The National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (Nicap)

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Approved For Release 2001/04/02 in getting more information from the military services. This does not mean that I will stop trying. . ."

Congressman Charles A. Mosher (R. Ohio) - December 18, 1961 "We are advised by Mr. Karth's secretary that no action is scheduled as yet concerning hearings by a UFO subcommittee. Mr. Karth was named chairman to such a subcommittee by the late Congressman Overton Brooks. .The decision to create such a committee. .now rests with the new chairman. .Congressman George Miller."

1962

AUGUST 6, 1961 Waterbury (Conn.)Republican

# Flying-Object Probe Out This Session

By BULKLEY GRIFFIN WASHINGTON, D. C. - No House investigation of the Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) will be held this session. The Air Force is understood to have succeeded in blocking it.

U. S. Rep. Joseph E. Karth, D-Minn., chairman of the subcommittee that was picked to probe the UFO situation, predicted that hearings will be held in the next session of Congress, which starts next January. Karth may get the backing of House Leader John W. McCormack, D-Mass., in this plan.

Meantime, Sen. Henry M. Jackson, D-Wash., the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, may call some witnesses before the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee before the present session ends. These would be Government officials and such brief UFO hearings, if held, would be closed, said the senator. Chairman Overton Brooks D-La. of the House Space Committee, who selected the Karth subcommittee, gives various reasons for not wanting that body to start action. Karth has declared he won't serve unless some public hearings are permitted and Brooks has always been against public hearings. It is believed however that the Air Force, as usual, has been urging against any UFO hearings at all. The Air Force is the sole official investigator and reporter on UFO sightings. Its repeated story is that all the sightings can be explained away as familiar objects misidentified.

Despite the Air Force pressure and prestige, men like House Leader McCormack, Adm. R. H. Hollenkoetter, former head of the Central Intelligence Agency, a considerable number of veteran pilots, a few former Pentagon officials who were close to the UFO situation while in the Pentagon and other experts in the field of the atmosphere and its sights, all disagree with the Air Force.

These persons hold that certain of the sightings constitute something real and unknown, and demand investigation. Leader McCormack, Adm. Hillenkoetter and others believe the Air Force has been withholding some information. The move for congressional hearings will continue, it is indicated at the Capitol,

Congressman Horace R. Kornegay (D. N.C.) - January 3, 1962

"I am returning to you Flying Saucers: Top Secret [by Maj. Donald E. Keyhoe] along with my expression of gratitude for your lending it to me. I found it very interesting.

"I shall return to Washington on January 8 and look forward to conferring with Mr. Miller, Chairman of the Space Committee, and others on that Committee in connection with the matter of holding hearings on unidentified flying objects in accordance with our earlier conversation here in Greensboro. . ."

"I am very much in accord with your sentiments and am hopeful that we can get the [UFO] hearings started in the not too distant future. . ."

Congressman W. Pat Jennings (D. Va.) - February 1, 1962 "The Air Force, it seems, is taking the whole subject seriously, which is important at the moment because of the need to maintain our Nation's defense in an ever-ready state. It would be helpful to hear more of the background on these objects, and I shall await the action of the Space Subcommittee with interest. . ."

Congressman Hugh J. Addonizio (D. N.J.) - February 1, 1962 "...concerning the subject of UFOs. . It is a pleasure to cooperate in the matter. I have expressed my deep personal interest in early and open hearings to the Committee and I shall keep in touch with developments. . "

Congressman George P. Miller (D. Calif.), Chairman, Committee on Science and Astronautics - February 2, 1962

"I don't intend at this time to conduct any hearings on UFOs since that subject really is not a scientific, research and development, nor space related activity. I should think that the subject matter of UFOs is really in the jurisdiction of the Armed Services Committee since the Air Force has been given the responsibility to investigate all such unusual aerial phenomena. . ."

Congressman Carl Vinson (D. Ga.), Chairman, Committee on Armed Services - February 7, 1962

"While it remains true that some aerial phenomena remain unexplained, the great majority of the reports which have been investigated have been subject to a valid scientific explanation. As I have previously said, we have found no evidence to substantiate the allegation that such vehicles are under intelligent control. . ."

Charles F. Ducander, Executive Director & Chief Counsel, Committee on Science and Astronautics, House of Representatives March 27, 1962

"At the present time, the Committee agenda does not include any investigations of UFOs. In addition, I must be candid and tell you that the Chairman has no plans for scheduling this type of investigation in the foreseeable future."

Congressman Odin Langen (R. Minn.) - July 5, 1962

"It would be my hope and desire that facts in this instance [UFOs] may be brought out at an early date so the controversy may be cleared up. . . "

Congressman John B. Anderson (R. Ill.) - July 12, 1962 "I would certainly have no objection to an investigation of AF-UFO policies. . ."

Senator Jacob K. Javits (R. N.Y.) - July 19, 1962

" . . regarding unidentified flying objects. Reports of investigations made by the Department of the Air Force and National Aeronautics and Space Administration indicate there is no foundation to these allegations. . ."

Congressman Harlan Hagen (D. Calif.) - July 20, 1962

"I have read with interest your comments regarding unidentified flying objects. This is a subject which has been of interest to me for some time and I am asking the Air Force to furnish me with its reaction to your remarks, and for a statement of its position with respect to the subject. . ."

Senator Kenneth B. Keating (R. N.Y.) - July 23, 1962

"I do feel that more information should be available to the general public on this matter, and would favor, of course, some Senatorial hearings on UFO problems."

Congressman Emilio Q. Daddario (D. Conn.) - September 13, 1962 "I would certainly be interested in any information [on UFOs] that can be developed by the Committee or by the scientific investigators."

Senator Thomas J. Dodd (D. Conn.) - September 26, 1962

"I believe that hearings would be a good way to help clear up the differences of opinion that exist with respect to UFOs. Perhaps the Senate Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committee will be able to conduct hearings, or another possibility is the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee. . ."