Sassoon-a- Visiting

Arrived in the U. S. by air from Canada Sir Philip Albert Gustave David Sassoon, 39-year-old Under Secretary of State for Air. He had been inspired to visit the U. S., he said, by his conversations in England with the then Captain Charles Augustus Lindbergh, who had glowingly described to him the progress of aviation. He found, he added, that Captain Lindbergh had understated the wonders of U. S. aviation.

Sir Philip Sassoon, a handsome, immaculate Jew, has had an astounding career for a man of his age. Scion of two immensely wealthy families-- the Sassoons and the Rothschilds--he is one of the richest men in England. His enemies ascribe much of his rapid advancement to his money, although all who know him have called him able.

At the age of 27 he was private secretary to Field Marshal Lord Haig (then Sir Douglas Haig). At 30 he was Parliamentary Secretary to the then Premier David Lloyd George. It was while acting in this capacity immediately after the War that he was host to the Supreme War Council at his gorgeous home at Port Lympne, Kent. He is also a trustee of the National and Tate (art) Galleries, the Wallace (art) collection and of the British School at Rome.

It is said, allegedly without much foundation, that he is a direct descendant of the Biblical King David. With equal lack of foundation Dame Rumor has several times had him engaged to Miss Megan Lloyd George, younger daughter of the famed War Prime Minister, with whom Sir Philip is still on the friendliest terms, despite the fact that he is a Conservative and Mr. George a Liberal.