As reported
Sphere over Maryland Height, MO
A witness account on file, unevaluated. Most of the archive rests here, and honestly so.
The report, as filed
Spotted it about 12 o'clock high. Moved east to west at about 600-700mph It had no con trail, or blinking lights.
Held as-reported from National UFO Reporting Center. Witness text is preserved verbatim, including its spelling; nothing is edited beyond formatting.