Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-11
APPRECIATION
IS EXPRESSED
BY COOLIDGE
Distinguished Flying
Cross Is Bestowed
Upon Aerial Hero by
President


%,-Colonel Charles A .Lindbargh
was welcomed home today by Presi.
dent Coolidge as an "illustrious citi-
zen of our republic, a conquereor OF
The air and strengthener of the ties
which bind US to our sister nations
across the sea-"
Concluding his brief address II
welcome. the president bestowed
upon Colonel Lindbergh the Dis;ia-
guished Flying Gross "as a symbol
OF appreciation for which he is and
what he has done.
Praising the young airman's con-
ouct abroad where he was acclaimed
oy kings and rulers, Mr.. Coolidge
declared "the lack of self-acclaim.
the refusal to become commercial
ked, which has marked the conduct
ci TINS sincere and genuine excm-
piar OF fine and noble virtues. has
sndeared him to everyone.
he has returned unspoiled.- .ne
president said. "He has brought his
unsullied fame home"
Mr. Coolidge spoke as follows:
MY fellow countrymen: IL was in
america that the modern art of fly
ing OF heavier-than- machines
was hrst developed. As the expert
ments became successful, the air
pane was adapted to practical mr.
poses. IL has been adapted to com
meree in the transportation of pas-
sengers and mail and used for ra-
tsenai defense by our land and sea
beginning with a limited flying ra
dius, its length has been gradually
extended. We have made many flv-
\ isg records. Our army fliers nave
eireumnavigated the globe One of
our navy men STATED from Cali
fornio and flew far enough 10 have
reached Hawaii: but being off his
course landed in the water. Another
officer 1T the navy has flown 10 the
north pole. Our own country has
been ftraversed from shore To shor.
IN single flight.
1t has been apparent for some
time that the next great feat IN
the air would nc continuous flight
from the mainland of America to the
mainland of Europe. Two courag-
eous frenchmen made the reverse at
tempted and passed to fate that il
yet unknown. Others were speeding
their preparations 10 make the trial
dat " remained for an unknown
youth to tempt the elements and
yin. IL Is the same story of valor
and victory by son of the people
that shines through every page of
American history.
twenty-five years ago there was
born IN Detroit. Mich. a boy, repre-
senting the best traditions Of ;his
country OF stock known for its
deeds OF adventure and exploration.
hts father. moved with desire for
public service. was a member Of con-
gress Tor several terms. His mother.
who lowered her son with her own
modessy and charm. is with US to-
day. Engaged in the vital profes-
sion OF school teaching, she has per-
mitted neither money nor fame to
interfere with her fidelity to her Gu-
ties. Too young to have enlisted ir
the world war. her son became
student at one Of the big state uni
versities. His interest in aviation
led him to an army aviation school.
and in 1925 ne was graduated as
m airplare pilot. In November. 1925.
he had reached the rank Of captain III
the Officers reserve corps Making
his home in st. Louis, he had joined
the one hundred and tenth observa-
tion squadron of the Missouri Ma
tional guard. Some of his qualities
noted By the army offices who tx-
amined him for promotion. as shogn
by reports in the files of the mil
itia bureau of the war department.
are as follows: Intelligent Indus
trous.' Energetic Dependable 'pur-
poseful.' Alert Quick of reaction
Serious Deliberate Stable IF
ficient,' Frank Modest 'Congenial.'
"A man of good moral habits and
regular in his business TRANSACTIONS
One Of the officers expressed his
belief that the young man would sue
eessfully complete everything he un.
dertakes.' This reads like prophecy"
s'Later he became connected with
the United States mall service. where
he exhibited marked ability. and
from which he is now on leave Of
absence.
ION a morning Just three weeks
ago yesterday, this wholesome. ear
nest. fearless, courageous product
Of America rose into the air from
Long Island in monoplaue chris
tened The Spirit Of -. Louis in
honor of his home and that Of his
supporters. II was no haphszard
adventure. After months Of most
careful preparation. supported by a
valiant character. driven by an un-
conquerable will and inspired by
the Imagination of the spirit Of his
viking ancestors. this reserve Of
ficer set wings across the danger
ors stretch of the north Atlantic. He
was alone. His destination was Paris.
"Thirty-three hours and thirty
minutes later. in the evening Of the
second day. he landed at his des-
tination on the French flying field
at LeBourget. He had travelled over /
5 200 miles and established new
and remarkable record. The execu- I
Continued on ra.s tcurs