Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-25

research. laboratory at Langley Field
by private designers and plilders OF
aircraft
The committee decided to throw
| open its laboratories to outsiders for
aeronautical research provided there
would be no expense to the Govern
ment; that there was some real ikeli-
hood of good, resulting from the inves-
| legations, and that there would be no
robbing of commercial research labora-
tories of a livelihood.
Under regulations adopted at its con-
| ference, the committee will sanction
the use of the laboratory equipment
which Is said to be without equal in
the world, by private parties in cases
where equipment for the desired re-
search cannot be found elsewhere. Such
outside research will be limited to
aeronautical problems and all expense
must be borne by the individuals or
concerns which conduct the work.
Though the National Advisory Com
mittee, created by Congress in 1915, al
ways has been at great pains to con-
duct types of research work most de-
sired by the aviation industry, the new
policy Is expected to be helpful in
meeting some of the specific problems
facing the industry. It is step which
will increase the usefulness of a Splen-
did research laboratory and one which
will be welcomed by the industry as
whole.
A Dizzy Parade.
Oficers and men of the I'd Brigade,
Marine Corps, at Managua, Nicaragua,
long will remember q farewell parade
and review In honor Of Lieut.. Pete"
Schrider, when he completed a tour OF
duty flying Marine fighting planes over
the jungleS a few days ago and pre-
pared to leave for his new post.
After a farewell dinner the night
before, which also was something OF a
historic event, Lieut.. Schrider, in full
flying gear, was escorted to the review
ing stand. Marine Gunner Puttcammer,
parade marshal, hove in sight at the
head of his column and saluted the de-
parting officer with due solemnity.
Behind the marshal rode 10 assorted
horsemen, who dipped spears IN salute
as their mounts ambled by. Then fol-
lowed the field mowers, mounted by the
full mower force, very dignif1ed, bear
ing banner inscribed BARRIERS Union"
Another banner appeared with the let
tering "ManicuristS' Union" and there
came into sight a collection Of native
laborerS with machetes. The Perfumers'
Union proved to be o garbage cart
drawn by goat.
Behind the cart marched q martial
band of IL pieces, each musician play
ing different tune. Twelve mattresses
and washwomen following the band
presented Pete" with flowers. At the
tail of the column came a great lum-
, bering travelling crane, which chugged
to a thunderous stop in front of the
reviewing stand and reverently lowered
into the lap of the astounded Schriber
"a small but delicately chosen piece of
porcelain"
Flying for Economy.
Flying may be an expensive business
for some people, but the Navy Depart
ment found it decided aid to economy
a few days ago. when the ferrytng of 20
I new Navy patrol planes from the Glenn
L. Martin plant in Baltimore to the
fleet air base, Coco Solo, Panama, was
completed.
The planes were flown over the long
route, in six groups, by way of the
coastal route to Key West, Fla, and
Trujillo, Honduras, a total distance Of
$500 miles. The planes carried two
pilots, q radioman and two mechanics
on the trip, and flight operations were
supervised by Lieut.. ". H. Schaeffer of
the Coco Solo base.
When the costs Of flying the big