Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 98, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 April 1919 — CONQUEST OF THE AIR [ARTICLE]

CONQUEST OF THE AIR

Aerial Service for Passengers, Mail and Merchandise. BIRDMEN MEET NEXT MONTK Big Convention of Pan-American Aeronauts Will Stimulate Enlistments ip the U. S. Air Service. April —Atlantic City, N. J„ will be the Mecca for a large gathering of American men, and representatives of foreign countries, who will be attracted by the first PanAmerican Aeronautics convention, which meets there, May. Cnpt. Charles J. Gttdden of the United States air service, military aeronautics, now stationed In the administrative department of the United States flying school, Southerfield, Ga., says': “The PaorAmerican Aeronautics convention and exhibition to be held at Atlantic City during the month of May will bring to the attention of the American people the wonderful progress of aviation. The work of aircraft during the war establishes its practicability for commercial uses and Insures the creation in this country of a complete aerial service, connecting all cities and towns for the transportation of persons, mail and merchandise. “Before the close of 1920 I confidently predict this service will be in full operation, with extensions to all countries on this hemisphere. In the United States trunk lines will be established across the country which will place every city and town within six hours from some twenty-four distributing points. Once created and in operation our extensive coast line could be put under complete protection from any possible invasion. Thousands of college trained aviators in and out of the service are now waiting to join In the operation of! an aerial service. “The government cal]s for Ifi.OOO men to enlist in air service for one or three years’ time. This is bound to receive a quick response, as here is an opportunity for men to be Immediately assigned to duty in the service and of the number who enlist those who pass certain examinations will be given flying and balloon piloting instruction. This liberal ojfer is eqpivalent to a one or three years’ college course in aeronautics, and one may become expert in all branches of aviation, and if qualified a noncommissioned or even a commissioned officer. In addition to regular pay, clothing, quarters and rations, extra pay begins with instructions to operate the aircraft. As the number of men wanted Is limited to 15.000 for the entire country, quick application to the nearest recruiting officer will be necessary before the privilege Is withdrawn. “Everybody directly or . Indirectly Interested in aviation should attend the Atlantic City convention and exhibition in order to keep abreast with the times and become familiar with the development of aircraft for defense and commercial uses and witness the demonstrations of the world’s greatest airplane aviators, who will fly, and balloon pilots sail to the Atlantic air port from all over the country.”