To : D.M. LADD DATE 7/24/47
From : E.G. FITCH
Subject : FLYING DISCS
Reference is made to my memorandum to you in the above captioned matter dated July 10, 1947, indicating that Brigadier. General George F. Schulgan of the Army Air Corps Intelligence in connection with the above captioned matter. The Director noted on the referenced memorandum, " I would do it but before agreeing to it we must insist upon full access to discs recovered. For instance in the La. case the Army grabbed it and would not let us have it for cursory examination." This is to advise that Special Agent::.. has recontacted. General Schulgan and advised him in connection with the Director's notation. General Schulgan indicated to ::: that he desire to assure it. However of complete cooperation in this matter and stated that be would issue instructions' to the field directing that all cooperation be furnished to the FBI and that all discs recovered be made available for the examination by the FBI Agents. General Schulgan pointed out to ::: that he will from time to time males the results of the studies of his scientists available to the Bureau for the assistance of the FBI Field Offices. General Schulgan indicated to ::: that there has been a decrease in the reported sightings of the discs which might be because of the fact that it has last much of its publicity value. He indicated, however, that he believed it necessary to follow this matter through to determine as possible if discs we in fact seen and to determine their origin. General Schulgan inquired of ::.. the method by which the Bureau would make the information obtained from the Bureau's inquiries, know to the Air Corps, in the Field as well as at the War Department Level. Mr. ::... pointed out to General Schulgan that the best procedure appeared to Schulgan that the Bureau Field Offices maintain close Liaison with the Intelligence Divisions of the various Armies as well as close Liaison with the Intelligence Division of the War Department. General Schulgan indicated that he would be satisfied to receive information through this means. General Schulgan indicated to ::... that he believed that there was a possibility that this entire matter might have been started by subversive individuals for the purpose of creating a mass hystoria. He suggested that the Bureau keep this in mind in any interviews conducted regarding reported sightings. General Schulgan stated to ::.. that he would make available to the Bureau all information in the possession of the Air Corps regarding the sightings which were first reported so that the Bureau could conduct some investigation regarding these individuals to a curtain their motives for reporting that they had observed flying discs. When General Schulgan makes the information available regarding these individuals, it will be promptly brought to your attention.
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270 NOV.18.1964
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