SRPA Intelligence Memorandum 14

Subject: Strange Astronomical Effect Observed by Hawaii Colony

3-Jan-53

''At 2140 hours last night, a strange astronomical effect was reported by civilians in Hawaii. Witnesses claim to have seen a peculiar appearance in the northern sky that some described as a glowing fissure. The appearance lasted only a few seconds, but was corroborated by sixteen witnesses. They claim that they briefly saw "another sky" through the fissure, as if the heavens were torn open to reveal something underneath. The strange phenomenon is the third peculiar event reported in the last week on the island. The other two involved witnesses who claimed to see fast moving lights darting across the sky in patterns or formations.''