Aeronautics

James E. Webb, NASA head (second from left), speaks to Senator John L. McClellan (Arkansas), during McClellan's visit to the 16-foot Transonic Wind Tunnel of NASA Langley Research Center. McClellan stands with arms folded. The others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman is shown awarding the famed woman flier Jacqueline Cochran the Harmon International Trophy for "the most outstanding international achievements in the arts and science of aeronautics for the preceding year." Discussing yesterday's assassination attempt, the President told Ms. Cochran "they (Puerto Rico) have had the best treatment they ever had in their history. They have a free government and their own governor."

Charles S. Murphy, Civil Aeronautics Board Chairman (1965-1968) is shown standing behind a podium at what appears to be a banquet held in Houston, Texas. A sign which reads "ALTA in Houston" is hanging behind him. The location appears to be the Sheraton Lincoln Hotel. Others in view are not identified nor is the event. ALTA may stand for Airline Traffic Association or for Association of Local and Territorial Airlines.

Civil Aeronautics Board luncheon. According to Civil Aeronautics Board Chairman Charles S. Murphy's appointment book, on this date he was to attend a luncheon either with or for Mike Cafferty at Blackies restaurant at 22nd and M Street, NW in Washington, D.C. This photograph is associated with that event. Those in view are not identified, but the man second from the right may be Mike Cafferty.

Civil Aeronautics Board luncheon. According to Civil Aeronautics Board Chairman (1965-1968) Charles S. Murphy's appointment book, on this date he was to attend a luncheon either with or for Mike Cafferty at Blackies restaurant at 22nd and M Street, NW in Washington, D.C. This photograph is associated with that event. Those in view are not identified, but the man second from the left may be Mike Cafferty.

Civil Aeronautics Board luncheon. According to Civil Aeronautics Board Chairman (1965-1968) Charles S. Murphy's appointment book, on this date he was to attend a luncheon either with or for Mike Cafferty at Blackies restaurant at 22nd and M Street, NW in Washington, D.C. This photograph is associated with this possible CAB event. Those in view are not identified.

Civil Aeronautics Board luncheon event with unidentified men. According to Civil Aeronautics Board Chairman (1965-1968) Charles S. Murphy's appointment book, on this date he was to attend a luncheon either with or for Mike Cafferty at Blackies restaurant at 22nd and M Street, NW in Washington, D.C. Those in view are not identified.

Civil Aeronautics Board luncheon. According to Civil Aeronautics Board Chairman Charles S. Murphy's appointment book, on this date he was to attend a luncheon either with or for Mike Cafferty at Blackies restaurant at 22nd and M Street, NW in Washington, D.C. This photograph is associated with that event. The women in view are not identified, but the man in the center may be Mike Cafferty.

Charles S. Murphy, Civil Aeronautics Board Chairman (1965-1968) is shown standing behind a podium at what appears to be a banquet held in Houston, Texas. A sign which reads "ALTA in Houston" is hanging behind him. The location appears to be the Sheraton Lincoln Hotel. Others in view are not identified nor is the event. ALTA may stand for Airline Traffic Association or for Association of Local and Territorial Airlines.