--- OCR PAGE 1 --- v68E8 7900 # e829 / SSPID nent of Justice = = WANED iGys '8-OH-Z9" ang \VEDpFROM.OR ADDED TO THIS’ FILt 6-p68S' SYSLYVNOGVSH - OH & 34 24 1 OE. “INVEST IGATION T8LVLEL/LL/S YSLNS9 SGYOOSY IWYLN3D - 1a4 § NOILDSS ) FOr ) wit 2 BY e USE a N makes ROY, FOIPA 421347. Shatter etletnom a * Transfer Cal 34] --- OCR PAGE 2 --- STANDARD FORM NO. 64 q Office Men € dum * UNITED _ OVERNMENT TO + DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 11-14-57 VN * 3 From’ |" SAC, Dallas (62-1311) SUBJECT: FLYING DISCS INFORMATION CONCERNING Re Kansas City letter 11-8-57. This matter is being referred to OSI without inves- tigation and no other action is being taken in accordance with existing instructions. 2 Bureau 1 Kansas City (66-2995) 1 Dallas RECORDED - 9 --- OCR PAGE 3 --- --- OCR PAGE 4 --- Office Me. ® ndum e UNITED : @ GOVERNMENT TO : Director, FBI DATE: November 20, 1957 Legal Attache, Havana, Cuba REPORTS OF FLYING DISCS FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS The following information is submitted as of interest to the Bureau in the event reports of flying discs are still desired. | In tovyant The Havana daily newspaper "Diario de/la Marina" November 12, 1957, carried a dispatch datelfwed November 11, 1987, at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, reporting that JOSE.MARL LETO and CARMELOAQGUZMAN, who had just arrived in that town from the Matahambre Mines im Pinar del Rio Province, claimed that they had seen a flying disc in the shape of a man's hat hovering over the general area of Matahambre for several i minutes. They claimed that this disc was larger than ordinary airpla normally seen in that area and that it was completely silent in its | flight. They said that it disappeared at a very high speed towards | the sea. There was no further descriptive information furnished in this newspaper article. It is noted that Matahambre is located i approximately 90 miles to the west of Havana. No other reports corroborating the above were received and no inquiry has been made i by this office. JJW:ptm (3) Pa SS --- OCR PAGE 5 --- --- OCR PAGE 6 --- Office Mem. ° "u Um - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 1 é »3 6A * 4 LORS ah: MR. BELMONT? y, DATE: November 12, 1957 MR. R. BR. ROACH | ¥ ee [= HW ! F / scar t Se ae PoraoMt a UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS htc Rosen FLYING SAUCERS) Tamm Trotter Nease Tele. Room — Holloman —_ Ever since the Russians released "Sputnik" there Ganay has been a great increase in the number of "flying saucers" ge and other unidentified flying objects (UFO) reportedly seen 2/5 ‘ae People all over the U. Se. On October 10, 1957, the Air Force “i was flooded with calls and the newspapers were full of ie that an unknown object described as "looked like the moon" and trailing a "blue flame that pulsed like a heart" had landed in the vicinity of Vernal, Utah. fhe Air Force immediately } investigated these reports with negative results, inasmuch as | »& J no object was located nor was there any evidence of an object Creu FOR THE INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION --- OCR PAGE 23 --- --- OCR PAGE 24 --- --- OCR PAGE 25 --- --- OCR PAGE 26 --- Office vo ¢ UNITED ps, J GOVERNMENT ue) es aaa FBI DATE: January 30, 1958 ee aot bu Pgke KANSAS CITY (62-7386) i ’ ec A SUBJECT: BERT T7STONE; INTER-CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH. FOUNDATION; MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING lhe A UE -ERS RE St. Louis letter to Bureau 1-6-58 and Bureau letter to Director of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force, dated 1-23-58, The files of the Kansas City Office contain no information identifiable with ROBERT T, STONE or the Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation, It should be noted that the 1957 Independence, Missouri Directory does not list ROBERT T. STONE. This directory lists TERRELL 0. STONE, wife IVA, an ice cream maker at Velvet Freeze, as residing at 10717 E, 27th Street Terrace, Independence, Missouri. The files of the Kansas City Office contain nothing identifiable with TERRELL 0. STONE, RUC, “2 - Bureau 1 - St. Louis (62-0) (info) 1 - Kansas City (62-7386) RHA: MEJ (4) --- OCR PAGE 27 --- --- OCR PAGE 28 --- Sanders March 17, 1958 Director of Special. Investigations |fhe Inspector General ~~ Department of the Air Force Building Tempo £ 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington, D. @. 2 John Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation r) Subject: FLYING SAUCERS MISCELLANE ZOUS + INFORMATION CONCERN Enclosed for your information is a copy, Af @ letter forwarded to this Bureau by Mrs. Haro pe \ Ferguson of Zlkhart, Indiana, which is self-explanatiry. No action in this connection is wennerp ieee by this Bureau. Enclosure 1 =~ Director of Nava] Intelligence (Enc}esure) 1. = Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelhtgence (Enclosure) Department of the Army 4 Attention: Chief; Security paateee ; 1 - tkemmempobvs Indianapolis ncelosure ESS :dmn y Tolson fu 6 7) A “ NOTH: “Mrs Nichols —______ i (hits ~ - ferguson relates having seen flying Boardman —____ «ii pucers and expresses her beli lef that outer spacemena Se aaa ae have been landi RS im thes viloehi ity of her howe: und tak in’ jong ee 7 : 9 GE ae papers ar Beds azines which she left out for them. Hosen 2— A 5 ye Jor the Bureau other than the di ssemination indicated. Tani eS uyiles negative re KBFaudson. No re " i i ee & Wiaiearecesay tt : A wo reply des irable: im, view We oT, CLONMS She is mental: case. Nease —______ Tele. Room such reports, satan FW ee E1958 unit for Checking --- OCR PAGE 29 --- fan) © lu ce ESPIONAGE - Nat OG. HY KEG | yp SISA Tey INOW139:0.034 --- OCR PAGE 30 --- eos é PREM fate. Trb peas age, AVene Ove bur when g ae a swatreer about Lever Gt Ons. might aagbt- atom aft we Leff ih hegl, ww] NI ELA heel Airy hog ble Adena Beng Dre Eig 5 Rtewtel an a. hark moving ebprct tr ‘abeefs AN thy mevafofun Hager imatiad of mms abou. 0900 ogo Ooo L appor ee eee ated 27 retutdl sewd. IS PAR AMS BS E --- OCR PAGE 36 --- ow <6 sin jl plies: but thapar wtat ded haffun = | & Cee ee true it hrvkid pudt bits 0. etar. lols probably Rhnew- that ll hear ma-froep Uafihes 1a. Lae YOST NEL 5 aS --- OCR PAGE 37 --- @ ’ # 1 Pee & : Tit 1a ad that it uveatd be pr an ow Ann, to- PPE! ORS es Ce Fay ee Loch ame fe cf they Are thet hr Dr Ak prs Aefrmni Aweoulelh aro --- OCR PAGE 38 --- REC- 65 Tolson Boardman Belmont —___ Mohr Nease Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter Clayton Tele. Room —__ Holloman Gandy — cokiatat oes DEC 3 = 1958 , John Edgar Hoover COMM-FBI Director YY, Tolson Boardman Belmont Mohr Nease Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter ¥.C. Sullivan — Tele. Room Holloman, Gapay $ . 0 Acar aE eo) 2 - Oklahoma City - Enclosures (2) ATTENTION SAC: Background as described not identifiable in Bufiles. An Agent of your office should contact Maney immediately and secure copies of or information concerning the periodicals described. Inform Maney that the FBI has not taken the action he suggested, and we luasser conduct@@ no investigation concerning unidentified flying objects. The suggestion should be made that he may wish to contact the Office of Special Investigations of the Air Force, which has made some related studies: Sulet with requested data under caption "Mr. James Maney, 1007 North West 14th Street, Oklahoma City 6=Oklamoma, Research (Crime Records)" no later than eS) hile 9, 1958. ¥ ik _ Followup 12-Tt-58 plaghe aut “b rz NOTE: One reference appears in Bufiles ‘wherein one Jimmy. the same address requested general material on the FBI and stated that his hobby was collecting letterhead stationery. There is a Special Agent Joseph A. Bender, EOD 4-9-51, GS-12, assigned to the New York Office. No other possibly pertinent references located. Bch imiz), > 6 i | om room (J TELETYPE UNIT L 3 --- OCR PAGE 55 --- gg, WH9* Il -£ Hisnf d0°4d30 Tas 1OY TVH-O3At> --- OCR PAGE 56 --- The Honorable J. Bureau Acting Deputy Director of a local Oklah« the Interplanetary Intellig f Unidentified erested in the serious inve Recently many rumors have bee printed in UFO periodicals, concerning rep- orts é Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have discouras certain saucer investigators, particulary Mr. +f Bender of Bi from furthur research into the secret f se e ive discs. the Director of the F.B.I., I would like I >ther or t just rumors. factual or whether j you very much, Trusting to hear from you in the REC- 35 7, 2 Very truly 2 A Ne Aas’ \ Vv --- OCR PAGE 57 --- --- OCR PAGE 58 --- Tolson Boardman —__ Belmont ___ Mohr Nease Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter W.C. Sullivan — Tele. Room __ Holloman Gandy December 11, 1958 Mr. M. ADwolcott Editor - Publisher The Daily Iberian Post Office Box 458 New Iberia, Louisiana Dear Mr. Wolcott: Your letter dated December 3, 1958, with enclosures, has been received. Since the contents of your communication are of primary concern to another governmental agency, I am taking the liberty of forwarding a copy of it, as well as copies of your enclosures, to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Building Tempo E, 4th and Adams Drive, Southwest; Washington, D. C., who would be in the best position to answer yous, ‘7 inquiry. | 930 7 w {AILED. 3 Sincerely yours, 4 COMN-FBI NOTE: Bufiles reflect that a citizen in Bartow, Florida, forwarded similar data concerning the Aerial Phenomena Research Club in 1957. Referral to OSI was made at that time. No indication in Bufiles that this Group is any governmental agency. (62-83894- eae No record Bufiles on aither i gh ah or his newspaper, C«/<7 *« WOOY SNINVAN-G¥d2 QS. Wd £S x A 6 aL doo ER 18587 ¥r= unit [7] --- OCR PAGE 59 --- Bo Wd nS € 4} ag I@3 YOLISNIG-OSAIZ93y --- OCR PAGE 60 --- Louisiana Press Association, National Editorial Association Full Leased Wire Service United Press Association Member of: Audit Bureau of Circulations, and Southern Newspaper Publishers Association M, A. WOLCOTT Phone 4-1801 New Iberia, La. Editor-Publisher P. O. Box 458—8 Bridge St. December 3, 1958 Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: Enclosed you will find "News Releases" from a group calling itselfSQerial Phenomena Research Group, in Seattle, | Washington. I am wondering if this is a legitimate organization or a phoney, particularly because it is indicated that certai "flying objects" might originate from "other planets." If you have any information as to the reliability of this organization would you please so inform me? With all best wishes, I am, Sincerely, M.A.‘ Wolcott. REC- 55 --- OCR PAGE 61 --- --- OCR PAGE 62 --- National Headquarters 5108 Tindley Street Seattle, Washington ial Phenomena Research “g Dear Sir: We are advised that, on WA3SK , unidentified flying objects were seen over your area, and we would greatly appreciate your assistance in locating witnesses to this aerial phenomenon. If policy and space permit, we would appreciate an article in your publication, asking that all persons witnessing aerial phenomenon during this period contact our office. We are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to investigate and determine the nature of unidentified flying objects and related phenomena. Thanking you in advance, Aerial Phenomena Research Group Bob Gribble, National Director Form #4 Revised 5/1/57--500 --- OCR PAGE 63 --- Qian Phenomena Research ard National Headquarters 5108 Findlay Street Seattle, Washington News Release July 1, 1958 Unidentified Flying Objects Interplanetary There is now sufficient information based on data compiled from eyewitness accounts that a high percentage of aerial phenomena such as those popularly described as unidentified flying objects are "intelligently controled craft whose ports of origin are outside Earths atmosphere." This is the conclusion reached as the result of a study begun by Aerial Phenomena Research Group in Seattle, Washington on January 1, 1954 into the field of unidentified flying objects and possibly related incidents. Commenting on this study, National Director of Aerial Phenomena Research Group Robert J. Gribble said: “Although the accounts con~ sidered in this study did not contain scientific measurements of each sighting, it was possible to establish certain valid conclusions by the application of statistical methods in the treatment of the data. Analyzed and arranged, the data did show a marked pattern. "On the basis of this marked pattern of the data, A.P.R.G. has concluded that a high percentage of the more than 5,000 accounts of unidentified flying objects examined in this study represent observ- ations of technological developments outside the range of present-day scientific knowledge. "Therefore, it is highly probable that many of the unidentified flying objects considered in this study are 'spacecraft from other Planets'." A.P.R.G. highly recommends that all national security agencies take immediate steps to strip the unidentified flying objects of the special "secrecy status" they have been given and the aura of mystery they have unfortunatly acquired. END. --- OCR PAGE 64 --- “4-02 ev -5-7-58) ’ rips Federal Bureau of Invest ion . Records Branch . [_] Name Check Unit - Room 6523 Service Unit - Room 6524 Forward to File Review Attention LV} Return to OKA. Supervisor Type of References Requested: Regular Request (Analytical Search) All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive) Subversive References Only Nonsubversive References Only Main ________ References Only Type of Search Requested: Restricted to Locality of __--___ [aay Exact Name Only (On the Nose) Buildup [-] Variations [saa] Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form Subject Birthdate & Place Address Localities Searcher R# Date _|a-\0 Initials FILE NUMBER SERIAL ALLA --- OCR PAGE 65 --- a t20 (Flev,'8-23-57) : i" NUMEROUS | e SEAR€H SLIP ; j Subj: Supervisor L/ Ul Zz d Room SEF 7 Searcher /, Ré Date A) -/¥ Initial Legg FILE NUMBER | SERIAL --- OCR PAGE 66 --- 4°22 (Ffev'-5-7-58) ; Federal Bureau of Invest ion : : Records Branch Z Soe Se [J Name Check Unit - Room 6523 Service Unit - Room 6524 Forward to File Review Attention —= | Return to ANOCK ‘ [515 Supervisor Room Ext. Type of References Requested: Regular Request (Analytical Search) ¥_)J All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive) Subversive References Only Nonsubversive References Only Main ______ References Only Type of Search Requested: Restricted to Locality of Exact Name Only (On the Nose) Buildup [-“] Variations Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form C.H. Make & Subject Birthdate & Place Address Localities \ Searcher Ré Date = Initials FILE NUMBER SERIAL \ A C4 a wie CH, Sxtrcd (7 --- OCR PAGE 67 --- 4-22 (Mets 5-7-58) “Federal Bureau af Inve tion athe e Records Branch CEE oe wee. [-_] Name Check Unit - Room 6523 Service Unit - Room 6524 Eorward to File Review Attention Yates iY | Return to _Wacks 1515 Supervisor Room Ext. Type of References Requested: LAegular Request (Analytical Search) All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive) Subversive References Only Nonsubversive References Only Main _________ References Only Type of Search Requested: [Restricted to Locality of — Exact Name Only (On the Nose) [_] Buildup (1) Variations Check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form International Flying Saucer Bureau Subject Birthdate & Place Address Localities Searcher Re Date 12-11 Initials = FILE NUMBER SERIAL Z |68-l IE I¢ - 326 --- OCR PAGE 68 --- --- OCR PAGE 69 --- = STANDARD FORM NO. 64 @ - é 7 pv Office Memorandum + onitep\stavEs GOVERNMENT To : Director, FBI pate: December 9, 1958 FR : SAC, Oklahoma City 62-2044 ' , UBJECT oe. JAMES ME AREY; 1007 _N.W. 1th § St. Oklahoma City 6, Oklahoma oh RESEARCH (CRIME RECORDS) ,. st )4 f ReBulet cies to JAMES MANEY of Oklahoma City, with copy to the Oklahoma City Office. On 12/8/58 JAMES MANEY, 1007 N.W. 14th St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was contacted by SA J. A. GRIMES and advised that the FBI has not discouraged the investiga- tion of flying saucers and that the FBI does not conduct investigation concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO). JAMES MANEY, who advised he is 13 years of age, stated he had read r@orts in some of the literature concern- ( ing UFO which indicated that the FBI had discouraged some of the investigators from carrying out their research. He exhibited a copy of a publication entitled "The Saucerian Bulletin" which could not be given to the interviewing Agent since he had borrowed the publication from an unidenti4 fied friend. An examination of the publication reflected 2 it to be Vol. 3, #4, Released October 15, 1958, edited and published by GRAY BARKER, Box 2228, Clarksburg, West Virgini The publication consisted of approximately 30 pages, contain a several book reviews and advertisements for books pertaining to UFO. Page 20 of the publication contained an editorial by BARKER consisting in part of-a letter which BARKER stted he had received from a researcher in the western part of the\ | U. S. This letter stated in part as follows: "Dear Mr. Barker "You have often wondered where the 3 men came from that silenced Bender. I can give you the answer because 3 men tried to silencé’George Adamski. Adamski tells me that the 3 men were from, the FBI, Air Force Intelligence, ‘and the Central Intelligence Agency. It was the man from the CIA who made the threats that were designed to shut Adamski- up." } ISR 2ZES Y= BG 2-Bureau ~ AM ry Gd mp 6 ach a 1-Oklahoma City S JAG : PM ted (3) -) Ul PE Np 207 --- OCR PAGE 70 --- --- OCR PAGE 71 --- OC 62-2044 This letter indicated that it was written by an individual who has been writing books on UFO and that his publisher is ROBERT J. GRIBBLE, 5108 Findlay St., Seattle, Washington. JAMES MANEY advised that the above letter had also been printed in a publication originating in England and that the writer's name was listed as RICHARD OGDEN, Seattle, Washington. MANEY advised he is unable to recall the name of this publication and does not have a copy at the present time. He stated that the BENDER referred to in OGDEN's letter was A. BENDER of Bridgeport, Connecticut, who had conducted some research concerning UFOs and had allegedly been deterred from his investigation by three unidentified men. According to MANEY there has been a great deal of speculation regarding the identity of the men who tried to silence BENDER. He stated that GRAY BARKER, editor of "The Saucerian Bulletin," had written a book concerning the matter entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers." --- OCR PAGE 72 --- A Lf / / 78354 Nerth Lema Land Drive Seottsdale, Arizona Deeenber 7, 1958 FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Washingten, D. C. Dear Sirs I am extremely interested in the “Bender Affair,” and I will be most grateful if you could help elear up the mystery in this affair. The reason I am writing yeu is because I have learned recently that a researcher of the'flying saucer mystery said the FBI is involved in this affair, oo A civilian investigating agency wes formed in Bridgeport, Comm., in 2952, te leok inte the flying saucer ry by : Albert Ké Bender. He called the organization They interna tions Flying Saucer Bureau. And, during his study ef the saucer mystery Bender ran across something important. This infermation was evidently the solution te the mystery fer in 1953 Bender stated bluntly, “I knew what the saucers are." Then, "three men in black suits” sileneed him. Even teday Bender wil! net discuss the matter ef his “hush-up" with anyone. However, I have learned that the secret of the saucers lies the "dreadful underground menace" that is threatening the world, And, I am alse extremely interested in this “menace.” I have some very important infermation concerning this “dreadful underground menace” that I would like te discuss with Bender very much. Fer the stery concerning this “menace” is @ertainly a “hellish Herror" one, whieh reveals 4 fantastic situation, so fantastic, that it would be hardly coneeivable by the publie. Yes indeed, I would appreeiate it very much if you eould help me get in touch with Bender. I have alse been getting information regarding “certain" ship tragedies that have oceurred on the high seas for a very long time, and "certain" aircraft aceidents and disappearances. For these tragedies reveal evidence that gives proof that such a "menace" really “exists.” I certainly will be leoking forward in hearing from you. Hs weg aan ey a b4 C. He Marek, Jr. DEC 10 1959 --- OCR PAGE 73 --- r] n on a B39lis At - LNOW 39 6.5 --- OCR PAGE 74 --- 1 = Belmont 1 = Donahoe SAC, Phoenix 1 = Watkiper 16, 1958 Director, FBI REC- 37. ALBERT K. BENDER : NS MISCELLANEOUS « INFORMATION CONCERNING \-" (Nationalities Intelligence) Enclosed is a cone of a letter received from C. H. Marck, Jr., 7834 North Loma Land Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona. Bufiles contain no information pertaining to the "Bender Affair" nor to the *hush-up" of Bender as alleged in paragraph two of the enclosed letter. The only identi- fiable data in Bureau files on Bender is a letter he wrote on 10/26/52 on the letterhead of the International Flying Saucer Bureau to a Mr. L. H. Frahm, Franklin, Indiana, in which he ween how Frahm could organize a chapter of the Saucer Bureau in Franklin, Also in Bufiles is a copy of the January, 1953, magazine "Space Review" which apparently was put out by the Saucer Bureau. This magazine contains numerous articles and squibs. concerning the sighting of flying saucers throughout thé world. It does not appear to have any security significance, Unless information in your files would indicate an interview with Marck is undesirable, immediately contact him and orally acknowledge the receipt of his letter by the Bureau. At the same time thoroughly interview Marck and obtain ali data in his possession concerning the “hush-up" of Bender as well as what part the FBI was alleged to have played in the “Bender Affair.” In the event it is apparent that the Bureau was not so involved, so advise Marck. Submit results of this interview to reach the Bureau no later than 12/23/58. It is permissible to advise Marck that the Bureau is not cognizant of Bender's whereabouts and has no record of involvement in the "Bender Affair,” Enclosure NOTE: See cover memo Donahoe. to Belmont, same caption, ia dated December 12, 1958, JFW:Jas, Boardman Belmont «4 coke JFW: jas Nease (6 Parsons Rosen =" ~ anAresA Tamm \ Trotter ty i Holloman r Gandy MAIL. ROOM [_] (4 --- OCR PAGE 75 --- Bemvonre FORM NO. 64 “Office Memo ndum * UNITED — GOVERNMENT TO t. 1 - Belmont Belmont 1 - Donahoe poset at f 1 - Wacks Parsons susyecr: ALBERT K¢BENDER Rosen MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING Trotter (Nationalities Intelligence) rene Holloman —__ Gandy By letter 12/7/58 Mr. C. H, Marck, Jr., inquired whether we could furnish him any tafermetion concerning the "Bender Affair" and advised he was asking the Bureau since he had recently learned that the FBI is involved in this affair, Marck explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1952 to look into the@flying sauceximystery. In I953 Bender allegedly stated that he knew what the saucers are. Then according to Marck “three men in black suits" silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his “hush-up" with anyone. Marck pointed out he has learned that "the secret of the saucers lies the ‘dreadful underground menace! that is threatening the world" and that he has important information concerning this menace, Marck also requested our help in getting in touch with Bender, Bufiles contain no information on Marck, The only identifiable data in our files on Bender is a letter he wrote on 10/26/52 on the letterhead of the International Flying Saucer Bureau to a Mr. L. H, Frahm, Franklin, Indiana, in which he suggested how Frahm could organize a chapter of the Saucer Bureau in Franklin, Alse in'Bufiles is: a copy of the January, 1953, magazine "Space Review" which apparently was put out by the Saucer Bureau, This magazine contains numerous articles and squibs concerning the sighting of flying saucers throughout the wor) pe It does not appear to have any security significance, RECOMMENDATION: ) | There is a possibility that Marck may be suffering from de- lusions; however, in view of the fact that he stated the FBI is involved | in a matter of which we are not cognizant as well as the implications in his description of the “hush-up" of Bender, it is recommended he be inter- ee and all information in his possession concerning this incident be as so that we can decide whether the facts warrant investigation. At the same time his letter will be orally acknowledged. A letter to Phoenix is enclosed, 1GA-S3LGL 79g pec 3] GA 2 ly! ? Enclosure m1 DEc 171 58 JFW:j ‘ag : J a LS pro --- OCR PAGE 76 --- 9. Hd 60 ¢ --- OCR PAGE 77 --- < > - Office Menotindum UNITED TO CH exon a SUBJECT: --- OCR PAGE 78 --- --- OCR PAGE 79 --- PX. 62-667 Agents observed at the time they contacted the. residence of MARCK, while he-was absent therefrom; that his sister, SHIRLEY E.-MARCK, carried on exclusive conversation concerning her brother relating that he had been taken out of high school while living, in, Denver, Colorado, and had been in the service until several months ago. She stated that her brother never had an opportunity since then to complete his schooling and that as of the present time, he was 33 years of age. This information was reiterated several times by her while waiting the arrival of her brother who was with his parents on a.local shopping tour.» After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent to agents that he is obsessed with gathering information concerning flying Saucers. and mysteries of the sea. He was admonished severely by his mother for having written to the Bureau without her knowledge. Inquiry was made as to the length of time MARCK spent in the @. S. Army and he was unable to furnish the duration of his enlistment and date of discharge nor furnish his serial number. . MARCK made available his discharge paper reflecting that he was inducted’ in 1943 and discharged in 1946 as Private First Class, Army Serial No. 37-703-300. His discharge papers showed that he attended East High School for a period of two yéars and that he was born 1/21/25. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent that the only reason he wrote to the Bureau was in an effort to locate the present whereabouts of ALBERT K, BENDER and he and his family were informed that this Bureau was unable to institute an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of BENDER. From the: admonishment given him by his mother for writing letters*to such agencies as the. FBI, it would appear that CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK is .a "chronic", ‘living in a dream world of flying saucers’ and. stortes of the sea. He was informed that the agents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter. Nofiinther investigation is being made in this matter. --- OCR PAGE 80 --- DIRECTOR, FBI 12/19/58 SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Re Bureau letter 12/16/58. On 12/19/58, CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK, JR., 7834 No. Loma Land Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona, stated to SAs GEORGE HOLLINGSWORTH and WILLIAM M. DREW that he had a hobby of gathering information concerning flying saucers and also gathering information concerning mysteries of the sea. He stated that any literature written he obtains in order to pursue this hobby. He referred agents to books written by Major DONALD E. KEYHOE entitled "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" and a book entitled "Flying Saucers Conspiracy." Both of these books were published by Henry Holt Company, 383 Madison, New York, 17, New York. Major KEYHOE is a retired Major of the U. S. Marine Corps. Concerning the "Bender Affair", he referred agents to the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers", written by GRAY BARKER and published by University Books Publisher, April, 1956, third printing June, 1956. According to MARCK, GREY BARKER resides at Clarksberg, West Virginia, P. 0. Box 2228 and is a person with whom MARCK corresponds concerning flying saucers as BARKER is alleged to have a civilian investigative agency handling investigations concerning flying saucers. MARCK related that he has corresponded with various harbor masters and the U. S. Navy relative to the “dreadful underground menace which relates to the disappearance of crew and passengers of various ships found floundering in the open seas out of control." He stated that BARKER has also show interest in this Subject matter, however, was unable to furnish any further amplifying details. The "Bender Affair" is related in the book published by BARKER. 2 - Bureau (AM) 1 - Phoenix tn WMD/mde A --- OCR PAGE 81 --- ‘ PX 62-667 Agents observed at the time they contacted the residence of MARCK, while he was absent therefrom, that his Sister, SHIRLEY E., MARCK, carried on exclusive conversation concerning her brother relating that he had been taken out of high school while living in Denver, Colorado, and had been in the service until several months ago. She stated that her brother never had an opportunity since then to complete his schooling and that as of the present time, he was 33 years of age. This information was reiterated several times by her while waiting the arrival of her brother who was with his parents on a local shopping tour, After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent to agents that he is obsessed with gathering information concerning flying Saucers and mysteries of the sea. He was admonished severely by his mother for having written to the Bureau without her knowledge, Inquiry was made as to the length of time MARCK spent in the 8, S, Army and he was unable to furnish the duration of his enlistment and date of discharge nor furnish his serial number, MARCK made available his discharge paper reflecting that he was inducted in 1943 and discharged in 1946 as Private First Class, Army Serial No. 37-703-300. His discharge papers showed that he attended East High School for a period of two years and that he was born 1/21/25. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent that the only reason he wrote to the Bureau was in an effort to locate the present whereabouts of. ALBERT K, BENDER and he and his family were informed that this Bureau was unable to institute an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of BENDER. From the admonishment given him by his mother for writing letters to such agencies as the FBI, it would appear that CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK is a "chronic", living in a dream world of flying saucers and stortes of the sea. He was informed that the agents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter. Nofizther investigation is being made in this matter. --- OCR PAGE 82 --- ¢ ¢ Nacks SAC, Phoenix (62-667) December 30, 1958 Director, FBI ALBERT 4 BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Reurlét 12719758. In paragraph two thereof reference is made to a book written by Gray Barker and published by University Books Publisher entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers." Reference books at the Seat of Government fail to reflect the location of this publisher! and since the Bureau is desirous of obtaining a copy of this book, it is requested that you recontact Claude Marck, Jr., to obtain the correct address of the publisher. In the event Marck volunteers to make a copy of this book available, it is permissible for you to accept same and furnish it to the Bureau. g3 DEC 31 1058 JFW: jac (4) el NOTE: By letter 12/7/58 Marck inquired whether we could’ furnish him any data concerning the "Bender Affair," He explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery, In 1953 Bender allegedly stated he knew what the saucers are3; then, according to Marck, "Three men in black suits" silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck explained that he recently learned that the FBI is involved in the "Bender Affair." On 12/19/58 Marck was interviewed to obtain all information in his possession concerning the "hush-up" of Bender as well as what part the FBI was alleged to have layed in the "Bender Affair." Concerning the "Bender Affair" e referred the interviewing Agents to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest. Accordingly, not only to resolve this matter but also to ascertain whether any allegations of interest to the Bureau are contained in the book, we should if possible obtain a copy. Upon receipt, it will be reviewed with the Bureau's interest in mind, AN ~~ @ --- OCR PAGE 83 --- : > J. F. Wacks SAC, Chicago January 22, 1959 RE Ditector, FBI | eee bp 0/ ALBERT K, BENDER MISCELLANEOUS = INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) The Bureau desires to obtain a copy of the book written by Gray Barker entitled "They Knew Too Much About AS fw. Saucers." Reportedly, this book was published by University Books, Inc., 806 Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois. Contact this publishing house and if possible, obtain a copy of this book. TE3 By letter 12/7/58 Claude Marck, Jr., Phoenix, Arizona, wrote the Bureau inquiring about the "Bender Affair." He ex- plained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery. In 1953 Bender stated he knew what the saucers are; then, according to Marck, "3 men in black suits"silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck was interviewed 12/19/58 and with respect to the "Bender Affair" he referred the inter- viewing Agents to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest. Accordingly, Phoenix was instructed to reinterview Marck to obtain a copy of the book and/or the true name of the publisher which Marck had stated was “University Books Publisher,"with no address indicated. In Phoenix letter 1/5/59 it is pointed out that Marck has moved to Denver, exact address not available but that University Books, Inc., is located at the above address. JFW: jac © 2 ae ( 70 Uy / MAIL ROOM TELETYPE UNIT --- OCR PAGE 84 --- S'TANDARD FORM NO. 64 3 Office Ber eiie * UNITED aoe GOVERNMENT DIRECTOR, FBI f DATE: 1/5/59 SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) ALBERT Ko BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Pps fis Re Bulet to’ Phoenix dated 12/30/58. 2/4” CLAUDE MARCK, Jr. and his family have moved to Denver, Colorado and their exact address is not available. It was determined through the Phoenix Public Library that University Books, Inc., is located at 806 Dempster Street, Evanston, Illinois. 2 - Bureau 1 - Phoenix WMD /hpw i! (3 ) 1 nat --- OCR PAGE 85 --- --- OCR PAGE 86 --- 1 -,Mr. Wacks 1 Geiemn - uy fa February 9, 1959 dir, Larry W. Bryant 1002 Arnold Street Newport News, Virginia Dear Mr. Bryant? I am in receipt of your letter dated February 1, 1959. In response to your request, P wish to advise that information in the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is confidential and available for official use only. J know you will understand the reason for this rule and will not infer either that we do or that we do not have the data you desire. I am at liberty, however, to advise that the investigation of unidentified flying objecte is not within the jurisdiction of this Bureau. This matter is of primary interest to the Department of the Air Porce and, accordingly, J am sending a copy of your letter to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Porce, Building Tempo EB, 4th and Adams Drive, 5. We, Washington, D. Ce, to whom you may desire to direct further inquiries in this matter. Sincerely yours, / John Edgar Hoover Director l - Norfolk - Enclosure aaa Note for Norfolk: Enclosed for information only. Belmont Bufiles negative re Bryant. apes \ 1 - Director of Special Investigations (by form 0-14) A ESIone x a ri Inspector General OA\ Tamm A7\ epartment of the Air Force \ Trotter No JFWimth Building Tenno E Tele. Roy) FE BOA: tth and Adams Drive, S. W. keep Je “iMeshington 25, D. C. SEE NOTE PAGE 2 Gandy _=+ & MAIL ROOM [_] AA --- OCR PAGE 87 --- ¥GO-MAIL f oF BE DEPT-OFJUST rep 9 8 PH 759 --- OCR PAGE 88 --- Mr. Larry W. Bryant NOTE; Writer advised he understood FRI has participated in the Government's program of investigation of unidentified Slying objects and he asked for information concerning these phenomena. He also asked whether FRI ever made analysis of unidentified flying object maneuvers and if FBI representative ever gave testimony before Congressional committees on this subject. --- OCR PAGE 89 --- 1002 Arnold Street Newport News, Virginia February 1, 1959 Director of Field Investigations, Unidentified Flying Objects The Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: It is my understanding that the F.B.I. has par- ticipated in the Government's program of investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO). How many UFO sighting reports involving alleged photographs or films of unconventional aerial objects has your organization collected, evaluated, or analyzed since January 1, 1952 to present? Has the F.B.I. ever been fur- nished with an analysis of maneuvers of UFO's ? I understand that congressional closed-door hearings are being held on the UFO subject. Has any F.B.I representative ever given testimony in these hearings ? é + Yours sincerely, XL} so has Ruige A f Larry W. Bryant --- OCR PAGE 90 --- RL SS 9 RMA 4-22 (Rev. 12-10-58) ms, & Federal Bureau of estigation a. Records B h Le 3 = 1 1959 [-_] Name Check Unit - Room 6523 Service Unit - Room 6524 [___] Fogward to File Review acoso S 2 = Return to Wlatka/ SIS Supervisor Room Ext. Type of References Requested: P Bestlar Request (Analytical Search) All References (Subversive & Nonsubversive) Subversive References Only Nonsubversive References Only Main ____. References Only Type of Soatth Requested: ] : Restricted to Locality of __U@/’ Exact Name Only (On the Nose) | Buildup [1] Variations [J check for Alphabetical Loyalty Form SL 2 y Subject ZY aAse LAL. [inant Birthdate & Place 1] Address U Localities Searcher Re Date __o? —3 ___ Initials pa FILE NUMBER RIAL --- OCR PAGE 91 --- Office Membendum * UNITED srs GOVERNMENT DIRECTOR, FBI (62-83894) DATE: 2/12/59 SAC, CHICAGO (62-5494) ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) Rebulet to CG, 1/22/59. Per Bureau request, enclosed herewith is a copy of the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Gaucers", by GRAY BARKER, noting this book was published by University Books, Inc., 404 Fourth Avenue, New York 16, N.Y. RUC. 2-- Bureau (Encl.) 4 wv 1 - Chicago 7 HBL: tmk yp (3) / 7 --- OCR PAGE 92 --- --- OCR PAGE 93 --- STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Mensa * UNITED sTM¥ES GOVERNMENT TO : Director, FBI pate: April 21, 1959 ~. ke =: SAC, Birmingham (62-0) [w SUBJECE-AAERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP MISCELLANEOUS "The Anniston Star", Anniston, Alabama, daily newspaper, published an article on April 2, 1959, entitled, "Flying Saucer Witnesses Urged to Send in Data". This article said that the Aerial Phenomena Research Group, 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle 18, Washington, would like to get a report from people who have seen~"Flying Saucers". On April 3, 1959, Lt. Colonel OLIVER R. HERTEL, Fort McClellan, Alabama, advised that 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle 18, Washington, is believed by him to be-the address of the chauffeur for the Russian Consul in Seattle, Washington. HERTEL advised a Special Agent of the 111th CIC Group at Fort McClellan that about five months ago he looked over a list of Russians and their addresses when he visited the office of the Chief Chemical Officer, Department of the Army, Washington, D. C. The Seattle Office is requested to ascertain who lives at 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle, Washington, and whether this address has any connection with a chauffeur for the Russian Consul. Cs Bureau (RM) 2 - Seattle (RM) 1 - OSI, Birmingham, Ala. (info. ) (RM) 2 - BH CBS-fmb (7) --- OCR PAGE 94 --- QYNUI 65s WHY At 82 Hee 2 --- OCR PAGE 95 --- STANDARD FORM NO. 64 @ Office Memorandum e UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : Director, FBI DATE: May 5, 1959 Aik SAC, Seattle (62-1729) TERIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH..GROUP MISCELLANEOUS Re Birmingham letter 4-21-59. The address of 5108 Findlay. Street, Seattle 18, Washington, is the residence of ROBERTKXGRIBBLE, who is the so-called national director of the’ herial-Phenomena Research Group. In connection with inquiries made concerning this group in 1957, GRIBBLE advised that he was regularly employed as a fireman for the City of Seattle and that his hobby is acquiring information regarding unidentified flying objects. He advised that the Aerial Phenomena Research Group has a national and an international membership of about 350 members, and that they charge a membership fee of $5.00 per year for the purpose of defraying the expenses of a publication which the group issues periodically and for other incidental expenses of the organization. According to GRIBBLE the organization is a non-profit one and was established primarily as a hobby for persons like himself who were interested in acquiring information regarding flying objects. GRIBBLE stated that the organization was centered in Seattle, and he provided the names of other officers, all of whom were residents of this city. Twentieth District OSI, McChord Air Force Base, is aware of the existence of this group and has been furnished all pertinent information in our files regarding it. There is no Russian Consulate or other establishment of the U.S.S.R. in the City of Seattle. Lt. Col. HERTEL's recollection of the address of 5108 Findlay Street, Seattle, having something to do with the residence of a chauffeur for the Russian Consul in Seattle is completely erroneous. No information regarding the activities of the Aerial Phenomena Research Group has come to the attention of the Seattle Office since June 1958, 2/- Bureau wh 4 1 - Birmingham (62-0) (Info) REC- 93 1 - Seattle iF CHD:msd (4) if EX. - 124 --- OCR PAGE 96 --- 194 BAIS UNH ST 65. HY 9TR cy aM OG. WY &© b) Q3AI3OIN --- OCR PAGE 97 --- STANDARD FORM NO. 64 @ Office Memorandum * UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : Director, FBI DATE: May 22, 1959 yr on : SAC, Birmingham (100-0-6898 ) SUBJECT; RIAL PHENOMENA RESEARCH GROUP ISCELLANEOUS Fi L- Re BH let to Bureau, 4/21/59, and Seattle letter to Bureau, 5/5/59. In view of the information set forth in referenced Seattle letter, no further investigation or action is being taken by the Birmingham Office in this matter. The local OSI office has been advised concerning this matter. 62 JUN 8 1959 mw J --- OCR PAGE 98 --- OG. HY OT yy, --- OCR PAGE 99 --- os August 31, 1959 Mr. Hayden Hewes Associate Director /liaterplanetary Intelligence of Unidentified Flying Objects 2726 Northwest 34th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Dear Mr. Hewes: Your letter dated August 24, 1959, has been received. Although I would like to be able to help you, in view of the many similar requests and the pressure of my official duties I am unable to comply with your wishes. Sincerely yours, ox Johfi Edgar Hoover mae ee aaa Director wo x b+ 1959 i Fad hae ‘FBI WOO ONIDV3Y-0.93Y om NOTE: No record Bufiles on correspondent or his organization. --- OCR PAGE 100 --- GS. W246 2! ‘LSAL IOLA dG Tag Wywens --- OCR PAGE 101 --- INVESTIGATION Director —o H. C. HEW ANALYSIS ve Associate Dirt FLYING 11.0.u.f.0. OBJECTS sea OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. "RESEARCH INTERPLANETARY ae August 24,1959 United States Dept. Of Justice Federal Bureau Of Investigation Washington 25, D.C. ATTENTION: J.Edgar Hoover Dear Mr. Hoover: The purpose of our organization is to investigate and study UFO ( Unidentified Flying Objects ) or flying saucer re= ports. Also we are planing to publish a publication on the same subject some time in September ( I hope 5, I Was wondering is you would take the time to write an artical for our publication? It may be on the subject you care too write on, typed, and about 350 words long. Thank you, trusting to hear from you in the near future. / Haydén Hewes, --- OCR PAGE 102 --- id id Q3Al3I 3 Se WU 9S BY [E Sny Sanu Un --- OCR PAGE 103 --- ¢ UNITED S € GOVERNMENT DeLoach McGuire —___ Mohr Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter W.C. Sullivan _ Tele. Room __ Holloman —____ Gandy 14 OCT 7 --- OCR PAGE 104 --- --- OCR PAGE 105 --- Fb-tairev. 12-19-56) zs Sy ‘ a Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) (Priority or Method of Mailing) Approved: 51 MAR'24°1960' in Charge --- OCR PAGE 106 --- --- OCR PAGE 107 --- ow CERT so, Pry LOY --- OCR PAGE 108 --- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to etroit 1 File No. g --- OCR PAGE 109 --- Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power. He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at between 350-400 power. This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Woiwade, 25th OSI District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBI. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. It is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your agency; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. --- OCR PAGE 110 --- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to etrolt, File No. farch 9 200n on served --- OCR PAGE 111 --- Perry advised he took the pictures with a 35 mm Retna German Comera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power, He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, that his scope was set at. between 350-400 power, This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Lowis Woiwade, 25th.051 District, who also was advised thet the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBi. This document conteins neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind. it is the property of the FBI, and is a loan to your ageney; it. and/or its’ contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. --- OCR PAGE 112 --- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to File No. --- OCR PAGE 113 --- Perry advised he took the pictures with. a 35 um Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which cén go to 2,840 power, He estimates that et the time he took the picture showing the flying object, thet his scope was set at between 350-400 power. This confirms information furnished to Special Agent Louis Woiwade, 25th O51 District, who also was advised that the information was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit office of the FBi. This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of any kind, It is the property of the 3I, and isa loan te your agency; it and/or its contents @ not to be diatributed outside your agency. --- OCR PAGE 114 --- UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to etroit, Michican File No. arch 49 --- OCR PAGE 115 --- Perry advised he took the pictures with ae 35 om Retna German Camera using Super Ansco Color Film, and he took these pictures through his home-made telescope which can go to 2,840 power, He estimates that at the time he took the picture showing the flying object, thet his scope was Set at between 350-400 power. This confirms information furnished to Special Agent. Louis Woiwade, 25th O31 District, who also was advised thet the informetion was being furnished for any action he deemed appropriate and no further action was contemplated by the Detroit Office of the FBl. This document conteins neither recommendations ner conclusions of any kind, it is the property of the ¥BI, and is a loan to your ageney; it and/or its contents are not to be distributed outside your agency. --- OCR PAGE 116 --- URGENT 3-9-60 4-31PM ALF TO DIRECTOR, FBI fae Spe Cra FROM SAC DETROIT /652611/ 2P DY pL pee y N Q. | SEPH)PERRY, GRAND BLANC, urcitens = Oeics FOLLOWING BEING has BUREAU IN VIEW OF ae APPEARING DETROIT TIMES TODAY, DATELINE GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, REFLECTING THE FBI FLINT RESIDENT AGENCY WAS FURNISHED SLIDES OF PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY JOSEPH PERRY ALLEGEDLY SHOWING A SAUCER-LIKE OBJECT SILHOUETTED AGAINST THE MOON. ARTICLE INDICATES FBI IS INTERESTED IN THE PICTURE. JOSEPH PERRY, THREE NAUGHT SEVEN NINE EDWARDS STREET, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN, ON MARCH FOUR LAST TELEPHONICALLY CALLED THE FLINT RESIDENT AGENCY AND ADVISED ACENTS HE HAS BEEN A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER THE PAST THIRTY YEARSe HE HAS A HOBBY OF TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MOON THROUGH A HOMEMADE TELESCOPE, AND AT ABOUT ONE AwMey FEBRUARY TWENTYONE LAST, TOOK PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MOON, AND AFTER DEVELOPING SAME NOTED IN ONE WHAT APPEARED TO BE A FLYING OBJECT. CUSTOMERS OF HIS PIZZA PIE/ RESTAURANT SUGGESTED THE PHOTOGRAPH MAY REFLECT FLYING SAUCER. INFORMATION FURNISHED PRESS BY JOE PERRY REFERRED | TO mrs get END PAGE ONE p(y 5 MAR 1'7 1960 --- OCR PAGE 117 --- Use Ra ~~ --- OCR PAGE 118 --- PAGE TWO RESIDENT AGENCY RECEIVED PRESS INQUIRY, AND ADVISED ONLY THAT PERRY HAD TURNED TWO SLIDES OVER TO THE FBI, AND THEY WERE BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. DETROIT TIMES ADVISED TODAY FBI HAS NOT AND IS NOT CONDUCT ING INVESTIGATION CONCERNING SLIDES BUT HAS TURNED OVER THE INFORMATION TO THE AIR FORCE, FIELD, MICHIGAN. THIS OFFICE OF SPECIAL IWVESTIGATIO OSI? SELFRIDGE MATERIAL WAS TURNED OVER To TWENTYFIFTH WS Ak PoRCE BASE DETACHMENT, SELFRIDGE AFB; FOR REFERRAL TO APPROPRIATE AIR FORCE OFFICIALS. AIRTEL WITH DETAILS FOLLOWS, END WA 4-36 PM OK FBI WA MS TU DISCO --- OCR PAGE 119 --- --- OCR PAGE 120 --- FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) Transmit the following in rience you will VZAPI Approved: Special Agent in Charge --- OCR PAGE 121 --- FD-36 (Rev. 12-13-56) EBT Darke 21 /60 Date: 3/ 34/7 OY Transmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) AIRTEL AIR MAIL (Priority or Method of Mailing) UNIDED JOSEPE COMPLAINA Detrol to in reairtel. his rti 3 peared in the " it Journa Flint, Mich., ndayj (27/00 nd was written by A iN R WILHELM. A I rticle 3; also being fur h t been recei inguiri ation of the Bureau a ontemplated by this Office inasmuch been furnished all facts in our 23 APR 1 Approved: eos Special Agent in Charge 62 APR 19 1969 --- OCR PAGE 122 --- --- OCR PAGE 123 --- es Grand Blanc Man Makes Pleq to Ike Film of Flying Saucer Up in Air The scene is a very good ad- dress on Penyswvania Ave. in Washington, D. C. The time is late last week. A balding gentleman of dis- > tinguished bearing picks up a letter, blinks a few'times in ob- .|vious astonishment and then pushes the button on his inter- com. “Get hold of White (Gen. Thomas D., Air Force chief of staff) and Hoover (J. Ed- gar, FBI chief) and tell them to give Joe Perry back his flying saucer,” he orders. If such a scene did not take place, it’s not because a Grand Blanc ‘Township pizza mer- chant didn’t write the letter. He did. tI It all started because Perry, operator of Perry's Pizza Grill, '|3079 Edward St., likes to take pictures of the moon through ae his big homemade telescope. Be- catise he usually doesn’t open ae ; until well after the sun is set, of f p he does most of his celestal (Ly The LAS sight-seeing between pizzas. £ Ka J A color shot he took about 1 A. M. on a-cold night last month caused him no end of consternation. Looming against the full moon on the slide was a “saucer-like” object. Perry showed the slide to a number of his patrons. When they saw it projected on a screen he has built into the wall of his grill, he said, most of them agreed that it looked like S=tying’saucer— | or what most folks think a flying saucer looks like, Then he read a newspaper --- OCR PAGE 124 --- Joe Perry and His Telescope (Journal Photo) report that the Air Force FBI office, which said interested in all reports of un-|the slide was sent to the Wash- identified flying objects|ington office of the Air Force, (UFO's). So he gave it to the|which deals with UFO's. --- OCR PAGE 125 --- | When word got around that) Perry had the slide, things be- gan to happen. Since then he’s had at least 50 letters and ay about it. | One of the letters concerned him greatly. It was from the|, National mittee on Investigation Com. Aerial Phenomena. | The committee had noticed an|’ article about Perry's find in a Detroit paper. “From past experience with photographic evidence,” the letter continued, “we con- sider it unlikely that you | will ever see your picture | again.” The letter said NICAP wanted the picture made public. All Perry knew about the whereabouts of the picture was that it was in Air Force hands. The FBI would only say that it was in “proper hands,” Per-|' ry said. So last week Perry wrote to the President telling him he can’t find out where his slide is and asking assurance that he will get it back, ele “The only way I'll be satis: fied if I don’t get it back is if the Government tells me it’s top secret,” said Perry later. they would go into court to gain possession of it from the Government. For those who Want to buy it, Perry has a stock answer: |"It's not for sale.” |/others who || All these He has had offers for the) slide from groups that indicate | Perry, whose hobby is ex- Pensive, admits that some financial gain wouldn't bea bad id he declared “if I get it back, it’s for ev- erybody.” He said he was in- | formed a national magazine wants to use it. Perry is confident that his Slide shows some Sort of space vehicle. | } He bristled with indignation! | When asked if anyone had sug-| |gested that the Saucer might help sell pizza. His pizza, he de- \Clared, is its own best adver- |tisement, | FG | Perry said it shouldn’t take an expert long to tell if the slide is legitimate. The Gov- ernment, he believes, wouldn't |look Kindly on a hoax and |would make a fool of a person 4 | trying to fake such a picture. | Perry said he did not see the jobject through the scope. He was unaware of it until the slide was processed, He does his own processing. The object, Perry said, | looked as if photographed from the side. It is surround- | ed by blue-green radiation and has the appearance of | being in motion, “Everybody who has con- tacted me about it seems to know more about it than I do,” he commented, People sounded se- rious, he observed, even the fel- low who called long-distance and said he had ridden in a fly- ing saucer and wanted a pic. ture of one to show his friends. Perry said he didn't take him seriously, however, | Asked if he had advice for e up with | Ja picture of an unidentified | ,|flying object, he said: “Yes, make a copy.” | 2 es hI --- OCR PAGE 126 --- 1 - Mr. Wacks 1 = Liaison April 6, 1960 Office of Special Investigations Air Force Attention: Chief, Counter Intelligence Division John Edgar Hoover, Director UNIDENTIFIED PLYING OBJECT JOSEPH PERRY, GRAND BLANC, MICHIGAN ~ COMPLAINANT MISCELLANEOUS ~ INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITI£S INTELLIGENCE ) Reference is made to this Bureau's memorandum dated March 9, 1960, at Detroit, Michigan, captioned as above, a copy of which has been furnished your agency. By letter dated March 21, 1960, Mr. Richard Hall, Seeretary of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, 1536 Connecticut Avenue, WN. W., Washington, D. C., referred this Bureau to an article . appearing in the "Detroit Times,” issue of March 9, ‘see oy N COMM - FBI a6 a copy of which is enclosed, and requested to be advised whether there had been any change in our policy with respect to unidentified flying objects; whether this Bureau gathered evidence of unidentified flying objects for the Department of the Air Force; and whether the photograph described in the article had been analyzed at FBI laboratories or for FBI purposes. This Bureau's letter to the afore-mentioned organization of September 26, 1958, had pointed out that we do not investigate ineidents involving unidentified flying objects but furnished data ’ received concerning them to the Dépiriment of the Air Force. of yr BY. Cour! This Bureau Seba Mr, Hall in our letter dated March 25, 1960, that there has been no change in our policy in regard to unidentified flying objects; ais 1 = Detroit (Enclosure) (Ssée’note pages 2 and 3) BL hepsi (6) o> \D SEE Nore page > B » ig unit C2] ] o = B n p = Fay ° & a =| = & . C;> The last two communications received from him indicate he is President of the = International Evangelism Crusades. Bureau records do not reflect that Frank E. AG MF Stranges was ever an employee ofthe FBI. 6 gp ae) LED 25, Squbgry- oF ures (3) lw 5 ll ky } ¢-) BAA: lag “), f \ MAIL ROOM ra TELBTYPE UNIT Be i --- OCR PAGE 176 --- --- OCR PAGE 177 --- Letter to Seattle Re: Alfred Zigler I desire that you have Mr. Zigler interviewed by a Special Agent in an attempt to determine if the "Dr. Stranges" of Mr. Zigler's letter is identical with Dr. Frank E. Stranges. Ascertain also Mr. Zigler's reasons for believing the individual he referred to is giving the impression that he is a former member of the FBI. I would also like to know the date "Dr. Stranges" is expected to reappear at Mr. Zigler's church. Furnish the results of your inquiry to the Bureau by 10-26-60. --- OCR PAGE 178 --- OPMONAL FORK NO. 10 olson UNITED STATES cova ; aT ae aliahan ——___ Conrad Memorandum ate Eva Malone — FROM SUBJECT: development appearec receive eTrTre to tone ZNSv7 oT anuals relative to yi gain be reviewed on or about 10-1 --- OCR PAGE 179 --- FORM NO. 10 '5010-104—91 UNITED STATES 'VERNMENT Memorandum DIRECTOR, FBI (62+83894) : 10/17/61 SAC, CINCINNATI (10 \* susyécr: \ Civilian Research, Interplanetary ‘ Flying Objects, Leonard HAStringfield, Director, Cincinnati, Ohio agree se Ee TNFORNATION CONCERNING (NES AU0ET; For che information of the Bureau, there is a letterhead memorandum captioned as apoye relative to information received from LEONARD M*STRINGFIELD on September 25, 1961, and on October. 2, 1961, by SA GEORGE J. MC QUAID. One copy of letterhead memorandum has been. disseminated locally to OSI,» Cincinnati, Ohio. “Fly 4 For. completion of the Bureau's file concerning matters relating to LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, ‘the following is set forth: A newspaper article captioned. ‘Death and Funerals, b.R. “PAT ,SBRINGFIELD; decorated war hero", appéared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, a newspaper of general circulation in the @reater Cincinnati, Ohio, area, dated June 15, 1960, reflects that LEONARD R. "pat" STRINGFIELD, a much decorated veteran of World War I, and one: of the chapter members of Chapter 1 of the disabléd American Veterans in Cincinnati, died at his home, 2495 Harrison Avenue, at age 62. This article further reflects that, one of his sons, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, Mariemont, is. known nationally for his researches into the study of. unidentified flying objects, and holds: views on the subject which have attracted the attention of thé-Federal Government. The article identified Mr. € 2+ Bureau (Enc. 5) REC-69 z 2 _ Zi - Cineinnati 2 GJM:amt OCT aw --- OCR PAGE 180 --- CI 100-11671 Stringfield as an Advertising Executive of the DuBois Chemical Company, and further shows that his Study of reports on flying saucers, however, have convinced him they are from other planets. Additionally, a news article appeared in the Cincinnati Post and Times Star, a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Cincinnati, Ohio,. area, under date of June 44, 1960, page 5, captioned, "Tell Secrets on Saucers, Expert Says", which article is set forth verbatim as follows: "Teonard Stringfield, Cincinnati's flying saucer expert, believes the United States could take the space spotlight away from Russia by opening up secret files on unidentified flying objects. ‘It could be the start of co-operation among all governments of the world,’ he says. ‘If all governments would pool their information on unidentified flying objects and work in unison on this it would help to ease world tensions.'! Stringfield, advertising manager for DuBois Chemicals, Inc., believes the unidentified flying objects are from outer space and that they are controlled by intelligent beings who are observing earth. 'T don't believe there is any hostile intent,' he said. ‘I believe they have been using planets in our solar system for bases, even the moon. Astronomers for years have observed shifting spots on the moon.! Stringfield said he believes U.S. Air Force secret files contain evidence ‘or near evidence' that the objects are from outer space, but that officials are afradd that’ it would cause panic if released. Foreign governments,. too, have such evidence, he said, but are keeping it secret for the same reason. Stringfield, who heads Cincinnati's Unidentified Flying Object Society, became interested in unidentified flying objects in 1945 while in the Air Force. He said --- OCR PAGE 181 --- q e CD 100-11671 on of them from a bomber. Since then he has served < otter for the Air Defense Command, published a magazine about the objects, and written a book on them. --- OCR PAGE 182 --- ony STATES DEPARTMENT OF a... FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Cincinnati, Ohio pidge hel hase oacpaled October 17, 1961 File No. 1.00-11671 RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager, DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, yi Grove Avenue, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25, 1961,-that he is active in unidentified flying objects research, that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters, that he is well known in this field, and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, Ohio, appearing on Sunday, September 10, 1961, ne he was questioned by a panel of th n concerning matters relating to unidentified f objects. Me. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M. on September 25, 1961, he had received an anonymous telephone call, being male caller, 3 voice he described as firm, clear, and who spoke English. The caller related that he had very ,ortant information to relate to Mr. Stringfield, whom he asked for by name in his call, relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield related that the caller --- OCR PAGE 183 --- stated in effect, "We ate ealling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's An of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 159 The caller would not identify himself, nh yee call alerted V ‘field to ex epett, tthe unidentified flyingsob ts sightings res of n nuclear exp in the e ndred megaton - Mr. Stringfi jis 5 the lier said prepared when ecariaken I s resulting tings. The caller r 1 that these be seen betwee sertai tes, and it to best of Mr. n s recollection, the detler: stated, "Mark th 3, October 15 to Octo s which will be the itest incident in dentified Flying Objects) activity over the ye According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will back after the r nS, Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfie seemed to speak ir rently in the nr ze he had to relate to Mr. St ield. Mr. String! d advised ( was concerned about this telephone in that if ¢ were any truth in the matter, and if s sightings should occur, that it maj ause panic among the populous in this country, and that f r, that e caller seemed to speak very seriously, and ere was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a orank. Mr. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual t he receives telephone calls concerning unid i ets, inasmuch as he, Stringfield, is authori ort sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters, Air Defense Command, at Columbus, i He stated further that is not unusual that he might eceive such a call inasmuch as he is publdecly known as a person who is interested in tters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena, which committee is located on Connecticut -2- --- OCR PAGE 184 --- @ ® Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel. On Octeber 2, 1961, Mr. S field advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincir bi, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, “Offbeat. Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries." Mr. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington, D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961. --- OCR PAGE 185 --- 6.55 STATES DEPARTMENT ofPesrice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ‘ply, P Cincinnati, Ohio In Reply, Please Refer to ? File 4%90-11671 October 17, 1961 RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY FLYING OBJECTS, LEONARD H. STRINGFIELD, DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager, DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway, Cincinnati, Qhio, residence, hai Grove Avenue, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25, 1961, that he is active in unidentified flying objects research, that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters, that he is well known in this field, and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command “ao matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, Ohio, appearing on Sunday, September 10, 1961, at which time he was questioned by a panel of three members op a matters relating to unidentified flying ects. Me. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M. on September 25, 1961, he had received an anonymous telephone call, being male caller, whose voice he described as firm, clear, and who spoke good English. The caller related that he had very important information to relate to Mr. Stringfield, whom he asked for by name in his call, relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield related that the caller --- OCR PAGE 186 --- stated in effect, "We ate calling all key and responsible - people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mr. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flury of unidentified flyingsobjects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. ‘The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, "I'll remain in touch with you, and will call back after the nineteenth". Me. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr. Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield. Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth in the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that it may cause panic among the populous in this country, and that further, that the caller seemed to speak very seriously, and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a prank. Me. Stringfield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects, inasmuch as he, Stringfield, is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters, Air Defense Command, at Columbus, Ohie. He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call inasmuch as he is publiiely known as @ person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects.' Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena, Which committee is located on Connecticut at. --- OCR PAGE 187 --- Street, Washington, D.C., Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. Mr. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel. Qn October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cineinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offbeat! Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries." Me. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington, D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961. --- OCR PAGE 188 --- Grp STATES DEPARTMENT o@usrice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION In Reply, Please Refer to eee $a Fite 49901673 Gcteober i7, RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY FLYING GBJECTS, LEONARD H, STRINGFIELD, DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO Dumois cheun Bn ig ge: Rye Broadway, z Chemical C '» Inc. Gineineati, ais, sesitenes, S48 Grove Avenues Mariemont, Cincinnati, Ohio, advised on September 25 1961, that he is active in unidentified flying objects research, that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters, that he is well know in this field, and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command concerning matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Me. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, Ghio, appearing on Sunday, September 10, 1961, at which time he was questioned by a panel of three members } matters relating to unidentified flying Me. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M, on September 25, 1961, he had received an anonymous telephone call, being male caller, whose voice he described as firm, clear, and who spoke good ish. The caller related that he had very important ormation to relate to Mr. Stringfield, whom he asked for by name in his call, relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield related that the caller --- OCR PAGE 189 --- . stated in effect, "We abe calling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr, Stringfield's place of empl it, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100. The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Mm. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flury of unidentified fiyingsobjects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. Ths caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be the greatest incident in UFO Unidentified Flying .jests) eager Ae over the on Sue peeve’ ccording to Mr. Str ‘ield, the caller further, "I'll remain in touch with you, Sea will will call back after the nineteenth”. Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr, Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr. Stringfield, Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth 4 the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that oR fay use panic among the populous in this country, t further, that the caller seemed to speak very seriously, and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a Me. Str ield advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning wnidentified objects, inasmuch as he, Stringfield, is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the ers, Air Defense Command, et Colunbus, Ohio. He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call inasmuch as he is publicly known as a person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee aerial phenomena , Which comnittee is located on Connect cut -2- --- OCR PAGE 190 --- Street, Washington, D,.C,, Major Donald Keyhoe, Director. . Me. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel. On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ghio, that he had noted an articie in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, om page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offb@at' Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast vi@ible to hundreds of millions of people. These officials believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries.” Me. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Washington, D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr’, Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961. --- OCR PAGE 191 --- Grp STATES DEPARTMENT o@usrice FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ie Wee Cincinnati, Ohio In Reply, Please Refer to , File 199213672 October 17, 1961 RE: CIVILIAN RESEARCH, INTERPLANETARY FLYING GBJECTS, LEONARD H, STRINGFIELD, DIRECTOR, CINCINNATI, OHIO Leonard H. Stringfield, Advertising Manager, DuBois Chemical Company, Inc., 7th and Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio, residence, hale arove Avenue, Mariemont, Cincinnati, Chio, advised on September 25, 1961, that he is active in unidentified flying objects research, that he has published a bulletin concerning these matters, that he ig well known in this field, and that he has worked with the Air Defense Command pn pi matters relating to unidentified flying objects. Me. Stringfield advised that he recently appeared on a television program known as Impact News on television station WCPO-TV, Cincinnati, Ohio, appearing on Sunday, September 10, 1961, at which time he was questioned by a panel of three members io matters relating to unidentified flying jects. Me. Stringfield advised that at approximately 9:00 A.M. on September 25, 1961, he had received an anonymous telephone call, being male caller, whose voiee he described as firm, clear, and who spoke good ish, The caller related that he had very important ormation to relate to Mr. Stringfield, whom he asked for by name in his call, relating to unidentified flying objects. Mr. Stringfield related that the caller --- OCR PAGE 192 --- ‘stated in effect, "We are Galling all key and responsible people on this matter", after the caller had established that he was speaking with Mr. Stringfield, which call was placed to Mr. Stringfield's place of employment, mentioned above, telephone GA 1-5100, The caller would not identify himself, and in the phone call alerted Me. Stringfield to expect, "the biggest flury of unidentified flyingsobjects sightings as a result of Russian nuclear explosions in the one hundred megaton range". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller said to be prepared when confusion begins resulting from these sightings. The caller related that these sightings would be seen between certain dates, and that to the best of Mr. Stringfield's recollection, the caller stated, "Mark these dates, October 15 to October 19, during which will be bg greatest incident in UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) activity over the years". According to Mr. Stringfield, the caller remarked further, Sa thai remain touch with you, and will call back after the ninetéanth". Mr. Stringfield advised that the caller refused to identify himself, and according to Mr, Stringfield seemed to speak intelligently in the message he had to relate to Mr’. Stringfield. Mr. Stringfield advised that he was concerned about this telephone call in that if there were any truth 4 the matter, and if such sightings should occur, that 2 re panic among the populous in this country, t+ further, that the caller seemed to speak very seriously, and there was no indication in the caller's voice or message to indicate that it was a joke or a Me. Str 4eld advised that it is not unusual that he receives telephone calls concerning unidentified objects, inasmuch as he, Stringfield, is authorized to report sightings of unidentified objects to the headquarters, Air Defense Command, at Columbus, Ohio. He stated further that it is not unusual that he might receive such a call inasmuch as he is publicly know as @ person who is interested in matters relating to unidentified flying objects, Me. Stringfield advised that he is an advisor to the National Investigations Committee on aerial phenomena » Which committee is located on Connecticut -2- --- OCR PAGE 193 --- Street, Washington, D,C., Major Donald Keyhee, Director. . Me. Stringfield noted that the personnel of this committee are made up of civilian personnel, On October 2, 1961, Mr. Stringfield advised the Cincinnati Office, FBI, Cincinnati, Ohio, that he had noted an article in the Sunday edition of the Cincinnati Enquirer, October 1, 1961, on page 1, section E, under the caption, "Offb@at''Washington", which contained one paragraph, "Some Defense Department bigwigs are apprehensive that Russia will climax its campaign of intimidation by a spectacular explosion in space--an immense nuclear blast visible to hundreds of millions of people. These officiais believe that the Soviet Union has the capability of setting off such an explosion 200 miles or so above the earth where it could be seen from many countries.” Me. Stringfield advised that the above paragraph was printed as a reprint from the Herald Tribune News Service, Wa on, D.C., and that this article seemed to tie in well with what the caller had related to Mr. Stringfield in the anonymous telephone call on September 25, 1961. --- OCR PAGE 194 --- Ormonat rom NO. 10 UNITED STATES GOVER: NT Memorandum W C. Sullivan > 10/2/62 Sallivan Holmes W. BR. Wannally)\ Gandy SUBJECT: “UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS ~~ (FLYING SAUCERS) At this time there appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. Memorandum 10/2/61 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects is to conduct no investigation but immediately refer facts to the Air Force (Bureau Bulletin Number 57, 10/1/47); that SAC Letter Number 38, 3/25/49, reiterated this policy and set out data desired by Air Force to be obtained when complaint received; that SAC Letter Number 83, 8/29/52, again pointed out our policy; that Air Force on 11/12 ‘57 assured that Bureau would be advised if any developments in this field of interest to us; and that there appeared to be no necessity for further instructions to field or insertion in agents’ Handbook or Manual of Instructions of our policy relating to flying saucers. During the past 12 months only one complaint regarding flying saucers has been received. The facts in this complaint were immediately referred to the Air Force. ACTION: For your information. There appears to be no necessity for additional instructions for the field or insertion in the FBI Handbook or Manuals relative to flying saucers. This matter will again be reviewed on or about 10/1/63. 62-83894 1 - Mr. Sullivan 1 - Wannall 1 - Wacks JFW: jes:bjs Le --- OCR PAGE 195 --- --- OCR PAGE 196 --- ger 8 Mr. R. Je. 427 Washington Street Carlstadt, New Jersey June 27, 1963 Dear Mr. Mastroberte: Your letter postmarked June 24th has been received. Matters relating to unidentified flying objects do not fall within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. You may wish to communicate with the Foreign Technology Division, U. 8. Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for such assistance as may be forthcoming. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director | ee JUN 2 7 1963 } COMM-FBI } Sf NOTE: No record of correspondent in Bufiles. Referral as noted suggested by the Liaison Section. RMW:bis ps Soe --- OCR PAGE 197 --- --- OCR PAGE 198 --- F.B.I. 427 Washington Street Carlstadt, New Jersey Washington 25, D.C. Dear Sirs: I would appreciate it very much if you could give me the answers to two questions. The questions are as follows: (1) Are you undepoorders to withold information dealing with™“inidentified flying objects and the occupants therein? If not, are the files on these cases open to public inspection? Are you under orders to withold information dealing with mysterious disappearanes, especially those linked with the afore mentioned ufos? If not, are the files on these cases open to public inspection? If the answer to question #1, part a is no could you please answer the following: Has a flying saucer, or interplanetary eraft of any kind, been captured by the US Government? If yes, were there any occupants and where were they taken. Any help would be welcomed. Yours truly,, ; RG Mastfoberte Director: FSRO --- OCR PAGE 199 --- --- OCR PAGE 200 --- --- OCR PAGE 201 --- --- OCR PAGE 202 --- Tolson Belmont Mohr Casper Callahan Conrad DeLoach Evans Gale Rosen Sullivan Tavel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy ) July 17, 1963 Mr. John L. Black 2688 Ball Way Sacramento 21, California Dear Mr. Black: Your letter postmarked July 10, 1963, has been received. For your information, the investigation of unidentified flying objects does not come within the scope of this Bureau's authority. Tam, however, referring a copy of your letter to the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General, Department of the Air Force, Building Tempo E, Fourth and Adams Drive, 8S. W., Washington 25, D. C., for whatever assistance he might be able to render. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director NOTE; porrempondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. Copy of incoming sent by form referral to OSI. CJJ:mek | V (3) {' MAIL roomL_] TELETYPE UNIT ea --- OCR PAGE 203 --- /| él i --- OCR PAGE 204 --- Tolson Belmont Mohr Casper Callahan Conrad DeLoach Evans Gale Rosen Sullivan Tavel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes Gandy September 27, 1 Mr, Larry W ge 5603 Madison Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23605 Dear Mr. Bryant: see — When Mr. Hoover returned to the office, he read your letter of September i7th. He instructed me te advise you that the “ confidential nature of our files will preclude complythg % with your request. ©. 2 ~ a os =z ro Sincerely yours, ~ oo o oO = eo Z, > ao Helen W. Gandy Seok? Secretary 1 - Norfolk (62-720) Dé ( Reurairtel 9-24-63. NOTE: The Norfolk Office advised that correspondent is employed as editorial clerk at the United States Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia. He has been writing to various agencies concerning unidentified flying objects (UFO). The G+2 Section of Second Army, Fort Meade, Maryland is conduetinig a background check of Bryant because hé has directed voluminous correspondence to military officials in the area and because Helis; employed by the army. LM wan rooMC_] reverype unit] NG --- OCR PAGE 205 --- --- OCR PAGE 206 --- s"(Rev. 12-13-56) é | ad =| Date: (Type in plain text or code) REGULAR (Priority or Method of Mailing) nC TO) A review anno eee a rles Air direc 1 Mireraft ALPCLal Base, concerr of that correspo the publiciz 5) OF ; saucer in file office, : Approved: % Special Agent in Charge --- OCR PAGE 207 --- --- OCR PAGE 208 --- --- OCR PAGE 209 --- Airtel Ric: 31 To: SAC, Norfolk From: Director, FBI SS LARRY W. YANT ey NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA RESEARCH (CORRESPONDENCE AND TOURS) BUDED 9-25-63 = oy Enclosed are two copies of a letter from the above itidividual. You should submit a summary of information in your files pertaining to Larry W. Bryant. This should include an account of his interview with Special Agent John 8, Castles. This information should reach the Bureau, under the above caption, no later than 9-25-63. Enclosures (2) Folew-up-made-for- filled p*~/VF aor WT apie NOTE: Bufiles indicate one prior letter to Mr. Bryant on 2-9-59 advising him that we have no authority to investigate reports on unidentified flying objects. Form in-absence reply sent, no yellow or abstract prepared. CJJ:nlb (6) Tolson Belmont Mohr Casper Callahan Conrad DeLoach Evans Gale Rosen Sullivan Tavel Trotter Tele. Room Holmes 3 Gandy MAIL Ra TELETYPE UNIT Co --- OCR PAGE 210 --- --- OCR PAGE 211 --- 5603 Madison Avenue Newport News, Virginia 23605 September 17, 1963 Director U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: This morning, your Newport News agent John S. Castles visited me at my office at Fort Eustis, Virginia, and questioned me about 10 minutes regarding my interest in reports of sightings of Unidenti- fied Flying Objects (UFO) -- namely a letter which I wrote to you in 1959 and two of my recent letters to local state and Federal agencies regarding the role of those agencies in processing UFO reports. Mr. Castles stated that the objective of this interview was to determine my official identity and my motive for writing as a private citizen the letters in question. He also told me he was going to prepare a "memorandum for the files" on this interview. I request that you furnish me a copy of this memorandum or report. Yours very truly, Larry W Bryant REC- 3h --- OCR PAGE 212 --- woow MNIGV3e ¢9. W gh \\ ut --- OCR PAGE 213 --- Per ae hem é UNITED STAT’ NMENT Memoranuam ae W. C. Sullivar— : 10/4/63 Belmont Sullivan Wannall SUBJECT UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS Wacks yd “AIYING SAUCERS) We ; FROM W. Rz. Wannal1 9)» Sf There appears to be no advantage to our continuing our yearly review of captioned matter. In 1958 we adopted the practice of once a year reviewing complaints received concerning existence of flying saucers for the purpose of determining whether instructions in addition to those already issued to the field were necessary. The last memorandum dated 10/2/62 pointed out that our policy concerning unidentified flying objects was to conduct no investigation when received in the field but the field should submit the facts immediately to the Air Force. Our SAC Letters dated in 1949 and in 1952 emphasized the afore-mentioned policy and it does not appear that at this time further instructions to the field are necessary. fF During the past 12 months we have received no complaints regarding flying saucers and during the past 24 months only one complaint was received, the facts of which were immediately referred to the Air Force. ACTION: Since it does not appear that continuation of our yearly review of the flying saucer situation is warranted, no further analysis or review of matters coming within this field will be conducted inthe future. Action with respect to any complaints received, of course, will follow our policy. REC- 108 A JFW:klw (5) df 62-83894 --- OCR PAGE 214 --- anise - 184 wyArTiag - 938 rg, tS? soo“ “ALG VISLNI wod 0.334 --- OCR PAGE 215 --- 3 Have gee, eet 7. @7c Tf nik ye Lee ictMeoana a pg torm - ac eg ines 5 _———_ aw C2 THE LOST MAYAN JADE MINES Cumiaco Sumit viA INDIO, CALIFORNIA STORM-JADE “Treasure Jewel _7 of the Southwest” @ Nephrites @ Jadeites @ Jadeitic-jades “ROCKHOUND RARITIES” Pre-Jades Meta-Jadeites Orphicalcite Californite Precious Epidote Thulites Pastelites Cabbing Garnets Agatized Opalite Color & Wood Agates Spiderweb-lace Agate Jasper-Agate Cabbing Feldspars Color Chalcednies Color Dolomites Moss-Adventurine Rose & Crystal Quartz Verde Antigue Serpentine Pyroxenite Wonderstone Magnetite Color Hemitite Glossularite Crystals Diopside Crystals Actinolite All Combinations e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e s e © e e e e STORM-JADE BUILDING & DECORATIVE STONE Massive Epidote Color Dolomites Light “Driftwood” Polka-Dot Monzonite Color Iron Ores s REFERENCE:—U. S. Bureau of Mines 1961-Minerals Yearbook Vol. 3 --- OCR PAGE 216 --- --- OCR PAGE 217 --- January 22, 1964 Mr. na Montalio 2201 Rockefeller Road Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Dear Mr. Montello: I have received your letter of January 15th. At Es] m ° > 2 m > [=] =z r=) z o ° x In response to your inquiry, I cannot speak fon the Central Intelligence Agency; however, the FBI has not con- ducted an investigation such as you mentioned inasmuch as this? ‘ would not come within our investigative jurisdiction. PeWd OTS 22 NWP Sincerely yours, 4. Edgar Hooves MAILED 10. John Edgar Hoover JAN22 1964 Director COMM-EBI SAW:med , Trottet. Tele. Robm <2 4) Holmes —__ Gandy watt Room CJ] tevetype unit L_] --- OCR PAGE 218 --- --- OCR PAGE 219 --- 2201 Rockefeller Rd. Wickliffe, Ohio 44092 Jan. 15, 1964 FBI Office of Public Information Washington 25, D.C. Dear Sir; A research group that I am in is presently engaged in the study of the ras i of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects), sometimes ludicrous- -ly termed "flying saucers", tery net henna ne tee Since our research takes us into every aspect of the subject, certain rumors and statements appear which we feel justify an examination to the fullest. One such statement is that, certain federal agencies, namely the FBL and CIa, have carried on private investigations of UFOs and/or that such agencies have, at times, worked in conjunction with the Air Force on its own study of the subject. Another such statement is that, agents of the intelligence bureaus (FBI and CIA) have, at times, pres- -sured private citizens to keep quiet about Hips Sysientone objects", that they saw. cULTLS My oF ce My group would be very glad if your agency would either confirm or deny the above statements regarding | of coarse, only the FBI and its agents (a similar letter to this will be written to the CIA). Your answer will be greatly appreciated. Ww, Sincerely, Ray Montello --- OCR PAGE 220 --- --- OCR PAGE 221 --- P 8XJTW@\Z @ FBI WASH DC u) 3206 AM MST DEFERRED 4/27/64 JNS . TO_ DIRECTOR FROM ALBUQUERQUE 62-1028 3P ae og vihale li Coun pent1FrED FLYING OBJECT» SOCORRO, NeMe, APRIL TWENTYFOUR SIXTYROUR INFORMATION CONCERNING. Pash RE ALBUQUERQUE TEL FOUR TWENTYFIVE LAST. J, OSI, ALBUQUERQUE ADVISES INCIDENT NOT KNOWN TO BE hel hieine MILITARY OR OPERATION CLOUD GAP. AN ADDITIONAL INCIDENT HAS BEEN REPORTED AS HAPPENING AT ONE AM, FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST, AT LA MADERIA, N.M., ABOUT SEVENTY MILES NORTH OF SANTA FE, NeM. B, APPROX, CAPTAIN MARTIN VIGIL, NMSP, ESPANOLA, N.M., ADVISES HE INTERVIEWED AWLY KNOWN WITNESS, ORLANDO’GALLEGOS, AGE THIRTYFIVE, SOBER AND FRIGHTENED, OF SANTA FE, NeM. ORLANDO WAS VISITING HIS FATHER FRANK GALLEGOS AT LA MADERIA, ORLANDO WENT OUT TO TEND SOME > NOISY HORSES AT ABOUT ONE AM, FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST AND NOTED, LOCATED ABOUT THREE HUNDRED FEET FROM HOUSE, SOMETHING SHAPED, LIKE”A BUTANE TANK, POSSIBLY TWELVE TO FOURTEEN FEET HIGH, AND “LONG.AS ~., A TELEPHONE POLE”, APPARENTYLY ON THE GROUND AND SURRQNDED ‘WITH END PAGE ONE A. / q\7 id 220 7 oe --- OCR PAGE 222 --- --- OCR PAGE 223 --- PAGE TWO BLUE WHITE FLAME, WHICH APPEARED TO COME FROM PORT HOLES. HE WATCHED SCENE FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE, WHEN FLAME WENT OUT. OBJECT NOT NOTED TO MOVE, WAS SILENT AT ALL TIMES, ORLANDO wNET INTO HOUSE, TOLD FATHER, WHO LAUGHED AT HIM. NEW MORNING HE VISISTED SITE., SAW SMOLDERING AREA. LATER IN DAY SAW A STATE POLICE OFFICER AND RELATED INCIDENT TO HIM. CAPTAIN VIGIL CONTINUED THAT HE CHECKED SITE AT SEVEN THIRTY PM FOUR TWENTYSIX LAST, NOTED SCORCHED CIRCULAR AREA ABOUT THIRTY TO FORTY FEET IN DIAMETER. HE NOTED ONE RECTANGULAR, V SHAPED INDENTATION IN GROUND, EIGHT BY TWELVE INCHES, AND ABOUT THREE TO FOUR INCHES DEEP, A FELLOW OFFICER, WHO WAS THERE EARLIER, POINTED TO PLACES@ OF THREE MORE INDENTATIONS, INDICATING THE INDENTATIONS WERE RECTANGULAR. CAPTAIN VIGIL FURTHER STATED HE $SAW SEVERAL SMOOTH CIRCULAR PRINTS ON GROUND ABOUT THREE AND ONE HALF INCHES IN DIAMETER AT SITE. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO HAVE OBSERVED THE OBJECT. PROPER MILITARY AUTHORITIES AT KERTLAND AFB, ALBUQUERQUE END PAGE TWO --- OCR PAGE 224 --- ADVISED. NO INVESTIGATION BEING CONDUCTED BY FBI, ALBUQUERQUE. LIAISON BEING MAINTAINED. MILITARY OFFICERS CONTACTED ADVISE THE TWO INCIDENTS REPORTED \ARE NOT A PART OF A MILITARY EXERCISE TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND TO |DATE HAVE NOEXPLANATION. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTENENT DEVELOPMENTS. END LLD FBI WASH DC P --- OCR PAGE 225 --- --- OCR PAGE 226 --- FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVEST ve ss __U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTI I ALBUQUEE COMMUNICATIONS SECTION " ie @ Ms 2 \PR 95 1964 537 PM MST URGENT 4-85-64 RGL 204 /T0 DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SAC, ALBUQUERQUE S2-NEW INFORMATION CONCERNING INFORMATION RECEIVED APR TWENTY FOUR AND TWENTY FIVE, FROM LONNEEYZamORA, CONSIDERED SOBER, DEPENDABLE, MATURE, NOT OF _ hh FANTASY, OFFICER OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SOCORRO, N.M. THAT AT ABOUT ae FIVE FIFTY PM MST, WHILE IN SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO NOTED FLAME IN YCrges We SKY TO SOUTHWEST, WHICH HE DECIDED TO CHECK OUT IN BELIEF DYNAMITE SHACK IN AREA } BLOWN UP. IX SHA I REA HAD BLOWN UP alle WHILE TRAVELING IN ISOLATED AREA APPROXMATELY ONE MILE — SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO, NOTED IN DEPRESSION ABOUT EIGHT sgNDRED FEET AWAY WHITISH OBJECT WHICH, UPON GLANCING AT SAME,, APPEARED wee TO BE OVERTURNED AUTOMOBILE. TWO PERSONS IN APPARENT WHITE COVERALLS WERE ADJACENT TO OBJECT. THEN TRAVELED OVER ROUGH ROAD TO SPOT ABOUT ONE HUNDRED THREE FEET FROM OBJECT AND ABOUT TWENTY TO TWENTY FIVE FEET HIGHER. NO=PERSONS VISIBLE. HEARD TWO OR THREE LOUD THUMPS, LESS THAN A SECOND APART, THEN WITH A ROAR AND BLUISH AND QRANGE FLAMES, ' OBEECT SLOWLY VERTICALLY ROSE TO AROUIT ote yy » THEN SPS, AND ut FLAME STOPPED AND OBJECT TOOK oFF AT HIGH SPEED4 IN fir Yen ALMOST HOROZONTALLY TO DISAPPEAR, OVER DISTANT MOUNTAIQI APR 30 1964 ZAMORA, GREATLY FRIGHTENED, RADIOED HIS OBSERVATEONS SAND cums NMSP SERGEANT AND SOCORRO: COUNTY ‘UNDERSHBRIFF, QUICKLY ON SCENE, NOTED FOUR SMALL IRREGULARLY SHAPED SMOULDERING AREAS AND FOUR REGULAR DEPRESSED AREAS APPROXIMATELY SIXTEEN BY SIX INCHES IN END PAGE ONE MR. MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR --- OCR PAGE 227 --- Z0LSNE 40 “Ldz0'SN 4 we? C7 dt --- OCR PAGE 228 --- @ e RECTANGULAR TYPE PATTERN AVERAGING ABOUT TWELVE FEET APART. ZAMORA STATES OBJECT WAS OVAL SHAPED, SIMILAR TO FOOTBALL, POSSIBLY TWENTY FEET LONG, AND HAD A RED INSIGNIA ABOUT THIRTY INCHES HIGH AND TWO FEET WIDE, CENTERED ON OBJECT. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO NOISE, FLAME OR OBJECT. CAPTAIN R. T. HOLDER, UP RANGE COMMANDER, STALLION RANGE CENTER, SOCORRO, N.M., ADVISED AT ONCE APRIL TWENTY FOUR AND IS HANDLING. MILITARY PRESENTLY CONDUCTING OPERATION KNOWN AS CLOUD GAP WHICH IS JOINT OPERATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND ARMY CONTROL, DISARMAMENT AGENCY IN SOUTHWEST STATES IN¢ NEW MEXICO. NOT F ABOVE INCIDENT RELATES TO CLOUD ( CONSIDERABLE INTEREST OF PRESS IN MATTER. ALBUQUERQUE CONDUCTING NO INVESTIGATION, IS MAINTAINING LIAISON WITH MILITARY. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS. FBI WASH DC TUP --- OCR PAGE 229 --- “ ee aie OF epee DEPARTMENT OF JUS FBI ALBUQUEE = r COMMUNICATIONS. SECTION 537 PM MST URGENT 4425-64 RaL \PR25 1964 TO DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SAC, ALBUQUERQUE 62-NEW UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT, SOCORRO, N.M. APR TWENTY FOUR, SIXTYFOUR INFORMATION CONCERNING. INFORMATION RECEIVED APR TWENTY FOUR AND TWENTY FIVE, FROM | - LONNIE ZAMORA, CONSIDERED SOBER, DEPENDABLE, MATURE, NOT OF Daal FANTASY, OFFICER OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SOCORRO, NeM. THAT AT ABOUT FIVE FIFTY PM MST, WHILE IN SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO NOTED FLAME IN SKY TO SOUTHWEST, WHICH HE DECIDED TO CHECK OUT IN BELIEF DYNAMITE SHACK IN AREA HAD BLOWN UP. WHILE TRAVELING IN ISOLATED AREA APPROXMATELY ONE MILE SOUTH AREA OF SOCORRO, NOTED IN DEPRESSION ABOUT EIGHT HUNDRED FEET AWAY WHITISH OBJECT WHICH, UPON GLANCING AT SAME, APPEARED TO BE OVERTURNED AUTOMOBILE. TWO PERSONS IN APPARENT WHITE COVERALLS WERE ADJACENT TO OBJECT. THEN TRAVELED OVER ROUGH ROAD TO SPOT ABOUT ONE HUNDRED THREE FEET FROM OBJECT AND ABOUT TWENTY ~9 TWENTY FIVE FEET HIGHER. NO PERSONS VISIBLE. HEARD TWO OR THREE LOUD THUMPS, LESS THAN A SECOND APART, THEN WITH A ROAR AND BLUISH AND ORANGE FLAMES, OBJECT SLOWLY VERTICALLY ROSE TO ABOUT CAR HEIGHT, THEN NOISE AND FLAME STOPPED AND OBJECT TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED IN STRAIGHT LINE AND ALMOST “OROZONTALLY TO DISAPPEAR OVER DISTANT MOUNTAIN. ZAYORA, GREATLY FRIGHTENED, RADIOED HIS OBSERVATIONS AND NMSP SEXGEANT AND SOCORRO COUNTY UNDERSHERIFF, QUICKLY ON SCENE, NOTED FOUR SMALL IRREGULARLY SHAPED SMOULDERING AREAS AND FOUR REGULAR DEPRESSED AREAS APPROXIMATELY SIXTEEN BY SIX INCHES IN END PAGE ONE MR MOHR FOR THE DIRECTOR * o/ --- OCR PAGE 230 --- --- OCR PAGE 231 --- RECTANGULAR TYPE PATTERN AVERAGING ABOUT TWELVE FEET APART. ZAMORA STATES OBJECT WAS OVAL SHAPED, SIMILAR TO FOOTBALL, POSSIBLY TWENTY FEET LONG, AND HAD A RED INSIGNIA ABOUT THIRTY INCHES HIGH AND TWO FEET WIDE, CENTERED ON OBJECT. NO OTHER WITNESSES KNOWN TO NOISE,- FLAME OR OBJECT. CAPTAIN R. T. HOLDER, UP RANGE COMMANDER, STALLION RANGE CENTER, SOCORRO, N.M., ADVISED AT ONCE APRIL TWENTY FOUR AND IS HANDLING, MILITARY PRESENTLY CONDUCTING OPERATION KNOWN AS CLOUD GAP WHICH IS JOINT OPERATION DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND ARMY CONTROL, DISARMAMENT AGENCY IN SOUTHWEST STATES INCLUDING NEW MEXICO. NOT KNOWN IF ABOVE INCIDENT RELATES TO CLOUD GAP. CONSIDERABLE INTEREST OF PRESS IN MATTER. ALBUQUERQUE CONDUCTING NO INVESTIGATION, IS MAINTAINING LIAISON WITH MILITARY. BUREAU WILL BE ADVISED OF ANY PERTINENT DEVELOPMENTS. END WA NHH FBI WASH DC --- OCR PAGE 232 --- To: SAC, Albuquerque 7 From: cMwWitrector, FBI Cd = UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO APRIL 24, 1964 MISCELLANEOUS = INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) - Reurtel 4/25/64. Assure facts this matter are furnished to local Air Force. Submit letterhead memorandum. JFW: gew (4) ¥¢ NOTE: A police officer described as sober, dependable, mature and not known to engage in flights of fantasy reported seeing an unidentified flying object rise from the earth with a roar, emitting bluish and orange flames and disappear over a distant mountain. When he reported his observations, representatives of the local law enforces ment agencies searched the scene and noted four small irregularly shaped smouldering areas and four regular depressed areas at the site. The unidentified flying object was described as oval shaped; about twenty feet long; with a red insignias there is no indication in the referenced teletype that Air Force had been advised. Our policy is not to investigate but assure that Air Force is cognizant. Military is investigating and Albuquerque Office is maintaining liaison. --- OCR PAGE 233 --- FD-36 (Rev. 10-29-63) Pu a ® @ é 2 ae Date: 4/28/64 Transmit the following i PLAIN (Type in plain text or code) AIRTEL AIRMAIL (Priority) DIRECTOR, FBI SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (62-1028) (OSIDENTLELED FLYING OBJECT, SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO, 4/24/64 INFORMATION CONCERNING Re Albuquerque teletypes to the Bureau 4/25/64 and 4/27/64. Lt. Col. L. B. KING, OSI, Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), Albuquerque, New Mexico, on 4/26/64, advised that he cannot explain the observations described by Officer LONNIE ZAMORA at Socorro, New Mexico. Major WILLIAM R. CONNER, Safety Officer, KAFB, Albuquerque, advised that he is the proper officer to handle ao reports. Major CONNER advised that he and T/Sgt. D. N. MOODY had examined the site at Socorro, New Mexico, and interviewFpD 4) Officer LONNIE ZAMORA. They were impressed by Officer ZAMORAYs/ \ Sincerity. They noted no radio activity at the site. They cannot explain Officer ZAMORA's observations. He did learn that the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology at Socorro does some blasting in its work, however, their blast = 9c ] ; Wickis not in the area of this incident. s 622 6227S c goo 9, 2€C- 53 (4 + Bureau j (1 - FBI Laboratory) 2 - Albuquerque DAB/rae (6) ome \\ yz Approyed: 8084 ¥°2 WAL © special Agent in Charge --- OCR PAGE 234 --- --- OCR PAGE 235 --- AQ 62-1028 Major CONNER, on 4/27/64, advised that on 4/26/64, he had met ORLANDO GALLEGOS at Santa Fe, New Mexico, and both proceeded to La Madera, New Mexico. to check out GALLEGOS' observations. He stated that at the scene there was still some smoldering material. He noted that there was miscellaneous rubbish in the area and the site may have been a dump at one time. In his opinion, some material, such as a can of paint, could have caught fire and exploded. He also noted that GALLEGOS had an odor of alcohol about him. Major CONNER stated he would advise the FBI, Albuquerque, of any pertinent develop- ments. It may be noted that New Mexico State Police Sergeant M,. S,. CHAVEZ and Socorro County Undersheriff JIM LUCKIE on 4/24/64, advised that they answered ZAMORA's radio calls and went to the site quickly. They noted several small burning areas at the site and the indentations. No one else was noted in the area. Officer ZAMORA, a well regarded and capable officer, was noted to be perfectly sober and thoroughly frightened, SA D. ARTHUR BYRNES, JR. was at Socorro, New Mexico, 4/24/64, and had noted the four irregular burned spots and the four indentations at the site. .SA BYRNES immediately advised Captain R. T., HOLDER, Up Range Commander, Stallion Range Center, Socorro, New Mexico. Captain MOLDER, along with Officer ZAMORA and SA BYRNES checked the Socorro site and interviewed Officer ZAMORA at length. Officer ZAMORA's observations were taken in the form of a statement. A copy of this lengthy statement is retained at the Albuquerque FBI Office as well as a small sample of charred material taken at the scene, An unusual observation made at the Socorro scene was that there appeared to be no "blast" effects. Between the burned spots were unburned areas, including patches of unburned brown range grass. --- OCR PAGE 236 --- It may be noted that Captain HOLDER immediately contacted proper military personnel concerning this incident. Liaison will be maintained with Major CONNER, who advised he has received several more reported incidents to which he will give attention. --- OCR PAGE 237 --- | ~ a | OPTIONAL FORM NO. 10 5040-104 UNITED STATES Gi NMENT Memorandum : DIRECTOR, FBI DaTE: 5/8/64 Rox ™ : SAC, ALBUQUERQUE (62-1028) (C) SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT SOCORRO, NEW MEXICO APRIL 24, 1964 MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE ) Re Albuquerque airtel to Bureau, 4/28/64, and Bureau airtel to Albuquerque, 4/28/64. As noted in Albuquerque airtel, Captain R, T. HOLDER, Up Range Commander, Stallion Range Center, Socorro, N. M., was immediately advised, 4/24/64, of the facts in this case. He observed the site of the incident, 4/24/64, and made measurements while SA D, ARTHUR BYRNES, JR, was placing rocks around the four earth indentations and around one other mark at the site. Late 4/24/64 and into 4/25/64, Captain HOLDEN, who is with the YJ. &. Air Force, and SA BYRNES interviewed Officer LONN AMORA of the Socorro Police Department. SA BYRNES typed up a statement like account / from Officer ZAMORA as given by ZAMORA under lengthy interrogation. Captain HOLDER diagramed his measurements of the scene. Early 4/25/64, Captain HOLDER and SA BYRNES delivered the original. and a copy of ZAMORA'ts statements and Captain HOLDER's diagrams to the authorities at Stallion Site, approximately 30 miles southeast of Socorro. Two letterhead memorandums are enclosed, one from Officer ZAMORA and one of observations of SA BYRNES. Also enclosed is a copy of charts made by Captain HOLDER of the pertinent area. @ - Bureau (Encls. 1@) REC. 41 1 - Albuquerque ay DAB/dac + ye,oy Megs! La Ce of Lack Sx p< SH BZ as7 by Ee, zt i ai MAY 261964 \S? eqwer: wae 3% ce cme --- OCR PAGE 238 --- AQ 62-1028 Calls concerning subject matter are being referred immediately to Major WILLIAM R. CONNER, Safety Officer, Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque. --- OCR PAGE 239 --- y > ie 010-106 UNITED STATES cow Memorandum Mr. DeLoachy>” DATE: | 5-23-64 LARRY WA BRYANT NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA ' ARTICLE ON UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS BACKGROUND: On 5-21-64 the Department of Defense delivered at the Bureau a manu- script by captioned individual entitled "Let's Challenge the UFO (Unidentified Flying Objects) Censors." The Department of the Army, according to the transmittal form from the Department of Defense, has no objection to the publication of the article. The FBI's attention was directed to page 6. Also included with the manuscript was a copy of the author's transmittal letter to the Department of the Army stating he would like to know the name, rank/grade, title and office of each person who actually conducts the review of Bryant's article. A review of the article revealed it is a criticism of the Department of Defense's policy with regard to issuing clearances of articles relative to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO), particularly when the author is employed by the U.S. Army as in the case of Bryant. The article is in essence a history of Bryant's problems in getting articles published on UFO. References to the FBI are as follows: On page 2, Bryant indicates he will reveal the role played by the FBI in monitoring UFO research activities of Army civilian employees. On page 6, Bryant refers to his being irt erviewed on 9-17-63 by Special Agent John S. Castles of our Norfolk Office. Bryant states SA Castles con- tacted him in response to Bryant's letter of 7-23-63 to the Sheriff of Sussex County, Virginia, requesting UFO sighting data. Bryant alleged that SA Castles inquired about Bryant's letter to the Sussex County Sheriff as well as to a similar letter dated 8-8-63 to the Commander of the Norfolk, Virginia, Naval Base. Bryant claims he asked SA Castles if it was customary for the FBI to question people who expressed an interest in UFO, SA Castles replied in the negative and added that "Since his office was queried by the addressees of the two letters he was just seeking information on which he could write a ‘memorandum for the files. '" Bryant also states that SA Castles volunteered the following: "If the FBI has any such data (on UFO sightings), it is probably of an intelligence nature and thus would be unavailable to the public and to private ‘ “geal INFORMATION IN BUREAU FILES: W Bureau files reveal an inquiry from Bryant to the Director in February, 1959, regarding the investigation of UFO. He was informed the FBI does not investi- gate matters of this naturetite jurisdiction of UFO is within the Department of the Air Force. FC. 3 Mr gps & b gc 1 - Mr. Tolson 1 - Mr. DeLoach § (We 1- Mr. Sullivan® 1--Liaigon Section ® JUN 8 1964 \ (7) ae ENCLOSURE vy oh RE Lea --- OCR PAGE 240 --- --- OCR PAGE 241 --- M. A. Jones to DeLoach é Re: LARRY W. BRYANT By letter dated 9/17/63, Bryant advised he had been interviewed on that date by SA Castles (Senior Resident Agent, Newport News, Virginia, assigned Norfolk Office, EOD 2/2/48, GS-13) regarding Bryant's interest in reports of sightings of UFO. According to Bryant, Castles stated he was contacting him in connection with his inquiries and that he intended to prepare ''a memorandum for the files."" Bryant requested a copy of SA Castles memorandum. Prior to responding to Bryant, the Norfolk Office advised as follows: Bryant has directed a voluminous amount of corre- spondence to military officials in the area and as Bryant was employed by the Department of the Army, Fort Eustis, Virginia, the G-2 Section of the Second Army, Fort Meade, Maryland, was conducting a background check of Bryant. The Norfolk Office was in receipt of several letters directed to other government agencies which were subsequently forwarded to the Norfolk Office. This included a letter to the Commanding Officer, Headquarters, Aircraft Fleet, Atlantic U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 6/15/60; Commanding Officer, Cape Charles Air Force Station, Cape Charles, Virginia, 8/7/58; Commander, U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, 8/8/63; Sheriff's Office, Sussex County, postmarked Fort Eustis, Virginia, 7/ 23/63. Bryant was interviewed on 9/7/63 by SA Castles in order to obtain back- ground information concerning him in order to reply to the correspondence from the Sussex County Sheriff's Office and the U. S. Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia, mentioned above. At the conclusion of the interview, Bryant wanted to know what would be done about the information he furnished SA Castles at which time he was told that the infor- mation he furnished would be made a matter of record in FBI files. Bryant was subsequently advised by in-absence letter of 9/27/63 that the confidential nature of our files would preclude complying with his request (the copy of SA Castles' memorandum concerning his interview with Bryant.) It appears that the reference to the FBI on page 6 of Bryant's manuscript is not completely true. However, it has the effect of leaving the wrong impression; the FBI was not investigating “Bryant but was merely interviewing him in order to respond to inquiries directed to us from other agencies. SA Castles did not interview Bryant merely for the purpose of writing ''a memorandum for the files" but that his interview of Bryant would be made a matter of record in FBI files. Also, the phraseology used by Bryant regarding SA Castles’ reference to the confidential nature of FBI files could be misleading. These points should be brought to the attention of the Department of Defense. RECOMMENDATION: That Bryant's manuscript on UFO be returned to the Department of Defense by our liaison representative with that agency at which time that agency can be informed that the FBI does not agree with Bryant's portrayal of his interview by the FBI or his misrepresentation of the Bureau's role in investigating of UFO. However, the Depart- ment of Defense should not attribute these comments to the FBI and we are deferring to their judgments as to authorizing publication of the article. /\,4 ie, UA . 6-3 gn, (panaleg? dP | 4. d ~~ --- OCR PAGE 242 --- * 7 * ALET'S CHALLENGE THE UFO CENSORS by Larry W. Bryant Before you see this article in print, it will have been submitted to appropriate Defense Department authori- ties for security review and clearance. Why? Because, under U. S. Army regulations, its author is in duty bound to have its contents examined for adherence to accuracy, propriety, and security. And the process applies. not just to this article, but to any others he might write on the military aspect of Unidentified Flying Objects. While employed as a Department of the Army civilian, I have been writing for the past six years unofficial critiques of the Federal Government's role in UFO research. I have confronted and withstood the obvious objections to my writing on such a controversial subject (e.g., "biting the hand that feeds you"), and I can only say to my detractors: "Someone must do it. Someone must challenge the UFO censors, assuming they exist." Proof of their existence has been offered by at least two of my previously cleared manuscripts and by one that failed to hurdle the review-clearance obstacle. As to exactly how much longer I can speak out freely for what I believe without bringing --- OCR PAGE 243 --- * : @ the censors directly upon my head is your guess. Meantime, if this gets cleared, you may share in this, my latest quasi-official challenge. You will share by becoming informed of the existing policies and metho- dology of the Defense Department's public information program -- that part of the program which covers the review- clearance of manuscripts written for personal publication by the department's employees. You will share in ny evaluation of the roles played by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Army's intelligence body (G-2) in monitoring the UFO research activities of an Army civilian employee. We return first to 1958, to Fort Monroe, Va., head- quarters of the U. S. Continental Army Command (USCONARC) , where I was employed for two years. As part of my early interest in aerial phenomena, I had an unofficial notice published in the Fort Monroe Daily Bulletin for September 22, 1958. The notice requested USCONARC personnel to report their UFO sightings to me for analysis. It developed that fulfillment of my request would be in violation of two classified Army directives covering the official processing --- OCR PAGE 244 --- of such reports. During my ensuing interrogation by two Army Counter-Intelligence Corps members at Fort Monroe, I became fully aware that UFO's, or flying saucers, were being treated with grave respect by our military intelligence experts; so, I decided to reveal their official, behind-the- scenes attitude to the public, doing so in a lengthy report issued in 1960. The report 1 had taken five months to make the rounds of the review-clearance mill, but was finally cleared for publication in February 1960. Despite a subsequent admonition from the Civilian Personnel Officer at Fort Monroe to give up my campaign of seeking the truth about UFO secrecy, I have continued to amass evidence against the censors. And the censors still fe Caen t persist in making themselves known)to me. It is certainly a vicious cycle of verbal pushing and pulling, with the victor of the conflict being not really myself or the censors but you readers, who represent the general public. The next episode concerns a draft newspaper "letter to the editor" that I wrote in the spring of 1959, and which I duly submitted to USCONARC for review and clearance. USCONARG declined to clear the manuscript, asserting, among other things, the following nonconcurrences: --- OCR PAGE 245 --- (1) "The tofficial censorship, ridicule and silence' as stated are not true, nor is the statement ‘conceal vital UFO data'. In- stead it would be more correct to state that the policy of the Department of Defense is a ) not to release UFO data not substantiated bys ik * fact. ) OX 7, bt (2) “Inference is made of chastism in efforts to obtain information about UFO when in fact the control of such information follows an established policy. The Department of Defense must maintain such controls to insure that data released is based on fact.™ (3) “Attempts to extract UFO data from this headquarters /USCONARC/ cannot be met. Suggest contact be made with... the U. S. Air Force. Any matter received should be considered privileged information and not for release to the public. (4) "The statements contained herein are not an attempt at 'censorship'. The Army encourages its . . . personnel to speak and write, as long as they stick to the facts, do not reveal classified information, and meet standards of propriety." Shortly after I transferred from Fort Monroe to the U. S. Army Transportation School at Fort Eustis, Va., I again pulled my end of our tug of war. I wanted to squelch rumors that UFO's were secret terrestrial weapons. Pursuing this angle, I wrote privately to the Combat Develop- ment agency at Eustis on March 13, 1960, and asked whether cerned with tracing lost and missing persons (legal inquiry bureau). THEIR (visitors) STORY: They came from enother planet about the mid- dle of December 1952. They landed on Mojove (or Mohove) Desert in a small flying saucer, 2UU miles east of Los Angeles. They learned to speak English by listening (persumably in outer space?) to broadcasts of radio and television. CTERESTICS:: a) 6 foot 6 inches in height; b) emaciated; c) not well clothed; d) bluish-green in complexion; e) prick ears; and f) ex- tremely successful investigators, ADDITIONAL FACTS: One of the above mentioned two men leaned over steel top of filing cabinet and with his curiously curved hand, made an in- dentation in the steel at least 4 inch deep. The indented steel was sent to a metallurgical chemist, who said that, to produce such indentation, would require a force of some 2,00U lbs. to the inch. He also added that traces of more than a dozen unknown elements were found in the dents. CONCLUDING REMARKS: a) It was reported that the F.B.I. sent several agents to investigate these two men, but by the time the agents: ar- rived the two visitors from outer space had disappeared (in mid-Feb - ruary 1953.) b) The steel filing cabinet is suppose to be lock- ed in a vault. c) The story is suppose to have been related to the author, Wilkins, by a Los Angeles reporter, who wished to remain anonymous, The above is a condensed version of the facts presented in an article , which appeared in the apendix of the previously mentioned Harold T, Wilkins book. Sincerely yours, Chote €. RM Charles FE, Bilbo --- OCR PAGE 259 --- January 26, 1965 AIRMAIL é x 109 Mr. IMA. Hennessey 10, Manson Place South Kensington London, 8.W. 7, England é > -0,934 cg. nase © SLM Ta3 Dear Mr. Hennessey: woowonlavay Your letter of January 20th has been received. In response to your inquiry, the FBI has not conducted an investigation as you mentioned inasmuch as this would not come within our investigative jurisdiction. The presence of an Agent was simply to determine whether or not any violation may have occurred in which the FBI would have an interest, and for no other reason. While I would like to be of assistance to you, the files of the FBI must be maintained as confidential in‘aecordance with regulations of the Department of Justies 4 available for official use only. In view of this, Iam sure you will understand why I cannot be of any further assistance in this instante. Sincerely yours, @. Edgar Hoowel « 1 - London - Enclosure 1.- Albuquerque - Enclosure 1 - Mr. Sullivan - Enclosure 1 - Foreign Liaison Unit - Enclosure WAM:;pem oe (7) a --- OCR PAGE 260 --- --- OCR PAGE 261 --- Mr. J. A. Hennessey ‘ NOTE: Bufiles reflect that an unidentified flying object was sighted near Socorro, New Mexico, on April 24, 1964. Captain Holder, United States Air Force, along with SA D. Arthur Byrnes, Jr., interviewed one Lonnie Zamora of the Socorro Police Department who had observed the phenomena. SA Byrnes typed such a statement from Zamora which was later included in a memo for dissemination. The Albuquerque Office did not conduct any investigation other than to keep the Bureau advised and maintajn liaison with the Air Force. This is apparently the situation to which the correspondent is referring. Bufiles contain no information identifiable with the correspondent. --- OCR PAGE 262 --- --- OCR PAGE 263 --- . Tolson_-—— q A. HENNESSEY " Belmont_-— Z ¢\ Mohr... UFO RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR . peal = RATIONAL INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE einai 10, MANSON mea SOUTH KENSINGTON, ON I AERIAL PHENOMENA. LONDON, S.W. 7 TeterpHone: KEN. 4200 Janaary 20, 1965 Tele/ Room. ——— we. Migs Hoimes4+—. My ref. 11-4 Miss Gandy.t— Re: Unidentified Flying Objects. Federal Bureau of Investigation, , Washington 25, D.C. oO red I > & Z ELynZ SAUCES na Dear Sirs, — Would you be so kind as to advise me whether or not it is the usual procedure for agents of the FBI to investigate reports of unidentified flying objects which have been seen on the ground, In several recent cases, agents of the FBI have been present when USAF investigators from local AFBs in the vicinity of the landing site have carried out their investigations. Would you also advise me whether it would be possible to obtain copies of reports made by agents of their findings. One case which I do have a personal interest in was the La Madera April 26, 1964 case where a Orlando Gallegos, age 35, of La Madera and Santa Fe, New Mexico, reported to Officer Marvin Romero that he had obser- ved an unidentified object approximately 300 feet from his home. The following day, Agent Byrnes of the FBI and Major Connors of Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque inspected the site. Can you advise me of Agent Byrnes findings at the site?. I realise that your department is probably more concerned with federal crime, however, I cannot understand why it has 2 concerned itself with cases which are normally undertaken by the USAF as a matter of National Defence. This letter is not intended as a letter of criticism but more of a general inquiry. . - 2d Gil - - y ret 31 bL- $3994- YR Trusting that this will receive your early attention. NS EX Yogrs faithfully, ‘3 gO JAN 2'7 1965 “We wee KB --- OCR PAGE 264 --- --- OCR PAGE 265 --- February 26, 1965 —— Mr. Joe Caldwell 1011 Dellwood_ Drive Talladega, Alabama Dear Mr. Caldwell: Your letter of February 21st has been received. = In response to your request, I would like to pointo = out that information in our files must be maintained as rt pursuant to regulations of the Department of Justice. Iam, how wer, enclosing a copy of a list of organizations designated as subversive by the Department of Justice. = oe) uw wo ~v = ? Sincerely yours, Enclosure List of Subversive Organizations NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. CBJ:rls (3) --- OCR PAGE 266 --- --- OCR PAGE 267 --- TRUE COPY 1011 Dellwood Dr. Talladega, Ala. February 21, 1963 Dear Sir: O Iam writing to ask about Flying Saucegsreading material that is being sent through the mail. I am wondering if some of this material might be communist inspired, or is it alright to receive. If you would lease send me a list that might be subversive I would appreciate it-since I certainly do not want to receive any such communists inspired material. Yours Truly, Joe Caldwell --- OCR PAGE 268 --- LOC ps L hur 24 Bitiwey- 2), 776% --- OCR PAGE 269 --- --- OCR PAGE 270 --- --- OCR PAGE 271 --- See é EG 2 De ee Mr. Mari\Powell 539 South Cedar Street Palatine, Illinois 60067 Dear Mr. Powell: April 28, 1965 Your letter of April 22nd, with enclosure, has been received. In connection with your inquiry pertaining to. unidentified flying objects, it is suggested that you correspond with the Director of Special Investigations, The Inspector General; ' Department of the Air Force, Washington, D, C. 20333. ,_. is} —o Sincerely yours, NOTE: Based on information furnished, correspondent could not be identified in Bufiles. SAW/ufp (3) --- OCR PAGE 272 --- --- OCR PAGE 273 --- TRUE COPY LONG GROVES COUNTY CLUB ESTATES BB: I. Gentlemen: Please tell me the name and address of the Bureau or agency that investigates unidentified flying objects A Respectfully, oe Mark Powell Home address: 539 S. Cedar St. Palatine, Ill 60067 1TC 4-27-65 ufp W ) --- OCR PAGE 274 --- § Property Office: Route 53, Long Grove, Illinois GE 8-2622 Song Grove Gantry Cb Gabaton Main Office: IIL S. Northwest Hwy. Palatine, Illinois Flanders 8-0192 ee Saewtiemnen: —_—_, 7B vam ~ Piisc 7 Ym Art er AO?Res> or Twe Tvrnace on Aomwey THe JNVILDSTIC AT LO UN 1DENTIE ay Fry we Of Tees fe Reece Febty , /} O Nad. ] orf Ss? 2.ieerar 67 PaARATING, aR 60067 --- OCR PAGE 275 --- --- OCR PAGE 276 --- PROPERTY OFFICE: RT. 53, LONG GROVE, ILL. GE 8-2622 Song Grove Gunbruy Cub Gabator Main Office 1 S. Northwest Hwy Mark Powell ine, Illinois Vice-President Flanders 8-0192 ENCLOSURE --- OCR PAGE 277 --- $ April 15, 1966 Mr. Paul G: er 360 Pleasant Street Raynham, Massachusetts 02767 Dear Mr. Snigier: Your letter of April 1ith has been received. With respect to your inquiry, sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects are not a matter within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. Inasmuch as your communication is of interest to another governmental agency, Iam referring a copy of it to the Office of Special Investigations, Department of the Air Force. Sincerely yours, Edgar Hoover 1 - Boston - Enclosure NOTE: Snigier is not identifiable in Bufiles. Joseph F. Perry of Grand Blanc, Michigan, was contacted by Bureau Agents from our Detroit Office at his request in March, 1960, regarding photographs he had taken of what he believed to be unidentified flying objects. These photographs were turned over to the Office of Special Investi- gations of the United States Air Force by our Detroit Office. Perry reported to the local paper that the FBI was conducting an investiga- tion and it was necessary for this Bureau to straighten the record with that newspaper. Perry was advised that we had furnished his photographs to the Air Force and he subsequently wrote to the Director in April, 1960, indicating he was looking forward to the completion of the Air Force analysis of his photographs and their return to him. A copy of his letter was referred to the Air Force for a reply to him. DFC:rks , / EAP RR ca, Ss ee Wir bhbea: COMM-FBI --- OCR PAGE 278 --- --- OCR PAGE 279 --- Cor . Felt Gal . Gale . Rosen Tavel Trotter s Holmes Miss Gandy --- OCR PAGE 280 --- --- OCR PAGE 281 --- e July 20, 1966 RES & Mr. a 1348 Edgehill Drive Pomona, California 91767 Dear Mr. Fox: ded 9 Cue MF I received your letter on July 15th, with senclostize, which is being returned herewith. o = For your information, the investigation of “Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is Within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph which you forwarded does not repre- ent employees of this Bureau and the FBI has never had custody of an o6Gupant from a foreign planet. Sincerely yours, J, Edgar Hoover Enclosure NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. Enclosure was a photograph of an apparently emaciated child holding the hand of two male adults. Relations with "Real" magazine have not been desirable. The article which appeared in a recent issue of this magazine purported tobe: amactual report of unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the Bureau previously. In view of the fictional aspects of the article and the relations with ''Real'' magazine no contact was made with the magazine regarding the representation of FBI Agents. BGH:lwp --- OCR PAGE 282 --- OUP FRT Ju 21 5 a7 PM BE --- OCR PAGE 283 --- agizine, Volume 17, vf 2 izine occupant Fo f t The men th ne un 22 4966 2 jul ve --- OCR PAGE 284 --- --- OCR PAGE 285 --- ~ MAILED 6 ’ July 21, 1966 Mr. Steven G. Gray 903 Forest Avenue’ Cleburne, Texas 76031 Dear Mr. Gray: Your letter of July 16th has been received. oO For your information, the investigation of Uniden- tified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph you mentioned does not represent employees of this Bureau and the FBI has never had custody of an occupant from a foreign planet. Enclosed are some booklets pertaining to our activities which I hope you will enjoy reading. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover Director G Enclosures (2) = Know your FBI 5 Story of the FBI NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. The Bureau has had ; other inquiries concerning this photograph. The article which appeared in a recent issue of this magazine purported to be an actual report of unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the Bureau previously. ,| In view of the fictional aspects of the material and ouy relations with ‘'Real' magazine no contact was made with the magazine regarding the representation C Agents, 3 EFT:jss (3) ;<- CG ele \0 f\ Ko * wail Room Co) tevetype unit LI \ Ik ' --- OCR PAGE 286 --- --- OCR PAGE 287 --- TRUE COPY Steven G. Gray 903 Forest Ave. Cleburne, Tex. July 16, 1966 J. Edgar Hoover U.S. Department of Justice Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Hoover, Just recently I bought a copy of the magazine, ''Real." This issue had a great deal of pictures about unidentified flying objects and it also had a photo of two F.B.I. agents leading a silver- clad man, about one and a half to two feet tall, down an american street. I know this sounds extraordinary, but this is what it had. The photo was probably faked but I wanted to be doubly sure. Please write me and tell me if there is any truth to this photo. Also this photo was first published by some odd chance in a Cologne, Germany newspaper. Yours truly, /s/ Steven G. Gray JUL 22 1966 --- OCR PAGE 288 --- --- OCR PAGE 289 --- --- OCR PAGE 290 ---