Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 263, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 March 1926 — Page 18

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FLYERS TO SEEK AIR ROUTE OVER TOP OF WORLD Real Reason Back of Seven Expeditions Told by Stefansson. i;n Times Special NEW YORK, March s.—Three reasons why seven-expeditions are hurrying into the arctic this spring - racng toward the unexplored and frozen wastes around the top of the world —have been outlined by Vilhjalraar Stefanson, who commanded the Canadian arctic expedition of 19131917. The explorers of 1926 are not seeking the north pole, but a spot more inaccessible to man. Their objective lies at 84 N, 160 W., and is known among scientists as the “pole of relaive inaccessibility.” In other words, this spot is the center of unexplored rrctic ice fields. It lies on a direct line between western Alaska and the north pole. The Lure That is one reason —the lure of the j nattainable Stefansson explained as he lolled in tweeds on a stuffed divan at the Harvard Club and visualized, with the far-away look m his eves that is characteristic of explorers, the hardships and dangers that lie ahead of his fellows in the frozen north. “The second reason is to discover new land,” continued Stefansson. ‘But not a ‘new continent. - There is no continent there. As well try to find a cow in a canary’s sage. “Land there may be, with grass that can be converted into beef, and minerals beneath the ground. But it will be an island that is found—nothing large enough to warrant the name of continent.”

The Third Reason There is a third reason, more important than either of the others, the explorer said. “The chief reason is to demonstrate the existence of a short commercial air route over the top of the globe,” Stefansson expalined. “The man who succeeds in doing this will have done as much for trade with the Orient as Magellan did. The new way to the East lies over the top of the world—it merely remains for man to demonstrate this. “To claim that there are danger;, involved is to exaggerate. To say that an airplane can fly across the Atlantic and not the Arctic is just as ridiculous as to say that a machine can fly to Chicago, but not half way there.” “Probably the first party to fly across the top of the world will swing around by way of the North Pole just for the public interest that such a stunt will arouse,” he said. “But Capt. George Wilkins, ommanding the Detroit Arctic expedition which already has started told me that if a miscalculation hould lead him towards the pole he could turn aside and avoid it. “Since Peary discovered the North Pole seventeen years ago, scientific explorers have not been interested in reaching it. That is done, and they turn to something harder, the discovery of this inaccessible bit of territory amidst the broken ice fields between Alaska and the pole.” Stefansson explained that Artie xpeditions now preferred cold weather to the warmth of summer. Floating Ice “When the frost congeals over the pen water, progress can be made with dog sleds.” he explained. “It s the broken fields of floating ice ' hat present the greatest difficulies.” The Detroit expedition, which al■ady has started, plans to fly from oint Barrow April 15, using a couile of Fokker monoplanes with three Wright “whirlwind” engines in each. Two other expeditions will fly in May, the Ellsworth-Amundsen dirigible with the Norwegian flag, and

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that commanded by Lieutenant Commander Richard E. Byrd, U. S. N. “Then there will be the Robert Anderson Pope crowd, flying from Point Rarrow early in June,” Stefansson continued. “To say nothing of an expedition organized tby the Fi'ench ministry of marine, which plans to try out mechanical sleds as well as airplanes. Planes Ideal “I have no faith in mechanical sleds,” he commented. “In my opinion, the airplane presents the ideal way to cross the north pole.” Stefansson disclosed the existence of two secret polar epeditions, one in which a Norwegian lieutenant and sergeant are taking part, and another involving several Russians and eight airplanes in all. “Russia is alive to the advantages of an Arctic trade route to the East,” he said. “The great demand in connection with trade between New York, for

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Within a stone’s throw of the new Butler University site, at 444 W. Forty-Fourth St., an English type cottage, built by William Low Ivice, is attracting much favorable attention. The house, charming 'in color and design is on an unsual corner lot, with eight forest trees, and landscaping already begun. Perhaps the most important feature of the house is its construction of fire-proof cinder block. This cinder block, the Straub, is a most valuable contribution to modern building. The blocks are a composition of cinders and concrete, compressed and moulded by a patented process Into various shai>es and sizes. These blocks have unlimited applications, being used not only for walls, but for foundations and partitions. As applied in such a house as this English cottage, their advantages are numerous and varied, and many of these advantages are peculiar to the Straub block alone. A few reasons why they make this house the “last word” In modern durability and convenience are: They are absolutely fire proof; are positively damp proof; require no lathing or furring and will take, stucco perfectly, no cracking or peeling following. Provide Insulation They provide Insulation, insuring an even temperature, thereby reducing fuel consumption: are soundproof; Jjave ample structural strength and are nonconductors of electricity. Nails can be driven into the j blocks, the wooden trim of the house being nailed to the blocks. But perhaps no greater advantage couW be mentioned than the economy of this cinder block Upkeep taken Into account, cinder block construction is less costly than frame construction. In this William Low Rice house the stucco of the outside walls applied directly to the cinder blocks is of a soft luff tone, with robin's egg blue half-timber trim. A pergola to the ieft of the house and a two-car garage are In the same tones. An open terrace of tile, with lantern bracket lights, leads to either the living room or dining room. The living room, with southern exposure, is extremely bright and cheerful. A great brick fireplace is outstanding. Polychrome drip candle bracket lights are set at each end., their colors reflected in the gleam of the wal. nut top. There are five windows In this room, with daintily fringed creamtone blinds. The woodwork here, as in the dining room, is of a particularly fine-grained walnut and includes cove moldings. The walls are in tapestry npper of soft gray 3 NEW HOUSES ARE COMPLETED Peterman Gets Ready for •Million Population.’ Three nifty little bungalows, each , on fifty-foot lots, are the latest accomplishment of Floyed Peterman, 520 Garfield Ave. These houses are all of slightly different design and are located from 2147 to 2153 Wallace SI. Peterman is starting the construction of another attractive little house at 6J51 Crittenden St. ‘ Peterman's getting ready for that million population that w r e've been hearing about,” laughed one of his helpers. Peterman has erected thirtynine houses in this east side addition. Each house has a long living room, a wide, long front porch and attractive lighting features. They all have an abundance of windows and each has a garage. One of the nicest features of the houses that Peterman builds is the easy purchase terms. "The initial payment can be ns low as $100,” lie remarked. "Then the rest can he paid like rent, only when you’re paying rent, it's gone for good, jrhis is as easy as rent, and you have something to show for your money. It’s mighty comforting for a householder to feel that he is slowly perhaps, but surely, acquiring his own property.

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