San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-21
WAR PURPOSE FIRST.

The secondary mission in peace is
to promote in every possible way the
welfare, progress and prosperity o.
our country.
I'm war, the mission of the air ser.
vice is:
Il. As a fighting man, in combina-
ton with the other fighting arms, to
win the victory, and bring about peace
as quickly, as effectively and as cheap
ly in lives and money as is humanity
possible.
80. As a supply branch, to develop
and procure the equipment and sup
plies pertaining exclusively to the air
service in such quantities as may be
required for its operations.
I'm considering these missions |
believe one thought should always be
kept in mind, that the war mission
must be the predominant considera-
ton. A policy might be adopted in
any service which would enhance its
development and prestige largely in
peace but which would greatly lessen
its effectiveness as a member of the
war team. Inc war mission must al
WAYS govern. e.
AS regards commercial aviation. it
is everywhere recognized that the
transportation facilities of n nation
are vital element in its defense or
ganization. Hence the creation Of an
extensive air transportation system
forms an integral part Of any ma
tional defense policy"
AID COMMERCIAL FLYING.
Reviewing the problems Of CONNER
cial aviation, Mr.. Davis said the air
service within its appropriations is
doing all it properly can do" to aid
its Development.
Specific recommendations for bet
terments and economies in the air
service, Dir. Davis said, presented "a
broad subject which he would re-
quest the privilege of discussing more
fully at a later time.
The departments policy for the or
ganizstion and development Of the air
service, he said was set forth in the
Lassiter board report, a copy of which
would be furnished the board.
The acting secretary, however, had
these broad recommendations TO lay
before the board at this time:
The research and development OF
advanced types of aircraft which, as
shown by the flying records, has been
wisely, efficiently and economically
conducted by the air service, should
be continued, and when funds permit,
expanded.
NEED MORE FUNDS.
Additional personnel and material
should be made available for the air
service when government finances per-
nit, but not at the eTpanse of other
vital needs Of the department.
"A larger reserve Of flyers should
be built up when funds permit.
ANY duplication Vt army and navy
service installation If any still exists
should be eliminated.
An additional brizadier general
should be authorized by Congress to
head the supply section of the air
service and TO develop the industrial |
preparedness plans.
Restrictions 81 the method Of gov
,rnment purchases Of sirplancs should \
temporarily be relaxed, under proper |
"A clear delimitation Of the mis-
;iens Of the army and navy in coast |
defense should be adopted.
AGAINST UNIFICATION.
The permanent housing bill in
reduced by the War Department in
he last Congress should be passed, in
,rder that the intoIersble living con
litions now existing in many posts
nay be improved.
a bureau Of civil air navigation
.hould be re-estnblished under the DC.
lartment Of Commerce"
As 70 the proposal for the cstab-
ishment Of a separate. department OF
lcronautics 70 provide for a unified
lrIny and navy air service, the acting I
5ccretarv called attention 70 the Urr. II