Wilbert B. Smith memorandum: Geo-Magnetics (November 21, 1950)
Wilbert B. Smith’s November 21, 1950 memorandum to the Controller of Telecommunications proposes a modest geomagnetics research project within Canada’s Department of Transport. Smith describes an experimental unit, tentative energy-release theory, information reportedly obtained through the Canadian Embassy about American flying-saucer interest, and a discussion with Defence Research Board chairman Omond Solandt. His statements about American programs are reported information, not independently demonstrated findings. This twelve-page compilation reproduces the same three-page memorandum four times. The final retyped copy contains material differences, including A-bomb where the scanned originals say H-bomb; the scanned copies are the basis for the cited claims.
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- Source / agency
- Department of Transport, Canada
- Type
- Memo
- Classification
- —
- Reference #
- Geo-Magnetics (R.ST.)
- Published
- 1950-11-21
- Content Type
- application/pdf
- Pages
- 12
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Smith reports that a crude experimental unit produced approximately 50 milliwatts but was not self-sustaining.
approximately 50 milliwatts. Although this unit was far from being self-sustaining
Smith says a further unit had been designed that he expected to sustain itself and provide surplus power.
The design has now been completed for a unit which should be self-sustaining and in addition provide a small surplus of power.
Smith identifies books by Frank Scully and Donald Keyhoe as part of the context for his interest in flying saucers.
one titled "Behind the Flying Saucer" by Frank Scully, and the other "The Flying Saucers are Real" by Donald Keyhoe.
Smith reports information obtained through Canadian Embassy staff that the flying-saucer subject was classified above the H-bomb.
The matter is the most highly classified subject in the United States Government, rating higher even than the H-bomb.
Smith reports being told that a small group headed by Vannevar Bush was investigating an unknown operating principle.
Their modus operandi is unknown but concentrated effort is being made by a small group headed by Doctor Vannevar Bush.
Smith reports being informed that American authorities were investigating mental phenomena as potentially related to flying saucers.
United States authorities are investigating along quite a number of lines which might possibly be related to the saucers such as mental phenomena
Smith says he had not solved even the initial problems of geomagnetic energy release.
While I am not yet in a position to say that we have solved even the first problems in geo-magnetic energy release
Smith records a November 20 discussion in which Solandt offered Defence Research Board support for further geomagnetic research.
Doctor Solandt agreed that work on geo-magnetic energy should go forward as rapidly as possible and offered full co-operation of his Board
Smith recommends a part-time Department of Transport project initially costing less than a few hundred dollars.
Cost of the program in its initial stages are expected to be less than a few hundred dollars and can be carried by our Radio Standards Lab appropriation.
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Geomagnetics memorandum dated
Smith addresses a recommendation for a research project to the Controller of Telecommunications.
Smith reports discussion with Solandt
Smith records discussing the proposed geomagnetics research with the Defence Research Board chairman.
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