65 HS1-834228961 62-HQ-83894 Section 002

Flying discs were reported seen at Hackensack, New Jersey on August 3, 1947.

Reference is made to the teletype from the Newark Division to the Bureau dated August 4, 1947 stating that a 'Flying Disc' had been reported to have been seen at Hackensack, New Jersey on August 3 last by one CHARLES CASELLA, JR.

The flying disc was reported to Sergeant James Perone of the Hackensack Police Department.

The 'Flying Disc' was reported by CASELLA to Sergeant JAMES PERONE of the Hackensack Police Department.

The FBI received a report from Raymond Edward Lane and Mrs. Laura Lane relative to flying discs.

There is attached a memorandum setting forth the pertinent information received by the Detroit Office from Raymond Edward Lane and Mrs. Laura Lane relative to 'flying discs.'

In accordance with Bureau Bulletin #42, dated July 30, 1947, Anchorage is requested to interview Captain JACK PECK and his co-pilot, VINCE DALY, preferably separately, in order to ctain all details of their reported sighting of a flying object on August 4, 1947.

In accordance with Bureau Bulletin #42, dated July 30, 1947, Anchorage is requested to interview Captain JACK PECK and his co-pilot, VINCE DALY, preferably separately, in order to ctain all details of their reported sighting of a flying object on August 4, 1947.

The document records that reynolds that he has been advised by the Army area that no such exprinents were being conlucted in the area of Twin Falls, Idaho, on or about August 19, 1947, which would in any way throw any light on the matter reported in the teletype.

Reynolds that he has been advised by the Army area that no such exprinents were being conlucted in the area of Twin Falls, Idaho, on or about August 19, 1947, which would in any way throw any light on the matter reported in the teletype.

The document records that KENNSTH ARNOLD, Box 387, Boise, Idaho, who reported that on July 12, 1947 he had seen |nine strange objects flying over the Cascade Mountain Range of Washington State.

KENNSTH ARNOLD, Box 387, Boise, Idaho, who reported that on July 12, 1947 he had seen |nine strange objects flying over the Cascade Mountain Range of Washington State.

The document records that captain Jack Peok and his CoPilet Vinee Daly have stated that on August 4, 1947 they sighted and followed a flying saucer Northwest of Bethel Alaska.

Captain Jack Peok and his CoPilet Vinee Daly have stated that on August 4, 1947 they sighted and followed a flying saucer Northwest of Bethel Alaska.

The document records that l/Dir., FBI W4/aT Flying Discs Miscellaneous WENYON stated that what he had seen traveled at such a high rate of speed that it was very difficult to describe it, but the description ying mayonnaise jars" was concocted by the newspaper reporter.

L/Dir., FBI W4/aT Flying Discs Miscellaneous WENYON stated that what he had seen traveled at such a high rate of speed that it was very difficult to describe it, but the description ying mayonnaise jars" was concocted by the newspaper reporter.

The document records that colonel Garrett indicated : confidentially that a Mr.¥€arroll, who is a scientist attached to the Air g/ Forces Intelligence, was of the same opinion.

Colonel Garrett indicated : confidentially that a Mr.¥€arroll, who is a scientist attached to the Air g/ Forces Intelligence, was of the same opinion.

The document records that ELLISON described the object as a "silver ball or balloon" which he believed to be 8 miles east of Myrtle Creek, traveling East, and climbing very fast until it disappeared in approximately 45 seconds.

ELLISON described the object as a "silver ball or balloon" which he believed to be 8 miles east of Myrtle Creek, traveling East, and climbing very fast until it disappeared in approximately 45 seconds.

The document records that RHODES stated the sound which he first heard was no longer audible; that he hurriedly procured a 120 Brownie Box Camera from his shop, and as the aircraft completed the first circle he obtained a photograph.

RHODES stated the sound which he first heard was no longer audible; that he hurriedly procured a 120 Brownie Box Camera from his shop, and as the aircraft completed the first circle he obtained a photograph.

The document records that days and then returned to Portland and noted an article in the local paper which stated in effect that a man in Boise, Idaho, had sighted a similar object but that authorities had disclaimed any knowledge of such an object.

days and then returned to Portland and noted an article in the local paper which stated in effect that a man in Boise, Idaho, had sighted a similar object but that authorities had disclaimed any knowledge of such an object.

The document records that it is noted that these investigations were conducted prior to the time Bureau instructions were issued that our own Bureau would conduct inguirie: into the reported sightings of flying discs.

It is noted that these investigations were conducted prior to the time Bureau instructions were issued that our own Bureau would conduct inguirie: into the reported sightings of flying discs.

The document records that DUPUIS was interviewed and described the object which she has observed as follows: While entertaining her 7 year old son and 10 year old neighbor child on her lawn, at about noon, Mre.

DUPUIS was interviewed and described the object which she has observed as follows: While entertaining her 7 year old son and 10 year old neighbor child on her lawn, at about noon, Mre.

The document records that arnold stated that his business had suffered greatly since hie report on July 25 due to the fact that at every stop on his business routes, large groups of people were waiting to question him as to just what he had soon.

Arnold stated that his business had suffered greatly since hie report on July 25 due to the fact that at every stop on his business routes, large groups of people were waiting to question him as to just what he had soon.

the object seen in Hackensack was round, black, and moved too fast to be an ordinary balloon.

CASELLA looked and about a block or a half block away noticed a round, black object moving from south to north and east of the stop where he and TRUEX were standing. CASELLA noticed that it was moving too fast to be an ordinary balloon.