Chronological Documentation of Early UFO News Coverage
1940s "Flying Saucers Spotted by Idaho Pilot" Date: June 25, 1947 Source: East Oregonian Key findings: First major news report of "flying saucers" after Kenneth Arnold sighting Quotes: Arnold described objects moving "like a saucer would if you skipped it across water" Significance: Introduced the term "flying saucer" into popular culture "Flying Disc Found on Ranch in New Mexico" Date: July 8, 1947 Source: Roswell Daily Record Key findings: First report claiming recovery of a "flying disc" by military personnel Evidence: Statement from Roswell Army Air Field public information officer Significance: Beginning of the Roswell incident that would become the most famous UFO case "Army Says Disc Is Weather Balloon" Date: July 9, 1947 Source: Roswell Daily Record Key findings: Military retraction of previous day's "flying disc" story Evidence: Photos showing balloon debris and military personnel Public...