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Evening star., 1943-05-16
First Mail Flyer
On Time in '18;
Late Last Niuht

No, sir, aviation isn't what it used
to be! That's what Maj. James c,
Edgerton, Army Air Forces, realized
last night.
Twenty-Five years ago yesterday.
1t. James c. Edgerton flew the first
airmail plane from Philadelphia to
Washington. He landed on East Po-
tomac Park polo field on time.
Yesterday, a quarter of century
later, the same James c. Edgerton,
now an Air Forces major was flown
from Florida to Washington. He
was to speak as honor guest over
the radio at the 25th airmail ami
versary dinner at National Airport
last night. The pilot was 1t. Col.
TEX" Hill. formerly of the Flying
Tigers, who shot down Is Jap
Zeros and became Gen. Claire L.
Chennault's right-hand man.
But foul weather slowed the flight
and delayed the plane an hour In
Atlanta. When Maj. Edgerton
dashed into the banquet hall last
night his time had passed. Some
one else had spoken his piece over
the radio.
Maj. Edgerton sat down quietly
) end ate. (
Evening star., 1943-05-16

ton OF all the people of the United
States for job well done.
"(Signed) Franklin D. Roosevelt" )"
Wilson Is Host.
The group of notables was greeted
by Gill Robb Wilson, president of
the National Aeronautic Associa-
ton and host of the banquet. Rich
ard Harkness, toastmaster, intro
duced Otto Praeger, consultant in
the Office of Defense Transporta-
ton. who in 1918. as Second AS
slstant Postmaster General was re-
sponslble for Inauguration of air
mail service, and was then in charge
OF transporting the mails.
He reminisced about the Curtiss
blplane powered by a 15O-horse-
! power Hlspano-SuiZa engine max
ing 95 miles an hour, which landed
70 miles away in Maryland on the
first scheduled mail flight from
Washington to Philadelphia.
Secretary Jones. who heads the
ClVll Aeronautics Board and the
Civil Aeronautics Administration
said:
AVIATION is the biggest industry
IN the world today. Forty years ago
/ the Wright Brothers made the first
heavler-than-air flight. Twenty five
years ago. air transport and COM
merclal aviation were inaugurated
through the air mail. This year
S2C,0OOO0O, 900 will be spent in the
United States alone for all forms
OF aviation"
Pointing out that that Civil Aero
nautlcS Administration in the Com
merce Department has five war Jobs.
Mr.. Jones explained:
Every pilot-Army or Navy-to-
day begins his flight training under
CAA auspices. All civilian planes
and pilots are licensed by CAA.
which also runs the Federal air.
ways. 1t builds and improves CIV
llian airports for war purposes. And
it promotes aviation and ground
school instruction in the nations
high schools Today the CAA op-
crate $4,000 miles of Federal Air
ways, he pointed out.
Col. Edgar S. Gorrell, president
OF the Air Transport Association.
praised the great feat" of the
Post Office Department in building
an airmail system second to none
in all the world and recalled that
the entire proposal was vigorously
branded on the floor of Congress as
a foolish experiment.
| The significance of airmails in
tying together whole continents in
commercial and cultural intercourse
was emphasized by Nelson Rookie
feller. co-ordinator of inter Amer
lean affairs.
Rockefeller Is Speaker.
Il should like to pay tribute to
the United States airmail service for
the significant contribution it has
made in our relationships with 9TH
er American republics" Mr.. Rookie
feller said. "Air transport has be-
come a mighty force for unity
among the Americas. The
network of airlines connecting the
Evening star., 1943-05-16

to participate in the celebration
here.
Capt. Clark, who brought with
him q letter from Prime Minister
Mckenzie King Of Canada to Pres
ident Roosevelt, was welcomed to
Washington by Mrs. James H. Doo-
little. wife of the hero Of the raid
on Toxic.
The plane also carried congratu-
latory letters from Mayor Renault
OF Montreal, the Postmaster General
of Canada and the Mayors Of all
Canadian and American cities along
Colonial's route.
Evening star., 1943-05-16

aviation shall do our utmost to in
sure that America retain its proper
first place in the air."
Ten years after the first United
States mail plane left East Potomac
Park, an airplane took OF from
Montreal en- route to New York
with the first pouch Of international
air mail to inaugurate the first air
mail service between this country
and a foreign nation.
Yesterday, Capt. Herb Clark, di-
rector Of flight operations for Colo
NAL Airlines and a veteran mail
pilot, left Montreal at 11:05 am,
arriving at Washington at $40 pm.
Evening star., 1943-05-16

chief Of the Bureau of Aeronautics,
told the audience that the Naval
Air Transport Service today is
greater than all the domestic air
lines prior to the war.
Last June quinine was flown from
San Francisco to malaria infested
New Hebrides in four days: it can
be done in 48 hours now. Guadal-
canal. in its toughest moment, was
saved by gasoline, ammunition and
supplies delivered by air. Gen.
Kenny supplied an army by air =
the Air Transport Service embodies
Gen. Nathan Bedford Forests
maxim of war: Get there f1rstest
Evening star., 1943-05-16

with the mosteSt.' We have not yet
scratched the surface of aircraft
transport. It will swell into astro-
nomioal proportions. Our growing
air power is filling a dam similar to
the Boulder Dam. Soon We will
open the flood gates and destroy
our enemies with the power, and in
a way their totalitarian minds cam
not apprehend. All because a quar-
ter Of century ago daring young
men flew the mail"
Association Complimented.
Charles I. Stanton, administrator
OF civil aeronautics, reminded his
hearers that I'VE should not forget
Evening star., 1943-05-16

another anniversary-that OF our
amiable hosts, the National Aeronau-
tic Association. which this year cele-
brates its Goth anniversary. This
organization has long carried the
torch for all aviation, civil and mill
tary. While Government has
helped-notably the Pest ONCE De-
partment, thanks that aviation has
completely captured the popular
imagination Is largely owing to
never-say-die missionary work of
groups OF private citizens, organized
and unorganized. They created the
popular demand that all of us Of
f1ciauy charged with developing
Evening star., 1943-05-16
THE SUNDAY STAR, wAsH1N GToN D. C., MAY 49, 1e4s

Americas is indispensable to the Sc
curity OF the hemisphere. Air trans
port has taken up substantial part
of the load of travel formerly han
died by ocean-going passenger
ships. Without air transport COM
munications among the American
republics would be seriously handi-
capped"
The speaker pointed out employ
ment of airplanes by rubber pro-
duction experts who must penetrate
into jungles and swamps Of the great
rubber producing areas of South
America.
Rear Admiral Jonn S. Mccain,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20

satisfied, too optimistic, about
what the future holds. You
hear people say:
1--WE may lose today or to-
morrow, but eventually we will
win
what a horrible thought that
is. II doesn't make any differ
ence 10 those boys who will
have died whether we win the
war now or n hundred years
from now; they're as dead rs
they ever will he.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
TIME MEANS LIVES

"All of time-seconds, min
utes. days. weeks. months
must he measured in the lives
Of American fighting men. We
must spend every ounce Of effort
10 rush this war TO quick con-
clusion 10 save those lives"
In paying tribute 10 the Werl
of the Red Cross. Rick recalled
how he had received blood plaSm;
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
French Patriots
Faced by Trap

LONDON. March 10 CUP)
Swiss dispatches said today that
French mobile guards we're closing
IN on a rebelliouS guerilla band en-
trenched in the Alpine Hautc-
Savoie area. and a fight 10 The
finish was expected AT any time.
The reports from Switzerland
said the French patriots were viz
tuaiiy surrounded, with Lake &c
Eeva their only course Of escape If
they found the opposition too
formidable.
Other adNiccS Tram the aHtI-
mont reported that posters had
been nailed up IN France proclaim
ing that IN event OF An Allied IN
NaSion all ablr-h0dlcd men would
be thrown into concentration
camps and guarded by German
occupation troops.
Nazi Strongarm squads were re-
ported 10 have inauCuratCd house
toulouse searches for Fren h
workers defying a labor roundup
aimed at sending 100000 French
men 10 Germany within thlGc
months.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
KICKS APPEAL

RiCkenbacker brought tears Il
the eyes of his listeners when he
said,
''FPw Of us have any concep-
tion that this Is life and aath
struggle for the very privileges
we enjoy tOday-the right tn
gather and discuss what we
choose. And few of ms realize
that American boys are bleed
ing and dying In every part Of
the world to-protect those
rights.
I'VE are too compliment, too
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
EDEN'S IDEAS

Mr. Eden made pretty di-
rect response that things invari-
ably could he best handled when
war IL over. and that there
might he embarrassing situa-
lions developed II we moved too
speedily white we are still At
war" said Senator Nye RI Of
North Dakota.
other senators put the matte
more bmntly. They declared tina
Eden had said fatty that such
questions as territories or bounda
ricS could not he settled now.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20

only supply OF fghting men left
in the world" he added.
when YOU hear Of victory,
realize II Is going 10 take thou
sands OF victories 10 win the
war"
Warning the nation not 10 eN-
pect the NaziS 10 crack up next
week or next month, he pointed
out how experts estimated IN 1914
that Germany couldn't last six
months
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
Captain Rckenbacker Says: ~
Us. Must Raise Army of ID Million

and sulfa drugs from the organize
tion after his Today ordeal on
raft in the Pacific. ..
"The Red Cross Is everywhere |
our soldiers are and always
ready, always helpful" he said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
Quebec Liquor HaIved

OTTAWA. March 10 QNS)-
The liquor ration for Quebec
Province Will be reduced from 40
ounces a week 10 40 ounces every
two weeks, because of the in-
creased buying in anticipation q
possible prohibition.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
Draft Dodgers
Fill Plants, Says
RiCkenbdcker

WASHINGTON. March "a ms
Capt. Eddie Rickenba c X .
charged today a. a congressional
hearing that thousands Of single
men Of military age bad obtained
Jobs in war plants 10 escape the
draft.
'"Chst is a serious charge for
me IN make. | know the fler
said. "and stand nv t."
lie SAID that such men should
be sent hack 10 Inc farm or put
IN uniform.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
Struck by Auto
March z, Dies

William +. Tackctt. Al. OF 2721
Brooklyn. died today IN Receiving
Hospital Of injuries received March
II when he was struck by car
as he crossed ". Warren at
Walton.
Police said tt7F driver NJ ri1CC
Norman c. Bennett. IS, Of 2i6
Florence. Highland Park, was held
for reckless driving at the time
and was now free on bond. He will
be recalled for further questioning.
Jackets death brings the traf-
&c toll for the year 10 - as COM
pared with - at the corresponding
date last year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
BAN 4O.HoJR WEEK

P.ckenhsckcr. testifying before
The Senate military affairs com
ulttee called for abandonment o.
t7e 4rou~ week and adoption ot
IN 'lnccn use work plan 20 solve
the nations marpower problem.
10 tod The committee that hi
knew nothing about the Austin
Wadswortn act for universal
service by women a we'll as men
but declared that he did know
something about industrial man
power.
Asked by Senator Quincy CRI
Of South Dakota what he meant
by the incentive plan, Ricken'
hacker replied:
I'm substance-the piece work
plan"
He labeled charges that he is :
labor batter as "dastardly he
and asserted that IN the last "
DAYS he had received more thar
$4,000 communications which bach
has stand "92 10 ! ~
II have had - 10 TX COM
municationS from heads ~ local
ALL and Go unions imploring
me 20 give the raeketeers hell,
Pickenbacker declared.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
TERRITORIAL GAINS

The questions OF territorial gains
or new boundaries questions upon
which the United Nations might
split VIII not he settled, under
this theory, until after the AXIS
has been crushed.
Eden was reported by many sem
atorS who conferred with him as
having declared for a United Ma
lions organization after the war
10 keep the peace. But he warned
against trying 10 draw up a blue
print during the war and Specifi-
cally excluded questions Of terri
tory or boundaries from wartime
agreement
- Opponents Of the Halliburton
Hill-Hatch resolution for United
Nations conference 10 draw up
peace terms and plan postwar
organization regarded Edens atti-
tude as throwing cold water on
the proposal.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
Touch MILLION HOMES

"A million homes will he
touched with sadness before
peace comes" said Ricken-
hacker. Every minute we can
shorten the struggle will keep
thousands of men from dying"
He said that two years ago he
had estimated il would take To-
600 600 men in the armed forces
TO defeat the Axis.
"But today l say II will take
II. 1000. 900. for America has the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
nrl-ol, .rim.. wa.hlnslan Rnrsaa

WASHINGTON. March 49,
Will take 15.O0O0OO men in uni
form 10 do the job that must be
done Capt. Rlckenbacker pre-
dlcted today.
The world war acc asserted be-
fore a Red Cross rally here that
the complacency Of the American
people was costing thousands OF
lives and warned that there might
be 100000 casualties before tho
a.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20

IF We were ultra conservative
and calculated on a production
increase Of only 30 lS per cent
We could save 5,500,0OO men In
industry ny adoption Of the In
centive plan" Rickenbacker
added.
I'VE would he able to allot
more than 5000. 900 men for eX-
pansion of our war industries"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
New York
Next OH
Eden Tour

WASHINGTON March 10 ClNS)
British Foreign Secretary Eden
plans 10 leave late today for New
York City for conferences with
several government municipal and
industrial leaders.
Among those with whom he
hopes 10 confer are Mayor La
Guardia and Wendell Willkie.
Eden told the House and Senate
foreign affairs committees yeSier-
day that the ANS powers had
made these three mistakes
THREE ANS MISTAKES
. Gcrmanys failure 10 follow up
IFS advantage after Dunklrk,
. Germanys attack on Russia
. Japans attack on the United
States At Pearl Harbor
Congressional leaders IN foreign
affairs SAID they believed that
collective security would be the
cornerstone upon which the big
four Of the United Nations the
United States. Grcai Britain. Rus
STA and China hope 10 build a
new postwar world.
This Vas the impression gained
by members Of the Senate and
House committees IN their confer
ence with Eden.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-20
SUPERIORITY CITED

Rickenhacker said-that he hac
talked with many leaders in in.
duStry and had learned from facts
and figures that where the inCen.
ike nlan NASH there MAS :
production superiority of b 10 Sc
per cent over the 40-hour WORK
,rnnk
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30
For Sal,

AXLE. frame Strengthening. wheel align
nent. balancing. conserve your tires
free inspection. Clemens Motor service
20 Kenilvorth. Trinity 2-9sss.
CONVERTIBLE TOPS. seat covers. au'1
cushions re-trim. Genera Auto Top.
$685. Fenken University $3.50
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30
Automobiles Wanted

PART-TIME school teacher wants good
car. Must start easy ana have good
brakes. WIN pay cash. MIS- Jayne. Airing
ton s71i.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30
House Trailers


AMERICAN Century trailer cu1ehce on
display Fsderal TraHcr lgui5 " Warren
BOX and boat tratlcIs, aales. srrirss
frames, pans Rear lliii s,hacler
highway
ROfCkAFT Sleeps A. Price $3.50 Terms
So down l}ti7 SChacter highway
CLpsEOUr or GOOD USED COACHES
lo6io GFAT!oT. OPP CITY AIRPORT
luE Luxe sIytr 3,laa trarr sFJ flr
t0lItt ofItIEHT T.rrT-7 ------- vrTy Trr-Tr
condition. ELmhurat 6eslJ
GLIDER AID COVERED WAGON
4 NEW IRAILFR-ki5U DN.-AIs NO
ls6ts ~. WARREN on. 2ll0
LOASs-R frud house tfalsrs Lloyd y.
tast, Inc, 3oi0 r.. 60. B'yd MA. 0li2.
TRAILER parts. accessoues. also renstr
parts Federal Trailer i10is West War
roo. l.aHy s-J. sunday. io.}
thinner Stream-Lite Wayne
tS % 90 +, and RMS.
Used tfau,rs. mary makes ana modern.
S295 UP-TEENs
TRAILER TRAVEL co.
29ll FAST JEFFERSON
@.lf1 GRAND RIVER AT Z MILF
aiI1u r MICHIGAN AVE NPSILAA II
1870 VAGABOSp House Trailer 2 rooms
double floors electric brakes IKE reH
sacrifice $3.50 cash Lafayette 1922
CONSULT hr enlarged Heaf Estate Isf-
mss .n ibe blk Sunday Tunes Want Al
Section
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30

Auto Loans
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30

A PRIVATE party wants ciean car, 80.
40 A. CaSh-AI. 24ua--
CONSULT the enlarged Real Estate lEt-
ru-s lH The ols sunday Times Want A.
section
an OPPORTUNtTY COX ,oa. Wart 100
cars M a hurry VIII F'rc one $50 wsf
bono absolutely gratis f1r each car ps--
biased We "a highest rgcs ard I'll
esh, We ouN c1-itfe. rta.tees 20 u5
srs' Her, Motors. sIg1 Craiirt $50,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30

FoR FRIENDLY LOAN SERVICE sK1
s32 MAccABEEs BLDd., rE. l-osfo
Auto Loans
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30

BUYING CARS any condition. Ger Junk
Alias Auto Paft, 9i31 Livtrn0rs North
avn pi25
CARS WANTTD-HIGH DOLLAR
HANSON CHEVROLET 1889 MACK
CARS for Junk. pay more Jer Auto
Parts. 1916 Humboldt ~. g.9cls.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30

CONSULT me srlarsec rsaI Esfafa r-t.
ing, N The big sunday Times Want ~
Sector
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30
Automobiles Wanted

AAA-IUSK CARS WANTED
Highest dollar PAID. Townsend s-f5iA.
A BETTER price paid COX junk cars and
trucks olive $3.50.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30

I WILL not he outnd on Junk cars
trucks. $3.50 Michigan lafayette $40
READ Times Want ADS for pToht- ls,
them for results
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30

'BUSiEESS woman interested IN buying a
1850 or 81 good used car Prefer Ford
Clrt r1iet Pontiac ofe WiN paw cash
Mus De In A. shape A15 have good tires
$50 dealers CsN evenings between and
t- daS except sunday. Helen smith
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30
T 10 y kIIE
1923 AND 1900 LIVERNOIS

CONSULT ne enlarged Real Estate Nst-
ings IN the Dix sunday Times Want I'D
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-30

2o74o FENKELL cor. BURT RID.
EYES, RE. 1854 DAYS, RE. o9oo
Evening star., 1943-03-25
Chevy Chase Citizen
Committees Named

Committee chairmen were named
to speed civic efforts at a meeting
of the Chevy Chase Citizens Asso-
citation last night, which was ad-
dressed by Comdr. B. w. Hogan,
chief medical officer aboard the i'll
fated airplane carrier Wasp, sunk
in Pacific war action.
Comdr. Hogan told of the work
being done by the Navy Medical
Corps to lower the rate of fatalities
among the wounded. He COM
mended especially the work of the
mobile hospital units, which are
giving care comparable to the most
modern hospitals.
The president, Archibald NJ Nc
Lachlen, announced the names of
the chairmen of the various COM
mittees. They are: J. Henry Geh-
mann, auditing; H. V. Schreiber,
Community Center and off street
parking; Edward T. Stafford, edu-
cation; F. Mickey Smith, fire and
police regulations: T. Baker Robin
son, fiscal relations: Godfrey L.
Munter, laws and legislation; Mrs.
Frank S. ,Westbrook, library; Lee L.
Townshend, parks, Fairgrounds and
recreation; j. Austin Latimer, pub
lie utilities: Or. Benjamin Golden.
rodent control: Earle O. Baker. traf-
fic and safety; C. B. Hurd, Victory
gardens, and Clyde D. Garrett,
zoning.
The meeting was held at the E. V.
Brown School.
Evening star., 1943-03-25
Living Quarters Built
For 175,000 in D. {.
In Past IS Months
Construction Under Way
For 100000 Others,
MIA Head Reports

Living quarters for more than
l75,0O0 persons have been built in
the Metropolitan Area of Washing
ton during the last 35 months and
accommodations for 100000 more
/ are under construction or scheduled
John B. Blandford, jr., national
! housing administrator, reported to-
day.
Approximately $4,000 new family
dwellings were completed between
April /, 1910 and March l, 1943 he
! said.
About 26,500 additional units of
all types. including dormitories. are
under construction and 1000 more
are scheduled.
No one questions that Washing
ton in crowded." Mr.. Blandford
said, emphasizing the number of
persons cared for in new construc-
ton already built or under way.
5000 Bedrooms Available.
In addition" he pointed out. "it
is estimated that there are at least
5000 unused bedrooms still available
IN the Washington area. Intensive
efforts are also being made by the
National Housing Agency to provide
additional living units through con-
version of existing structures
When the present building pro-
gram is completed. Mr. Blandford
said. close to $4,000 new units. in
cluding dormitories. will have been
added to the housing supply of the
Washington area since the housing
census in the spring of 1910. when
the emergency expansion in en-
ployment started.
Mr., Blandford explained that the
Evening star., 1943-03-25

MIA had agreed with the War Pro-
duction Board and the War Man
power Commission to schedule new
housing only to provide for "lndis-
penSable migration" of war la'/or, as
determined by the VINO. and only
after full allowance for use Of exist
ing structures" This he empha-
sized, is a national policy.
On this basis" he pointed out
war housing is scheduled in Wash
ington. as in all other war areas,
only for immigrant workers needed
for essential war Jobs"
Aim to Save Materials.
Every effort has been made to
house as many incoming workers as
possible in existing buildings and
thus save critical materials required
in construction. Here, he cited, this
process has been helped by the large
proportion of single persons taking
Government jobs. These workers
often could find spare rooms.
In 1912 alone, Mr. Blandford re-
ported, the Washington War HouS-
ing Center, operated by the MIA
home use service. found living
quarters in existing houses for
more than 5000.
At present the center is looking
after from 200 to 500 applicants a
day, referring them to vacant rooms
or apartments. All quarters listed
by the center are inspected to as
STE adequate conditions of sani-
tatiOn and health.
A substantial volume of private
construction in Washington also
was pointed to by Mr.. Blandford
during the emergency period. Dur
ing 1912, about 10000 such family
units were built On March l, l943,
$500 privately financed family
units were under way and 84OO
more programmed under the MIA
quota for private building in this
area.