Evening Star Newspaper, April 28, 1940, Page 20

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Opposition developed at once, and the order, when called up for con- gressional consideration, threatens to precipitate a bitter fight. This is the first of a series of articles dealing with the background of this controversial subject. . By JOSEPH S. EDGERTON, Stunned and angered by what is regarded as the most serious blow to American aviation in years—a blow as inexplicable as it was unexpected—leaders in every branch of civil aeronautics are rallying behind congressional opponents for a fight against Presi- dent Roosevelt’s fourth reorganization order- which promises to split party lines wide open over the issue which is created. The reorganization order would%- transfer the independent Civil Aeronautics Authority back into the Commerce Department from which it was divorced less than two years ago as a result of years of confusion, inefficiency and political wrangling. ‘The sgyme order would wipe out the independent Air Safety Board which in less than two years has played a leading role in so reducing air transport accidents that the for- mer death toll of one pilot every 28 days and one passenger every 15 days has been wiped out completely for a period of more than one year— a period during which no passenger or crew member was even seriously injured. This safety record, it is claimed, never has been equeged by any other major form of transporta- tion. Morale Restored to Industry. To understand the consternation which this order has created, it is only necessary to review briefly the history of Federal control of civil aviation in the United States, particularly since 1933. The five years between 1933 and 1938, during which the control of civil aeronautics was vested in a politics-ridden branch of the Commerce Depart- ment, were years of set backs, of financial disasters, shocking acci- dents and shaken morale. They were years of repeatéd congressional investigations which did nothing to | restore public confidence. An aroused Congress finally wrenched every vestige of authority over civil aviation out of the Com- merce Department and, by the Civil | Aeronautics Act of 1938, created the Civil Aeronautics Authority and the Air Safety Board as independent, non-political organizations to clear up the mess and re-establish Ameri- can aviation on a sound footing. The manner in which the new agencies took hold of their monu- | mental task stands as one of the brightest pages in New Deal annals. Morale was restored speedily to a shaky industry, the domestic air- lines, all of which had been operating at deficits, not only were placed on a sound financial basis, but at the same time the last vestige of the so-called airmail “subsidy” was wiped out. Private flying began a remarkable growth and all branches of the aviation industry felt the stir of a new life and con- Atcident Toll Reduced. Sound regulations and an in- creasingly rigid enforcement policy began to reduce the accident toll in all branches of civil flying. In- stallation of the most modern aids | | to air navigation greatly improved | the safety and efficiency of the "major air routes. Early last April began a record of air transport| safety which still remains perfect. ‘This month the whole Nation joined | in congratulating the Civil Aero- nautics Authority, the Air Safety Board, the domestic airlines, the Air Transport Association and the National Airline Pilots’ Association | AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU! 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Then, out of a clear sky, came the news of Reorganization Plan No. 4, which rewardéd the Air Safety Board, only a few days after the close of the full year of perfect airline safety, by ordering it out of existence and making the Civil Aeronautics Authority a creature of the Commerce Department. Under the law empowering the President to reorganize the execu- tive branch of the Government, Re- organization Plan No. 4 and Plan No. 3, which also affects the Civil Aeronautics Authority by reorganiz- ing some of its administrative func- tions, will go into effect automatic- ally within 60 days unless over- ridden by a majority vote of the Senate and House. Senator Patrick McCarran, Demo- crat, of Nevada, regarded as the father of the Civil Aeronautics Act, immediately introduced a resolution rejecting both reorganization orders. Bi-partisan opposition developed speedily at both ends of the Capitol and the storm of opposition through- out the country, which blew up the Gen. Short Praises Troops and Weapons Used in Maneuvers Equipment Problem on "Way to Being Solved, Commander Asserts By the Associated Press, FORT BENNING, Ga., April 27— Maj. Gen. Walter C. Short, who both directed and - participated in . the United States Army’s first stream- lined corps maneuvers just conclud- ed, praised troops and new equip- ment at a critique today. “We can truthfully say,” he re- ported, “that the equipment prob- lem is on its way to being solved in another year if Congress con- tinues its liberal appropriations.” 105-mm. Howitzer in Doubt. Only the value of the new 105- millimeter howitzer was questioned in the armament used for two weeks of mock combat between the 4th Corps Blue and Provisional Corps Reds over the Infantry School Res- ervation and surrounding farm lands. “Whether this weapon will be used to replace the 75-millimeter gun in some units is still a moot question,” Gen. Short said. “The character of the terrain in these exercises tended to minimize the difficulty encoun- tered with the flat trajectory of the 75-mm. gun.” ‘The Garand rifle, semi-automatic which was the subject of a recent congressional inquiry over charges that its mechanism sometimes “sanded up” in the field, drew this comment: “This rifle, with its great rapidity of fire and absence of recoil, is ideal | for combat firing.” Highest Praise for Troops. Gen. Short said he had “nothing but the highest praise” for conduct and morale of the troops, more than and for battlefield moment details of the President'’s orders became known, continues to gain strength. (The second article of this series will appear tomorrow.) .| the North, West and South. 40,000 men concentrated here from As commarider of the 4th Corps, he will lead them against the 9th Corps (Southwest), headed by Maj. Gen. Walter Kreuger along the Texas-Louisiana border in May. In the streamline divisior, motor- ized organizations of 8,000 to 12,000 men created to replace the hiking World War type division of 24,000, the general said the extent of motorization was justified “only if it results in greater celerity of action.” “Quick decisions, rapid issuance of orders and speedy execution of orders” were listed as prime requisites. Alaska Primary Tuesday Has 6 Women Candidates By the Associated Press. JUNEAU, Alaska, April 27.—Alas- kan voters will decide the immediate political future of six women at the territorial primaries next Tuesday. Most of them are long-time resi- dents of Alaska, which has had but one feminine officeholder. Mrs. Nell Scott was elected to the Legislature for one term in 1937. There is Crystal Snow Jenne, who crossed perilous Chilkoot Pass as a youngster during the /98 gold rush. The daughter of Anna E. Snow, Juneau’s 79-year-old poet and song writer, she is a candidate for the Democratic nomination to the Lower House. 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F.L.- United Automobile Workers accept- ed President Homer Martin's resig- nation with expressed regret today and announced that Irvan Cary of Detroit, & vice president and vet- eran labor orgtnlur, would suc- ceed him. With Mr. Martin, Mr. Cary left the C. I. O.-United Auto Workers at the time of the critical union split last year, and together they led followers into the A, F. L. Mr. Cary’s elevation to the presidency was automatic. The U. A. W-A. F. L. Interna- tional Executive Board announced it favored an organizational drive in the Ford Motor Co. plants. Such a move, which A. F. L. leaders have ‘previously contemplated, promises to bring the Federation and the C. I O. into collision again in the automotive industry. Already the U. A. W-C. 1. O. has made known intentions of a Ford “drive.” livered to your home, Knabe, Starr, Settergren, Town Makes Politics Yield-to Baseball By the Associated Press. 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