Russians, who rushed to the rescue of the famed North Pole expedition of General Umberto Nobile (TIME, July 23, 1928), should know whether he is or is not a bungling dirigible commander.
In Moscow last week the Soviet Press joyously announced that General Nobile has been signed up on a long contract. He will direct construction of the first Soviet dirigible factory. By the end of this year at least one small new Red gas bag will be blimping around Russia, according to the contract.*
"By the end of 1933," announced the Soviet Press "the U. S. S. R. will possess...
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