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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26

during the year to 34I. with a valuation
OF $5,372,2l7. The export market in
1929 was more than three times that
of 1928, when only 1862 planes were
shipped to other countries, with a total
valuation of $1,759 $751;
Benefit in Restriction.
The curbing Of overproduction. in
Mr.. RentSchler's opinion, was of bene-
At to the entire country, since over
production, which would be serious in
any industry, was especially critical in
an industry so closely related to ma
tional defense.
Commercial aviation on an unstable
foundation" he explained, offers no
substitution, or even q dependable re-
serve, for the Nations air defense. It
became evident in 1929 that a sound
foundation could be constructed only
through maintenance of Government
orders, as typifled in the five-year mill
tary program, and through the con-
tinued development of the contract
airmail system upon an economic
basis"
In its state of overexpansion and
overproduction toward the middle of
1929, MIR. Rentschler said, the aircraft
Industry was in a position similar to
that of other industries. Capital infla-
ton came from isolated and limited
amounts invested in manufacturing or
operating projects, but chiefly in the
form of massed capital advanced by
financial groups extending their activi-
ties into all phases of aviation.
AT the end of the year." he con-
cluded, 1.-The industry was contracting in
some phases and expanding in others.
Isolated capital was in some instances
liQuidating GrOuD capital was wisely
economizing and boldly advancing. will
ing to risk a long period Of attrition
providing it had definite assurance of
public support for the transport lines
Government backing for the contract
airmail system and an assurance that
the five-year military program would be
carried out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
GIVEN POSITION
IN NEW GLIDER UNIT
Executive Secretary Charter Mem
Der of Air Legion and Treas
urer Of ORGANIZATION.

appointment Of T. J. Wasgy to NIL
the newly created post of executive
secretary Of the new glider unit of the
d. @. Air Legion was announced yes
terday by Alva Sole, president of the
Legion.
Mr.. Waggy is one Of the charter
members Of the Legion. He was for
ner director and now Is treasurer Of
the organization. He was one Of the
first members Of the Legion to fly and
now has 10 hours Of solo time, sum-
cient for a private pilots license, which
he hopes to obtain soon.
Becoming interested in the develop
ment Of gliding, Mr.. Waggy served on
the committee which was appointed
several months ago to determine
whether the Legion should take up
gliding. It was decided that by eStab-
lishment of primary gliding class near
Washington and q camp for soaring
in the nearby mountains, gliding would
be practicable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26

The old adage that the darkest hour
comes just before dawn did not hold
true at Langley Field. Hampton, Va,
one day recently. The darkest hour
came just before sunset, when Is
single-seater pursuit planes and 8 two
scatter observation ships were caught
by the rising OF q dense fog, according
to q report to the Air Corps.
The day had been given over to an
sll-day practical problem In military
flying under supervision Of Lieut.. Clay
ton L. Bissell, Air Corps, pursuit In
structor at the Air Corps Tactical
School. The rs planes were on the last
mission of the day, with orders to land
at Langley Field at 4:45 pm. While
they were away the fog rolled in, and
when the planes headed back the post
was entirely obScured. The situation
was complicated by the fact that the
pursuit planes had almost exhausted
their fuel supply and quick action was
necessary.
Signal Lights Fired.
At about 4:45 the first airplanes were
heard flying over the field, though they
could not be seen. All landing lights,
obstacle lights and the beacons were
turned on and arrangements were made
to burn magnesium mares on the uylng
field in the hope that the pilots would
be able to see them. Signal lights we're
fired from the ground and from the
water tank.
Soon there were many airplanes n.y.
ing over the field and evidently some
of the pilots were attempting to land.
Two three-ship formations could be
seen dimly flying over the field at
about 500 feet. The fact that they were
flying In fairly close formation indicated
that they were not In the fog at that
altitude and that vertical visibility APP
peared to be better than lateral
visibility.
Then 1t became evident that pursuit
plane was attempting to land. 1t could
be heard as 1t glided in, the pilot evil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
PLAN DOUBLE RUNWAY.
st.. Louis Air Field to Have First
-, Installation.

The first !, complete installation Of
double rinways, providing separate
runways for landing and taking on in
all direct tons, is TO be built at the St.
Louis municipal airport. following
thorough testing of various types Of
surfacing materials under service con-
dittOrG.
The double runway system is ex-
pected TO be, one Of the greatest safety
factors for fields handling heavy air
franc. The plans for Improvement Of
the st Louis field. including the new
runway system and other construction,
viii involve the expenditure Of the ball
2nce OF . 1900 900 bond issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
AIRMEN TO PHOTOGRAPH
OLD IRRIGATION WORKS,
Expedition Over Territory Near
Phoenix. Ariz., Authorized
by Trubee Dawson.

Army Air Corps planes and cameras
win be used to record one of the last
traces Of prehistoric irrigation works,
near Phoenix, Ariz., before they disap-o
pear before the advance Of modern-day
farmers and irrigation projects.
Upon the request of Smithsonian In
stitution ofi1cials, =. Trubee Dawson,
Assistant Secretary Of War for. Aero
nautics, has authorized an aerial pho
tographic expedition over the territory.
From an archaeological standpoint, it is,
said, the ancient canals are extremely
interesting and Of great value as q sub
ject Of study. They are located chiefly
along the ella and Salt Rivers.
An ofacer pilot, enlisted photographer
and airplane have been ordered from
Crissy Field, near San Francisco, for
the purpose. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
AIR TRANSPORT REPORT.

During the first six months Of oper.,
alton, Transcontinental Air Transport
carried 4,346 passengers for q total Of
more than 100000 passenger miles. )
according to q report received here from
j. v. Magee, vice president.
OF the 6O3, 700 miles Of flight schedul.
ed, SIS, 1854, or 90.5 per cent, were fiowu.
OF $50 trips scheduled, 578, or 86.S per-
cent, were completed and 70.6 per cent
Of the plane arrivals were on time. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
WEST LEADS IN AIRMAIL.

Westerners write more airmail letters
than Fasteners, 1t, is revealed by a
check of poundage carried by BoeinE
planes on the Chicago-San francisco
division Of the transcontinental route.
In q single month 3,16O,OOO letters
were carried eastward over this route
and 2,S88,0 westward. On the Seat
tle-Los Angeles route more mail is sent
north than south, due to night service
in the one direction, but not in the
other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
GUARDS TO GET PLANE.
Baltimore Observation Squadron
Listed for i Of 8 New Machines.

The l04th Observation Squadron,
Maryland National Guard. stationed at
Baltimore, is to receive one of three
new airplanes of the observation type
purchased by the War Department for
Guard units. The other two planes are
to go to Hartford, Conn, and Houston,
Tex.
factory to their home stations by Reg
ular Army personnel on duty with the
respective National Guard suuadrons.
When delivery is completed, each of
these squadrons win have 1ive available
planes Of this type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
ENGINE POWERS GLIDER.

SEAL BEACH, Calf. R9.-A power
glider, with a 40-horsepower motor and
a gasoline tank capacity Of only two
gallons yet which provides q cruising
radius Of several hundred miles, Is be-
ing manufactured here.
1t Is claimed to provide safe air
transportation at q cost Of about $500
q machine, weighs 400 pounds, and
lands on skidS instead Of wheels. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Plane Cuts Distance.

The first regular stage coach serv-
ice between New York and Philadelphia
was started in 1888 with covered Jersey
wagons which were guaranteed to make
the trip In three days. The distance
between these cities Is 80 miles and the
modern airplane travels u easily Ia less
than one hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
JOINS D. C. FIRST CLUB.
Air Legion Member Gets Aviation
Mechanic License.

AIR Legion Member Gets Aviation
Mechanic License.
The first member Of the District of
Columbia Air Legion to obtain his Ii
cense as an aviation mechanic has re-
turned to the National Capial after
putting in his necessary term of actual
service in an airplane engine factory
and at West Coast flying field
He is william r. Mcmahon, 1904 Tai
bot street southeast. Mr.. Mcmahon was
charter member of the Legion and
put in several months Of study in the
Legions ground school here. He then
spent five months In the factory of the
lie Blond Aircraft Engine Corporation,
Cincinnati, Ohio after which he went
to the Pacific Coast for field experience.
As the first member to obtain such q
license he becomes automatically q
member Of the Legion's First Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
AIR CORPS VARIES PLAN.
Fewer Rescue Pilots to Be Sent to
Hawaii and Canal.

The policy of sending Air Corps re-
serve pilots to the Hawaiian Islands
and the Panama Canal Zone viii be
curteiled under orders issued by the
Secretary of War. The orders provide
that not to exceed IS per cent Of the
total number Of Air Corps oficers on
duty in these two departments shall
be from the list Of reserve officers or
dered to active duty with the Air Corps.
The reserve ofncers who viii be or
uered 70 these Two departments under
the IS per cent limitation are 10 be
members of the class which will grad
uate from the Air Corps training CEN
ter, San Antonio, Tex.s February IS,
1880
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Harrisburg to Build Port.

Harrisburg, Pa. has let a contract
for construction of q 300-acre airport,
with view to becoming one of the
main landing places on q proposed New
York Pittsburgh passenger air trans
mort line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
PLANS AIRCRAFT UNION.
Endurance Flyer Would Organize
Mechanics and other Workers.

ST. LOUIS R.-Dale jackson CO.
holder Of the worlds endurance f,irht
record, plans to organize airplane pilots
mechanics and other aircraft workers
into labor union.
With L. H. Atkinson, a former pilot
jackson Is working to establish mini
mum wage scales and fixed hours of
employment; Circular letters have been
sent more than 10000 workers 4, Ne !
rious phases Of the industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
County Has Sc Airuort,

Los ANGELES (R.-There are Sc
exports In Los Angeles County.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Model Aircraft
BY GEORGE WATERS.

meet was staged at the mcfarland Miniature
morning under the auspices of the District Model Aircraft
league participated Flying
scale hand launched scientific and baby models
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-26
Airport Clears $4,000 4 Month.

OAKLAND, Calf. t9.-The munici-
pal airport here nets the city $1,000 q
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
SPORT NEWS

tnd raised the Italian giant s right
arm.
Old Chuck $ fighting spirit de-
manded more action despite the
rights and lefts that had cuffed his
head and body, out it was too late
and he ambled to his corner pro-
testing.
The technical knockout saved Wig
gins, outweighcd CT pounds fr o m
further massacre. He charged in like
Il bulldog as tire fight started, got
II several blows and appeared to
have Carnera slightly on the de-
fensive as the first round ended.
Carnera who once was French
circus clown, shook his head as the
second started and it was the be-
ginning Of ;:lc en1 for his oppon-
cnt. He sent Virgins backwards
through the ropes, but at the count
of nine Chuck was in again, fists
flying, Then Carnera swung his
big arms and charged. A right and
Il left to the head and the old war
horse went through the ropes. His
gallant attempt to lift himself into
the ring again went for nau9ht.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18

just how this plan will work Fri
day night remains to be seen, for
Senor Jose is up against bad medi-
cine.
The b. m. is none other than Tory
Portillo, and if that doesn't mean
anything to the reader, We'll go a
step further.
This Tony boy is from Ocean
Park and is a stablc-matc Of Goldic
Hess. He fought seven main events
in San Diego last year, including
among his victims Dick Hoppe, Doe
Smell, Matt Cowden, Bandit Romero
and Erwin Biegc. In his last 50
(count 'em) fights not a decision
has been given against him, and the
roster includes plenty Of tough hom-
brcs. Portillo packs a knockout
punch, and against Rivers the battle
should not last the 10 round Limit.
Frank Olaete, a husky Indian
from Yuma, who is now in the same
string as Bobby Pacho, will be seen
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
New York Women
Best Swimmers

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Mar. Is
UP - The senior women : indoor
swimming team championship vas
reld today by the New York W. S.
A., 43l2 points against 90 for the
Illinois 4. \. C., Chicago, l. Cor
Los Angeles, l. Cor Seattle.
But that somehow was oversha-
dovcl by the brilliant performance
of th~ce individual stars. Helene
Madison Seattle, Eleanor Holm. New
York. and Josephine McKim, Los
Angeles, who ind. .duallv and 10
pether shattered 10 world records
Hrrc.
Thc national senior women 5
swimming championships were com
pirt,d here Monday. When Miss
Madison established her fourth world
title, the New York relay tie m
paccd by Miss Holm, set a new 400
yard Medley mark, and Agnes
trraghty. New York, Won the 100
llrd breast stroke event . .1-l0 see
rnds over the world mark.
The annual cost Of an acre of
primes in Souoma County is estimat-
"a to be- $l35.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
Proven Relief for
Stomach Ailment

PEERLESS STOMACAL has af.
fordcd hundreds of people relief
from Ulcers of the Stomach. Gas on
the stomach and other chronic all.
mentS. 1t tones up the Stomach,
restores a normal, healthy condi,
ton, allowing natural digestion to
take place. Every person suffering
in the least from Stomach disorder,
should use PEERLESS STOMACAL
to relieve their condition. A neg,
lrctcd stomach ailment, may, if not
attended by proper treatment, lead
t. serious coplications. This rem
cdy is especially beneficial in the
treatment OF Ulcers of the Stomach.
On hand at Clements Drug store.
ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
Here And There
In Sport World

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla, Mar, Is
-(U.P)-George Neron of Boston,
won on a foul from Knute Hansen
of Denmark in the seventh round of
a scheduled 10 round bout here last
night. Jeff Carroll, Biloxi, Miss,
knocked out Jack McQue, Norfolk,
Va, in the third round.
NEW YORK, Mar. 13.-U.n)-Al
Singer, New York lightweight title
contender, knocked out Eddie [Kid)
Wagner of Philadelphia in the third
round of scheduled 10 round bout
at st. Nicholas arena last night.
Singer weighed 135, Wagner, 1856.
NEW YORK, Mar. 1S.-U.H-
Nick Palmer, former middle'vcight
champion of the national guard, won
an 8 round decision from Izzy Grove
Of New York in the feature bout at
arena last night.
CHICAGO. Mar. 1s.-U.H)-Mick-
ey Walker, the middleweight cham
pion, experienced little difficulty in
out jim Mahoney in the
second round of scheduled 10 round
encounter here. Walker did all the
punching and had Mahoney down
three times before the final count.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
Kid Chocolate
Likes to Fight

NEW YORK. Mar. 1S.-UP)-
In contrast with heavyweight con
tenders who fight only once a year,
Kid Chocolate, undefeated CEban,
plans to fight oace each week un-
til he gets chance to meet Bat
Battalino for the title.
Chocolate fights Al Ridgewav of
Jersey City at Madison Square Gar
den Friday and week later will
go to Toronto to meet johnny F,rick-
sen of New York. The following
week he is booked at But f a | o
against an unsolicited opponent.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
$50. California
Sport Briefs

LOS ANGELES, Mar. IS. W.H-
The Marin, owned by Lewis Luck
enbach and flying the colors of the
Manhasset Bay Yacht club of New
York, was a favorite to win the
King of Spain Trophy as today's
races in the national midwinter re-
gatta got underway in Los Angeles
harbor. With the veteran Fred Hoyt
at her stick, the Marin led the An
gelita, defender of the trophy, across
the finish line in yesterdays races
for the second time.
LOS ANGELES, Mar. 1S. U.H-
Bert Colima, Mexican favOrite, is
scheduled to meet Willie Feldman,
New York Jewish middleweight, in
tonight's 10 round main event at
the Olympic.
LOS ANGELES, Mar. 1S. UP)-
Billy Townsend was back in town
today from Seattle. to start training
for a rematch with Armand Santi
ago here April l. Townsend won
llbln lHt tubdn oh si tttiHlNd
knockout when they last fought here.
The Seattle fighter was staggering
in the sixth from the Cuban's fierce
attack, when the latter tainted in
his corner, losing the bout.
LOS ANGELES, Mar. IS. U.R-
When the Burlingame tennis team
comes into Los Angeles April ) and
6 for its series with the Midwick
tennis club. "Little Bill" Johnston,
once regarded as one of the worlds
outstanding net stars, probably will
lead the visitors. Johnston, it was
said today, is to be teamed with
James Davis, ey-intercollegiate star.
LOS ANGELES, Mar. IS. U.H-
The Argentine poloists, sensation of
the season, today were back in
Southern California preparing for a
series of three games with the Mid
wick country club team, starting
Sunday. After winning the Pacific
coast polo title at Midwick recent
ly, the Pampas horsemen went north
~ duu " tHVil suing VI NICtoIleS.
LOS ANGELES, Mar. IS. W.P)-
The University of California base
ball team today was scheduled to
play second game with the Univer-
sity of California at Los Angeles
squad. The Bears defeated the U.
{. L. A. players yesterday. 6 to 5.
LOS ANGELES, Mar. IS. U.P)-
The Oakland Sheiks Outplayed the
Los Angeles Richfields to win Cal
ifornia Hockey League game here
last night, ) to 3.
Los ANGELES, Mar. IS. U.P)-
Wilbur Caldwell, 10, of Phoenix,
Ariz., came through season as
guard of the University of South
crn California basketball team to
be elected captain OF The 1880 SQUAD.
He is a sophomore.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
Western Air
AbsOrbs Line

LOS ANGELES, Mar. IS. O.P-
Officials of Western Air Express to-
day confirmed reports of a $1,000
600 merger through which it will alb
serb the Aero Corporation of Cali
fornia.
Aero Corporation will continue to
operate its air school, but lines now
operated by it between Los Angeles,
san Diego, FL Centre, Tucson, Doug
las and FL Paso are to become a part
of the Western Air Express system.
Elghty-seven per cent of Aero
stock is on deposit as favorable to
the merger.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18

Jeff Dickson says he has practical
Iy completed arrangements for a
match between Stribling and Phil
Scott, to take place in London next
month. Stribling, he said, already
has accepted.
BUENOS AIRES, Mar. 18.-U.P)
Pedro Candioti, Argentine swim
mer, completed a 81 hour endurance
swim from Goya Province Correi-
entes to Santa Fe yesterday. Can
dioti finished the swim in apparent
Iy good condition.
NEW YORK, Mar. 18.--(UR)--
tomero R3ias, veteran Chilean
heavyweight, has been matched with
Tommy Dorr of Schenectady in a
10 round semi-final bout in Brock
lyn, Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18

The annual cost of an acre of
primes in Souoma County is estimat-
ed to be $l3j.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
Upton Willing
TO Try Again

GASPORT, Eng, Mar. 1S.-UP)
Great Britain s uncrowned yacht
King, Sir Thomas Upton, is now
being Informed daily ont his
" hush-hush yacht Shamrock V
which is being constructed here.
Although Sir Thomas is now in
his S0th year his hopes of winning
for Britain the American yacht cup
are more ardent than ever. 1t is
believed that his new yacht will
bring the total spent attempting to
capture the cup to more than $2,
100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
JOE RIVERS TO
HEAD CARD FOR
FRIDAYS BOUTS

Arizona Joe Rivers, the hard hit
ting Mexican boy who knocked Omar
Wright flatter than a pancake in
the local arena two weeks ago, comes
back to this city Friday night when
he appears in the main event.
Joe is one of those galoots who
thinks boxers duty is to make all
his fights as short as possible, and
for that reason he goes into each
scrap determined to make it snappy.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 1S. U.H--
Bert Colima, Mexican favorite, is
scheduled to meet Willie Feldman,
New York Jewish middleweight, in
tonight's 10 round main event at
the Olympic.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18
WsGlllENS MAKES
TENTH VICTIM
FOR CARNERA

ST. LOUIS, Mar. 18.-W.H)--Thc
wallop that Primo Carnera packs
in his paleolithic fists numbered
Chuck Virgins as its 10th knockout
victim. on American soil today.
One minute after Tie second round
Of the scheduled 10 round bout here
last night between the two, Chuck
waa trying to lift ono tired leg
through the ropes when Referee Wal
ter lI,isncr reached the count of 10
in the scmi-fina!. His opponent will
bc none Other than Big sam Baker,
the two ton black boy, who has been
seen here before on several occasions
AID who is n moving picture actor
as well as a boxer Movie fans via
recall him ~ the gigantic negro i'll
Harold Lloyd's first talking pie
turc.
Pat Yangco and Andy Armstrong
will meet again in the six round spe-
cial. Pat has taken two decisions
from Andy, and the latter has been
up the coast training for this fight,
with the idea Of turning the tables.
De La Fuentc of MeXicali ard
Pilino Kilat, VIII open the show.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18

Los ANGELES, Mar. IS. U.P)-
Wilbur Caldwell, 10, of Phoenix,
Ariz., came through a season as
guard of the University of South
Crn California basketball team to
be elected captain OF The 1880 squad.
He is sophomore.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18

to be spread by pruning shears and
graftino tools and attacks even year
old trees, according to studies in
Napa County.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18

The state reclamation board has
suspended plan w for the present
and will draft a new plan for set
tlement with Delhi Colony.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-03-18

PARIS, Mar. 13.-U.H-Promoter