Washington, Jan. 8.
In its first annual report to the Congress of the United States, the Civil aeronautics authority revealed that the number of privately licensed pilots will reach the figure of 40,000 before the end of the year.
The committee demanded that an appropriation of $125,000,000 for the development of aerodromes in America be made, The report emphasized that the transporting of air passengers had increased by 549 per cent. over last year, the transport of merchandise had been increased by 49.7 per cent. and the transport of mail 125 per cent. over last year. This great increase of air traffic has made it imperative that improvement and enlargement of existing airports will not bg enough and new ones must be created:
The report pointed out that the building of new aerodromes will be an important addition to the national defence system of the United States.—Havas.
. Former students of the Tsinghua College, who have studied in American colleges and universities, decided at a meeting today to write separately to their former school-mates, professors and friends in the United States, urging them to do their utmost to help China.
The Harvard Club, of which Mr. T. V. Soong is president, last night sent a telegram to Senator Key Pittman, Democrat of Nevada. The message stated:—"We hope that the present session of Congress will suspend such trade with Japan as may help or prolong the aggression of China. All means short of war, but powerful enough to halt Japanese aggression, should be utilized by America at the present moment. We appeal to you in the name of humanity and civilization."—Reuter.
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