People of NJ and travelers, victims of deception?

Dear Editor: This letter is in reference to J.F. Perez’ March 5 article “Where was Rothman when you needed him.” Senate Commerce committee on the spot study of February 1952 confirmed responsibility for Newark’s hazards and nuisances lie equally on the airlines that use it, Newark itself and the Port Authority which own it. Federal and state elected officials representing the people of New Jersey and the traveling public have been misrepresented. History of Newark Airport confirms that the people of New Jersey and travelers have been victims of deception. Since the signing of a 50-year lease with the city of Newark, as of March 22, 1948, it shows that as early as July 11, 1927 President Herbert Hoover proposed a site for a $6,000,000 airport. The Survey location “Newark Bay west to Route 1.” New Jersey Turnpike records show construction of the “13 A-Route 81” project was supervised by the Turnpike Authority and financed 50 percent by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and 25 percent by each, the Turnpike and the State Department of Transportation. Special legislation was enacted in both New Jersey and New York to amend the Port Authority charter to allow its participation in $80 million project which downsized Newark Airport. In 1961 Port Authority revealed plans to build a smaller airport from Route 1 and 9 west and east to the New Jersey Turnpike, north and south to US 1-9. Newark Airport cannot operate as defined by the laws of 1948 Chapter 43. Findings by the Inspector General’s office confirms that Newark Airport is physically constrained on both ends and would require a further shortening of the runway, which will have an impact on Newark Airport and the people. If 11-29 is shortened about 5426 feet, it would make it a shorter runway for commercial airplanes and increase the dangers of Newark Airport. FAA have or the Port Authority Aviation Department have not released information from the Inspector General and should answer to the people of New Jersey. The People of New Jersey’s loss is the New Jersey Turnpike’s gain. Anthony P. Lopez Retired employee of the Port Authority of NY & NJ

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