be contacted. PIVEC stated that the inventions, which DORNIG had developed
were new type of sewing machine and a flying saucer. PIVEC stated that he
came to this office because he felt that the flying saucer was of some
importance in the national defense of this country. PIVEC stated that he
has never met DORNIG but that DORNIG was given his name by PIVEC'S brother,
FRITZ, who resides in Graz, Austria, and who is employed at Siemens-Halske
Belggier Gasse 11, Graz, Austria. PIVEC stated that his brother worked with
DORNIG, at one time, and he believes that DORNIG is a chemist or some type
of engineer. PIVEC stated that the contents of the letter seemed fantastic
to him and that if the letter were not written in such an intelligent manner,
he would have doubted DORNIG'S sanity. He stated that DORNIG claims to
have sold a new principle of aero-dynamics, which made it possible to
construct a practical flying saucer and that DORNIG had developed a model
that flies without the usual hazards. According to PIVEC, the letter
continues by stating that DORNIG has been in contact with other men through-
out the world, who have been attempting to develop the saucer and that he
has been the first to win real success.
By way of background, ALOIS INFORMANT,
PIVEC stated that he was born in the
vicinity of Leoben, Austria in 1925 and arrived in New York City on March
29, 1952 from Bremerhaven, Germany. He is employed at the Public Service
Laboratory in Maplewood, NJ.
On January 30, 1954, OLGA PIVEC, 164 Hallstead Street, East Orange,
NJ, appeared at the Newark Office and advised that she was the wife of
ALOIS PIVEC. She stated that another letter had been received from ADOLPH
DORNIG, by her husband, ALOIS PIVEC. She stated that her husband did not
want to furnish the information in this letter to the FBI. She stated that
he was not aware that she was furnishing this information and wished to keep
the interview confidential.
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husband, from DORNIG, contained information that DORNIG had been contacted
by Communists in Austria, who wished to take him to Switzerland in order
that he might further develop his new principle of aero-dynamics. According
to the letter, DORNIG has continued to refuse any offer by the Communists
and wished PIVEC to increase his efforts to sell DORNIG'S new invention
in the United States.
By way of background, OLGA PIVEC advised that she was born of
German parents in South Russia and at the time of the German invasion of
Russia, during World War II, she and her family were resettled in Germany.
After the war, she married MRS ALOIS PIVEC and came to the United States with
him.
NY
NJ.
[handwritten:] 114 HALLST. East Orange, NJ.
[handwritten:] ALOIS [underlined]
[handwritten:] MRS
[handwritten:] NY
[handwritten:] NJ.
2Date: May 13, 1954
To: Director of Special Investigations
The Inspector General
Department of the Air Force
The Pentagon
Washington 25, D. C.
From: John Edgar Hoover, Director
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: FLYING SAUCERS
MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
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There is attached a copy of a memorandum dated
April 12, 1954, captioned "Adolph Dornig" which contains
information furnished to the Newark office of this Bureau
by Alois Pivec and his wife, Olga Pivec, both of
143 Hallstead Street, East Orange, New Jersey. There is
also attached a translation from the German language of the
parts of the two letters furnished by Pivec and his wife
to the Newark office.
The files of this Bureau fail to reflect that
any investigation has been conducted by this Bureau of
Adolph Dornig, Alois Pivec, or Olga Pivec. In view of
the information set forth in the attached memorandum dated
April 12, 1954, and the translation of the parts of the
letters referred to herein, no investigation is contemplated
by this Bureau in this matter.
Attachment
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Attention: Criminal Division
(by O-6 form on same date)
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
RECORDS SECTION
4/23 , 1954
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[X] Attention Miss Jgo
[ ] Service Unit-Room 6524
[ ] Forward to File Review
[X] Return to Mr. Mossburg Ext. 2104
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SUBJECT Adolph Dorning
Address_________________________
Localities___________________
Birthdate & Place_______________
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
RECORDS SECTION
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[ ] Name Check Unit-Room 6523
[X] Attention Miss Jgo
[ ] Service Unit-Room 6524
[ ] Forward to File Review
[X] Return to Mr. Mossburg Ext. 2104
Supervisor
Room 4730
[ ] All References
[X] Subversive References None
[ ] Main References Only
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[ ] Breakdown [ ] Buildup [ ] Variations
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SUBJECT Alois Pivec
Address_________________________
Localities___________________
Birthdate & Place_______________
R#____________Date 4/23 Searcher
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
RECORDS SECTION
4/23 , 1954
[ ] Name Check Unit-Room 6523
[X] Attention Miss Jgo
[ ] Service Unit-Room 6524
[ ] Forward to File Review
[X] Return to Mossburg Ext. 2104
Supervisor
Room 4730
[ ] All References
[X] Subversive References None
[ ] Main References Only
[ ] Main______References Only
[ ] Restrict to Locality of ____________
[ ] Breakdown [ ] Buildup [ ] Variations
[ ] Exact Name Only
[ ] Exact Spelling
[ ] Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form
SUBJECT Olga Pivec
Address_____a._________________
Localities___________________
Birthdate & Place_______________
R#____________Date 4/23 Searcher
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CApril 27, 1954
Miss Linda X Butler
Box 63
Milton, Kentucky
Dear Linda:
62-83894-341
Thank you very much for your letter of
April 21, 1954.
Although I would like to be of assistance,
it is not possible for me to express an opinion
regarding the subject you mentioned since it does
not relate to a matter within the jurisdiction of the
FBI.
You may desire, however, to communicate
with The Honorable, The Secretary of the Air Force,
The Pentagon, Washington 25, D. C., for whatever
information he can give you.
Sincerely yours,
J. Edgar Hoover
John Edgar Hoover
Director
NOTE: First name salutation is being used since the
correspondent indicates she is a seventh grade student.
She requested the Director's opinion regarding Flying
Saucers.
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COMM — FBI
APR 2 8 1954
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O FLYING SAUCERS -
April-21-1954
Milton, Ky.
Federal Bureau
of Investegation
Washington
D.C.
Dear Sir,
The seventh grade of Milton
Are studying about Flying Saucers.
and I would like to have your
Opinion on them.
Sincerely Yours,
Linda Butler
Milton, Ky.
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62-8 3894-341
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TRUE COPY
April-21-1954
Milton, Ky.
Federal Bureau
of Investegation
Washington
D. C.
Dear Sir,
The seventh grade of Milton
Are studying about Flying Saucers.
and I would like to have your
opinion on them.
Sincerely Yours,
/S/ Linda Butler
Milton, Ky.
Address on envelope
Box 63
Milton, Ky.STANDARD FORM NO. 64
Office Memorandum · UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
TO : Director, FBI DATE: 6-8-54
FROM SAC, Cincinnati (100-C)
SUBJECT: TRUMAN BETHURUM;
FLYING DISCS
INFORMATION CONCERNING
On 6-7-54, Mr. THOMAS EICKHOFF, 3721 Tappan Avenue, Cincinnati 23,
Ohio, and Mr. RALPH ZIMMERMANN, 2768 Highland Avenue, Cincinnati 12, Ohio,
called at this office. Mr. EICKHOFF advised he is the operator of a beauty
salon in the Neave Building, Cincinnati, and Mr. ZIMMERMANN advised he is
President of the Zimmermann Packing Company in Cincinnati. Mr. EICKHOFF
did all the talking for the two men and he furnished the following informa-
tion:
On 6-3-54 an ad appeared in the "Cincinnati Enquirer," a newspaper of
general circulation, Cincinnati, Ohio, to the effect that on 6-11-54 a
program would be presented at Taft Auditorium, Cincinnati, Ohio, on "The
Real Flying Saucer Story." The advertisement which Mr. EICKHOFF exhibited
disclosed no sponsor for this program and it was only noted on the ad
that tickets for the program sold for $2.00 per person and would be on sale
at the Central Ticket Office in Cincinnati.
Mr. EICKHOFF advised that although he belongs to no organization
interested in flying saucers, he has been interested in this subject and
has been interested to the extent that he desired to know the sponsorship
of the program. He stated that he found out from the Central Ticket Office
that the ad had been placed by HENRY MADAY, 364 West Lewiston Avenue,
Ferndale 20, Michigan. He advised that he telephonically contacted MADAY
on 6-3-54 and MADAY stated that he was only the agent for renting the
hall and that he was acting on behalf of TRUMAN BETHURUM and GEORGE
HUNT WILLIAMSON. He stated that on 6-4-54 MADAY called him back and told
him that there had been a disagreement between MADAY, BETHURUM and
WILLIAMSON over MADAY's arrangements for the sale of tickets for the
program and the renting of the hall.
EICKHOFF advised that at this time MADAY said nothing to discredit
either BETHURUM or WILLIAMSON and indicated that their disagreement only
concerned his placing the ad in the newspaper prior to having the tickets
for the program available in Cincinnati.
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4/22/54
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Letter to Director
June 8, 1954
Mr. EICKHOFF continued that ten minutes after he had talked to
MADAY on Friday, 6-4-54, he received a call from GEORGE HUNT WILLIAMSON
and a Mr. MANSPEAKER, who confirmed to him that MADAY was no longer
associated with them, and who asked that EICKHOFF meet with them at a
luncheon at the Terrace Plaza Hotel on 6-7-54.
Mr. EICKHOFF, in explanation of his interest in this matter, ad-
vised that he had read such books as "Flying Saucers From Outer Space,"
written by DONALD E. KEHOE, retired major, U. S. Marine Corps, which book
was published by Harper's Publishers, and a book entitled "Flying
Saucers Have Landed," by GEORGE ADAMSKI, which book is published by
Werner-Lowery Company in England, and is distributed by the British
Book Center in New York City. He said that he has also heard broadcasts
by persons he considers reputable news commentators, such as WALTER
WINCHELL, FULTON LEWIS, JR., and FRANK EDWARDS, to the effect that
reliable persons have reported observing flying discs or saucers. He
said contrary to these reports, the U. S. Air Force has denied the ex-
istence of the flying saucer and he felt that persons such as TRUMAN
BETHURUM and GEORGE HUNT WILLIAMSON, in presenting a program such as that
contemplated, were either truthful or they were frauds. He stated that
if they had a true story to tell, then he felt it was of such nature
that it should be given as wide a distribution as possible, so that the
people might learn the true facts regarding flying discs. He said,
however, if their story was not true, then the holding of such a
meeting as was contemplated would be a fraud on the general public.
He estimated that such a meeting in Cincinnati might draw two thousand
people, which, at $2.00 apiece, would result in a $4,000.00 take for
the promoters.
To identify TRUMAN BETHURUM, Mr. EICKHOFF had with him two copies
of the magazine "Valor," which he stated he got from BETHURUM, this
magazine being self-identified as the "Golden Times Weekly," published
by Soul Craft Chapels, Post Office Box 192, Noblesville, Indiana. The
two issues which Mr. EICKHOFF had with him were numbers 15 and 16 of
volume 6 of the publication, the number 15 being dated 2-6-54 and
number 16 being dated 2-13-54. The number 15 issue contained an article
concerning TRUMAN BETHURUM, in which he is identified as a truck driver
from Redondo Beach, California, and it refers to an article dated
12-31-53, which appeared in the "Daily Breeze," a newspaper at Redondo
Beach, California, which allegedly contained a description of an encounter
- 2 -Letter to Director
June 8, 1954
which TRUMAN BETHURUM had with a crew of assumed space explorers under
the supervision of a ravishing woman commandant in the Nevada desert.
The article also reflects that TRUMAN BETHURUM allegedly was aboard
flying saucers on eleven occasions. At the bottom of the first page
of issue number 15 there appeared in what Mr. EICKHOFF stated was the
handwriting of TRUMAN BETHURUM the statement "This is a true story, a
factual experience -- TRUMAN BETHURUM."
The above mentioned article in "Valor" also reflected that TRUMAN
BETHURUM is 55 years of age and that his residence address is 519 North
Gertruda Avenue, Redondo Beach, California.
Mr. EICKHOFF also had with him a letter addressed to TRUMAN BETHURUM
from WILLIAM GILROY of the Saucers Research Foundation, which letter re-
flected that that organization was holding a three-day convention June 4,
5 and 6, 1954 at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, California,
and that it had invited TRUMAN BETHURUM to this convention to say a few
words concerning his experience. GILROY was identified in this letter as
business manager of Criswell Predicts Your World of Tomorrow, 1922 North
Highland, Hollywood 28, California.
Mr. EICKHOFF reiterated that he felt BETHURUM's story, if true,
should be given wide publicity, but that if the story was false, then he
should be prosecuted for fraud. He stated that he first took his in-
formation to the Air Force in the person of Lieutenant Colonel JOHN
O'MARA of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, whom EICKHOFF visited
personally at O'MARA's home in Fairborn, Ohio, on Sunday, 6-6-54.
EICKHOFF indicated that he asked Colonel O'MARA if there were such things
as flying saucers and if BETHURUM's story could be true, and he said
O'MARA denied that there was such a thing as a flying saucer and indicated
to him that DONALD E. KEHOE, the author of "Flying Saucers in Outer
Space" was a fraud and that information is available in Washington that
KEHOE is a fraud. He said he was advised, however, by Colonel O'MARA
that the Air Force could take no action with respect to BETHURUM or WILL-
IAMSON.
EICKHOFF continued that it was his intention to aid in the
promotion of a meeting for BETHURUM in Cincinnati. He advised that the
original meeting scheduled for June 11 had been cancelled, and that he
felt this meeting had such important information for the people as a whole
that he was going to make every effort to make the meeting one of national
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June 8, 1954
significance. He said he intended to invite to the meeting all nationally
prominent news commentators. He intended to try to get radio time to ad-
vertise the meeting but he did not wish to participate in this matter in
any way if it would violate security regulations in any manner, or if
BETHURUM and his associates were in any way fraudulent. He stated that he
so informed BETHURUM, WILLIAMSON and Mr. MANSPEAKER at the luncheon meeting
which was held at the Terrace Plaza Hotel on 6-7-54. They informed him
that they were not afraid of an investigation; that BETHURUM's story was
factual, and that they had no objection to EICKHOFF's advising Government
authorities regarding it.
Mr. EICKHOFF stated that his report to this office was part of his
plan to inform all the Federal agencies he thought should know about the
activities of BETHURUM. He advised that in line with his contemplated
plans that on the evening of 6-7-54 there was to be another meeting at the
home of L. H. STRINGFIELD, 7017 Britton Avenue, Cincinnati 27, Ohio, at
which meeting there would be Mr. STRINGFIELD, MANSPEAKER, WILLIAMSON,
BETHURUM, RALPH ZIMMERMANN and Mr. EICKHOFF. He said at this meeting
they would plan a method of operation and make arrangements for this
meeting of national significance. He said he intended to set the date of
the meeting far enough in advance so that if any Governmental agency
determined that there was fraud involved that agency would have sufficient
time to act prior to the holding of the meeting. He advised he intended
to keep a detailed record of all actions taken by this group, and that he
would voluntarily furnish such information to the FBI.
EICKHOFF advised that he had not known and had not met either
BETHURUM, WILLIAMSON or MANSPEAKER prior to the events described above.
He said that GEORGE HUNT WILLIAMSON identified himself as an archeologist
and a writer for the magazine "Valor," who resides in Noblesville, Indiana.
He said that MANSPEAKER, whose first name he did not know, is also
connected with "Valor" magazine in some way.
He was asked as to what interest "Valor" magazine has in BETHURUM,
and whether BETHURUM was sponsored by any other organization. He advised
that he did not know the interest of "Valor" magazine in BETHURUM, and
so far as he knew, BETHURUM was acting on his own and had no organizational
affiliations or sponsorship. He was asked as to what disposition would be
made of receipts from a large meeting and he advised that he did not know
what disposition would be made of the money. He said he understood that
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June 8, 1954
BETHURUM had been on tour for some time and that the meeting scheduled
for Cincinnati originally on 6-11-54 was to be the beginning of a new
series of meetings.
The files of this office contain no information which can be
identified with THOMAS EICKHOFF, TRUMAN BETHURUM, GEORGE HUNT WILLIAMSON,
J. H. STRINGFIELD, and Lt. Col. JOHN O'MARA.
The indices reflect that by letter dated 2-7-52, Indianapolis
file 61-5, the Indianapolis Office advised the Cincinnati Office under the
caption of "Silver Shirt Legion of America, Inc.; Internal Security - X,"
that the Silver Shirt Legion of America, Inc., whose leader is WILLIAM
DUDLEY PELLEY, was at that time operating under the name of Soul Craft
Press, with headquarters and printing facilities in Noblesville, Indiana.
With regard to RALPH ZIMMERMANN, the indices of this office reflect
that as of July, 1942, he was general manager of the Zimmermann Packing
Company, a mechanical packing firm at 139-141 West Fourth St., Cincinnati.
No further action is being taken in this matter by this office,
and the foregoing is for the Bureau's information and for the information
of the Los Angeles and Indianapolis Offices.
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RECORDED - 3 Director, FBI (62-83894) 34R
TRUMAN BETHURUM;
FLYING DISCS
EX-122 MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING
(ESPIONAGE)
Reurlet 6/8/54.
You are instructed to recontact Thomas Eickhoff, referred to
in your referenced letter and advise him this Bureau has no
jurisdiction concerning the investigation of matters relating
to flying discs and that the United States Air Force has such
jurisdiction. You are instructed to advise him this Bureau cannot
approve or disapprove of his activities in connection with this
matter and that the placing of this Bureau on notice as to his
activities will not exonerate him in the event he engages in any
fraudulent or criminal activities.
You are instructed to furnish the information set forth
in your referenced letter to OSI locally and to the Bureau in a
memorandum suitable for dissemination to OSI headquarters.
NOTE: Thomas Eickhoff, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised the Cincinnati
office he is interested in flying discs and has recently met several
persons who claimed to have had experiences with flying discs. He
stated he intended to assist such persons in arranging for public
meeting in Cincinnati, at which matters relating to flying discs
will be discussed and that he expects the meeting will result
in a "four thousand dollar take." He advised he believed the
experiences alleged by the persons referred to above and that those
persons would participate in the meeting. He stated he had been
advised by the Air Force that it was it's opinion claims made by
the persons referred to above concerning flying discs and their
experiences with same were fraudulent. He stated he wanted to
put all federal agencies on notice in order that they could act to
prevent the planned meeting re flying discs if it was deemed necessary
by the Government.
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COMM — FBI
JUN 22 1954
MAILED 27
5 JUN 25 1954DIRECTOR, FBI 6/18/54
SAC, SEATTLE
REPORTS ON ALLEGED SIGHTING OF SUBMARINES,
PARACHUTE LANDINGS, FLASHING LIGHTS, ETC.
ESPIONAGE
Flying Saucers
It has been the experience of this office that during this season,
from now until winter, there is received a considerable number of alleged
reports on sighting of submarines, flashing lights, parachute landings,
flying saucers, etc. In every instance when such reports are received,
the information is immediately disseminated to DIO, 13 ND, U. S. Navy;
OSI, USAF; and R-3, U. S. Army.
Inasmuch as Seattle is the District Headquarters for the Intelligence
Agencies in the Pacific Northwest, reports received, usually from the USCG,
concerning incidents in the state of Oregon are immediately reported to
that office as well as the Intelligence Agencies.
Many of the reports are of a nebulous type, impossible of corroborating,
and of doubtful authenticity. Some, by preliminary inquiry and evaluation,
prove to be without foundation. However, as stated above, reports of this
type are immediately disseminated to the Intelligence Agencies without
evaluation, followed by additional information as obtained.
This office has no control of the dissemination of these reports
on a "spot" basis by the local intelligence offices to their Headquarters
in Washington, D. C. The Bureau will recall the widespread dissemination
given by the military agencies of "Radio Message March 13, 1953, Interpreted
as Calling for Mobilization of Communist Party" (SAC Letter #23, dated
3/31/53).
The purpose of this letter is to advise the Bureau that in all
instances immediate dissemination is made of all unusual incidents that
appear to have any military significance. This office also acts as a co-
ordinator on all reports to be certain that all interested agencies are
cognizant.
The Bureau may be assured that it will be kept advised of all
significant incidents as they arise but will not be bothered with every
trivial incident that occurs unless instructed.
LAD:hz
cc: Portland
Encls.
62-83894 --
NOT RECORDED
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53 JUL 19 1954 151
INITIALS ON ORIGINALDIRECTOR, FBI SAC, SEATTLE
RE: REPORTS ON ALLEGED SIGHTING OF SUBMARINES, 6-18-54
PARACHUTE LANDINGS, FLASHING LIGHTS, ETC.
ESPIONAGE
OSI advises us that they have no interest whatsoever
themselves in connection with these matters and that Operations
of the Air Force doesn't even advise them. Colonel S. W. RAYNOR,
District Commander, OSI, states that there is an evaluation at
Wright-Patterson Field where the data is correlated, that the
reports are handled from the Air Force here to that point in a
routine fashion and that OSI gives no credence whatsoever to it
because they have never had any previous experience of any kind
as to anything arising out of the situation.
There is attached hereto a copy of a communication
marked "CONFIDENTIAL" requesting data concerning the situation
as well as several recent publications, some of which are issued
by the Air Force itself. It is the opinion of Colonel RAYNOR
that the releases are a poor thing and create mass hysteria, but
he says he has nothing whatsoever to do with the situation.
-2-No Ack Request forwarding only if deemed advisable 1-29-53 [ILLEGIBLE signature]
22519
June 25, 1954
RECORDED-88 62-83894 343
Mr. Joseph Gunderson
5677 North Las Casas Avenue
Chicago 30, Illinois
EX-112
Dear Mr. Gunderson:
I sincerely appreciate the interest which
prompted your letter of June 21, 1954; however, I
am not in a position, as a matter of policy, to
comment regarding the book you mentioned since it
does not deal with a matter within the jurisdiction
of the FBI.
It is suggested that you consider the
advisability of communicating with The Honorable, The
Secretary of the Air Force, The Pentagon, Washington
25, D. C., for whatever information he can give you
along the lines of your inquiries.
Sincerely yours,
John Edgar Hoover
Director
NOTE: Correspondent desired information concerning the
book "Flying Saucers Have Landed" by Desmond Leslie and
George Adamski.
U. S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
F B I
RECEIVED-MAIL ROOM
GEM:jas:bnl[ILLEGIBLE]
FY54 COMM — FBI
JUN 2 5 1954
MAILED 31
[Multiple signatures/initials]
6 9 JUL 7 1954[Reverse/back side of page 202 — mirror image, largely illegible bleed-through of page 202 text]
RECORDED-88
EX-113
NOTE: Correspondent desired information concerning the
book "Flying Saucers Have Landed" by Desmond Leslie and
George Adamski.
J. S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE
F B I
RECEIVED-MAIL ROOM
GEM:jas:[ILLEGIBLE]
COMM — FBI
JUN [ILLEGIBLE] 1954
MAILED 31
JUN 29 1954Federal Bureau of Investigation, 6/21/54
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
A book was published in 1953 by
Desmond Leslie and George Adamski No hoc.
"Flying Saucers Have Landed"
Publishers - The British Book Centre,
New York City.
Is this book fact or fiction, are there
Flying Saucers from other planets landing
on the earth? Has the story told by George
Adamski about his contact with the man from
Venus any foundation in fact?
Please answer, many thanks,
Joseph Gunderson,
5677 N. Las Casas Avenue,
Chicago 30, Illinois.
[Handwritten notation:] nal Acks 6/25/54
Dem.
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