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¢ ¢ Nacks SAC, Phoenix (62-667) December 30, 1958 Director, FBI \Z ALBERI BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) / Reurlet 12719758. In paragraph two thereof reference is made to a book written by Gray Barker and published by University Books Publisher entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers.” Reference books at the Seat of Government fail to reflect the location of this publisher and since the Bureau is desirous of obtaining a copy of this book, it is requested that you recontact Claude Marck, Jr., to obtain the correct address of the publisher. In the event Marck volunteers to make a copy of this book available, it is permissible for you to accept same and furnish it to the Bureau. Be f-3337 45 we: ss DEC 31 1988 JFW:jac Yar (4) ia Be eee NOTE: By letter 12/7/58 Marck inquired whether we could furnish him any data concerning the "Bender Affair," He explained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery, In 1953 Bender allegedly stated he knew what the saucers are; then, according to Marck, "Three men in black suits" silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marck explained that he recently learned that the FBI is involved in the "Bender Affair." On 12/19/58 Marck was interviewed to obtain all information in his possession concerning the "hush-up" of Bender as well as what part the FBI was alleged to have layed in the "Bender Affair." Concerning the "Bender Affair" e referred the interviewing Agens to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest, Accordingly, not only to resolve this matter but also to ascertain whether any allegations of interest to the Bureau are contained in the book, we should if possible obtain a copy. Upon receipt, it will be reviewed with the Bureau's interest in mind, v | fe M~ 6.ZIANGD A999 d | MAILED 3> 1eRy a