Lindbergh and Byrd in era of daring flights and debate
The Star Co article surveys prominent aviators and opinions on long distance aviation. It credits Lindbergh’s Pacific and Paris flights, notes Byrd’s polar crossing, and urges careful progress in aviation with government backing for safe, ambitious air travel. It also laments immigration as it relates to American achievement.
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Gertrude Ederle
Peary
North Pole
Byrd
Lindbergh
Lindbergh hailed as new American ambassador in Paris
In Paris the French chamber of deputies gave Charles Lindbergh a standing ovation as Myron Herrick introduced him as the temporary ambassador. Bouisson and other leaders praised the aviator, who spoke gratitude for the welcome and demonstrated his oratorical skill. Separately in New Orleans, engineers warned of floods as McCrae levee breaches threaten 10 villages and 100 square miles, with evacuation underway and Coast Guard patrols prepared.
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Associated Press
Paris
Charles Lindbergh
America
French Chamber of Deputies
Myron T. Herrick
Fernand Bouisson
Chamber of Deputies
Pate and la Font
Dias
Giroud
Picot
Chamber
M. Boussion
Atlantic
Herrick
Lindbergh
United Press
New Orleans
Point Coupee Parish
McCrae
Baton Rouge
Coast Guard
Old River
John Gotwall
McCrae Crevasse
Sugar Bowl
Weather outlook and temperatures by hour
The forecast calls for a fair night and a warm Thursday. Today’s hourly chart shows 7 am 55, 8 am 63, 9 am 70, 10 am 76, 11 am 80, noon 85, and 1 pm 89 degrees, with a comparison noting 86 and 59 from a year ago.
Dole offers prize for Pacific coast to Hawaii nonstop flight
The Star Bulletin reports James D. Dole, head of Hawaiian Pineapple, will pay 25000 dollars to the first aviator and 10000 dollars to the second for a nonstop Pacific coast to Hawaii flight in the nineteen months from August 15. Dole hopes Lindbergh will compete, but entry may be accelerated if he declines.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Star- Bulletin
James D. Dole
Hawaiian Pineapple Company
Pacific Coast
Hawaii
Dole
Lindbergh
New York-Maris
Lindbergh Sees Great Good in Transatlantic Air Link
The aviator told deputies in the president's salon that crossing the Atlantic mirrors past trials like Franklin and Bleriot. He predicted the venture will forge strong friendship and regular air communications between nations, though his remarks required translation. CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
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Franklin
Bleriot
Atlantic
Lindbergh
Suburban day bargains spread by Amarillo merchants
Regular $11 values in ladies garments and a wide range of items are advertised at half price or reduced rates. The feature highlights ready for Suburban day with many more deals in The Globe and The News. Shoppers from neighboring communities are urged to visit Amarillo to explore values and meet local merchants.
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Milan
Felia Ccesearnaceaes
Amarillo
the Globe
News
Panhandle
Plains
Motion for insanity plea in Blake case moves to dismissal
The Tulsa district court hears a motion to dismiss the murder charge against Robert F. Blake of Amarillo on the insanity plea. Judge Charlie Clements considers Blake's request for a sanity hearing and possible dismissal of the murder count. A 250 member jury panel is summoned for potential trial.
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Tulia
Robert F. Blake
Amarillo
Pred Conner
Tella
Charlie Clements
Alex Mood
Blake
Clements
Mood
Veniremen
Conner
Tulsa
Kress
Albany
Sweetwater
South Plains
Frank Norfleet
Fort Smith
Arkansas
A. B. Martin
Plainview
D. H. Culton
Amérillo
Mead Griffin
Black Hills to See President Coolidge Fishing Trip Planned
President Coolidge plans a three week escape to the Black Hills of South Dakota to evade frequent political callers. The secluded retreat lies fourteen miles from a railroad, on the western rim of the farm belt, ensuring privacy from publicity seekers.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
President Coolidge
Black Hills
South Dakota
White House
Fire damages rooming house on Pierce Street
The Horn rooming house at 210 Pierce Street owned by Mrs. Annie E. Kirkman and operated by Mrs. A. P. Horn suffered about $1000 in fire damage this morning. The roof was partly destroyed and several rooms were damaged. The fire origin is unknown. H. W. Gooch owned furniture in the building.
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Horn
Pierce Street
A. P. Horn
Annie E. Kirkman
H. W. Gooch
Telephone Official In City on Business
M. P. Caldwell, division commercial superintendent of Southwestern Bell Telephone, Fort Worth, visits Amarillo on company business as the official guest of J. P. Patterson district manager. The Coffee Shop at the Amarillo hotel is famous for food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Caldwell
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Fort Worth
Amarillo
J. P. Patterson
Amarillo Hotel
Bonds Vital to Amarillo Growth in City Vote
San Jacinto speakers press for May 28 bond election of 1.5 million dollars to fund storm sewers subways duct work water system expansion and sewer extensions. Mayor Lee Bivins and city commissioners urge residents to vote yes to support growth and a new sewage disposal plant.
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Lee Bivins
Amarillo
W. H. Brymer
J. H. Harris
Fifteen Millionth Ford Model T to Be Assembled
Detroit May 25 The 15 millionth Ford Model T is scheduled for assembly at the Fordson plant around 2 p m today executives announced the milestone marks a vast production total for the company and underscores the Model T's enduring popularity in the auto era.
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United 7 Tor
Detroit
Fordson
Labor May O K Prison Plan of Governor Moody
The Texas Federation of Labor resolutions committee reviews eight to nine resolutions, with a preliminary report expected today. They endorse Governor Moody’s penitentiary reorganization, grant plenary powers to the prison board of nine, and urge the legislature to adopt a hands off policy.
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Associated Preaw
Wichita Falls
Texas Foderation of Labor Convention
Moody
Presbyterians Pick Atlanta for 1928 General Assembly
The Presbyterian Church in the United States board announced the 1928 general assembly will be held in Atlanta Georgia with the city highlighted as a renowned food hub. Amarillo hotel in the Panhandle region is noted as the meeting backdrop or related lodging reference.
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Atlanta
Associated Press
EL Dorado
Ark
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Legion Seeks 1500 Members in Concerted Drive
Hanson Post launches a campaign to recruit 1500 members as army and navy units led by Darrell Rascoe and Morton Lambert compete to win. The losing side will host the winners at the Legion Home near Tuesday night after final plans set at last night’s meeting.
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American Legion
Hanson Post
Army
Navy
Darrell Rascoe
Morton Lambert
Spoat
Legion
Great Plains highway bypasses Amarillo on Canada to Texas route
Claude Wild, assistant manager of the City Development Board, says the Great Plains transcontinental highway will not pass Amarillo. The route will run from Liberal to San Angelo and toward Abilene, Liberal, Kansas, and Canadian, with a Liberal to Am arillo connection to serve tourists. The plan includes a smoother, shorter path avoiding rough terrain, though Harsh details remain unsettled.
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Great Plains
Regina
Canada
Laredo
Texas
Amarillo
Liberal
Claude Wild
Board of City Development
Valentine
Nebraska
Spearman
San Angelo
Oklahoma officer arrested on bond jumping charge
Joe Alvarado, former Oklahoma officer, was arrested this morning by Motorcycle Officer A K E Albright on a charge of jumping a $10 000 bond on burglary. He was turned over to Pawhuska officer J B Simpson at noon after the arrest. Alvarado was a well known character in Oklahoma.
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Joe Alvarado
Oklahoma
A. KE. Albright
Alvarado
Ile
J. 8S. Simpson
Pugilist James Low Tries Self Destruction After Rejection
Pugilist James Low aged 23 was found after escaping gas in his hotel room at PUFBLO. He told police his act followed his sweetheart spurning him. Blackburn ambulance attended.
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United Prev
Pufblo
James Low
Paul Kelly to be sentenced after manslaughter conviction
Paul Kelly, famed screen juvenile, found guilty of manslaughter in the beating death of Ray Raymond, a musical comedy star. A prison term of one to ten years is set with sentencing on May 41. Jurors deliberated 24 hours as defense seeks a new trial amid testimony about a fight over Dorothy Mackaye and life at Raymond’s home.
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Dan Campbell
Los Angeles
Cal
Paul Kelly
Debonair and Husky Screen
Ray Raymond
Kelly
Bungalow
Dorothy Mackaye
Miss Mackaye
San Francisco
Payne Whitney Dies A Banker And Clubman In Manhasset
Payne Whitney dies at his Manhasset home. He was a director of First National Bank First Security Co Great Northern Paper Co and trustee of United States Trust Co all in New York and brother of Harry Payne Whitney. Flags at Belmont Race Track were lowered to half mast in his memory.
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United Press
Manhasset
N. Y
Payne Whitney
Whitney
New York
Harry Payne Whitney
First National Bank
First Security Co
Great Northern Paper Co
Westchester Racing Association
United States Trust Co
Y United Press
Belmont
Payne Whitnes
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