Mt Vernon Mayor Sees Air Line as Link in Growth
Mt. Vernon Mayor Ivan H. Cox credits Ozark Airlines Inc. with launching air service as a catalyst for regional progress. He praises surrounding communities 40 mile commuter network and urges continued cooperation to raise living standards in a 196,000 population area.
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Mt Vernon to honor mayors with key to city at Ozark inaugural
Ozark Air Lines will present a 12 inch gilded cast iron Key to the City of Mt. Vernon to mayors from Mt. Vernon area and others served by the Mt. Vernon route. Special guests include lawmakers and airline officials. Inaugural flight No 34 departs for Chicago at 2 58 pm with stops at Mattoon Decatur and Champaign.
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Mt Vernon Wins Commercial Air Service Battle
Washington news confirms Mt. Vernon was awarded daily Ozark Air Lines flights between St. Louis and Chicago. The push began in 1960 with community leaders meeting at Lawrence Restaurant to lobby the Civil Aeronautics Board after findings 1953-56 had opposed service.
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Mt Vernon Goes On Air In Modern Transport Milestone
In a February 2 feature the Mt. Vernon editor recalls the leap from horse to auto to air travel and notes the city is now officially on the air. The piece contrasts past skepticism of flying with today’s aviation era and mentions Wright brothers and Kitty Hawk as pivotal turning points.
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F A A Officials To Assist Mt Vernon Air Service Opening
Two FAA executives will attend ceremonies in Mt. Vernon this Friday to celebrate the inauguration of air service to the King City. Kirby L Brannon executive officer FAA Kansas City and Owen Meredith air traffic manager program planning also of Kansas City will participate.
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Fair And Cool Friday Forecast For Ozark Start
Mt Vernon residents expect a fair and cool Friday for the Ozark air line service inauguration. The forecast relies on the Farmer's Almanac printed months earlier. City and airport officials, who faced weather setbacks on December 9 and December 16 during the planned Ozark Christmas party in the Sky, hope the almanac is right.
Ozark to Launch Air Service Here February Second
Ozark will inaugurate airline service in Mt. Vernon February 2 carrying all classes of air cargo on all flights. Air parcel post is handled by the post office with priority, though delivery handling may vary. Rates for 5 and 50 pound parcels to distances of 300 miles, 1000 miles, and to New York are cited, with special delivery fees added. Air express is by AEA Express Agency with door pickup and delivery and a minimum charge of 3.50 per shipment.
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Inaugural Day Schedule for Ozark Air Lines
Ozark inaugurates with 6:25 a.m. arrival Flight 30 from St Louis and 6:28 a.m. departure to Chicago. Flight 31 arrives from Chicago at 11:09 a.m. and departs for St Louis at 11:12 a.m. A special Mt Vernon run at 1:15 p.m. with guests, then regional flights 2:58 p.m. and 1:25 to 2:45 p.m. Ozark Flight 34 departs for Chicago at 2:58 p.m. The program features a 1:00 p.m. high school band concert, introductions, greetings from officials including Governor Kerner, and a ribbon cutting at 2:55 p.m. with Kerner, Mayor Cox, and Ozark president Fitzgerald.
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Impetus for City to Grow Mount Vernon Airport Inauguration
Mt. Vernon Airport Authority Chairman C F E Brehm urges regional residents to use Mt. Vernon Ozark Air Lines to support a new airport. He praises 197,000 trade area for enabling Ozark Airlines service and a million dollar facility funded by federal and state funds.
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Ozark Air Lines Inaugurates Mt. Vernon Flight Today
Mt. Vernon hosts a history making ceremony at the airport to celebrate Ozark Air Lines beginning four daily flights between Mt. Vernon and St. Louis via Chicago. Governor Kerner Senator Dirksen Congressman Gray and State Treasurer Lorenz attend. Key to the city gifts and a rib cutting mark the event.
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