Unidentified flying object over Alexandria Louisiana in 1962

Summary

In May 1962, a civilian in Alexandria, Louisiana, observed a bright object resembling the North Star. The object had a white center with a blue and red halo, similar to a flame. It moved erratically, oscillating left and right, and disappeared to the northwest. The witness observed it for 35 minutes without optical aid. The report suggests it might have been a balloon, as it coincided with scheduled launches near England AFB. Despite the assessment, the mystery of the object remained partially unresolved.