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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

ERSHING'S attack on the st.
Nihiel salient, which had with
stood every assault for four
Years. was thoroughly planned
and the 21th Aero Squadron
had its place in the order Of battle
They had secretly moved up to an
abandoned French airdrome--a huge
wooden building with wide doors at
the end In tho early morning of
September L.. 1918, Luke warmed
up his plane inside the building and
shot it for the open door Clearing
the opening at almost tying speed,
re climbed rapidly into the morning
dusk alone and flew high over the
German lines. which We're being del
used with shells from pershing's
massed batteries clearing the way for
his infantry attack. The battle of
st. Mihiel had begun
l.uke's First Balloon
At last Luke spotted an enemy
balloon. Hastily returning To his air
tirome, he found that by directing
the fire Of enfiiading guns this hal
loon WAS holding up section Of the
American attack. Another American
flying unit had been trying to get"
this balloon without results. Aban-
doning their sunset" plan of attack.
Luke and Wehner took to the air and
climbed to an altitude of 1900 feet.
fighting off an attack of three Ger
man Fokkers on their way. Luke
dove through a gap in the clouds
straight for the German sausage"
So quickly did he come that the
ground batteries had no chance to
open fire upon him before he had
reached his quarry. He pressed the
triggers Of both his machine guns,
hut one iammed and the bullets from
The other missed the target. Forget
ting all his cautious plans. he turned
and dived at the balloon again. this
time through a wall Of fire from the
ground batteries. Again his guns
damned. Pulling out Of the ring OF
fire to clear his weapons, he attacked
the third time and his victim went
down in flames.
With a swarm of Fokkers in close
pursuit, Luke scudded for home.
hedge hopping" over trees and
buildings. Landing near an Ameri-
can balloon, he secured written con-
firmation of his victory from OBJ
servers who had seen the balloon 60
down and then tried To take off for
his home airdrome, hut found that
his engine was crippled by n broken
connecting rod. Borrowing n motor
cycle he rode gayly into camp Of the
eth. waving his confirmation over
his head.
The Official Report.
Here is Luke's report Of his vic
tory as preserved in the official
archives Of the War Department:
September Il, 1918.
Lieut. Luke reports:--Saw three
E. A. near LavinSneulle and gave
chase. following them directly east
toward Pont-a- NJ ousson. where they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

Special Dispatch To Tho star
RICHMOND. Va. January e.~-For
the first time In years the James
River has been frozen over, navica,
ton being imreded many hours while
the tug Cunningham broke through,
and allowed steamers to get In their
lNrkN Ice WIS five inrhna thick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06
Bandits Wound Contractor.

Special Dispatch 10 The star.
EVANSVILLE. Md, January e.
Leonard H. Miller. a contractor. IL
In n 1ohnsinwn hospital with bullet
wound in the forehead. inflicted yea.
tcrdav BY bandits near Quemahonins
Dam in the Somerset coal field. They
opened fire on Miller when he failed
10 stop hls car. one OF the bullets
striking his head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06
Heads Augusta Supervisors.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
ATAJ NT0N. Va. January f.-~1.
Frank Harper WAS unanimously re-.
elected chairman Of the Augusta
Board Of Supervisors for the next
four years. and iJr. Harry NJ. Wallace
WAS renppoinied county health of,
tirer for two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06
II BUILDINGS BURN
AT DILLWYN, VA.
Fire Starting in Drug Store at 2
Am. Sweeps Post Office, Among
Other Structures.

BY Tue AssnCi 3tpd Press.
FARMVILLE. Va, January s.
Eleven buildings, including the post
office, were burned To the ground at
Diliwyn early today by fire starting
in drug store shortly after o'clock
The fire swept rapidly through the
business section, and volunteer fire.
men from Farmville answered the
alarm, saving the hank building from
destruction.
There were ~ lives lost. Property
damage was not estimated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06
Potomac Church Planned.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
POTOMAC. Va, January e.-The
board OF stewards of Del Fay Metho-
dis Episcopal Church South last night
discussed the building OF d new church
10 supplant the present edifice. which
In deemed entirely too inadequate for
the Sunday school. The discussion
will be reopened at the next meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

NEW YORK, January Nel. sui
eidea in New York city during the
first II months of 1927 totaied i6tT
aud homlcides. ah2. records In the
office of chief Medical Examiner Nor
ok sshaAH1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

CHICAGO. Janunry Up. pearl
necklace lost hy Mrs. William II. Hub
bard. jr. Of Lake Forest, was found
IN n waste basket at The Roucheron
Millinery shop late YESTERDAY bv an
insuranc" ndjuSter. The pearls are
valued at $4,000,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

Look like flowerpots on the Fourth
Of July"
"And we called him yellow" mu:,
INJURED n veteran pilot.
THAT curiosity Of yours Will ge.
YOU killed some day" Scolded Hart
ney. Keep your mind on this war
we're having and forget the 1ieinie :
fireworks or some day one OF them
viii hit You"
"Aw. major. they can't get me-
was the gri,fning retort.
Downright. 1881
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

Lord Barnby OF England. who had
crossed the Atlantic more than 100
times, and who has Just passed his
eightieth birthday, has announced
that he keeps fit by frequently sprint
ing 100 yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06
Lumberman Auto Victim.

Special Dispatch 80 The STAR.
OAKLAND. Nd. January s.-Jacoo
l. Kendall. SIS years old. prssiden:
OF the Kendall Lumber Co. which
has an operation near here. coal op-
orator and banker. died in A Pitts.
hurgh hospital from INJURIES received
when struck by an autor1ohile While
walking across the stree, near his
home.
Prehistoric men in Europe used
birchbark for candles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

TOmorrow--Read 81 another
day of battle In which Luke es.
capeS death by the narrowest Of
margins. Read how Luke Mt
last takes too great a risk and
finds himself surrounded I'm mid.
air. with dead engine and
miles from home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06
D. C. PROSPERITY
REVEALED IN TAXES
PAID BY CITIZENS

Continued from Third Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06
ACES UP! B. JOHN KNOX
The Fact Story of American Avators in the World War

Previous instaiimcnts described Lieut.
Tuke's hnyhOna air training, his htst ayr
fchi as n pilot Of the first oursult et"un'
wherein he scored an unconhrmeu N''"'s'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-06

CHAPTER III.
~ ERSHING'S attack on the st.
Nihiel salient. which had with
stood every assault FOR -FOUR
L wears. was thoroughly planned
New Britain herald., 1928-02-03
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
New Navy Fighting
Plane Comes Here
For Service Tests

A new high-Speed Navy single
scatter fighting plane, mentioned i'll
Associated Press dispatches from
Seattle. Wash, few weeks ago as
having been put through its maiden
fight at the field OF the Boeing Air
plane Co, has arrived at the Naval
Air Station, Anacostia, for testing by
the flight test section TO determine
its adaptability to service needs.
The plane is all metal throughout
except the covering of the wings. and
is said TO be several hundred pounds
lighter than the present standard
Boeing fighter 1t is powered with a
Pratt 81 Whitney Wasp" air-cooled
engine OF AIS horsepower and is be-
lieved to have a speed of more than
$50 miles per hour with fun military
load The plane will be flown in
the rigid Navy tests by Lieut.. S. w
Galloway, chief of the section; Lieut.
w. G.. TomlinSon and Lieut.. Edward
Rounds. The manufacturers per-
Torrance test will be given by Leslie
Tower, chief test pilot for the
Boeing Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
FLYING PRINCIPLE
STRESSED IN BOOK
Guggenheim Fund Publication
= Sets Forth Need for
Careful Training.

Taking cognizance OF the large num-
Der Of flying schools that have sprung
up over the Nation since Col. Charles
A. Lindbergh few to Paris, the Daniel
Cugeenheim Fund for the Promotion
Of AeronauticS, Inc. in the absence OF
Federal State or municipal regulations
or an "unwritten code" governing the
curriculum to be followed, has set forth
what it believes TO be the fundamental
principles for flying school instruction.
The fund quotes Col. Llndbergh S
opinion on flying schools as follows:
There are many schools which ad-
vertiSe that they will teach a novice
how to fly an sirplane. Some of them
give the course for 500, usually turn
Ing out the student as a finished pilot
after about 10 hours in the air.
Need for Training.
Ten hours of flying will not make
any one a pilot and 500 will not buy
A good course in training. The man
or woman who wishes TO become pilot
should be prepared to spend at least
$500 for the training and some agree
ment should be reached whereby The
use OF plane for practice may be OBJ
tanned after the coarse has been COM
pleted.
A great many serious aviation acct
dents occur because of pilots who are
turned out of cheap schools, without
sufficient experience TO meet emergen-
cies"
In adequate flying instruction. ac-
coroing TO the fund. the ground course
should be of at least as hours dura-
ton and should cover education not
only in the proper maintenance of the
airplane on the ground, but in the
conduct of the plane in the air. Rigid
inspection and careful handling of the
plane on the ground are essential to
the safety of the passenger and the
life of the plane.
The following subjects are recon-
nlenoed in "a proper ground course"
BY the fund: Nomenclature and pro-
nunciation of aeronautical terms: sim
pie aerodynamics. materials in airplane
construction. construction of wings and
fuselage; construction and operation of
landing gear; covering wings and fuse
iage. doping and painting, assembly,
rigging, inspection. study of wood and
metal propellers; study of engines, gen.
eraJ types. ignition. carburetion. lubri-
cation. trouble shooting: controls and
their functions: airplane instruments
ana their functions: maps and map
reading aerial navigation, radio equip
nent. including sending and receiving
sets and photography.
The fund ignores that classification
Of Federal pilots license dealing with
the private pilot" who must have 10
hours solo work in the air before at
tempting to qualify and who after
granted the license cannot carry pas
sengerS for hire. 1t then takes up the
flying qualifications for limited COM
n1ercial pilots" who cannot carry per
sons or property for hire outside of the
areas designated in their licenses, and
industrial pilots" who must have so
hours of solo flying before applying for
license but who cannot carry persons
or property for hire.
The so hours flying necessary for
these licenses. according to the fund
should consist of at least 10 hours of
dual instruction and 20 hours Of solo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

flying. and the final 20 hours should
include instruction in performing and
recovering from spins. loops. wing
and rolls. and in night ard cross coun-
try flying.
Applicants for advanced courses in
aviation. continues the fund, should
have had at least high school educa-
ton. "as 1t is doubtful that a mind
less adequately trained can be suffi-
GENTLY developed to absorb the mathe-
NAUTICAL problems presented in naviga-
ton. meteorology and aerodynamics."
In laying down its conception of the
fundamental principles for flying
school instruction" the fund seeks To
encourage young men TO undertake the
subject with thoroughneSs. I'm the
long run this will avoid the diSappoint-
ments involved in inadequate instruc-
ton and will lead TO the brilliant and
capable performance which alone can
make aviation safe and recognized
means OF travel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
TOURISTS FLY OVER D. C.

What is regarded by Robert f. Funk
houser, president of the United states
Air Transport Co, Inc, operators of
Washington airport at the south end
of Highway Bridge as an indication
that the Nation is minded" is
given in record just compiled of per-
sons who made flights over the Capital
In the past ten days.
The addresses OF the men and wom-
Ell who flew from the airport show that
80 States and Canada had citizens in
Washington who had no hesitancy
about seeing the National Capital from
the air
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

forts. Caldwell traces the development
in the pitch of the propeller and its
composition.
nesium propeller only two-thirds as
heavy as aluminium" he said. I'VE also
are experimenting with prop the pitch
Of which can be changed in flight"
Landing Is Problem.
AS set now, the pitch Of propellers is
correct for maximum speed, but in land
ing and taking off, when the speed is
cut the prop angle is too high, Caldwell
explains.
In 1909, when Glenn Curtiss, the
WrighUs and other pioneer plane de-
signers scarcely could get their planes
off the ground. Caldwell completed his
work at the Massachusetts, Institute Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
Explorers Using Airplanes.

Several Canadian mining engineers
and biologists have sailed from Halifax
to explore uncharted mineral deposits
of the sub-Arctic regions by airplane,
the Department of Commerce is add
vised by Trade Commissioner Walter
j. Donnelly at Montreal. Four air.
planes, each equipped with combination
pontoons and skis, will be employed. A
stay of two years in the north country
Is MANNED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
Lindbergh Aide Relieved.

Mai. Harvey s. Burwell. who. as com
manding officer at Boiling Field col
laborated with Col Charles A. Lind
bergh on plans for the Washington
Mexico City nonstop flight. has been
relieved as commanding officer of the
9lst Observation Squadron at Crissy
Field, San Francisco. and assigned to
duty at the University Of California al
Berkeley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
ARMY AIR EXPERT FORESEES
PROPELLER AS KEY TO GAINS

DAYTON, Ohio (P,, Back of the
crowds cheering the flying heroes are
the mechanics and technicians who
have maze their exploits possible. Sell
dom does laudation come TO them, but
the thrill of achievement is as keen.
Frank w Caldwell belongs to that
group, He is in charge of propeller de-
velopment for the United States Army
Air Corps and has had part in all OF
the Army'S aerial accomplishments
Caldwell designed the "micrata" pro-
peller used extensively on tri-motor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT
BUYS FOUR NEW PLANES
Machines VIII Be Used to Augment
ID Now in Service of Aero
nautics Branch.

The aeronauticS branch of the De-
partment of Commerce is awaiting de-
liverieS of four new airplaneS to aug =
ment Its present flying equipment.
which numbers IA planes of the popu-
lar and proven type.
The planes are used by inspectors
who fly about the country giving ex-
aminations for pilots licenses and inr-
specting aircraft and also in surveying
airways, checking the night flying
equipment installed thereon and in
specting the boulevards of the skies.
The planes are housed in various
sections of the country. The depart
ment's hangar at Boiling Field accom-
modates several planes for use in this
section of the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
Sheep Us. Flying Field.

When airplanes are not flying frond
the Amberieu airdrome at Ain, Frances
sheep Craze on the field. AS a conse4
quence, French airTnen have been motto
fed that they should make circuit Of
the airdrome before landing to allow
the shepherd to collect the flock in
the center of the grazing area.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

F'okker planes, including the Hegenber-
ger Mainland flight to Hawaii and the
Southern Cross journey to Austrilia.
Sees Magnesium Shaft.
Mlscarta is a composition of fabric
and glue. 1t is particularly desirable
for tri-motored planes because the air
stream of the central motor overlaps the
side motors, causing a vibration Wood
and metal cannot withstand this strain.
Others see the evolution of the air.
plane In it's flights. its engines. its COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05
Germany to Have Show.

The first private international aeroa
nautical exposition to be hald in Gera
many will open October z and con.
ti1ue through the 18th. All American
aeronautical manufacturers haze been
invited 10 exhibit their products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-05

Technology and wrote q thesis on air.
plane propellers. Since then he has
devoted his energies to that one phase
Of aviation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-30

daughter Norma Jean and aged aunt,
Miss Arminda Hope Of Vernon. and
Mrs. Joe Carvejal of San Antonio
have all been spending the Yuletide
season here with Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. wicks and
daughter Miss Priscilla left We'd
nesday morning for their home in
Fremont, Neb., after spending a week
here with Mr.. Wicks' parents, Pav.
and Mrs. w. J.. Wicks.
A. A. Brack. father Of Mrs. d. u.
Strickland and Miss Dora Brack, sis
ter Of Mrs. Strickland, are here from
San Marcos, spending the holidays
at the Strickland home.
Grady Carl and wife OF Brownwood
were in Mission Wednesday.
DIR. and Mrs. Chas. M. Melden left
Thursday evening for their home in
Oakland. Cal, after a two weeks
visit here at the home of their son
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. II. M.
Melden.
Captain and Mrs. J. S. Rodwell Of
Fort Sheridan, H., are spending the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Bogus of Brownsville.
hr. and Mrs. Leo MARCEL and baby
son are here from Rising Sun, for 4
visit with Mr.. Marcell's mother.
Mrs. E. MARCEL.
Roy Parrish returned Monday To
his work at Austin. after n few DAYS
spent with his mother, DR.. Minnie
Parrish.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-30
Merry Matrons
Christmas Party

Mrs. Frank Fisher entertained the
Merry Matrons Bridge club with a
Christmas party December II at her
hjme in Point Isabel. The home
was beautifully decorated with a
Christmas tree. and vases Of poin-
settias and fern.
The members played bridge from
$3.50 TO 4 o'clock. meantime receiving
radio announcements II the Browns
ville-DePaul game. Mrs. Bert cal
held high score. and Mrs. Harry
Grove second. while Mrs. John Mar
tin won the cut prize. Each mem
her also received a gift from the
tree.
The hostess served chicken salad.
French fried potatoes, hot rolls,
fruit cake and coffee.
Mrs. Fred Bohlen will he next
hostess 10 the club. IN January 4.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-30
Brownsville Girl
Conlplimented

Miss Frances Kaufman Of Browns
vile was honoree at a dance given
Christmas night at the woman's club
building in Harlingen by her cousin,
Miss Annie Orr Haughton. Christ
mas decorations were in evidence
about the rooms. Punch was served
TO about forty guests. members Of
the younger set Of Harrington.
Assisting Miss Haughton we're her
mother, Mrs. A. T. Rose. ard her
aunt. Mrs. Anne Kaufman, of
Brownsville. Albert Kaufman. also
Of Brownsville, WIS a guest at the
dance.
Mrs. Kaufman and her daughter
Frances are spending the holidays
with Mrs. ksufman's sister. Hrs. A.
T. Rose. While there Miss Frances
has been a guest at a number Of par
ties, among them the dance -iven
Thursday afternoon BY Miss Evelyn
Joyner, and another Thursday eve-
ming at which Miss Nancy Jennings
was hostess. Albert Kaufman ex-
poets to spend New Years in Har-
lingen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-12-30
Valley Society NeWS
and EUentS

their son. Kenneth Of wasca. Cal
who will DO their guests for the holi-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Mckenzie ana
Miss Lethia Frame OF San Antonio
who were guests of relatives for
Christmas day returned 10 San An
tonic Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Medidith have
as their guests. Mrs. M~eredith's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. GGard of Love.
land. Colo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Devil hAI pv
their guests for Christmas dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ingram, Mr.
and Mrs. Cameron of Pharr, Mrs.
Bessie Itzen. Mrs. Virginia Cameron
and Alex Cameron Of California.
Mr. and Mrs. M. "A. Harlcr w
Xcnis. o.. are expected 70 arrive TIA
last Of the week. Mr.. and Mrs. Hs-.
Ter will spend the remainder Of me
winter IN McAllcn ard will bs guests
nc the Antlers hotel.
George Ragsdalc. who is employed
with q. :. Geological Survey IL Pear.
sail is spending the Christmas holi.
days with his parent ,ir. and Mrs.
W. r. RsEsdgle.
Judge and Mrs. y. RI. Leslie Aad ~
their guests for Christmas dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. !. s. Bonner and chill.
dren. Virginia. Nerlynn. and John
Sidney. Mr.. and Mrs. ". Harris ard
Mr.. and Mrs. Cone ri Weslscc.
ny. and Mrs. r. NJ. Perkins had q,
their guests for Christmas day Their
son, G. r. Perkins and wife OF
Brownsville.
Miss Martha Holt. who wv n student
at Baylor College. Bolton, N spend.
ing the holidays with her parents.
Or. Miller Belding left "Wednesday
for a visit in Waco and Clifton. Dr.
Beldinr will rcturn after the first
81 the year. accompanied by Mrs.
BeIding. who has been spending
some time in Clifton.
Mrs. Clay Zachry had as her
guests for Christmas dinner. Mrs.
Eva Butler or Fharr. Mr.. and Mrs.
u. Il. Downs. or Donna, Mrs. Laura
and Zachry and family. Mrs. Anna
Wakefield and family, Miss Brownie
Zachry and Charles and Ashley
Cawthon.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Alden or Ne
braska have arrived TO spend the
remainder Of the winter in McAllen
and IRE located at the Green Gables.
n. M. merrill left Thursday for
San Antonio on business.
Harry Rogers or San Antonio spent
Thursday in the Valley looking over
his properties here.
n. Z. Moore arrived Tuesday from
a trip to Iowa.