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This is a very
curious document. Of all the documents obtained through the FOIA, this one came closest to
"proving" government activity in covering up the existence of UFOs. It
wasn't until research revealed that Smith was a very unreliable source of information,
that interest in this memo faded.
Smith had long
exhibited signs of "mental disturbance". He had been known to sit in his
orchard with a tape recorder, so that when the "Space Brothers Topside" came
down, he could record his interview with them.
Smith did not have the authority to stamp any documents Top
Secret, and was not working on any Top Secret projects. However, he had been known
to stamp even his personal papers Top Secret.
The Smith memorandum is not considered to be a real top
secret document worthy of study by very many people in UFOlogy. |
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-21-1986
Subject: 1950 W.B. SMITH MEMO
CUFON - Computer UFO Network Seattle, Washington
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TOP SECRET
CONFIDENTIAL
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
OTTAWA, Ontario, November 21, 1950
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YOUR FILE SUBJECT OUR FILE
Geo-Magnetics (R.ST.)
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MEMORANDUM TO THE CONTROLLER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
For the past several years we have been engaged in the study of various
aspects of radio wave propagation. The vagaries of this phenomenon have
led us into the fields of aurora, cosmos radiation, atmospheric
radio-activity and geo-magnetism. In the case of geo-magnetics our
investigations have contributed little to our knowledge of radio wave
propagation as yet, but nevertheless have indicated several avenues of
investigation which may well be explored with profit. For example, we
are on the track of a means whereby the potential energy of the earth's
magnetic field may be abstracted and used.
On the basis of theoretical considerations a small and very crude
experimental unit was constructed approximately a year ago and tested in
our Standards Laboratory. The tests were essentially successful in that
sufficient energy was abstracted from the earth's field to operate a
voltmeter, approximately 50 milliwatts. Although this unit was far from
being self-sustaining, it nevertheless demonstrated the soundness of the
basic principles in a qualitative manner and provided useful data for
the design of a better unit.
The design has now been completed for a unit which should be
self-sustaining and in addition provide a small surplus of power. Such a
unit, in addition to functioning as a `pilot power plant' should be
large enough to permit the study of the various reaction forces which
are expected to develop.
We believe that we are on the track of something which may well prove
to be the introduction to a new technology. The existence of a different
technology is borne out by the investigations which are being carried on
at the present time in relation to flying saucers.
While in Washington attending the NARB Conference, two books were
released, one titled "Behind the Flying Saucer" by Frank Scully, and the
other "The Flying Saucers are Real" by Donald Keyhoe. Both books dealt
mostly with the sightings of unidentified objects and both books claim
that flying objects were of extra-terrestrial origin and might well be
space ships
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FOIA # 27
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Document #: 27
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-21-1986
Subject: 1950 W.B.SMITH MEMO #2
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from another planet. Scully claimed that the preliminary studies of one
saucer which fell into the hands of the United States Government
indicated that they operated on some hitherto unknown magnetic
principles. It appeared to me that our own work in geo-magnetics might
well be the linkage between our technology and the technology by which
the saucers are designed and operated. If it is assumed that our
geo-magnetic investigations are in the right direction, the theory of
operation of the saucers becomes quite straight forward, with all
observed features explained qualitatively and quantitatively.
I made discreet enquiries through the Canadian Embassy staff in
Washington who were able to obtain for me the following information:
a. The matter is the most highly classified subject in the United
States Government, rating higher even than the H-bomb.
b. Flying saucers exist.
c. Their modus operandi is unknown but concentrated effort is being
made by a small group headed by Doctor Vannevar Bush.
d. The entire matter is considered by the United States authorities to
be of tremendous significance.
I was further informed that the United States authorities are
investigating along quite a number of lines which might possibly be
related to the saucers such as mental phenomena and I gather that they
are not doing too well since they indicated that if Canada is doing
anything at all in geo-magnetics they would welcome a discussion with
suitably accredited Canadians.
While I am not yet in a position to say that we have solved even the
first problems in geo-magnetic energy release, I feel that the
correlation between our basic theory and the available information on
saucers checks too closely to be more coincidence. It is my honest
opinion that we are on the right track and are fairly close to at least
some of the answers.
Mr. Wright, Defense Research Board liaison officer at the Canadian
Embassy in Washington, was extremely anxious for me to get in touch with
Doctor Solandt, Chairman of the Defense Research Board, to discuss with
him future investigations along the line geo-magnetic energy release.
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Document #: 28
From: UFO INFO SERVICE
Date Sent: 07-21-1986
Subject: 1950 W.B.SMITH MEMO #3
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I do not feel that we have as yet sufficient data to place before
Defense Research Board which would enable a program to be initiated
within that organization, but I do feel that further research is
necessary and I would prefer to see it done within the frame work of our
own organization with, of course, full co-operation and exchange of
information with other interested bodies.
I discussed this matter fully with Doctor Solandt, Chairman of Defense
Research Board, on November 20th and placed before him as much
information as I have been able to gather to date. Doctor Solandt agreed
that work on geo-magnetic energy should go forward as rapidly as
possible and offered full co-operation of his Board in providing
laboratory facilities, acquisition of necessary items of equipment, and
specialized personnel for incidental work in the project. I indicated to
Doctor Solandt that we would prefer to keep the project within the
Department of Transport for the time being until we have obtained
sufficient information to permit a complete assessment of the value of
the work.
It is therefore recommended that a PROJECT be set up within the frame
work of this Section to study this problem and that the work be carried
on a part time basis until such time as sufficient tangible results can
be seen to warrant more definitive action. 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.
Attached hereto is a draft of terms of reference for such a project
which, if authorized, will enable us to proceed with this research work
within our own organization.
(W.B. Smith)
Senior Radio Engineer
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