Japan to Link Up Posessions with Tokyo Tokyo, Mar. 17.
The Ministry of Communications decision to begin work on two air mail and passenger lines connecting Tokyo and Palao and Fukuoka with Taihoku represents the Government' ars: step to Keep abreast of the rapid Jy moving world developments in ihe Held of aerial communications, When these new lines are put into operation they will connect Japan, roper, with insular possessions one fse islands in the mandated group' inder her protection in the Soutn Seas. twas pointed out that the estad-Listiment of service 10. Palao" will mean thai but one additional ling Wil have to be made. from there Manila for the purpose of 30 up with the Pascamenican trans: Pacitie service. is understood that the present budget provides for the funds neces sary to establish the initial. equip eat for the new airways, but We! complete. pians will requite heavy] expenditure which will probably @xienaed over a period of at 1e0s. ten years.
Aviauon companies believe that the project Will be financially promtabie Secause "of the tremendous amour Of une phe new airways. will save Vusunessmen and others interested pid communication between Tokyo jesa the lar-away possessions, was learned that Japanese radio lechaicuns pave been consulting wit. american experts regarding aervpiain 'Although it is known that Dougla planes wal be used sor the new Puules, the umber of these "huxur> hers' that have been purenased Dis for been announcea.—United Press
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