AERONAUTICS: In Dayton

Five weeks ago (TIME, July 11) Charles Augustus Lindbergh wished to pay an informal call on Daytonian Orville Wright, pioneer aviator. This wish he satisfied by driving a motor car through back streets of Dayton, by visiting with Orville Wright, by driving away through back streets of Dayton.

Unsatisfied were Daytonians who, hearing of his proposed call, had planned speeches, celebrations. Deprived of demonstrations, the Daytonians muttered and scowled. Said their police chief, "A dirty, backalley trick." Their mayor, Allen C. McDonald, said: ". . . Dayton will...

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