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STANDARD FORM NO.64 TO MR.D.M.LAD DATE:July7,1947 FROM:H.B.FLETCHER SUBJECT: At 10:45 a.m July7 l947I talked to SAC Johnson of the ington Milwaukee Office concerning the United Press item appearing in the Washington Post for Monday,July 7 with reference to a flying dise or flying saucer allegedly reported to the Milwaukee Office by Reverend Joseph Brasky of St.Joseph's Church, Grafton, Wisconsin. SAC Johnson advised that the Associated Press and the Uniteec Press between the hours l:00 and 6:00 a.m. today had made inquiry of him as to whether anything had been reported to the Milwaukee Office's He declined to comment. He stated as a matter of fact the priest had not made any contact with him, and he learned from the Associated Press that the priest was intoxicated and as far as the Associated Press was concerned they were not releasing the story because all that was involved was a circular saw. Mr. Johnson stated the Milwaukee Sentinel apparently sent the report out and that they handled United Press service. He stated Attached to the saw are several wires and two small tubes described as about three inches long and one inch in diameter The news item in the Milwaukee Sentinel indicates it was believed some prankster had thrown it into the yard, perhaps with a firecracker attached. Mr. Johnson stated the Milwaukee Sentinel had stated the priest would make a report of this matter today to the Milwaukee Office. I instructed SAc Johnson in the event the priest made a report to furnish details of the report immediately but in view of the nature of the information in his possession, no inquiry should be conducted at the present. HBFcmw -83894 F 0B I JUL1947 58JUL2219475