This Day in History: 1915-08-13
Emerson McMillan is contributing heavily to the cause of aviation in this country. He believes that airplane design and the training of good pilots are vital to American preparedness. The Russian defeat by Germany, he believes was a result of the lack of a proper Russian air force. Mr. McMillan is a life member of the Aero Club of America and has recently offered to add to his previous gift of $1,000 to the National Aeroplane Fund up to $50,000 more. He will contribute $100 for each $900 contributed by others between now and February 1, 1916. (Bristow)