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Illinois Backed Hearings Fail to Justify Airport Site
A Missouri hearing series by the Illinois backed Metropolitan Airport Commission drew strong Missouri opposition and mixed Illinois support. Illinois proponents argued economic benefits for East St. Louis and St. Louis, while Missourians urged a Missouri airport at Lambert Field or a more suitable site. Officials disputed claims and emphasized local participation before any final location decision.
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State of Ilinois
Missouri
Illinois
St. Luis
St. Louis
Columbia-Waterloo
Winois Commission
Lambert
Field Commission
Alfonso J. Cervantes
O’fallon
O’ Fallon
Cervantes
St. Louis County
Lawrence Roos
Roos
Waterloo, Ill
FAA
Department of Transportation
U.S
John Volpe
Volpe
Department
of Transportation
Ilinois
Lambert Field
McDonnell- Douglas
Cérvantes