Nothing But the Facts on UFOs or Which Novosti Writer Do You Read? (with 2 Articles Attached)

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Which Novosti Writer Do You Read?

1. Whether you believe in unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or not, Novosti (APN -- the Soviet "unofficial" news agency) agrees with you. We are forwarding attached reproductions of two articles which argue both sides of the issue;

a. "Unidentified Flying Objects" by Felix Zigel, Doctor of Science (Technology), Assistant Professor, Moscow Aviation Institute, appearing in the February 1968 issue of Soviet Life (counterpart to USIA's America) for which APN supplies all materials; and

b. "'Flying Saucers'? They're a Myth!" by Villen Lyustiberg, APN Science Commentator, which originally appeared in the 16 February 1968 issue of Mosakovsky Komsomolets, and which APN released in English translation on 12 March 1968.

The first article takes UFOs quite seriously; the second laughs them off and even claims the U.S. publicizes them to divert people from its failures and aggressions.

2. It is not surprising that two writers take opposing views on so controversial a subject, or that one adds a dollop of propaganda. It is surprising to find any disagreement on any subject in Soviet media, especially in materials made available by the same agency to approximately the same readership. The irony is obvious.