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PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD
1. DATE LOCATION 12. CONCLUSIONS
0 Was Balloon
2 January 58 N of New OrleansLa. 0 Probably Balloon
TYPE OF OBSERVATION D Possibly Balloon
3. DATE-TIME GROUP
Local_--1950 KGround-Visual Ground-Radar 0 Was Aircraft
Probably Aircraft Probabiy Aircraft
GMT_ GMT 03/01507 03/01507 AirVisual Air-Intercept Radar o Possibly Aircraft
5. PHOTOS 6. SOURCE SOURCE 8 Was Astronomical Me teor Was Astronomical Meteor
Ys Ys 00 0 Probably Astronomical Probably Astronomical
No Civilian Possibly Astronomical
7. LENGTH OF OBSERVATION 8. NUMBER OF OBJECTS 9. 9. COURSE Other.
000 Insufficient Data for Insufficient Data for Evaluation
10 - 15 sec 10 - 15 Unknown
sec one down
0. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 1O. BRIEF SUMMARY OF SIGHTING 11. COMMENTS
Perfeet shpere glow & the circle Upon investigation Upon investigation source source adjudged
itself was white itself was white, falling straight falling straight unreliable & inconsistent. However unreliable inconsistent. However
down. Believed to down, Believed to be Sputnik I. Rnt the observation possesses the
instigated thru congressional inquiry.characteristics of a instigated thru ec crossionalinauirdeharaetari. metoor
sighting, & the case is evaluated
as a meteor. Sputnik I did not
begin decay until 3 Jan.
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SUSPINSE: 21 F2B 58 SUSPINSE: 21 FE3 58
SUBJECT : clai s to have seen Gcutnik
of New Crleans Government
seurchin, for it? seurcain, fer it?
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Received following message from Capt. Gregory by phone.
"Urgent Matter - Regarding Senator Lydon Johnson. Washington querying us
directives.
as soon as possible regarding it's review and your approval."
Bob

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which to base a reply:
. The Soviet satellite is a hollow, polished sphere approximately
23 inches in diameter. As such, it is the opinion of this Center that it
would probably burn up between 30 - 80 miles altitude upon re-entry due to
atmospberic drag.
b. It is unlikely that it would be seen as
did reach the earth intact and vithout fragment ing.
c. Assuming that the satellite remained intact or did not fragment
upon re-entry, it would
The source states it came straight dowm.
d. Information available to us indicates that the sphere entered on
the earth's atmospbere and integrated after the incident re-
ported by source.
e. Source states that he observed the object t for 10 to 15 seconds,
and was able to describe its shape and color in some detail. The sighting 3
duration appears to oduly long, even if the satellite arrived at terminal
velocity. velocity.
2. On the basis of the above object
was the Soviet satellite.
3. ATIC bas no UFO report whatsoever from that aree or time; visual,
radar or from aircraft. T
4. Because af Congressional interest, it is requested that action be
taken to contact the source, merely to determine the probable area of fall; 1
and conduct an investigation of that area in an attempt to recover the alleged
object, in acccrdance with paragraph 4b, AFR 200-2, dated 5 February 1958.
Our comments on this matter were discussed with the Smithsonian Astropbysical
Observe They concurred.
5. Further to the above a query bas been made recently to this Center
for any data on fireballs and meteorites observed in that area from Dr.
r, nationally y known for meteoric and fireball work. A
number of these bodies have been observed in that area.
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AFCIN-4 OFFIC RECORD
AFCIN-4E4/Capt
Ext 6-9216/Retyped 18 Mar 58
AFCIN-4X _4x4 1 3 MAR 1958
SUBISCT: (0) Additional Investigative Date Reply -
UPO Sighting
AFCIN-4X7c
TO: Comander
Carsvell Air Force Base
AFCIN-4X3 Fort Worth, Texas
1. In accordance with paragraph 4b and 6c, AFR 200-2, Intelligence-
dated 5 February 1958, it is requested that action be taken to
AFCIN-AX ct and interview a Mr. Sanger Avemue, Dallas,
Texas for the purpose of determining the specific area in uisiana
inwich in wich an an led asrial object vent down. d aerial object vent down.
AFCIN-4X5
2. 2. This data is required as a This data is required as a basis upon which an investigation
is to be initiated by the is to be initiated by the Coumander, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi Commander, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi
AFCiN-4lississippi in an attempt to AFCiN-4ississippi in an attempt to either either recover recover the object, a the object, or establish
the probability y of its impact of its impact or existence. existence. Subject request is prompted prompted
by gh 95, inquiry made by Senator Lyndon Johnson. Referer ade to
LoCT sures 3 and 4.
Therefore, request the results of your findings be inmedi- immedi-
IN1-48 IN1-48 Pately for Por d to the Commander in the pre eding
stated in the preceding paragraph.
4. Copies of previo
for your guidance or in this matter.
FOR THS LANDER
AFCIN-AD
AFCIN-45
Incls: WLLACEW. ELWOOD
Cy ArCIN Rpt dtd 28 Feb 58 Cxptrin, USAF
OSI-6D Ltr dtd 14 Feb 58 Assistant Administrelive Officer
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Cy DD Fm 95 frm USAr
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Orlom night of 2 January and a stten.ot be made to
probs or
2. ed on the basis of an
3. As the As the source is located in located in Center has
requested that the requested that the Commmander of the nearest Air Force Base contact Commmander of the nearest Air Force Base contact and
inderview Inderview . Mr.2 for the express purpose of determining of determining the
AFOIN-4C. AFOIN-4C ation of the alleged ation of the alleged impact. It vas impact. It vas further requested that the
ormaticn be inmediately 1 aticn be immediately forwarded to forvarded to your attention, in order that
medessar, action be initiated. action be initiated. (Copy of letter to (Copy of letter to Carsvell arsvell
attached).
liminary analysis has been made by this Center. However,
AFOIN-4Dbecause of the Congressional interest, this case cannot be considered
clcsed until subject investigation has been CO mpleted.
5. Copies of correspondence
attached
AFOIN-4E FOR THE ANDER
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AFCIN Rpt dtd 28 Feb 58
AFOIN-4F GG OSI-6D Ltr dtd 14 Feb 58·
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Special Invest ngton, D.C.
3. Mr then wrote to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson stating
that what he saw was "derinitely Sputrik I", that he was positive the
object was the satellite, and asking Senator Johnson's aid in oushing
an investigation. Due to this Congressional interest, this hase was re-
quested to sontact Mr for the purpose or determiring the ob-
ject's exact xoint of impact with the earth's su'face. Inclosure No. 1
is a report of the requested interview with and his nerhew,
M.
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1 Incl EDTARD . RAWTE, JR. and (rn
Report of Intervie cys Modor, USAF
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may have been an airplane light, a falling star, or a reflection of some kind."
Though they reported initially the the object had fallen "straight down".
during this interview they I seemed to a that3
vision at an anele of approximately 6o 75 degrees with the earth's surface,
As to the size of the object, which was initially reported as being "24 inches
in diameter", they stated that it was impossible to estimate the size with any .
accuracy, saying that it could have been "as big as a television set, or as
described the object as being perfectly round
and glowing on all sides, but Mr. stated that it appeared to be more
this intervicw they repeated several times that as far as they were concerned
the matter was a thing of the past, that they were no particularly concerned
about it either way, and that they were not yinterested in the
disposition of their report. (u)
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REPORT OF INTERVIEW WITH
Later, in a private interview with Mr it was learned that
Mr. had been unemployed for quite some time. During this period
he had been doing a good i deal of reading about the earth satellites and
apparently became quite obsessed with the idea in general. After re-
porting that he had seen Sputnik I fall, Mr. became comvinced
that his telephone was being tapped and did not use it for several weeks
for fear of releasing some important information. (c)
With the above interview in mind, and with the impression I re
ceived of the two mer, it is my opinion that this UFOB report should be
viewed with more skepticiam. (U) A^
This report is classified Confidential bocause S impressions
obtained by the interviewing officer. (U)
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GERRY F GERRYF GOSSENS
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SUBJECT: REPORT OF INTERVIEW. IN VIEW OF THE INFORMATION nopmins) nopming
CONTAINED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED LETTER, REQUEST THIS CONTAINED IN N THE ABO ERENCED LETTER, REQUEST THIS
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FROM: AFCII-4E4/UNCLASSIFIED 4-722-E
Reurmg 0B 533D, dated 7 April 1958. No further action required.
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19 May 58
AFCIN-4E 1
/Capt Gregory/ /69216
Johnson together
(Inel fe). These
recomasaded that the folloving pointe be cooeidered for inelusion
Although sou report sotenbat incomplete and lacking
detadl, 1 particularly 8s to sxmet locations, four major Air Force agencies
weat into action to investigate and i resolve the alleged aighting:
Carawell AVB, and the Air Technical Intelli ence Center.
Paga l of 2
0SCI Capyo1
Glassifiratign Gancelled
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AVBQ 0-86, 19 MaY 58, Subj3 UNCL Benator
Johnson (Coat'd)
b. Dhis cese vill serve to illustrate to S nator Jobnson the painstaking
efforts and thorouganess wi th which the Air Force undertakas to resalve wo
sighting", efforts are mnde to locate the source
aad obtain the beoye2h oridnal report wae inca
the
neressional and rBr intarvention, investiantors found that be was of questionable
reliability, contradicted mach of his original statenante, and I in general, bis
report viewed with akaytieimm.
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ADDITIONAL
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SAPLL-
94 JUN 1254
Bear Senator Johnson:
is mede to your inquiry soncerning
af3 alla, Toxas, who claina to have
seen Sputnik No. 1 return earth just north of Nev
Orleans, iouisiana.
Since furnishing you Information on i8 jareh le58,
the Air Foroe has mude a i tha -Air Force bes iurther iurder examination of thia inoi- exnmination of thia inoi-
dent and bas interviewed . Hr. in cröor to secure in croer to socurs
edditional detailed inforration. eaeitionnl detailed inforration. Although all faote all faote
9 surrounding nurrouniing the incidient have the incidient have been carefully atwdied, stwiied,
notaing was found whiah would found which would indieate that indicate that tixo unduenti-
fiad object sighted sigh WB No. i.
MR: MR:
Addl info ltr Sincorely yours,
based i on Confidential memo req for CC: COORD CC: COORD
reply to Sen Thru AFCIN-XI/Naj reply to Sen Thru AFCIN-XI/Maj Byrne/ COMBK COMBK
TO: Maj Tacker/SAPI3/dtd 19 May 58. TO: Maj Tacker/SAPIS/dtd 19 May 58. s1gaad s1gaad AFC IN-XI AFCIN-XI
Prev case fr Sen JOHNSON/SAFLL 33156/ PreV cASe fr Sen JOHNSON/3APLL, 3C156/ SAPISV
closed on 18 Mar 58. . P. FISM. STAYRACK
CORRES: 8 page CLaSS-Confidential Major Ganeral, I3AF
file frm Maj Tacker r to SAPLL. Deputy Direotor
previous corres on subj. Legialative waison
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pigeon-h ome place. want the report
Beine supporters yours we will leave the decision leave the decision up to
you, you've seen th seen th up to
report, me report, ma Wash., yo
accordingly f you want to want t Wash., you may advise us advise us
our permissi our permission O release release this to this othe press the press you have
likewise. likewise. you want to you want secret secret we will do we will do
I am 43 I am 48 years old and have
and they all they all have tails and this didn't. stars,
are positive this was the satellite. was the satellite. You may be sure that we
Please advise, Please advise,
Yours Sincerely Yours Sincerely
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Dallas, Texas
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.incerely, "incerely,
(21gned) Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Action: Department of the Air Force
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February Captain Olsen of the Sabotage and
Espoinage
Directorate, aptain Copas ning the
above subjec above suuject.
2. On 12 On February 1958 MRS, referred
Congressional inquiry by SenatOrLYNDON B. JOHNSON Senato LINDON B. JOHNSON on
subject this Directorate for actio. this Directorate for acti This matter
falls within AFCIN jurisdiction and.in accordance jurisdiction and.in accordance with
referenced versation, the the correspondence
from Senator from Senato SoN. and Mr. and Mr. sletter are seletter are furnished
for appropri for appropriat action. Two copies of Two copies of Mr. letter
are attache are attach r your assi stance.
3. Our District Office in Texas, after telephone District Office in Texas, after telephone
contact with contact with Mr. took took no further no ahe action. ction. the
FBI and this Directorate have no pertinent information on
Mr.
1 Incl L. MOORE, Lt Col USAF
MRS fr SAFLL dtd Asst Chief, Sabobage and Expoinage
1l Feb 58/w/2 incls Counterintelligence Division Branch
Directorate of Special vestigation
The Inspector General

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or investigative action occurred on the basis of the report described
swiadell ia bis letter to Senator Johnson (inclosure to attacbed ArcsI
ratter has not previously been brought to your attention, it is ra- -
evaiuated on tbe basis of knowm inforwation concerning Soviet
and Sutnik and UPOB deazed
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3. A iniicated by tbe inclosures to tbe attacbed APCEI IMemo, this information
LiaisonDivision(SarLL) for a reply to Senator Lyndon Jehnson..
the Diregtorate of Special Iav vestigatiats is resconsible replying to SaLL,
Jour reply forrarded as scon as possib) directly to ArcSI-D
Le. Col ore, with an information copy to this office.
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