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PORT AUTHORITY-WEST 30TH STREET HELIPORT IS DEDICATED-4 [[underlined for the word port to the number 4]]

requires it, have another one built in the northern section of Manhattan.  The greatest problem to overcome in traveling to the outlying airports is cutting down the distances air passengers must travel before they can reach an airfield in our City.  This is a condition which prevails in almost every city of the country wherever airfields are located."
       On behalf of the United States Post Office Department, Assistant Postmaster General Siedle reviewed the "vision of the men in the Post Office who promoted air mail routes which ultimately paved the way for the great transcontinental air routes which extend from this city to all parts of the nation." He said that the same type of vision was evidenced when the Post Office Department and the Army commenced experimental helicopter mail flights in the Los Angles area and later in the  Chicago area.
       "In some respects helicopter operations have been marginal in transporting mail," he continued.  "Looking to the future, however, we foresee the development of vehicle ideally suited for short-haul transportation in congested metropolitan areas." 
       Chairman Lowe expressed the appreciation of the Commissioners and staff of the Port Authority when he said: I cannot emphasize too much the important part that has been played by the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, the Borough President, the Comptroller, the Director of Marine and Aviation, the City Engineers and their associates in the Government of the City of New York in making this heliport a reality. It is built on land belonging to the City. It could not have been built except for the active and understanding appreciation on the part of Mayor Wagner and his colleagues. I want to take this occasion to offer particular thanks to them for all they have done."

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