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1966: Unidentified Flying Objects Form Response (folder
B48-37)
Gerald R. Ford Congressional Papers
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PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I BRARY
Janes H Gear
173 Deerland Que.
Parted Post, ney 14870
CROWN COMIEN
Honorable Gerald R. Ford
March 29, 1966
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
MAR31 ANSD
I heartily applaud your call for a Congressional investigation
of the U.F.O. matter, and warmly commend your courage in what
could become a highly charged, emotional affair. Frankly, I think
the American People will approve of the investigation whatever
the results. It appears unlikely, however, that the Air Force or
the Department of Defense will take such a welcoming view of the
proceedings. There is much past evidence to support this belief.
Since 1947 I have been deeply interested in the U.F.O. phenomena,
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD BRARY
and have many pages clipped from many newspapers, magazines and
from other sources concerning the sightings. I consider myself
to be an above-average observer by virtue of interest, training
and experience. I hold a commercial pilot's license, an amateur
radio livense, and am an amateur astronomer and photographer. I
have been an engineer for nearly fifteen years and hold a degree
in Physics. For the past two years I have been engaged in the f ield
of patent law. Unfortunately, I have never had the pleasure of
sighting what later has been identified as a U.F.O. There have
been many unidentified objects sighted, but I honestly believe
that the majority could be explained as conventional objects if
only I had had sufficient information at the time of the obser-
vation. From the foregoing it would appear that I am attempting
to explain away all sightings. Far from true! It happens that I
am a believer in the existence of U.F.O.s, whatever their origin.
- 2 -
While it is undeniably true that many sightings were mis-interpret-
ations of conventional objects or lights seen under unusual or
unconventional circumstance, all sightings are not explained in
this manner. It is my firm belief that reliable, trained observers
such as air crews of military aircraft, airline pilots and crews,
military personnel, radar technicians and the like report as object-
ively as humanly possible. Other, less experienced or skilled ob-
servers, report less objectively, but nonetheless honestly. Just as
I am writing this I was interrupted by a jet aircraft and decided
to have a look. It is clear and cold outside, and the visibility
is excellent, except for a bright quarter moon which illuminates
things a bit too clearly for top viewing. I watched a bright, slow
moving object traverse the sky from west to northeast. In my 7 X 5
binoculars it is bright and unblinking. To me, it is either Echo I
or Echo II in orbit. To many, it might appear as a U.F.O. Similarl
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I BRARY
midair night refueling, planets, and other satellites may be mis-
identified or not identified at all. Binocular viewing may also
complicate things by erroneously lending "colors" to aerial objects
through chromatic aberration as well as atmospheric refraction/re-
flection. The point is that I and many others have learned to view
selectively, taking all these explanations into account, and checking
them all off one by by one against the unknown sighting. Even under
such careful analysis and no-nonsense appraisal, my friends and I
have witnessed unbelievable aerial (or spatial) activity. We have
seen lights perform unusual and highly irregular patterns and move-
ments in the sky. We were not deluded, victims of a hoax, drunk,
or mis-identifying ordinary objects. We did not see"marsh gas."
All of the above is intended to lead us to a conclusion concern-
an
ing U.F.O. sightings. I think they may be ranked in/order of sorts:
- 3
1. Hoaxes, pranks and practical jokes
2. Conventional objects seen under unusual conditions
3. Unconventional objects seen under usual/unusual conditions.
4. Natural phenomena such as clouds, electrical discharges, etc.
5. Planets, stars, astronomical objects (natural), meteors, etc.
6. Satellites and man-made objects outside the atmosphere.
7. Man-made objects inside the atmosphere.
8. U.F.O. S (may be any of the above, singly or in combination)
9. U.F.O. S (which are none of the above)
10. Birds, flies, bats, milkweed floss, dandelion fluff, etc.
Thus, it would seem that the case for a real U.F.O. type 9 is one
out of every ten in this arbitrary category list. Strangely, the
unidentified list is about ten percent of all objects sighted.
The approach of the Air Force (which insists that detailed reports
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I BRARY
be turned in by its personnel under penalty of courts-martial for
divulging the information to "unauthorized personnel" lends credence
to the fact that it is known that "something" is to be seen. In
like manner airline pilots are supposed to report on any sight-
ings. Pilots whom I have known have refused to report sightings
for fear of ridicule and loss of their jobs.
One of the most interesting sightings and "contact" stories
occurred near here at the small town of Newark Valley, N.Y. This
town is roughly between Binghamton and Ithaca. A farmer of Newark
Valley, on April 17, 1964 was on his way to do chores early that
morning when he spotted what appeared to be a grounded small air-
craft in one of his pastures. He immediately thought that some-
one had crashed and might be in trouble. As he approached, he saw
4
that the object was disc shaped, metallic and very bright in
the morning sun. Three "men" were near the craft. He approached
and asked if they were in trouble. They (two of the "crew")
turned toward him and he could see that they were uniformed in
flying suits or space suits similar to astronauts garb. One of
the "crew" asked for some fertilizer and seeds. The farmer, Mr.
Wilcox, went to the barn to get some and left them in the field
(where they were picked up sometime later because when he re-turned,
the ship and crew were gone. The crew reportedly told him one
very interesting fact (among others) and that was "we will be
back in two earth years". This puts it about April 17, 1966. Not
far from now. Perhaps the recent sightings are coincidental?
Among other interesting' "facts" revealed by the crew: The earth
atmosphere cannot be breathed, the sunlight hurts thir enyes and
they must wear helmets and eye protection on earth. They are scout
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I BRARY
and survey ships, and return to a larger interplanetary vehicle
orbiting at 1500 to 3000 miles. The larger ship descends to about
350 miles to pick up the scouts. The crews voices appeared to be
mechanically reproduced. They were supposedly from Mars where they
live underground in order to survive the daytime surface temper-
ature of 150 degrees and the nighttime temperature of -80 degrees.
Much of this conversation was not broadcast in the newspapers or
on WNBF - TV. Wilcox was interviewed, and appeared on WNBF-TV.
Two Cornell physicists, one MIT scientist, one Syracuse professor
and assorted IBM people were quoted as saying "we aren't laughing."
Several days later an engineer from WNBF-TV told an anonymous
phone caller that he had been told to "keep quiet" by the Air Force
under penalty of losing his job. There was also reported to be
some evidence of radiation and some unusual isotopes at the landing
site.
-5-
This is mostly hearsay, of course, and was gleaned from many
sources. It appears to be just another prankster story and hoax
by someone who wanted to see his name in the papers, or his pict-
ure on TV. It would be easy to laugh it off. But there are a
couple of interesting sidelights. Wilcox has a reputation locally
for reliability and industriousness, with a couple of producing
farms. Further, he was a WWII Air Corps member who knew aircraft.
One might say a trained observer of sorts. It will be interesting
if the crew does in fact return on April 17, 1966 as promised.
The purpose of the above is to contrast the "contact" type story
with the sighting-in-the-sky type story. It is my belief that
only those sightings in daylight, close to the ground, can be of
much use. Nighttime sightings at a distance must necessarily be
nearly impossible to verify. Radar contact simulataneously with
visual contact would be a must. The files are replete with such
information. Don't rely however, on "official releases" through
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I IBRARY
base public relations officers. Just ask about projects: "Sign,
Bluebook, and Grudge and Bluebook II."
of
I think the Adamski-type contact and " trip stories are very poor,
giving rise to pooh-poohing of legitimate sightings and reports.
Unfortunately it takes only one rotten apple to spoil the whole
barrel.
Enclosed for your interest is a patent issued to H. Coanda, one
of many similar patents. Mr. Coanda has patented some remarkably
saucer-like flying machines, together with proposed propulsive
units. If desired I can furnish other references.
Several questions might well be asked:
1. Are the U.F.O.s intelligently controlled?
2. If so, by whom?
3. Why are we being surveyed, if survey it is?
4. If extra-terrestrial, whence came they?
5. If not e.t., whence on earth came they?
6. What is the propulsive means?
76 Did the power blackout on Nov. 9th last have anything to
do with an electro-magnetic disturbance which threw a large
quantity of out-ofephase power back into the lines?
8. The center of the disturbance appeared to be somewhere be-
tween Rochester and Syracuse. Was it U.F.O. connected?
9. Is it coincidental that two planets of the solar system
have methane-ammonia atmospheres? Isn't methane "marsh gas"?
10. Isn't it strange that Dr. Hynek said that he had never seen
lighted "marsh gas", but that he was sure that that is what
caused the sightings? Such a statement is hardly creditable
to a distinguished scientist. Why did he make it?
11. What were the sources of the high intensity radio disturbance
which blanketed our area for about thirty seconds on March24
These occurred at 5:10 PM EXT, EST. All radio communication
was swamped out. Dozens of my friends on their way home from
work witnessed this disturbance. All car radios were affected
over a thirty mile radius!
PHOTOCOPY FROM FORD I
h?
I hope that these and others can someday be answered. There are
two distinct possibilities that cross my mind. U.F.O. phenom-
ena are manifestations of a new weapons system being tested by
the U.S.A. If so, this would explain the reluctance of the Ait
Force to reveal what they knew, or know. However, it appears un-
X likely that tests would be conducted over populated areas. On
the other hand, the Air Force which is charged with the defense
of the United States fromaerial assault, may not really know any
more about the U.F.O. phenomena than they have told. It is just
too embarrassing to admit that they can do nothing about the
problem. Ergo, there is no problem! Another problem may be that
the Air Force is aware of what the U.F.O. phenomena represents,
and still cannot do anything about it. This is a most unsettling
possibility. However, I believe that the American people can be
trusted with the truth. The National reaction would not, in my
opinion be panic. Such a thing must be properky presented of
course to avoid "scare" headlines and stories, but it could be
done. We до not deserve another whitewash, nor do we deserve to
be told that we are either drunk, deluded or crazy.
The phenomena exists. It is up to the Committee to dig out the
facts and inform the public. Anything less would seemto be
rather short sighted, and not in the public interest; it is
our sky. Who OF what is using it?
-7-
This letter started to be a short one of only a page or so,
to let you know how one citizen and taxpayer feels about the
U.F.O. business. Forgive me if it has turned into a harangue
and monologue. I only hope to raise some questions that might
И
serve as abasis for formulating other questions that might prop-
erly become apart of an investigation.
Good luck, Godspeed and keep your powder dry!
Very truly yours,
James James H. Gray H Gray
173 Deerland Ave.
Painted Post, N.Y.
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I BRARY
VFD
MAR3 ANSD
MAR31:AWT
2555 East 12th Street
Brooklyn 35, New York
March 29, 1966
Honorable Gerald Ford
House Office Building
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I wish to convey to you my full support regarding your attempts to
hold open hearings on Unidentified Flying Objects. This is something that
has long been overdue, and that is desperately needed. For nearly 19 years
the American people have been given an official song and dance in regard to
the UFO mystery. Great quantities of data go into the Air Force, but very
little comes out - and that which does come out is strangely at variance
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD BRARY
with the facts. Why?
We are told that UFOs are nothing more than meteors, astronomical bodies,
weather balloons, aircraft, natural phenomena, hoaxes, etc., and that the
small number of official "unidentified" sightings could also be explained if
more data had been available. This is sheer nonsense! It is a matter of
recorded fact that the truly baffling reports probably runs into the thousands
when you consider that UFOs are a world-wide enigma, and the nearly two decades
of massive sighting reports. Add to this that many "explanations" offerred by
the Air Force have been even more fantastic than the reports that they purport
to explain, and have in fact been totally counter-to-fact, again leads to the
question of Why?
The case for UFO reality is based upon a solid foundation. They have been
seen on innumerable occasions by airline and military pilots, by many persons
engaged in various fields of science, including astronomers and meteorologists,
and by competent and reliable persons in all walks of life, UFOs have been
tracked on radar, many times in conjunction with visual observations, they have
left physical traces on the ground, they have caused electro-magnetic effects
(such as stalling of vehicles), they have been caught on film, etc., etc.
The time has come for the public to know the factual situation, not self-
serving public relations statements that obscure and distort fact.
Respectfully,
Herbert I. J.Taylor
Herbert S.
NFO
317 East 83rd Street
New York, N.Y. 10028
March 29, 1966
MAR3, ANSD
Congressman Gerald Ford
House Minority Leader
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I would like to support your request for Congressional hearings
into the Air Force's investigation of unidentified flying objects.
We tax-paying citizens have watched for nearly twenty years while
the Air Force spokesmen in Project Bluebook have assured us there
is nothing to those unceasing reports of "flying saucers, and yet
the reports go on and on and on, with no acceptable explanation
for their persistance forthcoming (swamp gas my foot!).
Instead of facts, the Air Force spokesman in Washington and Dayton
have handed us a meaningless set of statistics, over and over re-
stating that reports of such objects do not indicate any threat to
the security of the United States. If there is no security threat,
I would like to know why the investigation is not turned over to a
competent panel of scientists, since it is clearly a scientific--
not a military--question. If the military is so certain there is
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I BRARY
no security threat, it follows naturally that the military ought to
put the investigation into the proper hands. This is a scientific
anomoly: let the scientists collect and evaluate the data.
About those statistics, I would like to see a sampling of the 600-
odd cases that remain "unexplained," since the Air Force has stated
they remain "unexplained" only because of "poor investivative procedures."
Had there been more information available, a simple solution would have
been forthcoming, they say over and over. Well, let us see how inade-
quate the information is on some of these cases. The few that have been
made available to the public have appeared to has contain as much-if not
more--detail than many of the "explained" cases (see the Socorro, N.M. case
of April, 1964--still "unexplained, and containing no dearth of details).
I'm not in the least bit interested in making a case out for extraterrestrial
spaceships visiting the Earth's atmosphere. I only want to see a long over-
due, responsible, investigation of a genuine mystery. Perhaps the Air Force
is correct in postulating a simple XXXXXXXXXX explanation: whatever it may
be, their procedures have been inadequate in discovering it. Let the tax-
payers know their money is not being wasted in a meaninglesscover-up of the
real facts. Press for a Congressional hearing. You have a great deal of
support. It is long over-due.
Very truly yours,
Ted Blocker
Ted Bloecher
UTFD
3-15-46
Han Rey Gerald Ford
u.s. Representation
Washington D.C.
APR, ANSD
Dear Sir:
J would lisse to add my 'ye'
to you suggestion made in the
"meil The Press" interview, regarding a
united object investigation
We, the american people, deserve
more than the air 7 oree is writing
to provide regarding there phenomena,
I congratulate you on your forthight
stand regarding this and potiticilly
changed matters,
Very T Truly yours,
Robert X.D
RT 3, Box JY3A
Publo, Calondo
81004
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I BRARY
Sen, Gerald Ford: -
UFO 3-28-66
Hon. Sir: /
APR 1 - ANS'D
you spoke in regards to that mysterous object people
have seen in your State. Here are a few tepto from theraiple
to prove they will be here in these last days
The Bible speaks of these Spiritistic manifestations
1st Tim. 4:1 Matt. 24:26 2 Cor. 11:14,15- -
Matt, 24, 23,24 - Rev. 16:13,14,
I think they should not mix with politics - let take
also I am sending a clipping in regards to the them Clergymen
Rolitics ******** if doesn't need their help,
care of their preaching & the Government will take care of the
May God bless you & give you health of strength
to carry on
yours truly - 10035- Mrs.Virginial River a.Adamo St.
Lakeside Calif 92040
Che San Hiego umon
SATURDAY MORNING MARCH 26, 1966
PAGE B-2
VACILLATION MUST END
U.S. Can Win Viet Nam War
Press reports from Viet Nam leave
they see a reflection of their own mis-
no doubt that U.S. military forces are
takes.
Vice Adm. Lorenzo S. Sabin, USN,
fighting the war with courage and
ret., former chief of staff to the Su-
effectiveness within the political re-
preme Allied Commander, Atlantic,
strictions imposed on them.
has correctly pointed out that current
It is important to remember, howev-
U.S. policies in Viet Nam are "prolong-
er, that the war is political as well as
ing the war at a great cost in time,
military. Because of this dual aspect,
men and money and are playing into
victory or defeat also is possible on
the hands of the enemy." Like other
two fronts - Washington or Southeast
professional military men, he recom-
Asia.
mends cutting off North Viet Nam's
In this light the words of a French
supply lines, destruction of port facilit-
official who directed that nation's mili-
ies and key industrial plants and secur-
tary efforts in Viet Nam from 1945 to
ing of advanced positions.
1954 have a special significance to the
Both Admiral Sabin and Rep. Bob
United States.
Wilson, Republican of San Diego, also
IN U.S. CURRENT VIET POLICY
"If peacetime agitation spreads in
point out that the U.S. is holding in
NAM
the United States, you might as well
check its complete air superiority and
pack your bags in Viet Nam right
sea power. "We-have accepted their
now," he said. "We lost our war in
challenge of fighting on their grounds,
Paris, not in Indochina. America's de-
not ours," Mr. Wilson said.
cisive battle will be fought on the home
In that regard we can take some
front, too the battle of Dien Bien
advice from Mao Tse-tung, the Red
Phu was not a decisive defeat."
Chinese dictator, who outlined his mili-
The battle was lost in Paris by in-
tary strategy as: "You fight in your
creasingly violent protests that have a
way and we fight in ours."
striking resemblance to some of those
Unfortunately, at the present time
in the United States today. Self-styled
we appear to be fighting Mao's way. It
academic intellectuals, many well-
is time to start fighting our way with
meaning, were in the vanguard. Civil-
proper use of military power and supe-
ians interfered with the movement of
riority to end the war as quickly as
troop trains and the intensity of shrill
possible.
READERS' VIEWPOINT:
anti-war harangue finally turned the
This is the kind of war American
tide of public opinion.
people have indicated they want in
Bureaucrats Can't
Is it any wonder then that French
numerous polls and in their consistent
people today have a mistrust of the
support of the President. Prolonged
U.S. strategy in Viet Nam? In our
vacillation to get ahead with the task
creates the danger of public disen-
Make Business Pay
hesitation to conduct a military war
Editor, The Union:
and in the undue attention given a
chantment with the Administration
March 21 editorial, "Right Your
holder is assured of a reason-
shrill minority of protesters at home,
and loss of the war on the home front.
Way and ernment's",
able return on his investment.
should be well digested by all
No wonder almost every
having an interest in their
worker in such efficient enter-
prises is also a stockholder,
present and future economic
looks toward the day, in his
security. The declining postal
retirement, when he can de-
service, criticized even by
pend on his accumulated fi-
postal employes, is but one
nancial interest in that com-
phase of government-operated
pany for sustenance, and need
agencies where inept adminis-
tration and political encroach-
hand-out. not cry for some government
ment bespeak ruin. No
The leaders of those reputa-
some of these "free-loading"
ble private enterprises did not
government bankrupting
reach their important posts
perts seek to get their fingers ex-
through political payoffs.
into successfully operated pri-
They reached the pinnacle
vate enterprise projects, bring
through hard work tied in
them down to the same level.
with a thorough knowledge
The telephone service is but
gained throughout a career
one of many reputable private
dedicated to doing every as-
enterprises that can boast of
signed job a little better.
a long history of good man-
That is the proper way any
agement and economic stabil-
business should be run, but it
ity: where the public, always
is not the way some govern-
protected by proper legisla-
ment bureaucratic agency ex-
tive action, benefits from rea-
perts work: They know their
sonable but dependable ser-
mistakes can be hidden
vice; the efficient employe
through more. taxing everybody
enjoys a career of progressive
promotion and security based
HARRY B. MASON
on merit; where the stock-
5827 Soledad Mt. Rd.
La Jolla
PHOTOCOPY FROM GERALD FORD I IBRARY
Some Clergymen Take Naive
Stand
on
Communism
DAVID LAWRENCE SAYS:
it does become in many ways
It seemed that this gather-
never heard of before commu-
Congress Should Probe
No one can teach you any-
ig, a Zen Buddhist told
constructive.
ing was doing it's best to for-
nism took over.
one day. "You have got to
"It does overcome anarchy,
get the hundreds of thousands
Even the Communist re-
it does deal radically with
and maybe millions of cler-
gimes no longer hide the fact
Election Fund Scandal
in for yourself.'
famine and poverty and dis-
gymen, priests, rabbis, monks
that Marxism has been a
he fact is that people gen-
ease and illiteracy."
and nuns of every religious
disaster for food production.
The biggest scandal in the
bipartisan penetration by the
Ily learn only from their
I wonder what another reli-
Disease? The speaker must
country - the improper use
denomination butchered by
labor organizations has been
experience.
"his struck me as being
have got his wires crossed.
of money in federal, state and
gious leader, Cardinal
the Communists.
going on, there has never
"Everywhere are to be
local election campaigns -
ticularly true as I listened
Mindszenty of Hungary, would
That communism does over-
goes unexposed and unpun-
been such gains in both
some men of the cloth talk-
come anarchy is a fact. But
found multitudes who suffer
say to that!
from dropsy caused by mal-
ished.
houses as have recently been
about peace and commu-
After being arrested, tor-
there is no anarchy in a
tured and tried for trumped-
graveyard either.
nutrition,' said a Red Chinese
Congress hesitates to inves-
attained. Labor now boldly
m at the recent gathering
Washington of the National
up crimes, the cardinal was
In regard to famine, with
airman who recently defected
tigate itself. Yet it is well
declares it has a majority.
known that various organiza-
a
er-Religious Conference on
sentenced to life imprison-
which communism "deals ra-
and went to Taiwan.
a
Similar reports come from
tions with a direct interest in
ace.
ment. Released in 1956 during
dically,' according to Mr.
Thus, for instance, on the
They urged a cease-fire in
the Hungarian revolt, he has
Bennett, one thing can be
almost all Communist coun-
the passage or repeal of legis-
been a gee inside the
tries.
lation take a hand in congres-
bill that would have repealed
et Nam beginning on Good
said: It has been made a
sional campaigns and furnish
the right of the states to pro-
iday; recognition of Red
American legation
in
permanent feature even in
Good health and malnutri-
tion don't mix.
funds to elect a bloc in favor
hibit compulsory unionization,
ina and White House con-
Budapest ever since.
countries where famine was
"For a nation to become
of the legislation demanded
labor got its way in the House
leration of an immediate
Communist does not mean it
by the groups that provide the
but failed in the Senate, not
It to the bombings in both
is lost for all time to Stalinist
money.
because it lacked a majority
orth and South Viet Nam.
but because it didn't have a
slavery," Bennett said.
Under federal law, both cor-
a
B
two-thirds vote. That's why a
NEGOTIATE PEACE!
"If it can be gradually hu-
porations and labor unions
A motion that "in making
fillbuster in the Senate which
manized, as has proved to be
are prohibited from contribu-
ese recommendations, we
ting money or "anything of
could be squelched only by a
not intend that any people
PEOPLE VOTE
the case in European coun-
two-thirds vote had the same
tries, our nation should not as-
value" to candidates in feder-
all be subjected to commu-
sume the responsibility to
al elections. But the Supreme
effect as voting down the pro-
sm," was rejected not
Court has upheld the idea that
posal itself.
take all measures to prevent
arprising in view of the gen-
FOR
a nation in Asia from becom-
a separate organization, set
Maybe some day a congres-
al tone of this gathering of
WE
ing Communist."
up for the purpose of raising
sional committee will get up
ligious people.
funds for a political cam-
enough courage to insist on a
=
In fact, some of the ideas
The "humanized" Russian
paign, may solicit money
disclosure of all the contribu-
eard there were SO naive
tanks which crushed the Hun-
from individuals in corpora-
tions made by organizations
at I wondered if the vener-
tions or in Jabor unions.
interested from a material
ble men will ever learn.
garian revolt in 1956 are so
easily forgotten.
a
a
viewpoint in legislation,
In some instances speakers
As I listened I marveled at
Also, it SO happens that cor-
whether on the federal, state
ere actually favorable to
or local level.
the ease with which good men
porations or labor unions can
ommunism.
"The axiom that commu-
of the cloth, from their com-
legally help to finance the
Then money spent in any
fortable quarters in the Sher-
campaigns of state and local
general election by organized
ism is the worst fate that
an ever come to any country
aton Park Hotel in Washing-
candidates who run at the
groups could be revealed to
ton, D.C., decide that commu-
same time as the nominees
the American people and a
false," John C. Bennett said
nism is good enough for
for federal office. But a con-
decision made as to whether a
his keynote address.
He is the president of Union
"peons" somewhere thou-
tribution used to help per-
majority in Congress will or
heological Seminary in New
sands of miles away.
suade voters to support a can-
will not be controlled by the
I marveled at the non-
didate for a state office usual-
contribution of campaign
ork.
chalance with which they
ly results in increasing the
funds in so-called free elec-
"It may not be worse," he
would condemn millions of
straight-ticket vote for the
tions."
ontended, "than years and
ears of civil war. It may not
ASIAN
people to be butchered or to
party's nominees.
e worse than decades or
live under a regime which
Congress hasn't, however,
ven generations of neglected
they abhor.
done anything about this,
ocial and economic prob-
Maybe they would speak
though last year it didn't hesi-
ems."
differently if they had a few
tate to pass a law authorizing
After the "revolutionary
years behind the Iron Curtain.
federal officials to go into vot-
eriod." in which he ad-
We Could Use All Those Dollars, and We Can
Nothing teaches like experi-
ing districts and see that citi-
nitted, "communism is cruel,
Always Steal an Election, Honorable Cong'
ence.
zens are registered and are
permitted to vote in state as
well as federal elections.
Organized labor admittedly
today controls a majority in
both houses of Congress.
George Meany, head of the
AFL-CIO, said in a speech
this week that the idea is not
to support or depend on any
one party. He declared:
B
a
"It is quite obvious that if
we were looking around for a
party to adopt or control, we
don't want the Democratic
Party because they can't de-
liver. I don't buy the idea,
and there is nothing in the
record to sustain the idea,
that labor needs the Dem-
ocratic Party. I am sure it is
the other way around.
But this isn't anything new.
The labor organizations have
always been confronted with
the opposition of Southern
Democrats who take a "con-
servative" view on economic
issues. Labor union leaders,
therefore, try to obtain the
help of as many Republicans
as possible in the "liberal"
group. While these have been
few, compared with the large
number of Republicans who
don't yield to labor's de-
mands, still there are enough
to help offset some of the
anti-labor votes in the Dem-
ocrat Party in Congress.
In all the many years that
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Day my Lord,
march 26/66
2 truely hope this letter
will reach you personally
I have heard where you
have demanded Congressional Learings
dealing with they.From matty. J.
just want to let you know that
at c least one tay payer is behind
you all the way. is high
time that someone with respected
authority stands up against the
censorship policy applyed by the
Air Lorce concerning U.F.O.S.
I don't Jenon of you realize
it my hard, but you have bittey
off a very big chuck of challange.
La many, many years various
groups and organizations have
tried to get Congressional hearing
on Y.F.O.'s. Too m avail however.
12)
D) you should succed with
your demands, you will probably
go down in history as the man
who reveally The biggest mystery
of all to the world - and
the most closly guarded imystery.
of material awaits you. There
you will discover that tons
are thousands upon thousands of
U.F.O. reports that were white-
washed" by the Air Larce and
Kynela and released to the public
There are even deaths recorded
as DO. called simple explanations.
in the files of individuals who
have bud in going chase of
U.F.O.'S One such case has
its roots here Loveland
Mr. Lord, may J. suggest
you contach the one man
(3)
who has tried for years to
achieve Congressional hearings
on U.F.O.'s He will supply
you with all the necessary
informating needed. Mis name
is Retired major Donald E. Reghoe.
National Investigations
Phenomina, Committee on Aerial
1536 Connecticut Ave N.W.
Washington 6, D.C.
Lord Lonows I wish you
all the luck in the world. I
only wish the whole thing could
be televing.
of and when you get Kynek
before you at the hearing, make
it. as rough as. you can for him.
and of you should to so
(4)
kind would you please ask
him these questions for me?
Does he deny that Captain
Thomas Mantell, World War
II Ace did and die while
pursuing a flying sauces on
January 5/, 1948?
Does to day that hund uds
of allied airms hade accurte <<d
flying discs and spheres-
necknamed "foo fighters during
World Was II?
Does he deny the order, Number
30-13 dated January 31, 1957
and signed by Colonel Charles
L. Olig, Chief of staff ?
but I had betty stop here.
Drie god a million questions
Sood luck me. Lord. s
hope that you will be the
(5)
man to finally break the
consonsing policy in 4.F.O.
Sincerely,
Mr. John R Rosenburg
536 B. West 1st
Loveland Colorado 50537
UFO
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910 Greenwood
Ann Arbor, Michigan
March 28, 1966
Senator Gerald R. Ford
c/o Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I fully support your gesture for a Congressional investigation
of UFO's. It is way overdue, I will not question the "experts" who
seem to have rational explanations for some of the sightings and none
for the others. Or do they? And if so, why is nothing substantial
released to the public?
1 will not take sides in the issue that some UFO's are extra-
terrestial devices until there has been positive proof. Yet, even if
that is the case, and the Air Force (or somebody) knows so, can they
hope to avoid panic by keeping the people in ignorance? Or is the
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Air Force 68 mystified 88 everybody else?
I sincerely hope that you have read The UFO Evidence, published
by The National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP),
directed by Maj. Donald E. Keyhoe, U.S.M.C. (Ret.). In it I feel can
be found sufficient evidence that more is going on than many people are
aware of, but should be. If you have time, could you briefly tell me
your opinion of The UFO Evidence?
Thank you for your kind attention.
Yours sincerely,
Warren M. Edwards
Warren M. Edwards
UFO
ROBERT S. HAYDEN
3302 POINCIANA ROAD
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MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
Mach 28 ,1966
Congressman gerald. Ford,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Congresoman Ford,
I thoroughly enjoyed your apeach at
the Manchester Hotel here in Middletown last
February. I sincerely hope your predictions
about Republican gains in November will
come tree.
Now about Prof. allen I. Hynek swamp
gas". Just who in the hell is he trying
to kid. Project Blue Book has come up
with some pretty crazy explanations about
MFO's before, but awamp gas beats all
Thats even better than the one they
came out with about the large Canadian
geese with atreet lights reflecting on
them.
I think the American public is
being sold about by the M.S.A.F. They know
full well these are interplanetary ships.
ROBERT S. HAYDEN
3302 POINCIANA ROAD
MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
They may not know where they are coming
from but they know they are there. N.I.C.A.P.
and the M.S.A.F. have pictures of them, if
you conled make the U.S.A.F. produce them.
I think it definitely calls for a
congressional investigation, just so long as
it doesn't become another Bobby Baker
three ring circus, I would like to see
Major Donald. Keyhoe called as a major
witness, this man is a walking encyclopedia
on U.7.O.'s also he can prove the many times
the U.S.A.F. has told outright falsehoods
about the U.F.D.S.
Please keep ИОЯ up the good work, and
the best of luck to you,
Very aincerely,
Barbara Hayden (Moo.R.S)
Richard Giloth
3610 Miami Road
South Bend, Indiana 46614
The Honorable Gerald Ford
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House Republican Leader
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.
Dear Congressman Ford,
I whole-heartedly support your suggestion that a Congressional
investigation be made of U.F.O.s. More particularly, I hope
such an investigation lays bare the many attempts made by the
U.S. Air Force over the last 19 years to dishonestly cover-up
accurate U.F.O. reports, and to challenge the integrity of the
numerous responsible people who made them. Each time the Air
Force or the Pentagon makes one of these happless attempts, the
public only gets more inquisitive and concerned. There is a
familiar saying that where there is a lot of "smoke", you will
usually find "fire." After 19 years of childish game-playing,
the Government should be convinced that the public will only be
satisfied by a responsible, open-minded, public Congressional
investigation. There is no lack of informed, responsible people
who are available to testify. As a graduate student engaged in
serious research I am shocked by the unacademic manner in which
the responsible agencies have carried on the investigation of
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U.F.O.s. The enclosed book may give you some additional informa-
tion on the matter.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
Yours truly
Richard Giloth
c-\/\
March 30, 1966
The Honorable Gerald Ford,
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Congress of the United States,
Washington, D.C.
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Dear Sir:
I heartily agree with your reported statement as pub-
lished in the N.Y. Herald Tribune of March 26th that it
would be "a very wholesome things" for a Congressional
Committee to conduct a hearing on unidentified flying
object sightings.
There are any number of reasons why this should be
done; thoroughly justifiable reasons. Not the least of
which is to get at the truth as to whether the UFO sight-
ings are founded in fact and, if so, is there any indicat-
ion of present or predictable hostile intent.
Further, a wide stratum of the public are less concern-
ed about whether or not such things exist, hostile or benefic-
iant; as they are at a point of discontent that the avenues
of information on which thev might make proper judgement have
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been blocked. This curtailment applies to the people's
representatives as well and adds to a weakening trend in
their effectiveness to their constituents.
I trust that you will find it possible to proceed
with the establishment of your proposed investigation. It
is my very considered opinion that you would be performing
an invaluable public service and that it will add immeasure-
ably to your stature.
My very best wishes to you in your endeavors,
M.O. Jouplum
Norman Josephsen
Old Cross River Road
Box 237
Katonah, New York
10536
UPO
3737 Legation St.N.W.
Washington 15, D. C.
March 29th, 1966
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The office of Rep. Gerald Ford,
UFO desk,
U. S. Congress
To whom it may concern:
I saw three flying objects in North Carolina on
March 26th or 27th, 1964. I supposed they were satellites
and S0 did not report them previously.
My husband and I were on our way to Florida and
it was early afternoon and he was asleep beside me. It was a
sunny day and I was driving south.
I had just noticed that no car was in sight and I
looked up at the sky and saw one sparkling object; I slowed
down and then saw another and a third, almost in a straight
line with each other. They traveled in a downward curve and
S0 fast (appearing about 6 feet apart) that within about 10
seconds they were out of sight.
The first and third looked to be about 4 inches across
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and the second about 6 inches. They were slightly oval, but
nearly round. The centers were luminous, solid masses and
the edges (not quite as wide as the centers) were translucent
looking and sparkling like diamonds.
I have always wondered if satellites look like that. It
is not necessary for any one to take time to answer this.
Sincerely yours, beloved U.S.,
Maurine Waechter
Mrs. E. W. Waechter
(In
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175 Deerland Avenue
Painted Post, New York
March 28, 1966
Mr. Gerald R. Ford
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
Dear Senator:
The Air Force whitewash of the recent U. F. O. sightings
in your state is disgraceful.
It is time a halt was called on the rubber stamp secrecy
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the military places on whatever it pleases. A congressional
investigation of the whole U. F. O. episode is in order.
Yours truly,
Phily D. Jugraham
Philip D. Ingraham
UFO
The Unidentified Flying Objects Research Committee
P.O. Box 5242 - Akron 13, Ohio
March 30, 1966
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Honorable Gerald Ford
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C. 20025
Dear Sir:
We offer our full support to you in your quest for a probe by Congress
into the U. F. O. matter.
The "explanation" offered by the Air Force representative, Dr. Hynek,
despite the objection of witnesses, is a new high in asininity in a Iong
series of asinine "explanations".
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The "investigations" heretofore have been an insult to the American
intellect aside from being a waste of taxpayers money.
Our eight year study and research produced twenty-one (21) unexplained
U. F. O. cases (evaluated from approximately 200 reports) represents
an enigma in the Akron area and is consistent with other locales
throughout the nation.
This committee stands ready to furnish and assist in anyway which you
may command.
Cordially yours,
George Popourtch
George Popowitch
Director
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