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February 16, 1939
Clarke Courier
Berryville, Clarke County, Virginia
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In 1939, President Roosevelt seeks massive expansion of U.S. aeronautical research program amid global rivalry and espionage in aviation. Joseph S. Edgerton to detail engineers, spies, and heroes like Lindbergh in upcoming article.
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THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 1939
Bigger Air Force for U. S.
Behind President Roosevelt's request to Congress, for an expansion of more than 700 per cent in this Nation's aeronautical research program is a story of international rivalry, espionage and striving which forms one of the outstanding romances of aviation history.
That story is told in The Star next Sunday by Joseph S. Edgerton, well known aviation writer, who describes the thousands of research engineers and scientists of many nationalities and international spies and agents behind the scenes. Patriotic volunteers such as Col. Charles A. Lindbergh loom large in the background of the American effort, according to Mr. Edgerton.
Bigger Air Force for U. S.
Behind President Roosevelt's request to Congress, for an expansion of more than 700 per cent in this Nation's aeronautical research program is a story of international rivalry, espionage and striving which forms one of the outstanding romances of aviation history.
That story is told in The Star next Sunday by Joseph S. Edgerton, well known aviation writer, who describes the thousands of research engineers and scientists of many nationalities and international spies and agents behind the scenes. Patriotic volunteers such as Col. Charles A. Lindbergh loom large in the background of the American effort, according to Mr. Edgerton.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Aeronautical Research
International Rivalry
Espionage
Aviation History
Lindbergh
What entities or persons were involved?
President Roosevelt
Joseph S. Edgerton
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh
Where did it happen?
U. S.
Story Details
Key Persons
President Roosevelt
Joseph S. Edgerton
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh
Location
U. S.
Event Date
1939 02 16
Story Details
President Roosevelt requests Congress for over 700% expansion in aeronautical research amid international rivalry, espionage, and aviation history. Joseph S. Edgerton describes engineers, scientists, spies, and patriotic figures like Lindbergh in an upcoming article.