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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1925
Page
2
British experts urge against a unified air service as Navy officers praise the current system. Wilbur and senior officers argue air power requires fleet support, rejecting autonomous air arm and criticizing Mitchells push. Army and Navy leaders contest proposals to reorganize air command under a separate department.
Outreach notes invite youth groups to a conference with Miss Horkenberry Rev Wingfield and leaders including Walter McConnell, Marie Wilson, and Rebecca Gwin. Program spans registration, praise services, split sessions by gender, open forums, prayers, and an officer installation at the church with addresses by Rev George Landis.
Survivors of the Shenandoah dirigible wreck protest the use of their statements as evidence in the inquiry, arguing they were only for refreshing recollection. Admiral Jones and Commander Whitne discuss record procedures as officers Mayer Ward and Bauch describe a dramatic temp drop and motor troubles before the storm.
Community Chest drive organizers form, pledge support signed by A C Hoyt, George F Winter, W M Waddington, H B Richards, L H B Round, James M Smith, John J Love, Joseph Hannon and many others. Sarecka to lead, headquarters set in Board of Trade offices on North Mercer Street as clerical work starts and traveling organization to be completed by week’s end.
Wilbur defends Navy control of air services amid charges of inefficiency. He replies to the board that unifying the air service into a separate corps or cabinet department would be unwise, arguing air forces are essential to the Navy’s fabric and should stay administered within it. He cites the Shenandoah disaster to stress dirigible value for long-distance work.
Wilbur argues aviation must remain a naval, not separate, corps urging air power be trained under navy methods. He rejects a standalone air force and warns of loss of unity in command during battle. He cites naval aviation data, supports government aid to commercial air fleets, and notes British critique of independent air power.
The Second Annual Dahlia Show by the New Castle Gardens Club opened this afternoon at the Carnegie Auditorium on South Jefferson Street. Thousands admired vari colored dahlias, gladioli, asters, and lilies while judges began work at noon.
Obituaries list Mrs. Martin Conroy of Cleveland noted as Mary Onnroy Conroy mother of Mrs. Paul Smith of New Castle. Other relatives and funeral plans include Priscilla Monroe Weller of Slippery Rock Township at Harmon Cemetery. Also details on Miss Margaret McCreight, Elizabeth DeSimone, and Daisy Jackson with service dates, locations, and interment notes.
Announcement by Robert J. Meermans general secretary at the Y MCA details Johnny Kraft becoming a part time assistant in physical work at the association. Kraft will handle men s swimming classes and assist Harry S. Day in gym classes starting October 1 while remaining a News Editorial staff member with minimal evening commitments.
A Shenandoah crew witness described a sudden storm arrival and the ship's plunge as creaking sounds echoed, during continued ATR board investigation into the wreck. Ri¢a arson Wilson, an assistant cook, testified to the moment of peril and the vessel’s initial breaking noises as the ship sank.
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