Wrong Way Corrigan a Nine Year Old Hero in 1938
The essay recalls Douglas Corrigan the pilot who hacked a misdirected Atlantic flight, refuting the name Lone Eagle with humor. Corrigan secretly added a large extra gas tank to his nine year old plane, left Roosevelt Field, flew 3200 feet, then headed east to Ireland. He claimed compass failure, became a national symbol, toured 45 cities, earned film and endorsements, and now lives quietly in Santa Ana.
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Smithsonian
CBS
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Douglas
Corrigan
Douglas Corrigan
California
Lone Eagle
Air Commerce Bureau
Los Angeles
New York
Roosevelt Field
Roosevelt
New York Times
Baldonnel
Ireland
Cortigan
Santa Ana
Congress staffers pressed into private service for lawmakers
Secretaries and aides on Capitol Hill are used for personal errands beyond their official duties. They shop for pantyhose, drive cars, haul laundry, and fetch items for and from members of Congress, raising ethics concerns about the line between public duties and private favors.
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Washington
Congressional
Congress
Margaret Hovkler
HeMass
Munich
Congressivemint
Bevsinoy
Sallirs
Glenhanders
Legista
Dulles Inernational
California
Bella
Rep. K.1
Shuster
Tenn Crisp
Chaulfeur
Atharerrsinds
Sen
Robert Dole
R-Kans
Secial
Ann's
Separ
Chet Holifield
PeCalif
Syha
Ibis Sasa
Daniel Flac
Capitol Hill
Bridge points by Alfred Sheinwold
Bridge column discusses a hold-up play in a spade heart diamond defense with South as declarer. It explains how the hold-up and timing of entries impact the hand and outlines why the defense can force a two-diamond sequence, ending with a recommendation to bid two spades in a related practical situation.
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Sou Deine
West
South
East
Rast
Dumny
Declarer
Eve
Boudoir Cheesecake Diet Promises Rekindle Romance
Dr. George Crane offers a sensational diet plan claiming weight loss and renewed marital passion. Doris loses 22 pounds in 10 weeks before Easter, regains her husband from a rival, and praises boudoir cheesecake as a libido booster. The piece endorses a 10 day loss booklet and requests a stamped return envelope for materials.
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Doris
Betty Crocker
Iris DL
Dr. Crane
Greek Seamen Suffer Coconut Fumes Aboard Ship
Eleven Greek crew members on the Greek vessel Stoktyangos were overcome by coconut fumes while cleaning a hold. They were hospitalized on Staten Island. condition not disclosed.
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New York
UPI
Marine Hospiel
Staten Island
Horoscopes for Monday Aries to Pisces
Carroll Righter offers daily guidance with twelve signs. Aries should solve personal matters and avoid new undertakings while Taurus focuses on credit and organization. Gemini urges planning, Moon Children should complete duties, and Leo faces delays. Virgo encourages budgeted pleasures and creative effort as Scorpio seeks harmony at home. Sagittarius urges partner discussions, Capricorn aims to improve finances by nightfall, Aquarius notes limited progress yet suggests appearance, and Pisces advises completing duties and seeking expert advice.
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ARIES
Taurus
Gemini
Moon Children
Leo
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Aquarius
Constipation advice from Dr Steinerohn and medical notes
A reader asks about constipation while Dr Steinerohn explains that most cases stem from poor elimination habits or laxative overuse and not disease. He urges retraining bowels, more roughage and fluids, medical assessment if needed, and patience, noting long-standing relief can take months.
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Ile
Washington, D.C
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Ian
Aithers
Ray
Pat
Nary
Alfred Sheinwold
Saw Angeles
Calif
George Crane
Fune
Crane
Carroll Righter
Dr. Steinerohn
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