Memorandum: Flying Saucers

This memorandum, dated July 30, 1957, from the Deputy Assistant Director for Collection of Scientific Intelligence to the Deputy Director for Coordination, outlines the agency's assessment of inquiries regarding 'flying saucers' and the activities of Dr. M. K. Jessup. Following a telephone call on July 8, 1957, Dr. Chamberlain of the Fundamental Science Division contacted Dr. Jessup, who was associated with the Physical Sciences Integration Committee. The discussion revealed that Dr. Jessup's primary interest in the subject of flying saucers and his research in Mexico was centered on obtaining financial backing for his exploration projects. Furthermore, the document details an interaction with a Mr. Wayne Aho, to whom the agency was referred by Dr. Jessup. A meeting was arranged with Mr. Aho, attended by specialists from the Office of Applied Science Division and the Fundamental Science Division, including a geophysicist. The agency also reviewed a column by George Dixon published in the Washington Post on July 26, 1957, regarding Mr. Aho. The memorandum concludes that the agency had nothing to gain from further follow-up on the matter, specifically regarding Mr. Aho's connection to Dr. Jessup, and recommends no further action.