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time after receiving the above informtion, Special Agent with Mr. STUART ADCOCK to have him and Special Agent W. M, PRICE, OSI, U. S. Air Forces, to visit ADCOCK's home during the evening of March 2, 1950 and observe the redex indications with him, SEAGRAVES advised that neither he nor Mr. PRICE hed any radar experience end were in no sense techniciens or radar operators, but would make their observations mrely to determine if a real reading was being mide by ADCOCK. On the morning of Merch 3, 1950, GEAGRAVES again telephonically com- mimicated with this office and advised the Liaison Agent, Special Agent CHARLTON C, MoSWAIN, that he and PRICE had been with ADCOCK during the previous evening end that they had observed on his radar screen some “pips” which, according to ADCOCK, indicated an object with the sams general elevation ani azimth es previously reported by him. GEAGRAVES said thoy were unable to make any authoritative statement concerning the matter of the object or the reliability of the radar equipment, but they had seen sufficient to give them reason to believe it warranted investigation. General inguixy at this tims at Radio Station WROL and other readily available sowrces of informtion divulged the fact that STUART ADCOCK is generally recognized in this vicinity as a reputable and substantial citizen in Knoxville and, in addition thereto, is resognized as somewhat of a radio authority. It was found that he is credited with being a skilled radio technician end has Gone considerable development and research work im the field of radio. Due to the interest which was being portrayed by all agencies concerned with this matter, the Burean at this timo was apprised by telephone conversation with A, H, BEIMONT at the Bureau concerning the facts lmowm. As a result of this conversation, SA MoSWAIN was instructed to follow tho mtter in the capacity of an observer and to advise the Bureau of any important developments. Arrangements were made through Lieutenant Commander G. R. SHACKIZTT, Commanding Officer, U. S. Naval Reserve Training Center, Alooa Highway, Knoxville, for the Research Training Center to put into operation radar equipment which they have. At approximtely 10;30 A. M. on the same day, this radar