The Archive · 1932

VETERAN AVIATOR IN SHANGHAI Leaving for Manchuria to Study Agricultural Developments

Mr. Charles Dickinson, one of the lat ays In thea inn betyeeen "Shanghai and other or in. Ching, enjoying ait the north, Including: Harbin Changchun in 'Manchin, Freeh Srom'an air trip. 10. Lenchow Kanay' Province, Mr. Dickinson left fey ttarin main by aeroplane ye igo in Chicago, actual aviation experience for 22 years, being once the holder of one of the oldest airmail contracts in the States. Though at present engaged in commercial activities, he still hopes to cross the Pacific as Passenger in a non-stop flight.

dickinson first arrived in Shanghai in June to investigate the agricultural possibilities of Manchuria, He has been for the Inst several years dealing in grain, and believes, that Manchuria, politically stable, is capable of immense agricultural developments, and that Honan and Shensi, with suitable irric gation, would form the granaries of China After his return from Harbin, he expects to travel to Urumchi in Sinkiang by aeroplane. During his travels, "he is accompanied by Mr. Peter Goullart, a well-known ten expert, mow connected with the American Express Company.

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