Memorandum: Flying Saucers

This memorandum, dated July 20, 1957, from the Deputy Assistant Director for Collection of Scientific Intelligence to the Deputy Director for Coordination, addresses inquiries regarding flying saucers and the activities of Dr. M. K. Jessup. The document details a sequence of communications initiated by a telephone call on July 8, 1957. Following this call, Dr. Chamberlain, Chief of the Fundamental Science Division, contacted Dr. M. K. Jessup of the Physical Sciences Integration Committee. The discussion revealed that Dr. Jessup's interest in Mexico and flying saucers was primarily motivated by a desire to secure financing for his exploration work. Regarding the topic of flying saucers, Dr. Jessup directed the agency to Mr. Wayne Aho. Consequently, the agency arranged a meeting with Mr. Aho, which was attended by two specialists: Mr. Herbert Bowers of the Applied Science Division, who covers aircraft, and a geophysicist identified as Mr. [illegible] Wilson. The memorandum also notes the inclusion of a clipping from George Dixon's column in the Washington Post of July 26, which concerned Mr. Aho. The author, Philip G. Strong, concludes that the agency has nothing to gain from further follow-up on this matter and is passing the information along solely due to Mr. Aho's connection with Dr. Jessup.