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INCIDENT SUMMARY SHEET
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1. Date of Observation . 4-35-45 5th Nov 1945

2. Time of Observation . 0435-0455

3. Where was Object(s) Sighted . Richmond, Indiana

4. Observer's Position . From "The Palladium-Item" building, Richmond, Indiana. (i.e. ground, air, control tower, etc.)

5. Name and Address of Observer . Dale Stevens, Sports Editor for The Palladium Item Richmond, Indiana

6. Occupation and/or Hobbies . Sports Writer

7. Attention Attracted to Object (s) By . Telephone call which referred his attention to an object in the sky

8. Number of Object(s) Sighted . 1

9. Size of Object(s) . larger than a star

10. Color of Object(s) . white

11. Shape (Sketch if Possible) . Round

12. Nature of Luminosity . like that of a brilliant star

13. Estimated Distance of Object from Observer . N/A - thought to be great distance

14. Speed of Object(s) . Remained stationary

15. Time in Sight . 20 minutes (from 0435 to 0455)

16. Tactics . Remained stationary

17. Sound Made by Object(s) . None

18. Direction of Flight of Object(s) .

19. Apparent Construction (Of What Material or Substance) . N/A

20. Effect of Objects on Clouds and/or Exhaust Trail . No exhaust trail - clouds caused object to appear a bit dimmer

21. Weather Conditions Existing at the Time . Low overcast at about 1,000 ft. however when object was first observed the sky was clearer with stars out.

22. Peculiarities Noted . Ground to flicker

23. Summary of Incident . (over)

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