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Approved For Release 2001/08/07-CIA0RDP81R00560R000100030027-0 b. That vigorous effort should be made to declassify as many of the reports as possible.

c. That some increase in the ATIC section devoted to U.F.O. analysis was indicated.

This meeting was adjourned at 1700.

The fifth session of the Panel convened at 0900 with the same personnel present as enumerated for Thursday (with the exception of Brig. Gen. Garland). From 0900 - 100 there was general discussion and study of reference material. Also, Dr. Hynek read a prepared paper making certain observations and conclusions. At 1000  gave a briefing on his fifteen months experience in Washington as Project Office for U.F.O.'s and his personal conclusions. There was considerable discussion of individual case histories of sightings to which he referred. Following presentation, a number of additional case histories were examined and discussed with Messrs. Ruppelt, and Hynek.

The meeting adjourned at 1200 for luncheon.

This session opened at 1400.

Besides Panel members and CIA personnel, Dr. Hynek was present. as Panel Member, was present at this meeting for the first time. Progress of the meetings was reviewed by the Panel Chairman and tentative -7- Approved For Release 2001/08/07-CIA0RDP81R00560R000100030027-0