Scottsdale e Chicago, 1958-1959: carta ao FBI sobre o "Caso Bender" e os "três homens de terno preto" leva o Bureau a buscar o livro de Gray Barker

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• • ... ' '.. . .. • [endereço omitido] Seott1dale, Arisona De1eJ1ber 7, 1958 FEDERAL BURFAU OF I~TIGATION Waahiagt••• D. C. Dear Sirt I aa extreaely interested i• the "Bender Affair," ••cl I will be •••t grateful if yeu eoulci help elear up the ayatery 1• this affair. The re•••• I aa writi•c y~ ii beoauae I h.a..-e leantea. reeently that a reaearoher ef thel..f'lyi:nc aauoeZS aystery sa14. the FBI is in.TolTed b. this affair. - - A oiTiliu in.Teatigati•g age••Y waa fe!'lled i~ B..ri•cepert, C_gu.., in.~52, te leek i•t• the flyi:ac aaueer •Y..J,tery by . Albert IV-" Bender. He called the orpnisatio• Tl;e"'"Iateru.tie:nal Flyin.g Saueer Bureau. A:ad, durin, hi• stutly of the saucer ayatery Bender ran aor••• a..ething iaporta».t. Thia interaati•• was eTide•tly the aolution te the ayatery fer 1• 195~ Be•der state• bluntly, "I knew what the 1auoer1 are." Then, "three ae• i• blaok auita" sileneed hia. E.e11. today Bender will aot disouaa the ....tter of hia "huah-up" with a:ayou. HeweTer, I ha.Te lear•etl tha.t the aeoret •f the aauoers lie• the "dreadf'ul un.derp-ou.d aenace" that ii threateni111; the werlci. And, I aa alae extre.ely interested. ill. thia ._ena.oe;" I ha.Te aoae Tery iaportant infor:aatio:a coneerni•c thia "dreadful undergroUJla aenaoe" that I weult like to diaouaa with Bender Tery auoh. Fer the story eoneerning this "aeu..oe" ia certainly a "helliah Horror" one, whioh reTeala & f&nt&itio situation, 10 fantaatio, th.at it woult be hardly eo•oei-.able by the publio. Yea indeed, I would appreeiate it ..-ery auoh if you eoult help ae ,et in toueh with Bender. I haTe also been getting infond.t icl:n. reprcling "certain" ship tra,ea.ie■ that haTe oceurrea o• the high aeaa for a Tery long tiae, and "certain" aircraft ac1ideata ant disappoara:acea. Fer the1e tragedies reTeal eTiienoe that gin,a proof that 1ueh a "ae:naee" really "exiata." I eertai n.ly will be ~{vn<v ,i}d")(.,.L, <-" Z &L~r- { :-£h:l 8.,./ t./;.J.fi ~ ~ t4/,__ ~ /4~/ p~k/;'~_,, /, /; r ¼s 7? .,;':th, •• - MT- Tolson.. . Belmont r. Mohr I Mr. Nea!e( .J;.... Mr. Par,•· ~ ·-- -- i Mr. Reosw....•• - I Mr. 'farn,11 -·· ·- , Mr. 'ri-0 j •• • •• i °MT, W .('.',i•l\:Y&l\ • Tele. Room --·· : Ml'. Hollom:.n.---. \ Miss GandY- -··-·J .. •' 00 - 6 CJAN 2 1959

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_ • • _ ... ... ' l - Belmont 1 - Donahoe SAC, fhoenix 1 - f11Effber 16• 19~ Director, FBI ~ (f;/ REC- 37 & 2 - ; 3 $? 1i/ d-I 1 'l ALDER! K. BENDER ~ UISCELtAUEClJS - INFORlaATION OONCERND,X; -'z {Nationalities Intelligence). / Enclosed is a copy of a letter received fro% c. n. Uarck, Jr. , [endereço omitido], Scottsdale, Arizona. Buflles contain no information pertaining to the •Bender Affelru nor to the ehush-upfl of Bender as alleged in paragraph two of the enclosed lettor. The only identi￾fiable data in Bureau files on Bender ls a lotter he wrote on 10/26/52 on the letterhead of the International Flying Saucer Buroau to ~r. L. H. Frahm, Franklin, Indiana, in which he suggested how Frahm could organize a chapter of the Saucer Bure u in Frariklln. Also in BufileG ls a copy of the January, 1953, m~gazine aspace view" ~nich apparently was put out by tho Saucer Bureau. This magazine contains numerous articlos and $QUlbs conccrntng tho sighting of flying $aucers throughout the world. It does not appear to have any security signlfican.ce. Unless information in your files would indicate an lnterviet with Marek is ndcsirablo, immediately contact him and orally cknowledge thG receipt of his letter by the Bureau. At the same tim~ tho:rou~hly interview 15arck and obtain ~ll detain his possoasion concerning the uhush-up" of Bonder as •JGll ag i•:hat part the FBI lfJaS allc,ged to have played in the "8endor f!alr. • In tho event it 1$ apparent th~t tho Buroau was not so involved, so advise Uarek. Submit results of this interv1ei.i to reach the Bureau no later than 12/23/59. lt is per.rJ.sslble to advise l.iarck that the Bureau is not cognizant of Bonder's whereabouts and has no record of involvement in tho 0 Bcnder Affair. " Enclosure NOTE: See cover memo Donahoe to Bolmont, sace caption, Tolson __ cfa'ied December 12. 1958, JFW:jas. Boardman_ Belmont_ Mohr __ JFW:jas Nease __ (6) ' Parsons_ Rosen f\ JA 2 Tamm • y N Trotter __ -10;7,L DEC 1 61958 Clayton __ Tele. Room_ Holloman_ Gandy __ MAIL ROOM a

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@, - 1 - WMD/mdc (3) ··~~~jf)\} TO FROM NMENT DATE: 12/19/58 SUBJECT: ALBERT K?"BENDER ------------:-· MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Re Bureau letter 12/16/58~ {.,{) 1- v f -i/-l-.S 3 ~ov' > ~'}~ ' j On 12/19/58, CLAUDE HARO r.tA.RCK, JR., [endereço omitido] /\:S~ Scottsdale, Arizona, stated to SAs GEORGE HOLLINGSWORTH and WILLIAM M. DREW that he had a hobby of gathering information concerning flying saucers and also gathering information concerning mysteries of the sea. He stated that any literature written he obtains in order to pursue this hobby . He referred agents to books written by Major DONALD E. KEYHOE entitled 11Flying Saucers from Outer Space II and a book entitled 11Flying saucers Conspiracy . " Both of these books were published by Henry Holt Company, 383 Madison, New York,;Jt. 17, New York . Major KEYHOE is a retired Major of the U.S. Marine Corps. Concerning the "Bender Affair", he referred agents to the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers", written by GRAY BARKER and published by University Books Publisher, April, 1956, third printing June, 1956. According to MARCK, GRKY BARKER resides at Clarksberg, West Virginia, [caixa postal omitida] and is a person with whom MARCK corresponds concerning flying saucers as BARKER is alleged to have a civilian investigative agency handling investigations concerning flying saucers. MARCK related that he has corresponded with various harbor masters and the U.S. Navy relative to the "dreadful underground menace which relates to the disappearance of crew and passengers of various ships found floundering in the open seas out of control." He stated that BARKER has also shown interest in this subject matter, however, was unable to furnish any further amplifying details. The "Bender Affair 11 is related in the book published by )3ARKER. ~ O{j 1 Bureau (AM) f 11I Phoenix REc.7 "R~°ii_u_ ~ ,, "'I f- I/ ~ \ Q 1"'.>"\ J ~\ ~ DIRECTOR, FBI SAC, PH0~~9 (-_-667) I y I 1 .'t'

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., ,r PX 62-667 Agents observed at the time they contacted the residence of MARCK, while he was absent therefrom, that his sister, SHIRLEY E. MARCK, carried on exclusive conversation concerning her brother relating that he had been taken out of high school while living in Denver, Colorado, and had been in the service until several months ago . She stated that her brother never had an opportunity since then to complete his schooling and that as of the present time, he was 33 years of age. This information was reiterated several times by her while waiting the arrival of her brother who was with his parents on a local shopping tour. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent to agents that he is obsessed with gathering information concerning flying saucers and mysteries of the sea. He was admonished severely by his mother for having written to the Bureau without her knowledge. Inquiry was made as to the length of time MARCK spent in the H. s. Army and he was unable to furnish the duration of his enlistment and date of discharge nor furnish his serial number. MARCK made available his discharge paper reflecting that he was inducted in 1943 and discharged in 1946 as Private First Class, Army Serial No. [número omitido]. His discharge papers showed that he attended Eas t High School for a period of two years and that he was born 1/21/25 . After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent that the only reason he wrote to the Bureau was in an effort to locate the present whereabouts of ALBERT K. BENDER and he and his family were informed that this Bureau was unable to institute an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts of BENDER. From the admonishment given him by his mother for writing letters to such agencies as the FBI, it would appear that CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK is a 11 chronic 11 , living in a dream world of flying saucers and stor!es of the sea. He was informed that the agents ' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau ' s receipt of his letter. Noffinther investigation is being made in this matter. -2-

I DIRECTOR, FBI 12/19/58 SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) Re Bureau letter 12/16/58. On 12/19/58, CLAUDE HAROLD MARCK, JR., [endereço omitido] Scottsdale, Arizona, stated to SAs GEORGE HOLLINGSWORTH and WILLIAM M. DREW that he had a hobby of gathering il'iformation concernipg flying saucers and also gathering information coneerni.ng mysteries of the sea. He stated that any literature written he obtains in order to pursue this hobby. He referred agents to books written by Major DONALD E . .KEYHOE entitled "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" and a book entitled "Flying Saucers Conspiracy . " Botn of these books were published by Henry Holt Company, 383 Madison, New York, 17, New York. Major KRYHOE is a retired Major of the U.S. Marine Corps. Concerru.ng the "Bender Affairh, he· referred agents to the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers ", written by GRAY BARKER and published by University Books Publisher, April, 1956, third printing June, 1956. According to MARCK, GRff BARKER resides at Clarksberg, West Virginia, [caixa postal omitida] and is a person with whom MARCK corresponds concerning flying saucers as BARKER ia alleged to have a civilian investigative agency handling 11ivest1gat1ons concerning flying saucers. MARCK related that he has corresponded with various harbor masters and the U. s. Navy relative to the "dreadful underground menace which relates to the disappearance of crew and passengers of various ships found floundering 1n the open seas out of control." He stated that BARKER bas also shown interest in this subject matter, however., was unable to :furnish aey rurther amplifying details. The "Bender Affair" is related in the book published by BARKER. I ;;i - Bureau (AM) • 1 - Phoenix ,,..,.,f, .- : •. .) ~~~ ,'(~-':".,J /~ :, ¥ .. A(JtJ 1/ oof' . r· 1 ~ I;;.- 1 3 'l 9V. - 21'3

PX 62-667 -1 Agentn observed at the time they contacted the residence of MARCK, while he was absent therefrom, that bis sister, SHIRLEY E. MARCK, carried on exclusive conversation concerning her brother relating that he had been taken out of high school while living in Denver, Colorado, and had been 1n the service until several months ago. She stated that her brother never had an opportunity since then to complete his schooling and that as of the present tillle, he was 33 years of age. Thia information was reiterated several times by her while waiting the arr1val or her brother who was w1th his parents on a loca1 shopping tour. Af:ter conversation with MARCK, it was apparent to agents that he is obsessed With gathering information concerning flying saucers and mysteries of the sea. He was admonished aeverely by his mother for having written to the Bureau without her knowledge. Inquiry was made as to the length of time MARCK spent in the ti. S. Army and he was unable to furnish the duration or his enlistment and date of discharge nor furnish his serial number. MARCK made available his discharge paper reflecting that he was inducted in 1943 and discharged 1n 1946 as Private First Class, Army Serial No. [número omitido]. His discharge papers showed that he attended East High School for a period of two years and that he was born 1/21/25. After conversation with MARCK, it was apparent that the only reason he wrote to the Bureau was in an errort to locate the present whereabouts or ALBERT K. BENDER and he and his family were into~ed that this Bureau was unable to institute an investigation to ascertain the whereabouts or BENDER~ From the admonishment given him by his mother tor writing letters to suoh agencies as the FBI, it would appear that CLAUDE HAROLD MAROK is a 11 ehronio", living in a dream world of flying saucers and stortes o~ the sea. He was informed that the ~ents' contact was an acknowledgment of the Bureau's receipt of his letter. Nofwther investigation is being made in this matter. -2-

, • Nacks SAC, hoenix (62-667) December 30, 1958 Director, FBI ALBERT ¥s'ENDER UISCELLAHEOUS - INFORMATION OONCERNING r )Natlonalities Intelligence)· f-/ f-,-...y I, :r- DI' c> <.- ---neurle 12/19/58. In paragraph two thereof reference is mnde to a book written by Gray Barker and published by University Docks ublisher entitled •They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers. " Reference books at the Seat of Government fail to reflect the locntlon of this publisher. and since the Bureau ls desirous of obtaining a copy of this book , it is requested that you recontact Claude Marek, Jr., to obtain tho correct address of tho publisher. In tho event Marek volunteers to make a copy of this book available, it is pelTllissible for you to accept same and furnish it to tho Bureau. ( J-'83i9{- flflJ EX-L:., ~'l. \ ~~~ . 2s OEC 3119~ JFW:jac V - _.m:ra (4) _./ i-Rr:/ NOTE: By letter 12/7/58 Marek inquired whether we could furn'IsFi'i--iim any data concerning the "Bender Affair." He explained that Bender f ormed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery. In 1953 Bender allegedly stated he knew what the saucers are; then, according to Marek, "Three men in black suits" silenced BenQer to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marek explained that he recently learned that the FBI is involved in I the "Bender Affair." On 12/19/58 Marek was interviewed to obtain all information in his possession concerning-the "hush-up" of Bender as well as what part the FBI was alleged to have played in the "Bender Affair." Concerning the "Bender Affair" he referred the interviewing Agerts to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest. Accordingly, not only to resolve this matter but also to ascertain whether any allegations of interest to the Bureau are contained in the book, we should if possible obtain a copy. Upon receipt, it will be :,yton __ ~ reviewed with the Bureau' s interest in mind. ~ ~;;~om MJAN~ ~J~

• , _ J. F. wacks ""- 7 SAC, Chicago January 22. 1959 Ex. 1 Rte.~/ I/ • , O! ector• FBI ( '62-83894) - '1' tJ/ ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION OONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) The Bureau desires to obtain a copy of the book written by Gray Barker entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flrlng Saucers." Reportedly. this book was published by Un verslty Books, Inc., 806 Dempster Street , Evanston, Illinois. Contact this publishing house and if possible, obtain a copy of this book. NOTE: By letter 12/7/58 Claude Marek . Jr., Phoenix , Arizona, wrote the Bureau inquiring about the "Bender Affair." He ex￾plained that Bender formed the International Flying Saucer Bureau in Connecticut in 1952 to look into the flying saucer mystery. In 1953 Bender stated he knew what the saucers are; then, according to Marek, "3 men in bl ack sults"silenced Bender to the extent that even today Bender will not discuss the matter of his "hush-up" with anyone. Marek was interviewed 12/19/58 and with respect to the "Bender Affair" he referred the inter￾viewing Agents to the book set out above. In addition to information regarding this incident it is possible this book may contain other data of interest. Accordingly, Phoenix was instructed to reinterview Marek to obtain a copy of the book and/or the true name of the publisher which Marek had stated was "University Books Publlsher,"with no address indicated. In Phoenix letter 1/5/59 it is pointed out that Marek has moved to Denver, exact address not available but that University Books, Inc., is located at the above address. JFW:jac (4) ~ 1 MAILED 27. JAN22 1959 COMM-FBI

•-7;jj,;;·"Memor!dum . •uNrTED sTAI GovERNMENT TO DIRECTOR, FBI A DATE: 1/5/59 SAC, PHOENIX (62-667) SUBJECT: ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (Nationalities Intelligence) 1 CLAUDE Re Bulet MARCK, to i hoenix Jr. and d;ted his 12/30/58 family have . ~ moved to Denver, Colorado and their exact address is not available . It was determined through the Phoenix Public Library that University Books, Inc . , is located at 806 Dempster Ste~et, Evanston, Illinois. 2 - Bureau 1 - Phoenix 13 JAN 9 1959 \

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• 4 Office Mem.,ndum .• ?NITEn sT.Js GOVERNMENT SUBJECT: DIRECTOR, FBI (62-83894) SAC, CHICAGO (62- 5494) 0 ALBERT K. BENDER MISCELLANEOUS - INFORMATION CONCERNING (NATIONALITIES INTELLIGENCE) Rebulet to CG, 1/22/59. DATE: 2/12/59 Per Bureau request, enclosed herewith is a copy of the book entitled "They Knew Too Much About Flying Gaucers", by GRAY BARKER, noting this book was published by University Books, Inc ., 404 Fourth Avenue, New York 16, N.Y. RUC. J \

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