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This Central Intelligence Agency memo, dated 17 March 1955 and approved for release on 24 March 1978, answers a request of 25 February 1955. It reports that the office obtained a tape copy of a wire recording said to contain a message from outer space. The owners would not give up the original recording but were pleased by the government's interest. The memo adds that Chicago radio operators also claim to have recorded such messages, and it asks for the recipient's conclusions.
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Radio Code Recording = Case 1. In compliance with your request of 25 February 1955 (no DlS number) we have obtained a tape copy of the wire recording which contains a message from outer space. They print the original wire recording too highly to relinquish it, even to the government, however, they were overjoyed that we showed in interest. 2. They have recently heard from the Chicago radio operators who also claim to have recorded such messages so if you find this one interesting, we will be glad to track them the other. Our Chicago representative would appreciate knowing that your conclusions are. Inclosure as stated above APPROVED FOR RELEASE DATE 24 MAR 78
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