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September 20, 1957
Arkansas State Press
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Profile of C. R. Smith, who reorganized American Airways into profitable American Airlines in 1934 with the DC-3, created the WWII Air Transport Command under General Arnold, rose to major general, and predicts growth in air travel with jets.
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Made Major General in World War
such an organizer he was placed in charge of the southern wing of American Airways.
It was Smith who first demonstrated that passenger service was the future of the airline business. In 1934, he was made president of the almost bankrupt line which he reorganized, cajoled and pushed out of the red with the aid of the famous DC-3.
During the last war, "CR" was called to Washington by Air Chief General Arnold to conceive the Air Transport Command. By war's end, he wore the stars of a major general.
When daring and vision are needed, "CR" is usually there "firstest with the mostest", primarily because he loves air travel and has an abounding vision of its future.
Air travel only beginning
"Air passenger transport business is in vigorous shape and will grow bigger in five years," he promises. "Jets and propjets will replace present planes, and will cut the time in half for the long-distance non-stop runs."
Some day, while flying in an American Airlines plane, you may strike up a conversation with a large, loose-boned man with a slow drawl who will offer his hand and say:
"I'm C. R. Smith. president of this airline. Are you havin' a good time?" You'll probably shake your head in an affirmative.
Then he will go to his seat, pull out his newspaper or a paperback detective yarn, sit back and relax.
such an organizer he was placed in charge of the southern wing of American Airways.
It was Smith who first demonstrated that passenger service was the future of the airline business. In 1934, he was made president of the almost bankrupt line which he reorganized, cajoled and pushed out of the red with the aid of the famous DC-3.
During the last war, "CR" was called to Washington by Air Chief General Arnold to conceive the Air Transport Command. By war's end, he wore the stars of a major general.
When daring and vision are needed, "CR" is usually there "firstest with the mostest", primarily because he loves air travel and has an abounding vision of its future.
Air travel only beginning
"Air passenger transport business is in vigorous shape and will grow bigger in five years," he promises. "Jets and propjets will replace present planes, and will cut the time in half for the long-distance non-stop runs."
Some day, while flying in an American Airlines plane, you may strike up a conversation with a large, loose-boned man with a slow drawl who will offer his hand and say:
"I'm C. R. Smith. president of this airline. Are you havin' a good time?" You'll probably shake your head in an affirmative.
Then he will go to his seat, pull out his newspaper or a paperback detective yarn, sit back and relax.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
C.R. Smith
American Airlines
Air Transport Command
World War Ii
Dc 3
Major General
What entities or persons were involved?
C. R. Smith
Air Chief General Arnold
Story Details
Key Persons
C. R. Smith
Air Chief General Arnold
Event Date
1934 To Post World War Ii
Story Details
C. R. Smith reorganized American Airways into a successful airline using the DC-3, served in World War II creating the Air Transport Command and becoming a major general, and envisions a bright future for air travel with jets.