THE CABINET: New Amphibian

The U.S. Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation becomes increasingly mobile. Last week was delivered to F. Trubee Davison a new amphibian, capable of 700 miles flight, carrying three: The pilot, the Assistant Secretary, the Assistant Secretary's secretary.

Mr. Davison is one of a none too copious group of public officials trained to his task. He was a War flyer; continued his practical interest in aviation through other political occupations; was summoned to the pilot seat of Army flying. Commander Byrd and nearly every other famed aviator in U. S. Mr. Davison knows...

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