PROJECT 10073 RECORD CARD — Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 25 Oct 61

This document contains a Project 10073 record card and associated correspondence regarding a UFO sighting reported by a resident of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. On October 25, 1961, at approximately 11:30 AM, the witness observed a 'glittering belt' in the sky, which she described as being full of 'golden needles.' The witness, who lived six miles north of Sheboygan on U.S. Highway 141, reported that the object appeared to move from north to south before disappearing toward the east. The witness was prompted to report the incident after hearing news reports about the U.S. Air Force's 'Midas' satellite launch and the subsequent deployment of 'West Ford' dipoles—small copper needles intended for orbital communication. Concerned that her observation might be related to these missing dipoles, she wrote to the Air Force at the Pentagon. Major William T. Coleman, Jr., the UFO Information Project Officer, responded to the witness on November 6, 1961. He informed her that it was highly unlikely her observation was related to the West Ford project, noting that scientists had been unable to locate the hair-like metallic fibers despite using advanced optical and electronic methods. The official record card for the incident notes that the case was classified as 'insufficient data,' with the suggestion that the sighting was likely an atmospheric phenomenon, such as sunlight reflecting off ice crystals or moisture in the air. The record card indicates that a request for additional information was sent to the witness, but no response was received.