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4-5 REV. 120-73) SERIALS 385-447 62-HQ-83894 62-HQ-83894-9 ment of Justice JAIN 19 1978 VED FROM OR ADDED TO THIS FILE FBI - CENTRAL RECORDS CENTER HQ - HEADQUARTERS Class / Case # Sub Vol. Serial # 0062 83894 9 385 8/11/1274182 RRP003IXGO SECTION 9 SERIALS 385-447 SECTION 9 DE Sevial 426 447 of FOIPA #404718 406 COPIED FOR FO FX APR 17 1976 BY COINVESTIGATION NOV 2 つく F COPIED FOR FOIPA MAY 13 15/11 JY R2321 COPIED FOR FOIPA FEB 28 1978 3Y72 DO NOT USE CARE IN HANDLING DESTROY Declassification authority derived from FBI Automatic Declassification Guide, issued May 24, 2007. FOIPA # 993087: Transfer-Call 3421 SHAW WALKER STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Men dum UNITED GOVERNMENT DATE: 11-14-57 TO : DIRECTOR, FBI 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 MCC: FB (4) RECORDED. 9 62-83894-385 27 16 NOV 18 1957 EX-139 EBI MEC.D E2BLOWVC 72 NOV 27 1957 32 Esoage ESP/PHNage Saptirs REC'D ESPIONAGE FBI REVED Nov 18 4 16 PM '57 NOV 18 3 59 PM '5 INTERNAL SECURITY SECT. FBI LIAISON SECTION FBI U. S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE Nov 19 5 09 PM '57 EX-130 (4) ACC:AB I DUITSE I Kumare BELUBDED TG-3-11 7attel 10 валин mani gaiteize diiw 2 Bureau 1 Kansas City (66-2995) 1 Dallas MCC: FB (4) RECORDED. 9 62-83894-385 27 16 NOV 18 1957 EX-139 EBI MEC.D E2BLOWVC 72 NOV 27 1957 32 Esoage ESP/PHNage Saptirs REC'D ESPIONAGE FBI REVED Nov 18 4 16 PM '57 NOV 18 3 59 PM '5 INTERNAL SECURITY SECT. FBI LIAISON SECTION FBI U. S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE Nov 19 5 09 PM '57 EX-130 (4) ACC:AB I DUITSE I Kumare BELUBDED TG-3-11 7attel 10 валин mani gaiteize diiw eonshoos of nois guiad al otros tanto on bus notisg上は -asvut Jotiw 120 of betreten atod et nottem aidy USBLUE S UAIIMING DIBUCIOR ТИВОВИЧСКОЙ СОИСЕSZINC ALAING DISC2 DIBUCIOR ERI 10-11-11 TAG OMILED LVLER COMEГИЛИК STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Me ndum • UNITED GOVERNMENT TO : Director, FBI DATE: November 20, 1957 FROM Legal Attache, Havana, Cuba SUBJECT: REPORTS OF FLYING DISCS FOREIGN MISCELLANEOUS The following information is submitted as of interest to the Bureau in the event reports of flying discs are still desired. Informant Informant Cuba The Havana daily newspaper "Diario de la Marina" November 12, 1957, carried a dispatch datelined November 11, 1957, at Pinar del Rio, Cuba, reporting that JOSE MARIA NIETO and CARMELO GUZMAN, who had just arrived in that town from the Matahambre Mines in Pinar del Rio Province, claimed that they had seen a flying disc in the shape of a man's hat hovering over the general area of Matahambre for several minutes. They claimed that this disc was larger than ordinary airplanes normally seen in that area and that it was completely silent in its flight. They said that it disappeared at a very high speed MARIA NIETO and CARMELO GUZMAN, who had just arrived in that town from the Matahambre Mines in Pinar del Rio Province, claimed that they had seen a flying disc in the shape of a man's hat hovering over the general area of Matahambre for several minutes. They claimed that this disc was larger than ordinary airplanes normally seen in that area and that it was completely silent in its flight. They said that it disappeared at a very high speed towards the sea. There was no further descriptive information furnished in this newspaper article. It is noted that Matahambre is located approximately 90 miles to the west of Havana. No other reports corroborating the above were received and no inquiry has been made by this office. JJW:ptm (3) EX-132 6 O NOV 27 1957 RECORDED-46 INDEXED-46 ek 62-83894-386 25 NOV 2% 1957 OFFICE Memorandum SUBJECT: DATE: 30 November 1951 DIRECTOR: J. EGGERT RE: REPORT OF FLYING DISCS REPORTION: RUSSELL DATES OF RECEPTION: JULY 22. 23. AND 25. 1950. "There are two "Flying Discs" which, by report, landed in this vicinity. Dr. Sidney Shaller (see file #104-169) claims that on July 22. 1950. he and Mr. Earl Brown. a lawyer, saw a disc-shaped object land in a field four miles east of the Town of Black Mingo. The object was approximately 20 to 30 feet in diameter. Mr. Brown and Dr. Shaller watched the object for about an hour. They reported that two persons or beings emerged from the object. These beings were described as being about five feet tall. They were dressed in what appeared to be shiny, silver-colored garments. The beings seemed to be collecting specimens of plant life. After some time, they re-entered the craft, and it ascended and disappeared from view. On July 23, 1950, the Reverend W. J. Hamner and his wife, Mrs. Hamner, reported seeing two objects of the disc variety land in a field adjoining their property. The Reverend Mr. Hamner stated that he observed two small figures emerge from one of the craft and that they remained in the field for approximately an The beings seemed to be collecting specimens of plant life. After some time, they re-entered the craft, and it ascended and disappeared from view. On July 23, 1950, the Reverend W. J. Hamner and his wife, Mrs. Hamner, reported seeing two objects of the disc variety land in a field adjoining their property. The Reverend Mr. Hamner stated that he observed two small figures emerge from one of the craft and that they remained in the field for approximately an hour before leaving. Rev. Hamner stated that on the following day, July 25, 1950, the objects returned to the same vicinity. Again, two figures emerged from one of the craft, and they spent approximately an hour in the field. Rev. Hamner stated that he did not witness them collect any specimens. After the beings re-entered the craft, the objects ascended and disappeared. I have seen each of these individuals and have taken their statements. I have also examined the sites where the objects landed. At the location described by the Reverend Mr. Hamner, I found a circular area of flattened grass approximately 20 feet in diameter. This area is still visible. I am convinced that these witnesses are sincere and that their reports are truthful." (5) mdig: VTT (8) INDEXED-10 81-03X3W И REG'D: ESPIONAGE F B I NOV 22 1:51 PM '57 REC D-FOREIGN LIAISON NOV 22 9923 PM '57 DIVISION SECTION. F.B.I. EX-795 STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Mem um • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO : MR. A. H. BELMONT 11-13-57 DATE: November 12, 1957 FROM : MR. R. R. ROACH Tolson Nichols SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) Boardman Belmont Mohr Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter Nease Tele. Room Holloman Gandy Ever since the Russians released "Sputnik" there has been a great increase in the number of "flying saucers" and other unidentified flying objects (UFO) reportedly seen by people all over the U. S. On October 10, 1957, the Air Force was flooded with calls and the newspapers were full of reports that an unknown object described as R. R. ROACH Tolson Nichols SUBJECT: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) Boardman Belmont Mohr Parsons Rosen Tamm Trotter Nease Tele. Room Holloman Gandy Ever since the Russians released "Sputnik" there has been a great increase in the number of "flying saucers" and other unidentified flying objects (UFO) reportedly seen by people all over the U. S. On October 10, 1957, the Air Force was flooded with calls and the newspapers were full of reports that an unknown object described as "looked like the moon" and trailing a "blue flame that pulsed like a heart" had landed in the vicinity of Vernal, Utah. The Air Force immediately investigated these reports with negative results, inasmuch as no object was located nor was there any evidence of an object having fallen in Utah. Within the past two weeks reports in these cases have increased tremendously and some of the more serious have been described as follows: An object had landed in Nebraska with six people aboard, the persons had talked to a Nebraska farmer and then sped off into space; a firey object was seen flashing across the southern skies from Albany, Georgia, to Miami, Florida; a Coast Guard cutter had sighted a huge object flying over the Gulf of Mexico, and persons in the Southwestern states while driving their cars have allegedly seen UFO's that caused the engines in their automobiles to stop. In view of the number of these reports, the Bureau's Liaison Representative discussed these various sightings with officials of Air Force Intel ligence and was advised that all the cases mentioned above have for all practical purposes been resolved as being nonauthentic or there was no basis for the sightings. Investigating details that the Air Force had out in the field investigating these matters have not submitted their complete reports but have advised that they are all more or less negative. The Air Force is following these sightings closely and all reports are submitted to the Air Technical and Intelligence Center, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio where they are evaluated and analyzed. In the event any of the future reports appear to be authentic, the Air Force will immediately notify the Bureau, keeping in mind our particular interest in matters concerning espionage and sabotage. WTW:jlk (?) RECORDED - 94 1 - Mr. Belmont 1 - Mr. Branigan 1 - Mr. Baumgardner, 1 - Mr. these sightings closely and all reports are submitted to the Air Technical and Intelligence Center, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio where they are evaluated and analyzed. In the event any of the future reports appear to be authentic, the Air Force will immediately notify the Bureau, keeping in mind our particular interest in matters concerning espionage and sabotage. WTW:jlk (?) RECORDED - 94 1 - Mr. Belmont 1 - Mr. Branigan 1 - Mr. Baumgardner, 1 - Mr. Whitson 64 NOVMG. Liaison Section Whaley EX. - 138 62-83894-387 NOV 26 1957 LIAISON --- OCR End --- RECEIVED-PARSONS Nov 19 4 52 PM '57 FBI LABORATORY DIVISION FBI U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE LIAISON SECTION Nov 26 9 48 AM '57 Nov 12 7 14 PM '57 Nov 13 8 08 PM '57 RECEIVED-BOARDMAR REC'D BELMONT FBI-JUSTICE Nov 12 5 41 PM '57 FBI-JUSTICE REC'D BELMONT Nov 13 9 07 AM '57 RECEIVED-OSON F B U.S. DEPT OF JUSTICE NHOLS AM '57 Nov 20 2 39 PM '57 TECHNICAL LABORATORY FBI U. S. DEPT OF JUSTICE USMCE Nov 13. 10 06 AM 57 CEIVED A/RCTOR MEMO ROACH TO BELMONT RE: UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS (FLYING SAUCERS) ACTION: For information. Jar -2- B RECORDED - 63 62.83894-388 Date: January 23, 1958 To: Director of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force Building Tempo E 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington, D. C. EX. - 144 From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Subject: ROBERT T. STONE; INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING On December 20, 1957, Mr. B. B. Watson, City Editor, Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, advised an agent of this Bureau at Hannibal that he was 62.83894-388 Date: January 23, 1958 To: Director of Special Investigations The Inspector General Department of the Air Force Building Tempo E 4th and Adams Drive, S. W. Washington, D. C. EX. - 144 From: John Edgar Hoover, Director Federal Bureau of Investigation Subject: ROBERT T. STONE; INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING On December 20, 1957, Mr. B. B. Watson, City Editor, Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, advised an agent of this Bureau at Hannibal that he was in receipt of an undated letter signed by R. T. Stone. This letter bears the letterhead "Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation" and in the upper right corner there is typed "MISSOURI FILTER CENTER, Robert T. Stone, Director, 10717 E. 27th Terr., Independence, Missouri." BY COURIER SVC. JAN2 3 Tolson Nichols Boardman Belmont Mohr Parsons Rosen Tamm otter se Room an COMM FBI 1 The letter furnished by Mr. Watson is as follows: "Dear Editor: "The enclosed notice is self-explanatory. We would like to request this public service in the name of Truth, which the newspapers of our great countries so proudly defend and uphold. St. Louis - Kansas City ESS: dmne (?) dre nen 65 JAN 2.9.1958 gel 15 We NOTE FOR SAC, KANSAS CITY: Re St. Louis letter 1/6/58. Advise Bureau results of your indices Echeck but conduct no investigation. Waßs REC'D SPIONAGE PYB - MAIL FBI DEPT OF JAN 22 10 22 AM '58 JAN 23 12 17 PM '58 REC'D BELMON FBI - JUSTICE RECEIVED BOARDMAN JAN 21 1 | 13 PM 58 JAN 22 4 05 PM '58 RECORDED - 63 TOURGLA 53, 1938 JAU 22 2:49 PM '58 Director of Special Investigations "As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. question, and with the help of the newspapers and the public, where can we fail? "We will be 10 22 AM '58 JAN 23 12 17 PM '58 REC'D BELMON FBI - JUSTICE RECEIVED BOARDMAN JAN 21 1 | 13 PM 58 JAN 22 4 05 PM '58 RECORDED - 63 TOURGLA 53, 1938 JAU 22 2:49 PM '58 Director of Special Investigations "As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. question, and with the help of the newspapers and the public, where can we fail? "We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed appeal on the front page of your newspaper, in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized, and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the 'Flying Saucers.' "If a Filter Center has been established in your state or province, this form letter will carry its address which should replace the headquarters address given on the enclosed 'Public Notice.' If no such filter center address is given, then the original headquarters address should be used. "We wish to thank you for any assistance you may be able to give us in this respect. Later established filter center addresses will be sent to you for public attention in the event of unusual sightings, that may come to your attention. "Respectfully, /S/ R. T. STONE "For the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation" Attached to the letter was the notice which it was requested be published. This notice is as follows: -2- Director of Special Investigations "Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation "NOTICE! "To All Concerned: "If anyone has seen any unidentified flying objects-- known also as flying saucers--or knows anyone who has seen them since January 1st, 1957, please contact us immediately, giving full names and addresses of the witnesses to these sightings. "We are in the process of setting up UFO observer Posts all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Alaska, Australia, Japan, England, Africa, and South America. And each state, province or region will have its own filter center which will serve as a receiving station for all UFO reports and other associated data, a distribution point for material from headquarters, and as a general secretary for ICARF. "Our immediately, giving full names and addresses of the witnesses to these sightings. "We are in the process of setting up UFO observer Posts all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Alaska, Australia, Japan, England, Africa, and South America. And each state, province or region will have its own filter center which will serve as a receiving station for all UFO reports and other associated data, a distribution point for material from headquarters, and as a general secretary for ICARF. "Our filter-observer network is expanding by leaps and bounds, but we are still far from our goal. "The Air Force investigation has either gone underground, or else they have the answer and are hiding the fact from the public. The fact remains that millions of people continue to see these UFOs and the public still doesn't know what they are. "It is our purpose in organizing ICARF to find the answer to the UFO mystery, and give the facts to the public. And in order to do this we will need the assistance of every person concerned. Persons with movie and still cameras are particularly needed, for the emphasis is on photographic data, despite the fact that sightings with binoculars and telescopes, sound detector and ham radio stations are also very important in the process of our research. -3- **Director of Special Investigations** "All persons interested in setting up observer posts who can devote from one to three hours a day on skywatch, and who can be relied upon to have their cameras loaded and ready to photograph these objects should immediately contact us for full information. Adult Skywatch clubs, high school groups, science clubs, industrial groups, and individuals in general are all particularly asked to join us in our search for the answer to the UFOs." "Contact us at the address above." "INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION" "FORM OP-2" Also attached was a three inch by five inch plain card with the handwriting "Please confirm publication or return forms with reason for refusal. Thank you." Signed "Missouri Filter Center; ICARF." Mr. Watson stated that this is a peculiar request and therefore he was bringing it to the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as he questioned the motives behind this organization's purpose. No further action in this matter is contemplated by this Bureau. Should additional information be received, however, it will be forwarded promptly to you. The files of this Bureau contain no information identifiable with Robert T. Stone reason for refusal. Thank you." Signed "Missouri Filter Center; ICARF." Mr. Watson stated that this is a peculiar request and therefore he was bringing it to the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as he questioned the motives behind this organization's purpose. No further action in this matter is contemplated by this Bureau. Should additional information be received, however, it will be forwarded promptly to you. The files of this Bureau contain no information identifiable with Robert T. Stone or the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation. -4- STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Me.......ndum TO : DIRECTOR, FBI FROM SAC, ST. LOUIS (62-0) R.T Stone UNITED DATE: 1/6/58 JS GOVERNMENT Flying Saucers SUBJECT ROBERT T. STONE; INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION; INFORMATION CONCERNING mo Mr. B. B. WATSON, City Editor, Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, on 12/20/57 advised the Resident Agent at Hannibal that he was in receipt of an undated letter signed R. T. STONE. This letter bears the letterhead Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation and in the upper right corner there is typed the following MISSOURI FILTER CENTER, Robert T. Stone, Director, 10717 E. 27th Terr., Independence, Missouri". Below this in pencil is a notation made by Mr. WATSON which is "Air Defense Identification Zoning." The letter is as follows: "Dear Editor: "The enclosed notice is self-explanatory. We would like to request this public service in the name of Truth, which the newspapers of our great countries so proudly defend and uphold. "As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. ques- tion, and with the help of the newspapers and the public, where can we fail? EXP. PROC. "We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed appeal on the front page of your newspaper, in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized, and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the "Flying Saucers." "If a filter center has been established in your state or province, this we fail? EXP. PROC. "We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed appeal on the front page of your newspaper, in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized, and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the "Flying Saucers." "If a filter center has been established in your state or province, this form letter will carry its address which should replace the Headquarters address given on the enclosed "Public Notice." If no such 2 (5) BUREAU (ENCORDED KANSAS CITY ST. LOUIS (62-0) JAD:njj ENCLO. ATT 3 ENCLOSURE 63 62-83894-388AKEYones 24 INDED-63 EX-144 1958 REX-144 ESPA --- --- --- (Image quality was high, but some handwriting was difficult to read. The following text may be inaccurate due to these factors. --- 27th Terr., Independence, Missouri". --- 388AKEYones --- AN 1958 --- ESPA -- Note: The provided crops were not used as the main image was sufficient for OCR. There was no watermark or stamp text that was explicitly readable aside from the printed text and handwritten annotations. The text in red was transcribed exactly as it appeared. The stamp text "EXP/PROC/84" was transcribed. The handwriting at the top right "o 7//g suceers" was transcribed. The handwriting on the left side "let to OSI ce-st. Jouis, Kausas City 1-23-58-852" was transcribed. The handwritten additions to the Bureau/Kansas City/St. Louis section were transcribed as best as possible, noting the difficulty in deciphering some characters. The handwriting in the bottom right "Brajay ESPASOG /63" was transcribed. The "PROG" text rotated vertically on the right was transcribed. The red text "RECORDED" and "INDED" were transcribed. --- Here is the text extracted from the page: STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 1/6/58 FROM SAC, ST. LOUIS (62-0) R.T. Stone Flying Saucers SUBJECT ROBERT T. STONE; section were transcribed as best as possible, noting the difficulty in deciphering some characters. The handwriting in the bottom right "Brajay ESPASOG /63" was transcribed. The "PROG" text rotated vertically on the right was transcribed. The red text "RECORDED" and "INDED" were transcribed. --- Here is the text extracted from the page: STANDARD FORM NO. 64 Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT TO DIRECTOR, FBI DATE: 1/6/58 FROM SAC, ST. LOUIS (62-0) R.T. Stone Flying Saucers SUBJECT ROBERT T. STONE; MO INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION; INFORMATION CONCERNING The INTER Mr. B. B. WATSON, City Editor, Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, on 12/20/57 advised the Resident Agent at Hannibal that he was in receipt of an undated letter signed R. T. STONE. This letter bears the letterhead Inter-Continental Aerial Research Foundation and in the upper right corner there is typed the following MISSOURI FILTER CENTER, Robert T. Stone, Director, 10717 E. 27th Terr., Independence, Missouri". Below this in pencil is a notation made by Mr. WATSON which is "Air Defense Identification Zoning." The letter is as follows: "Dear Editor: "The enclosed notice is self-explanatory. We would like to request this public service in the name of Truth, which the newspapers of our great countries so proudly defend and uphold. "As a civilian body of investigators, we hope to unravel the snarled mess that shrouds the U.F.O. ques- tion, and with the help of the newspapers and the public, where can we fail? EXP. PROC. 84 "We will be grateful if you will publish the enclosed appeal on the front page of your newspaper, in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized, and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the "Flying Saucers." "If a filter center has been established in your state or province, this form letter will carry its address which should replace the Headquarters address given on the enclosed "Public Notice." If no such RECORDED in a conspicuous enough manner that no one will fail to notice it. It is the public we must depend upon to get thoroughly organized, and with this co-operation we are certain that we can find the answer to the riddle of the "Flying Saucers." "If a filter center has been established in your state or province, this form letter will carry its address which should replace the Headquarters address given on the enclosed "Public Notice." If no such RECORDED 63 62-83894-388ARones 2 - BUREAU (ENC. 2 - KANSAS CITY 3 ENCLOSURE 1 - ST. LOUIS (62-0) INDED-63 JAD:njj (5) EX-144 24 AN 1958 EX-144 Brajay ESPASOG 63 (-) JAN 10 1232 PM 3 REC'D ESPIONAG FBT JAN 10 12 52 PM 150 SL 62-0 filter center address is given, then the original headquarters address should be used. "We wish to thank you for any assistance you may be able to give us in this respect. Later established filter center addresses will be sent to you for public attention in the event of unusual sightings, that may come to your attention. "Respectfully, /S/R. T. STONE "For the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation" Which th Attached to this letter is the notice. A it was requested to be published. follows: This notice is as "Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation "NOTICE! "To All Concerned: "If anyone has seen any unidentified flying objects-- known also as flying saucers--or knows anyone who has seen them since January 1st, 1957, please contact us immediately, giving full names and addresses of the witnesses to these sightings. "We are in the process of setting up UFO Observer Posts all over the United States, Canada, Europe, Alaska, Australia, Japan, England, Africa, and South America. And each state, province or region will have its own filter center which will serve as a receiving station for all UFO reports and other associated data, a dis- tribution point for material from headquarters, and as a general secretary for ICARF. "Our filter-observer network is expanding by leaps and bounds, but we are still far from our goal. "The Air Force investigation has either gone underground, or else they Canada, Europe, Alaska, Australia, Japan, England, Africa, and South America. And each state, province or region will have its own filter center which will serve as a receiving station for all UFO reports and other associated data, a dis- tribution point for material from headquarters, and as a general secretary for ICARF. "Our filter-observer network is expanding by leaps and bounds, but we are still far from our goal. "The Air Force investigation has either gone underground, or else they have the answer and are hiding the fact from 2 SL 62-0 the public. The fact remains that millions of people continue to see these UFOs and the public still doesn't know what they are. "It is our purpose in organizing ICARF to find the answer to the UFO mystery, and give the facts to the public. And in order to do this we will need the assistance of every person concerned. Persons with movie and still cameras are particularly needed, for the emphasis is on photographic data, despite the fact that sightings with binoculars and telescopes, sound detector and ham radio stations are also very important in the process of our research. "All persons interested in setting up observer posts who can devote from one to three hours a day on skywatch, and who can be relied upon to have their cameras loaded and ready tophotograph these objects should immediately contact us for full information. Adult Skywatch clubs, high school groups, science clubs, industrial groups and individuals in general are all particularly asked to join us in our search for the answer to the UFOS. "Contact us at the address above." "INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION" "FORM OP-2" wor Also attached is a 3 in. by 5 in. plain card with the handwriting "Please confirm publication or return forms with reason for refusal. Thank you." Signed "Missouri Filter Center; ICARF". Mr. WATSON stated that this is a peculiar request and therefore he was bringing it to the attention of the FBI as he questioned the motives behind this organization's purpose. The original letters are being submitted to the Director. Kansas City Division is requested to check its indices on ROBERT T. STONE and the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation, and conduct such inquiry as it deems appropriate. Inasmuch as there is no further investigation, in the St. Louis area, Kansas City is being considered the Office of peculiar request and therefore he was bringing it to the attention of the FBI as he questioned the motives behind this organization's purpose. The original letters are being submitted to the Director. Kansas City Division is requested to check its indices on ROBERT T. STONE and the Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation, and conduct such inquiry as it deems appropriate. Inasmuch as there is no further investigation, in the St. Louis area, Kansas City is being considered the Office of Origin. - RUC - called 3:15 9/27 ENCLOSURE TO BUREAU FROM ST. LOUIS (3) SL 62-0 ROBERT T. STONE; INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION; INFORMATION CONCERNING 1 letter from Inter Continental Aerial Research Foundation 1 3 x 5 card 1 newspaper notice INTER CONTINENTAL AERIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION NOTICE! TO ALL CONCERNED: IF ANYONE HAS SEEN ANY UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECTS--KNOWN ALSO AS FLYING SAUCERS -OR KNOWS ANYONE WHO HAS SEEN THEM SINCE JANUARY IST, 1957, PLEASE CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY, GIVING FULL NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE WITNESSES TO THESE SIGHTINGS. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING UP UFO OBSERVER POSTS ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, EUROPE, ALASKA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, ENGLAND, AFRICA, AND SOUTH AMERICA. AND EACH STATE, PROVINCE OR REGION WILL HAVE ITS OWN FILTER CENTER WHICH WILL SERVE AS A RECEIVING STATION FOR ALL UFO REPORTS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED DATA, A DISTRIBUTION POINT FOR MATERIAL FROM HEAD QUARTERS, AND AS A GENERAL SECRETARY FOR ICARF, OUR FILTER OBSERVER NETWORK IS EXPANDING BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS, BUT WE ARE STILL FAR FROM OUR GOAL. THE AIR FORCE INVESTIGATION HAS EITHER GONE UNDERGROUND, OR ELSE THEY HAVE THE ANSWER AND ARE HIDING THE FACT FROM THE PUBLIC. THE FACT REMAINS THAT MILLIONS OF PEOPLE CONTINUE TO SEE THESE UFOS AND THE PUBLIC STILL DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE. IT IS OUR P