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Phoenix file 62-213 Mie. In explaining the results of photographing the ship, Mr. stated that he was surprised that the object appeared dark on a light back~ ground; that he fully expected that the object would be light on a dark back- ground. He described the light spot which appeirs in the center of the object (Exhibit If) as being a green house. gQMMMMB insisted that the ship made no noise that was audible to his ear and he was unable to detect the presence of de any propeller. He also related that after the newspaper release over Radio — Station KTAR, wherein statenents were made that he, MMP had stated Army officials were studying the photographs, and that it was a top secret, he attempted to determine the source of this release and the Radio station finally told him that it was a United Press release from Washington, D. C. The following description of QPPB was obtained from observation b jy and interrogation: t eed 4 It should be stated that at the time of interview with QM kr. SQM identified himself as an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and bited his credentials. However, pursuant to a request from Mr. he was introduced only as a representative of the United States government. His exact official connection was not made known to Mr. Agent advised that he felt it was a peculiar procedure, but it was not his business. However, at the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Qqglirequested ur. to furnish him with the negatives and stated he would be glad to do so, but they bc were not in his immediate possession, and he would deliver them to the FBI the following morning. Mr requested that the negatives be returned to him Agent states thet to thig request, Mr. made no reply. Agent states that after leaving Mr. if the negatives would be returned to Mr. qq stated that he doubted vary much that they would be returned. Kr. ee’ en advised ir <Q that before he accept these negatives that P| must be advised of Mr. also advised that the negatives, if turned over to Mr returned to hin. . -3-