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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1927
Page
2
Charles Lindbergh arrived in Paris where crowds cheered as officials and journalists described his legendary near nonstop solo flight. He appeared exhausted yet grateful, accepting thanks from Myron Herrick and French dignitaries before boarding for rest at the American Embassy.
Paris greets Charles Lindbergh as he lands after a New York to Paris flight covering 3600 miles, surpassing the 3400 mile mark set by Coste and Rignot. Crowds line the road and Le Bourget field, flags waved, as the American hero receives a hero’s welcome amid the tense, jubilant scenes.
New York May 21. Face of aviation history centers on Charles Lindbergh as the sole figure to fly a plane amid a ceremonial flight. The statement traces public reaction and the significance of the event in advancing commercial aviation.
The Paris end of the Lindbergh rainbow received offers for vaudeville and motion picture contracts, including a $100,000 theater offer sent by Harold M. Franklin of West Acres to Captain Lindbergh. In Minneapolis, Capt. Lindbergh was offered $10,000 to attend the Municipal Auditorium dedication, a cablegram sent by the Minneapolis Manufacturers' Association.
The flying log records Lindbergh’s New York departure and daily sightings over Halifax Belfast and Ireland before landing at Le Bourget Paris. Maj Albert Lambert and others contributed funds to support the solo flight with Knight and Lambert offering substantial pledges and lenders providing the rest.
St. Louis promoters led by Harold M. Bixby and Harry H. Knight backed Slim Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight as a Columbus like voyage. The total cost was about 14000 dollars with some borrowed funds. Lindbergh offered to fly to Paris and back to reduce expenses.
Charles A. Lindbergh, returning from the New York to Paris leg, tells Ambassador Herrick he woke several times to stay awake for the flight. He recalls snow and ice early on and says the biggest challenge was staying awake, joking about the sandman.
Detroit May 21 Mrs Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh mother of Capt Charles Lindbergh expressed relief that the transatlantic flight ended safely in France. She said the epochal voyage showed his nerve but noted she wished to say nothing that would distract him. She emphasized his calm judgment and said the flight served aviation goals. Her husband is a chemistry instructor at Casey Technical High School.
Washington reports jubilant reaction as Lindbergh flies solo from New York to Paris. President Coolidge sends a congratulatory cablegram to be delivered in Paris. London and St Louis join in praise with royal acknowledgment and street celebrations. Funeral notices note William Danieleon’s passing.
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