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worked out to make train conneetions possible that are now absolutely out of reach.
The routes asked for cover an ini' portant section of midwestern Amer' ica in which the Burlington now operates buses, the Burlington Trailways. The company is a part of the Chicago, Burhngton and Quincy railway sys' tem and the new helicopter line would be known as Burlington Airways.
The 67 cities on proposed routes would include Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha and Denver, important rail, bus and air centers. Smaller communities would include Creston, Keokuk and Shenandoah, Iowa; Hannibal, Chillicothe and St. Joseph, Missouri.
Of these 67 towns on the route, ^^4 are without air transport service. The principal value of helicopter lines would lie in the provision of rapid connections with large centers whence journeys could be continued on fast
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trains, through buses and transcontinental planes.
The Burlington people believe that helicopters could be landed on sites already owned by the railroad or bus lines. Railway and bus personnel would handle many requirements of the helicopter service.
The cost? Well, not too much. Burlington accountants have figured that the company could break even with a fare of about 6.1 cents per mile. Schedules would be tied in with those of rapid transportation facilities at the terminals, and the helicopters would be expected to carry some mail as well as passengers.
And it all goes to prove that windmills are not confined to pumping water for Hollanders, and sooner than you think you may find yourself fanning around the country at speeds and conveniences never before dreamed possible.
The System
A brilliant but eccentric college professor was giving a final written "exam" to his students.
"I'm a firm believer in the honor system," he solemnly announced. "To prove that to you, I'm going to pass out the 'exams' and leave the class."
As the door shut behind him, the students accustomed to furtive use of "ponies" and other ingenious devices squirmed uncertainly in their seats for a few minutes.
Finally, a voice from the rear resolved the enigma. "He's got the honor," cracked the wit, "but we've got the system. Who's got the answer to the third question?"