The Archive · 1930

'THE "SALOON OF THE AIR"

Karachi, Feb, 21.

Flying-Officer H. L. Piper and Flying-Officer C. Kaye, who made foreed landing on February 19 five miles from the aerodrome at Jask, arrived here to.

The aviators, both of whom are New Zealanders serving in the Royal Air Force, took off from Croydon on Sunday morning in an attempt to beat Bert Hinkler's record Engiand-Austr flight. Their plane is 105-H.P. De Soutter Cyrus, known as the "Saloon of the Air" because 'A. secret crime committee composed of seven Chicago milliona'zes has been created by the Chicago Commerce Association, it was revealed to-day.

This committee is starting to collect a fund of" G.$1,000,000 with which it intends to gather proof for grand juries which can be used evidence to prosecute racketeers and crooked pol who have considered Chiea, o a happy hunting ground for years past.

The move is associated with the tual, taking-over of the reins of city government by Mr. Silae Strawn's "(Citizens Protective Com-joe" which is providing funds to both pilots are enclosed.—Reuter.

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