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In July 1947, a series of reports emerged regarding sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) across the United States, prompting investigations by local authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The source document outlines several notable incidents, including a report from Twin Falls, Idaho, where a resident discovered a disc-shaped object measuring approximately 30 inches in diameter. This object featured a plastic dome and wiring, resembling a flying saucer, and was described in detail by the local police.
The police officer involved noted that the disc had been picked up and was in the custody of the local police department, with instructions to notify Army authorities about its existence. Another incident occurred in Laurel, Maryland, where a police officer reported a flying disc constructed from a Gulf Oil sign and a garbage can lid, which had been painted with aluminum paint. This object was also deemed unworthy of further…