UFOs: A History
1958 May—July

By Loren E. Gross

A minor catalogue of UFO reports and notations on various unofficial inquiries by individuals and privately funded organizations, as well as commentary on military investigations and governmental policies. Presented in chronological order.

Copyright © 1999, Fremont, CA

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  • A
  • Adams, Col W. . p.11.
  • Adamski, George. pp.12,36,54,79.
  • Advanced Research Projects
  • Agency. (ARPA). p.88.
  • "Air Force Semi-Annual UFO Report." Successor to Status Reports? p.25.
  • Akins, Alvin A. p.87.
  • Albuquerque, N.M. pp.76-77.
  • Aleixo, Hulvio Brant. p.l.
  • Alma Ata, Russia. p.28.
  • Amberley, Australia. pp.67-68.
  • A Modern Myth on Things Seen in the Sky. p.87.
  • Agelucci, Orfeo. p.32.
  • APRO. pp.82-83.
  • Aral, Kinchi. p.52.
  • Arcier, Dr. A. Francis. pp.15,19,49-50.
  • ARGUS, Project. p.89.
  • Armstrong Circle Theater. p.60.
  • Arsalan, China. p.33.
  • Avro Ltd of Canada. p.47.
  • B
  • Baxhelder, Lydwin. p.27.
  • Bachelor, Mr. ? Aide to Rep. Cramer. p.49.
  • Barlow, Df. George. p.55.
  • Barrios, Sabino. p.63.
  • Barros, Maj. Silvio. p.13.
  • Bender, Robert. p.78.
  • Benoordenhoutquarter, Holland. p.67.
  • Berzins, Aldys. p.20.
  • Bethurum, Truman. p.32.
  • BLUE BOOK, Project. p.35.
  • Boland, Maj. Joseph E. pp.15-16,19,49.
  • Bowers, Irene. pp.57,61.
  • Brazilian Air Force. p.l.
  • Brazilian Interplanetary Society.
  • "Braek-Through Day." pp.57-58.
  • "Brent," Capt. p.35.
  • British Air Ministry. p.39.
  • Bun, T.P. p.l.
  • Burbank, Charles. p.34.
  • Bush, Helen S. pp.54-55.
  • Burlington, N.J. p.67,
  • Byrne, Maj. James F. pp,15,42,50.
  • C
  • Cabell, General Charles P. p.13.
  • Camas, Wash. p.82.
  • Cambell, Mrs. Rose Hackett.
  • Administrative Chief, NICAP. pp.36-38.
  • Cambridge Research Laboratory. p.11.
  • Canelones, Uruguay. p.79.
  • Canistear Reservoir, N.J. p.65.
  • Cape Canaveral, Fla. p.35.
  • Caracas, Venezuela. pp.13-14.
  • Cardona, Uruguay. p.63.
  • Carkuff, Mr. p.39.
  • Carrasco, Uruguay. pp,60,63.
  • Carvalho, General ? p.13.
  • Cary, Mr. George. pp.15-16.
  • Chapman, D.R. p.68.
  • Chelmsford, Mass. p.27,
  • Chief Standing Horse. p.57,
  • Chimbay, Russia. p.36.
  • Chitose Air Base, Japan. p.70.
  • Chiyuan, Chian. p.33.
  • Chgo, Bender. p.78.
  • CIA. pp.9-10,12-13,15,
  • CIOVI. pp.63,79.
  • Cleveland Press. Cleveland, Ohio. pp.60,74.
  • Collins, John A. p.65.
  • Conway, Clyde. p.66.
  • Cook, Billy. p.13.
  • Cook, Fred. p,13.
  • Coral Gables, Fla. pp.45,57.
  • Corbim, Lou. p.6.
  • Correio da Manha. p.13.
  • Cosmic Brotherhood Association. p.52.
  • Courrier Interplanetary. p.81.
  • Crabb, Riley, p.32.
  • Cramer, Congressman. p.49.
  • Curbelo, Gapt.? p.5.
  • D
  • Dahlgren, Va. p.88.
  • Dargan, George. p.42.
  • Dargay, Frank. pp.57,61-62.
  • Darlington, S.C. p.42.
  • Dashti, Abdollak. p.57.
  • Dates:
    • 1910. p.3.
    • 1944. p.83.
    • 1946. p.81.
    • 1947. p.9.
    • 24 June 47. p.52.
    • 31 October 48. p.11.
    • 1 November 48. p.11.
    • August 1949.. p.10.
    • Mid-1950. p.9.
    • 1951. pp.10,12.
    • 1952. p.10.
    • 29 July 52. p.11.
    • 5 November 52. p.11.
    • 1953. pp.5,8,22.
    • 17 January 53. pp.15-16.
    • April 1953. p.13.
    • 1954. p.81.
    • c9 July 54. p.81.
    • 1955. p.12.
    • 1 October 56. p.54.
    • October 1957. p.47.
    • 4 October 57. p.8.
    • November 1957. p.73.
    • 27 November 57. p.52.
    • 7 December 57. p.53.
    • 14 February 58. p.89.
    • 19 March 58. p.3.
    • April 1958. p.S4.
    • 1 April 58. p.18.
    • 3 April 58. p.53.
    • 15 April 58. p.73.
    • 24 April 58.
    • 1 May 58. pp.1-4.
    • 4 May 58. p.5.
    • 5 May 58. p.3.
    • 7 May 58. pp.5-6,10,12.
    • 8 May 58. pp.5-8.
    • 9 May 58. pp.6,9.
    • 13 May 58. pp.9-10.
    • 15 May 58. p.13.
    • 16 May 58. pp.13,15.
    • 17 May 58. pp.13,17.
    • 19 May 58. p.18.
    • 20 May 58. pp.18-19.
    • 21 May 58. p.14.
    • 23 May 58. pp.18,20-21,24.
    • 25 May 58. p.26.
    • 26 May 58. pp.26,28.
    • 27 May 58. pp.19,21.
    • 28 May 58. p.26.
    • 29 May 58. p.53.
    • 30 May 58. pp.20,26,28.
    • 31 May 58. p.32.
    • 4 June 58. pp.34,36.
    • 7 June 58. pp.36,52.
    • 10 June 58. p.39-.
    • 12 June 58. pp.40-42.
    • 13 June 58. p.42.
    • 14 June 58. p.42.
    • 15 June 58. pp.42-43.
    • 16 June 58. p.S8.
    • 18 June 58. pp.45-46.
    • 20 June 58. pp.48-49.
    • 21 June 58. p.51.
    • 22 June 58. pp.54-55.
    • 23 June 58. pp.49-51.
    • 24 June 58. p.54. .
    • 25 June 58. pp.54,56-58.
    • 26 June 58. pp.57-58.
    • 28 June 58. p.57.
    • 29 June 58. pp.57,59,64.
    • 30 June 58. pp.57,61.
    • 1 July 58. p:61).
    • 3 July 58. p.60.
    • 7 July 58. pp.60,64-65.
    • 8 July 58. p.65.
    • 9 July 58. pp.66,80-81.
    • 11 July 58. p.67.
    • 14 July 58. pp.67-68.
    • 15 July 58. pp.14,67.
    • 16 July 58. p.70.
    • 17 July 58. pp.70,73,85.
    • 18 July 58. p.76.
    • 19 July 58. p.78.
    • 20 July 58. p.70.
    • 23 July 58. p.78.
    • 25 July 58. pp.78-79.
    • 29 July 58. pp.79-83,88.
    • 30 July 58. pp.82,84-85,87.
    • 31 July 58. p.68.
    • 29 September 58. p.61.
    • 1959. p.89.
    • January 1962. p.13.
  • Davidson, Leon. pp.9,11-13,15,73.
  • Denmark. p.26.
  • Des Plains, Ill. p.78.
  • Diaz, Egle R. p.54.
  • Dietz, Mr. David. pp.61-62.
  • Die Weltwoche. Swiss newspaper. p.81.
  • Dillon, S.C. p.42.
  • "Discoplane." -p.3.
  • Dong, Paul. p.33.
  • Dooley, Ed. p.31.
  • Doyle, Right Rev. Bishop. p.40.
  • E
  • East Liverpool, Ohio. p.78.
  • Edwards, Douglas. p.46.
  • "Enigma of the Skies." p.46.
  • Evening News. London, England. p.5.
  • F
  • Faria, Jose. p.9.
  • Fascell, Congressman Dante. (4th District Miami). p.58.
  • Fate. p.56.
  • FBI. p.24.
  • Fitch, C.W. pp.57,61-62.
  • Florence, S.C. p.42.
  • Flying Saucer Review. (England) pp.5,26,81.
  • Fontes, Dr. Olavo. pp.1,9,89.
  • Ford, Maxwell. p.36.
  • Fort Bragg, N.C. p.51.
  • Foster, Orville. p.43.
  • Fournet, Maj. J. pp.11-12.
  • France. p.71.
  • Francesco, Jose Marcondes Di. p.9.
  • Fry, Dan. pp.32,55.
  • G
  • Gadsden, Dr. Michael. p.88.
  • Gariety, Norbert F. pp.45,57-58,64.
  • Garland, General Brigadier General W.M. p.86.
  • Gavin, General James M. p.89.
  • Gordinho, Mario Cintra. p.1.
  • Gordon, Mr. Aide to Rep. Griffen. Mich. p.49.
  • Grateau, Robert. p.71.
  • Green fireballs (lights) pp.11-12.
  • Greenwood Lake, N.Y. p.67.
  • Gregory, Capt. George. pp.21,24,44.
  • Griffith, Johnnie. p.42,
  • Grimsby, England. pp.57,59.
  • GRUDGE, Project. pp.10-11.
  • H
  • Hall, Richard. pp.9,35.
  • Harpole, Lt. Col. Van. p.70.
  • Hayward, Calif. p.17.
  • Heilungkiang, China. p.33.
  • Hemborger, Alfredo. p.54.
  • Hemborger, Esteban. p.54.
  • Henderson, Congressman John E. (Ohio). pp.5-6,7-8,18-21,48-49.
  • Hertfordshire, England. p.70.
  • Hillenkoetter, Rear Admiral Roscoe. pp.9,13,16.
  • Holloman AFB, N.M. p.11.
  • Horner, Assistant Secretary of
  • the Air Force for Research
  • and Development Richard. p.60.
  • Houston, Mr. General Counsel. p.16.
  • I
  • Ibusuki, Japan. p.53.
  • IGY Optical Satellite Project. p.88.
  • Irwin, Thelma. p.84.
  • Ivkovich, Vladimir. p.78.
  • J
  • Jackson, Dennis. p.59.
  • Jackwitz, Harold M. p.69.
  • James, Trevor. p.32.
  • Japan Flying Saucer Association. p.52.
  • Japan Flying Saucer Research
  • Society. p.70.
  • Jaugyde, Denmark. pp.2026.
  • Jiteng, Wang. pp.32-33.
  • John, Clara. p.36.
  • Johnson, Senator Lyndon. p.18.
  • Journal-Every Evening. Wilmington, Del. p.1.
  • Journal of Popular Culture. p.57.
  • Jung, Carl Gustay. pp.80-83.
  • K
  • Kanaya-machi, Japan. p.52.
  • Karns, Loyce. p.84.
  • Kauffman, Chris. pp.76-77.
  • Keesler AFB, Miss. p.18.
  • Keyhoe, Donald. pp.6,9,16,35,38, 40,60-62, 73,75,84-85.
  • Kuldja, China. p.34.
  • L
  • Laguna del Sauce, Uruguay. p.3.
  • Lakeland, Fla. p.1.
  • Langford, Wayne. pp.1-2.
  • La Paz, Dr. Lincon. p.88.
  • "Larsen." Commander, p.35.
  • Le Brusc, France. p,40.
  • Lee Pierce, Bessie. p.60.
  • Leggio, Hazel. p.17.
  • Levelland, Tex. p.18.
  • Lewis, Janice. p.84.
  • Lewis, Verla. p.84.
  • Lexom, W.E. Chief, Applied
  • Science Division, S.I. pp.15-16.
  • Libonati, Congressman Roland V. (Illinois) pp.46-47.
  • Linkletter, Art. p.54.
  • Lisbon, Portugal. p.57.
  • Lodi, Calif. p.34.
  • Lorenzen, Coral. pp.9,41,83.
  • Lucas, La Mbnt. p.84.
  • M
  • Maccubbin, Carol. p.60.
  • Maccubbin, Mrs. M.P. p.60.
  • Maccubbin, Larry. p.60.
  • Madera, Calif. p.87.
  • Magnuson, Congressman. (Wash.) p.49.
  • Maier, Mildred. p.12.
  • Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, Mont. p.13.
  • Mantell, Capt. Thomas. p.23.
  • Martins, Joas. p.l.
  • "Master Unit Comnunicator." p.52.
  • Matsunura, Yusuke. p.52.
  • May, Evelyn. p.45.
  • McCoy, Amos. p.55.
  • McCullough, Kay. p.78.
  • McCutcheon, Edmond. p.36.
  • McDonald, Dr. James. pp.18,87.
  • McElrea, Donald. p.13.
  • McElroy, Hon. Neil H. Secretary of Defense. pp.8,21-22.
  • Mebane, Alexander D. pp.54,56.
  • Meek, Mrs. Gerald. p:78.
  • Meek, Zelma. p.34.
  • Mellodew, James. p.2.
  • Menger, Howard. p.57.
  • Menzel, Dr. Donald. pp.16,73,81.
  • Miami, Fla. pp.13,45.
  • Minas, Uruguay. p.63.
  • Miyajl, Japan. p.53.
  • Modern Space Travel Association. p.53.
  • Mongel, Mr. Aide to Congressman Henderson. p.49.
  • Monte de Oca, Argentina. p.54.
  • Montevideo, Uruguay. p.3.
  • Muratov, Dr. B. p.36.
  • N
  • Naval OrdnarIce experiments. p.11.
  • Naval Research Laboratory. (NRL) p.88.
  • Naval Space Surveillance System. (NAVSPASUR) p.88.
  • Naval Weapons Laboratory. (NWL) p.88.
  • Navy Flying Wing. (aircraft) p.12.
  • Nelson, Buck. p.57.
  • New Age Saucer Club. p.58.
  • New Plymouth, New Zealand. pp. 36,39.
  • New York Times. p.82.
  • NICAP. pp.35,54,66,79.
  • NUM, Carmella. p.67.
  • Norfolk, Va. p.60.
  • O
  • ONI. p.24.
  • OSI. pp.18,24.
  • Otto, John. p.12,
  • P
  • Padre Island, Tex. p.55.
  • Pan de Azucar, Uruguay. pp.3,60.
  • Pereira, Prof. Flavio A. p.l.
  • Piacenza, Inspector of the Cord
  • and to the Civil Aeronautics Director. p.5.
  • Podmoskovyo, Russia. p.3.
  • Podolak, Mollie. p.67
  • Port Hueneme, Calif. p.89.
  • Post Record. Camas, Wash. p.84.
  • TIPTInce Neosom.." p.57.
  • Pueblo, Colo. p.43.
  • Q
  • R
  • RAND Corp. p.10.
  • Reed, Rev. H.H. p.42.
  • Review. East Liverpool, Ohio. p.78.
  • Rezende City, Brazil. pp.6,9.
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. pp.9,13.
  • Robertson, Dr. H.P. p.16.
  • Robertson Panel report. pp.15,16,48,50.
  • Rodriguez, Alejo. p.3.
  • Rominia Libera. p.3.
  • Rosa, Lt. Col. Aldo de Vieira. p.1.
  • Rotterdam, Holland. p.80.
  • "Round Wing" aircraft? p.3.
  • Royal Australian Air Force. pp.67-68.
  • Ryan Aeronautical Company. p.47.
  • "Ryan plane." pp.46-47.
  • Rincon, Nelly. p.64.
  • Ruppelt, E.J. pp.5-6,8-10,20-22, 48,57,60-61,73,84,86.
  • Rush, D. p.39.
  • Russia. pp.3,5,28-31,88-89.
  • S
  • Saltonstall, Senator ? p.25.
  • Samford, General John A. p.11.
  • San Antonio, Tex. pp.79-80.
  • Santa Lucia, Uruguay. p.79.
  • Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. p.13.
  • Sao Paulo, Brazil. pp.1,9.
  • Sarasota, Fla. p.34.
  • Satellite. p.35.
  • Saucer News. p.12.
  • Saucer Post 3-0 Blue. p.12.
  • Scharz,-Tjahold E. p.65.
  • Schmidt, Reinhold O. p.55.
  • Scully, Frank. p.32.
  • Seltzer, Mr.? Editor of the Cleveland Press. pp.60-62.
  • Sharp, Air Force Secretary Dudley C. p.89.
  • Sherrill, John. p.6.
  • Shihezi Diesel Plant, Xinjiang Province, China. p.33.
  • Shimura, Hajime. p.70.
  • Sideia, New Guinea. p.40.
  • SIGN, Project. p.10.
  • Simoes, Auriphebo B. pp.1,9.
  • Slaboda, Emil. pp.54,56.
  • Smathers, Senator George. pp.58,64.
  • Smith, General Bedell Walter. p.9.
  • Smith, Jack. p.55.
  • Smith, Peter. p.70.
  • Solis de Mataojo, Uruguay. p.63.
  • S:P.A.C.E. (UFO bulletin) pp.57-58.
  • Space Probe. p.36.
  • Special Report #14. p.20.
  • Spencer, Peter. p.59.
  • Sputnik. p.88.
  • State Department. p.13.
  • Stephens, Bruce. p.69.
  • Stewart, Christine. p.60.
  • Stewart, Joan. p.60.
  • Stocking, Mr.? p.5.
  • St. Petersburg, Fla. p.5.
  • Strong, Philip G. pp.15-16.
  • Stupple, David. p.57.
  • Sturdevant, Harry. pp.54,56.
  • Sukhanov, M. p.3.
  • Sydney, Australia. pp.18-20.
  • T
  • Tacker, Maj. Lawrence. pp.15,19,24,41,49,86.
  • Tassel, Van. pp.32,54-55,57.
  • Teeside Unidentified Flying Objects Research Group. (England) pp.26,39.
  • Tely, Mr.? Aide to Rep. Magnuson. p.49.
  • "The Buttes," North Central California Valley. p.39.
  • The Japan Times. p.70.
  • The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects. p.8.
  • "The Turk." p.35.
  • The State. Columbia S.C. p.42.
  • Thurman, Carolyn. p.45.
  • Thurman, Nancy. p.45.
  • Timberlake, Maine. p.65.
  • Todt, George. pp.36-37.
  • Tomas, Andrew•P. p.3.
  • Tonopah, Nev. p.41.
  • Tremonton UFO film. p.11.
  • Tres Lomas, Argentina. p.18.
  • TURNAROUND, Project. p.87.
  • Twining, General Nathan. p.6.
  • U
  • Ubatuba fragments. p.41.
  • Ueno City, Japan. p.53.
  • UFO-Critical Bulletin. pp.1,9.
  • UFO Investigator. p.35.
  • Uralsk, Russia. pp.26-31.
  • Uruguay. p.60.
  • U.S. Army. p.13.
  • U.S. Marine Corps. p.35.
  • U.S. Navy. pp.13,35.
  • USS Norton Sound. p.89.
  • Ufiecht--WesT—PElland. p.87.
  • V
  • Vaughn, N.M. p.11.
  • Verholdt, Kemma. p.26.
  • V-formation. p.53.
  • Vincent, Gerard. p.27.
  • Vinson, Carl Congressman. p.18.
  • Vlaardingen, P. van. p.67.
  • W
  • WABC, TV station. p.55.
  • Walker, Congressman ? (Wash.) p.49.
  • Wangjiage, China. p.32.
  • Ward, George. Secretary of
  • State for Air. (England) p.26.
  • "War of the Worlds." p.S7.
  • Washington, Alvin. p.60.
  • Welsh, Bill. p.54.
  • Welstead, Bernard. p.18.
  • West Point, Miss. p.1.
  • Wiesbaden, West Germany. p.30.
  • Willetts, Ron. p.36.
  • Winter, Mrs. ? de. p.80.
  • WMIE, Radio station. p.58.
  • "World Flying Saucer Day." pp.51-52.
  • Wright, Diane. p.84.
  • Wulkuraka, Australia. p.69.
  • X
  • Xiaoping, China. p.51.
  • Y
  • "You Asked for it." pp.54-55.
  • Z
  • Zhi, Quan. p.51.