Aeronautics: Miami Races

The All-American Air Races at Miami are never as important to aeronautics as they are to Miami. Designers do not build special racing planes for the Miami meet as they do for the National Air Races in September. Speed records are rarely jeopardized. But there is a high degree of sociability and everyone has a pleasant time.

The fifth annual races, run off last week at Miami Municipal Airport, had been threatened by Depression. Prize money was reduced, few cups were donated. There was no free gasoline for contestants. The show needed...

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