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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

A EQUIPMENTS winch nave
~ been made to date as a re
a suit of the change of adj
miniStration have been a
source Of great satisfaction to
those interested in the further
ance of aeronautics, especially the
military phases of aeronautics.
The matter of appointments
which may affect civil aviation
still remains somewhat unsettled.
One of the greatest single
Acauses for rejoicing among flying
people in general has been the re-
appointment of Rear Admiral
William A. Moffett as chief of the
Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy De-
partment. This reappointment,
coupled with the appointment of
David G. ingalls,, former Navy pi-
lot, as Assistant Secretary of the
Navy for AeronauricS. gives prom
Use of bright days ahead for naval
aviation in the opinion Of many
Navy flying people.
! The reappointment Of F. Trubee
Dawson as Assistant Secretary OF
War for Aeronautics is as great
source of pleasure TO the Army Air
Corps as that of Admiral Moffett
has been to the Navy flying forces.
McCracken to Leave.
The most important aeronauti-
cal appointment yet to be made is
that of a successor to william P.
MacCracken, jr., Assistant Secre-
tary of Commerce for Aeronautics.
The post is one of the greatest i'm
portance to commercial aeronau-
tics. Despite this fact there has
been virtually mo open campaign
ing for any prospective candidate
nor have there been any candi-
dates publicly seeking the Office.
Mr.. MacCrac&en, who has as
many friends in the aeronautical
world as any man ever has had,
is awaiting only the appointment
of his successor to step out into
the commercial air field. He has
not announced what his connec-
tions will be after he leaves pub
lie life and has indicated that he
will not make his decision known
until he actually steps out. 1t is
veil known. however. that several
fiattering offers have been made
to him by the country'S largest
commercial aviation organiza-
tions.
Clarence M. Young, director Of
aeronauticS of the aeronautics
branch of the Department of
Commerce, has been suggested as
the most logical successor to his
chief. Mr.. Young. who now is en-
gagged in an aerial survey of the
commercial Always and airportS
of Europe for the Department of
Commerce, is thoroughly familiar
with the trends and the needs of
commercial aeronautics in this
country and should be even bet
ter fitted for the task after COM
plotting his present work in Eu-
rope.
Refuses to Make Campaign.
Mr.. Young, however, has DELHI
erately refused to push himself
for the appointment and will not
sanction any campaign in his be-
half, it is said by his friends. In
making his trip to Europe at a
time when the new administra-
ton came into Office Mr.. Young
has indicated by action as well as
by word that he will have moth
ing to do with any movement to
stampede the new Secretary of
Commerce into making an ap-
pointment.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh was
mentioned as a possible successor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
NEW CHAPTERS PLANNED

Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecti-
cut. president Of the National Aero
nautic Association, plans to visit New
York In the near future to ascertain
the desirability of organizing several
chapters Of the association in the met
ropolitan area. 1t has been announced
at the national headquarters here.
The development of aeronautical ac-
tivtty In the New York area has occu-
pied the attention Of Senator Bingham
since he was elected president OF the
association. He has held several con-
Segencess here with Ibis IN .Xaeys,e A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
AVIATION
BY JOSEPH S. EDGERTON.

| to Mr.. MacCracken, but promptly
put a Quietus to the rumorS by
accepting an appointment as
technical adviser to the aeronau-
tics branch.
In view of the rapid growth of
commercial aeronautics at the
present time and the Importance
of having a strong and able head
in charge of its deStinieS in the
Department of Commerce, no
questions of political considera-
ton should be permitted to enter
into the matter of appointing the
new Assistant Secretary. Aero
nauticS people seem to be salts
fled that President Hoover, whose
interest in commercial aviation
was evident while he was Secre-
tary of Commerce and whose re-
pugnance to purely political ap-
pointments has become apparent
since March 4, will see to it per-
sonally that the appointment is
based on merit and qualifications
for service.
The reappointment of Admiral
Moffett was made in the face of
opposition from old-line Navy
people. Aeronautical people, both
in and out of the service, how
ever, worked openly and vigorous
ly for his continuance in Office
for another four-year term. The
National AeronauticS Association,
breaking all precedents, came out
in favor of the reappointment last
January, when the board of gov
errors adopted a resolution urg-
ing the Secretary of the Navy and
the President to retain Admiral
Moffett in office The association
came out editorially in support of
the reappointment in its official
publication last month.
ingalls, Man of Experience.
The Army and the Navy both
are in the midst of five-year avia-
ton programs, the Navy program
including the construction Of two
huge rigid airships recently con-
tracted for, which were authorized
principally because Of the efforts
or Admiral MOnett.
Mr.. ingalls, comes into office
with a sound experience in naval
aeronautics to guide him in taking
over the leadership of an organ
iZation with which he was made
thoroughly acquainted in the days
of its creation. Not only does he
know naval aeronautics from the
viewpoint of the man inside, but
he has broadened his judgment by
his activities in behalf of CONNER
cial aviation since the war.
The new Secretary of the Navy,
Charles F. Adams, also is inter-
eSted in the development of aero
nautics and is expected to look
with a friendly eye upon the eff
forts of his immediate Subordi-
mates to build up the naval avia-
ton service to a point of maxi
mum efficiency. Secretary Adams
is an uncle to Porter Adams, for
mer president and now a governor
at large of the National Aeronau-
tic Association.
Altogether the situation of the
military air services appears bet
ter today, as a result Of the open
ing of the Hoover administration,
than 1t has for some time past.
though this is not intended in any
way as criticism of the past adj
miniStration. If the appoint
ments which have been made are
any criterion of the treatment
which the services may expect in
the future, the next four years
should find both arms of our
aerial defense upon a sound foot
ing indeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

An aviation epic is embodied in re-
port received by the War Department
last week from two Army lieuten-
ants who conducted a remarkable
search from the air for Mr.. and Mrs
Glenn Hyde, who set out early last
Winter In a homemade scow to run
the rapids of the Colorado River
through the Grand Canyon and were
lost.
The aerial search, conducted by
Lieuts. William G. Plummer and John
Fusz and Sergt Frederick Weed. me-
chanics. as observers, is described by
Air Corps officers as one of the most
daring and hazardous aviation exploits
Of the past year.
The flyers, in two Army ok OBJ
servation planes were forced to fly down
in the depths of the canyon, with rock
walls on either side, under conditions
where mechanical failure would have
spelled death and where they were
forced to rely upon their own skill and
the maneuverability of their planes to
avoid crashing into the cliffs while ne
gotiating sharp turns in the canyons.
Wreck Suspected.
The Hydes left Green River, Utah,
days later at Bright Angel Trail, in
the heart of the canyon History re-
cords but few successful trips through
the canyon and when the couple failed
to come out 1t was believed they had
been wrecked in the canyon some 200
miles west Of Ell Tovar.
The aerial search began just one
month after the couple was last seen,
the two officers receiving orders to fly
from March Field TO Needles, Calf, and
search the Colorado River north to
Las Vegas, New, where they were to
refuel and continue the search of the
Scenic Always Field near FL Tovar
The little force was equipped to stay
for an extended period. In each air
plane six blanket rolls containing food
supplies were carried to be dropped to
the lost couple in case the search
proved successful.
The flyers left Needles shortly after
noon December Is and, flying low over
the river, began their search. Upon
entering the first canyon, the planes
were thrown about violently by turbu-
lent air currents.
Misses Cable by Inches.
Despite the danger and discomfort
they kept on through the Boulder Can
yon dam site and on to Las Vegas
without finding any trace of the miss
ing party. The next morning, after
great difficulty in starting their cold
motors, they took off about 1890
and returned to the point where they
had ceased their search the previous
evening. While flying through Iceberg
Canyon, Lieut. Adams. in the lead. saw
cable stretched across ahead with a
car attached to 1t for crossing the
river. He pulled up violently to clear
it and, looking back, saw that Lieut..
Plummer had failed to see his maneuver
and apparently did not see the wire.
While he watciAd, helpless to avert
the crash he felt was inevitable, Lieut..
Plummer skinned over the wire by a
margin OF inches.
rugged and as they, new, alQng ct. IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
CHICAGO EXPECTS
$50 PLANES DAILY
MaiI-Carrying Craft in Five
Years May Number Seven
an Hour.

CHICAGO, March 16.-Far-sighted
Chicagoans are preparing for the time
when $50 or more airplanes, carrying
1000 pounds of mail each. must land
and take off daily within the bounds Of
their city.
That this condition will arise is
certainty. It is we'll known that high
officials in the Post Office Department
expect that all f1rst-class mail will be
carried by planes within the next five
years.
Chicago now has nine mail-carrying
air lines terminating at the municipal
airport. which is Is miles from the
Loop district, where the city's business
centers. These lines carry two-thirds
of the air mail now being transported
in the United States.
To handle the increase In volume
which will result from the gradual
transferring of all first-class mail TO
air channels. the Chicago Aero Com
mission. of which Col. Paul Henderson
is chairman, plans a great landing field
on the lake front, within 5 minutes Of
the Loop district. The project will cost
$13,000000. it is estimated. A square
mile of Lake Michigan. extending out
from the foot of Sixteenth to the foot
of Thirty-first streets. will be filled in.
The average depth of the lake in this
area is 20 feet. In addition 10 this. the
field must be built feet above the
water level.
No hangers. repair shops or other
distractions will be erected on the lake
front field. 1t will serve merely as
station for discharging and taking on
mail. passengers or express. The old
municipal field will be used as sort
of round house" where hangers and
repair shops will be maintained for
storing and working on the planes.
The mail will be shot by the Post
Office Department TO and from the
field by pneumatic tubes, eliminating
the long delays which now take place
during transfer of mail by trucks.
Copyright, 1929, by North Americsn News
paper Alliance)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

CLEVELAND O).-Fog, the aviator's
worst enemy. gives way to the powerful
beams of light projected into the air by
a new form of airport beacon, say its
designers.
The beacon. designed by engineers of
the National Lamp Works of the Cen
eral Electric Co.. has been erected at
the Cleveland municipal airport, where
1t Is undergoing further tests.
Incorporated in this multilight unit
are several principles of lighting, each
said to be distinct aid to night pilots.
1t provides fan of light which, when
rotated, reaches the pilot at every angle
that he may approach the field.
One-half of the light fan is white
and the other half red. The rotation
produces alternate red and white flashes
which instantly attract the pilots at
tention and enable him to identify the
airport.
The high intensity beams are project
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

in process of expansion.
Reports from all the operators hav-
ing express contracts indicate healthy
growth in business during the year.
approximately 1000 tons were carried.
Just as reduction of airmail postage on
August l. from 10 cents to 5'cents for
the first ounce, had the immediate
effect of filling mail planes with capa-
city loads. so were many factors cal
culated to increase the volume Of
express.
Late in the year feeder lines were
being developed to connect with the
long haul systems. Regularity of SER
vice was constantly attracting public
attention. Lack of accident on the air
transport routes was convincing the
shipper that his valuable parcels might
be safely flown"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
Starts Air Photograph Library.

Creation of a library OF more than
100000 aerial photographs as refer
ence inventory of Canada's resources
was predicted by the president of the
Dominion Land Surveyors. according to
report received here by the Depart
men of Commerce. During the past
year 109122 aerial photographs Of this
type were made and more than 100000
such photographs already have been
made of various areas from the Allan
tic to the Pacific Coasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
Night Pilot Flies
100 Miles an Hour
During Windstorm

NEW YORK CP.-It's an Ill
wind that blows no good
While hundreds Of New Workers
were complaining of the, gale-like
wind which swept into the city
from the south, Donald Johnston.
air mail pilot. was riding the
wind through the night at the
rate of 100 miles an hour.
Johnston made his night trip
from Richmond to New York in
90 minutes flying time. The
usual time for the trip is more
than 3 hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17
81 CHANNELS RESERVED.

Sixty-four channels in the 1,500-6,000
kilocycle band have been reserved by
the Federal Radio Commission for the
use Of radio stations to be employed In
communication to and from aircraft.
The airways division Of the Depart
ment OF Commerce is operating % sta
tons on frequencies in the 285-35o-
kilocycle band for Government weather,
broadcast service and radio direction
work and also has been assigned in
termediate and low frequency chan
nels for point-to-point communications
Ten additional stations are being con-
structed along the principal airways at
intervals of about 200 miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

ed by the lower um-shaped units
of which there are four-two red and
two white. These are identical in de-
sign with those used to mark the air.
ways. The upper units, set to project
a less intense beam of light at higher
angles, are standard, narrow-beam,
f1oodlight projectors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

Air mail service was inaugurated be-
tween Santiago and africa, Chile. by
way of Ovalle, Copiapo, Antofagasta
and Iquique. by the Chilean War De-
partment recently. according to oficial
advices to the Department Of Com
metce here. Moth" planes are used,
the trip taking 10 hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

NTOTOR car value Is always relative.
Nl Low price itself is of no merit if
quality is low; but attached to motor car
of the quality of the great Chrysler "65, "
low price takes on real importance.
In the ''65" the finest classic principles
have been translated into new and mod
ern type of beauty.
AT the same time, Chyslcr genius in
engineering has given this masterful car a
range of power and rhythm of motion
unapproached at its price.
With its 65-horscpowcr, high-compres-
sion engine, embodying the famous
Chrysler "Silver-Dome" principle; with
counter-balanced 7-bearing crankslfaft;
Invar Strut pistons with tung tite rings,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-16
AT THE HOTELS
Gastineau

Gastineau E. L. Gordon; R. E. Ellis, Anscel C. Eckmann, John Halloran, o. D Grundler, Seattle; 0. J. Alexander Funter; J. T. Walnier, Sitka;; J. F Morgan; O. D. Leet; MT. and Mrs A. Ward.
 Alaskan L. Edwards, A. Williams, Ten akee; Joe Burlovich, KiIlisnoo; Joe Nyland, Funter Bay; MT. and Mrs Mayeda. s a'1
 Zynda Mrs. Roy Dugan and daughter Chichagof; Mrs Charles Gregory Warner, San Francisco.
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HaIIoran Young Man

Like the navigator, Halloran is seemingly young for such a post His is not the glamorous end of air exploits in the mind of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-16
CHARLES JOHNSON TO
 BE BURIED TOMORROW

The funeral of Charles Johnson, aged 54 years, who died last Satur- day night at St. Ann's hospital, from complications following an operation for appendicitis, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 pm. at the Juneau Young Undertaking Parlors. Services will be conduct ed by the Rev. Harry A. Allen.
 Mir. Johnson was native of Warsaw, Finland, and came to the United States many years ago. landing in New York in October. 1905. He is survived by a wife who lives in Warsaw, Finland MT. Johnson was going to the West ward on the New England Fish company's boat when he was taken from the boat at Juneau suffering from a ruptured appendix. and was operated on week ago. Men on the boat had wanted him to be operated on at Ketchikan, but he had insisted on waiting until he got to Juneau.
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are to be encountered, thus know ing how to meet every contingency that may arise.
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average individual His is the yo.k Of maintaining perfe c t working machine that is solely re- sponsible for sustained flight and the safety of humans carrie through the air. Today he was working seemingly unaware that he had a great part in making the first successful nonstop from the States to Alaska.
 MT. Halloran has been an avia- tion mechnician for several years, entering the field when the air cooled motors ve-c the tricky rotary affairs that needed constant moth ering. With the advance to the flying industry of the radial motor he started a special schooling in their mechanics and today is one of the most able radial experts on the coast and recognized as such, but he did not tell that to the in- terviewer.
 Here About One Week The Juneau and her crew ot three will be in Juneau for about a week, said pilot Eckmann today Leaving here the ship will fly te Ketchikan where for several days work similar to that carried or here will be undertaken. From Ketchikan the plane will probably fly south to return north when the company enters the field commer- cially.
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the regular acpI.y.
 It has come 70 the attention of the Grand Jury that there are fif- teen dependent children in the First Division, committed to the Board of Children's Guardians be- cause of unsuitable homes, due principally to vicious immoral and unfit percentage, and for other req sons than incorrigibility, awaiting the disposition of the Board, which is unable to dispose of the cases because of insufficient funds.
 It is recommended by the Grand Jury that the Legislature of Alas ka now in session promptly appro- priate funds necessary to take care of these cases.
 It is further noticed by the Grand Jury that there are now 152 such dependent children from Alaska of which 82 are from this division being maintained by the Territory nearly all whereof are in institu- tions in the States.
 It is recommended by the Grand Jury that a suitable place be in stituted in Alaska for the care of it's dependent children and funds appropriated by the legislature fo,. that purpose.
 Stolen Goods Question
 It has been called to the atten- tion of the Grand Jury that there has been some laxity in the buvino and selling of stolen and second hand goods, especially among min- ors.
 We recommend that this situation, be remedied by the Territorial Leg islature now in session. The Grand Jury noticed that the City of Juneau in enacting it's To- cal election ordinance some wears ago provided the qualifications of CASSVOAo ob cASiA tOSdi tletIlOnS- l1If failed to provide a penalty for the punishment of persons voting with out such qualifications. It is recommended that the elec- tion ordinance be amended to in- clude a penalty for the punishment of persons voting illegally at c:ty elections
 In conclusion, the Grand Jury wishes to commend very highly the efficient manner in which the cas.
 es were presented by the United States Attorney. and to expres: deep appreciation for the courte.
 sies extended by that office. a. we'll as the office of the United States Marshal.
 Judge Harding thanked the mem. bers for the work accomplished.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-16
. . c 6 c COMMISSIONERS COURT Q Q c c

Ed Holmes. arrested for alleged violation of the Alaska Bone Dry Law by Deputy U. s. Marshal Sib- ley, was tried in the U. s. Com missioner's Court this morning and fined $50 and costs by U. s. Com missioner Charles Sey.
 Jack Batoff, charged with sale of intoxicating liquor in violation of the Alaska Bone Dry Law, was fined $200 and costs by U. s. Com missioner Sey. He was arrested by Deputy U. s. Marshal Sibley.
 Charles Mcclellan, who was charged with violation of the AL aska Bone Dry Law was fined $l0O and costs by U. s. Commis- sioner Sey this morning.
 Albin Haglund, arrested last night by Deputy Prohibition Administra- tor T. L. Chichester and Deputy U. s. Marshal Sibley, and charged with violation of the Alaska Bone Dry Law, was fined $250 and costs by U. s, Commissioner Sey this morning.
 Mrs. Frances Foster, charged with violation of the National Prohibi- tion Law, had a preliminary hear ing in the U. s. Commissioners Court this morning and the case was continued until Thursd a y afternoon.
 Raymon, Edward, Harriet, Harry and Olga Johnson, children of MT. and Mrs Harry Johnson, were bound over to the Board of Chil- dren's Guardians by U s. Commis- sioner Sey. this morning. The ac- tion followed a complaint that the parents did not take proper care of the children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-04-16
MEIER RESIDENCE
 BEING REMODELLED

The residence of Henry Meier, at Sixth and Kennedy Streets is now undergoing extensive alterations. The Morris Construction Company is doing the work.
 A new entrance hall is being built and several rooms are being enlarged. Larger French style win dows are also to be put in which will give the interior flood of sunlight. This work together with lining the entire house with plaster beard will tend to remodel the whole structure. Llano Morris has had several workmen on the job for some time. ef s ss2 se