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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1927

Page

4

The Future of Flying and the Grounded Dream

An editorial argues aviation must become self sustaining and pay its way. It highlights Detroit's plan to fund a flight to London with five passengers, praises multi motor planes for safety, urges mid ocean emergency fields, and notes airmail as a key pioneer while stressing ground infrastructure and quick access to flying fields.

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Woman Chooses Husband and Home Over Scholarship Career

A Swarthmore College senior reports that most women prefer matrimony to a career when given a choice. Katherine Toy of New York rejected a traveling scholarship worth 1500 dollars annually to marry and pursue a home life instead.

Swarthmore College Katherine Toy New York Europe

Eagle Screams Herald Fourth of July Plans

Chronicle notes the Eagle Screamer crowd anticipates July celebrations with oratorical pomp and a nod to young Chamberlin who aspired to circumnavigate the world by 1930, reflecting town enthusiasm and school pride.

Waddin Rgh Chamberlin

Spirit of the Flag Roars in Unfurling Ceremony

A vivid call to raise the flag and let the eagle scream as never before, capturing national pride and ceremonial fervor in a push for renewed patriotism.

Deeds of individual courage captivate the world

The author argues lone fighters, like Lindbergh, inspire more awe than collective efforts. Crowds cheer him in triumph but lack the single resolve seen in one man. True bravery shows when one acts alone, even as crowds watch and applaud.

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Lindbergh warns on trans Atlantic flight timing

Lindbergh cautions Americans that regular safe trans Atlantic flights are not near. He says a decade may pass to perfect the continent to continent trip and urges the government to begin now. He notes other nations invest earnestly to exploit long flights for potential enemy use.

Lindbergh

British Air Flight Tests Bomb Dropping With Prizes

British crews prepare a multi day flight around the islands to test bombing during an experimental mission. Special prizes will be awarded for successful bomb drops as part of the exercise.

Britain plans air assault and coast defenses mocked as out of date

A critical column mocks Britain's strategic posture as it contemplates air bombing a major city and deploying sham battles. It argues the country clings to outdated drills while the world moves on, urging leaders to stay quiet to avoid ridicule.

Britain Mare

Levine and Chamberlin share credit in transatlantic flight

The piece argues Charles A. Levine’s role is minimized and credits Cham berlin as the pilot who performed the feat. It contends Levine risked his life, financed the venture, and deserved recognition alongside Chamberlin for courage and achievement.

Charles A. Levine Mr. Levine Chamberlin Levine

Wireless power could light cities from a switch

Robert F. Pack predicts wireless sending of power from a switch in New York to light Mansfield Ohio and turn Memphis sparks to drive Southern industry. He envisions Niagara Falls or Colorado dam hydro power reaching transcontinental air travel, reducing gasoline and enabling real flying around the world.

Robert F.* Pack Llion N. Y Mansfield Ohio Memphis Tenn Southland Niagara Falls Colorado Dam

Earl Carroll Improves in Federal Prison Conditions

A brief note reports Earl Carroll showing improved health since incarceration. The item adds a wry line about the pen being mightier than the pill and a reflection on young graduates entering the world and succeeding despite their learnings.

Earl Carroll

German Government Congratulated After Curtius Courtesy

The text notes celebratory remarks toward the German government and questions if any figure could have hosted Chamberlin and Levine more politely than Dr. Curtius. It conveys political niceties without embellishment and preserves the historical tone.

Chamberlin and Levine Doctor Curtius

Vitamins and their vitality in common foods

Dr. McCoy discusses vitamins as energy in foods, noting A B D C and X types and their health roles. He warns against unnecessary fortified products and urges a diet rich in greens, meat, eggs, and fish, inviting reader questions at the Athens Messenger.

McCoy Athens Messenger

Broadway snapshots of show life and rags to riches

In New York a columnist notes chorus girls pawning fraternity pins from Harvard and Yale, a rich mix of fortunes and misfortune on Broadway. He observes a radio performer, a down on his luck actor, a chic black clad dancer, and a chorus girl turned model juggling fo r a better future for her child amid public scrutiny.

New York Harvard Yale Wall Street Califor Greenwich Village

Answers to Questions From Frederick J. Haskin

A quiz style piece presents Q and A on topics from YMCA triangle meaning to patent fees and early tank history. It notes the YMCA triangle stands for body mind and spirit and explains patent application fees plus a note on historic war tanks and New York interest law.

G. F H. T

Body recovered search to continue for Boucek missing man

Coast guard units planned to drag Lake Erie near Rocky River for the body of James Boucek a 26 year old who drowned after leaping from a fishing boat. Four companions said Boucek jumped in to swim and disappeared.

Cleveland Lake Erie Rocky River James Boucek Boucek

Athens City Government Changes and Local Notes

Mayor Gilbert E. Day resigned and was succeeded by E. Hedges, president of the city council. Mrs. George R. Walker hosted the T. N. T. club at her University Terrace home. Athens groups formed a twilight league for baseball enthusiasts. Ohio University baccalaureate services planned with Ferdinand Jekke Jr. delivering the address. Ten years ago tobacco prices rose and a two day motorcycle tour visited Athens. The Rev C E Shenck of Cincinnati to deliver the 1919 baccalaureate sermon at Ohio University. M P Totman attended the funeral of Dr W S Hoy in Wellston, member of the Ohio legislature.

Gilbert E. Day 8. E. Hedges George R. Walker T. N. T. Club University Terrace Ohio University Ferdinand Jekke, Jr C. E. Shenck Cincinnati M. P. Totman Wellston Dr. W. 8. Hoy Ohio Totman

Spying Is a Real Business

Rodney Putorer discusses espionage as a constant in international relations. He notes that governments spy on each other, cites Lloyd George on intergovernmental secrecy, and mentions U S Mexican relations and a leaking State Department employee as examples of espionage activity and the ambiguity of proof.

Rodney Putorer Washington Lloyd George

Radio Dial Listings Highlight Nightly Concert Broadcasts

Detroit area WGHP plans eight weeks of nightly concert broadcasts at 8 p.m. Eastern, featuring the Detroit Symphony with conductor guidance. The schedule spans multiple stations including WLW in Cincinnati, WSAI, WEAF in New York, WABC, WTAM, WWJ, WJZ, and KDKA with various programs such as studio features, dinner music, and orchestra performances.

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Lindbergh Predicts Pacific Flight Success With Care

Charles Lindbergh told a National Aeronautic Association breakfast that a San Francisco to Hawaii flight could soon succeed but warned pilots must exercise even greater navigation care than on the Atlantic hop. He spoke shortly before departing for New York.

Lindy Pacific Washington Charles Lindbergh San Francisco Hawaii Atlantic National Aeronautic Association Lindbergh New York

Harding Memorial Statue Unveiled in Newark Dedication

Judge Charles L. Justice of Marion delivered the dedicatory address at the unveiling of a memorial statue for Warren G. Harding in Newark. The ceremony occurred yesterday with local officials present.

Italian Aviator De Pinedo Returns From Global Flight

Colonel Francesco De Pinedo arrived in Barcelona today from Lisbon on the way back to Italy after completing a round the world route that included Africa, South America, North America, and Europe.

Barcelona Francesco de Pinedo Lisbon Italy Africa South America North America Europe

Signs of Gallstone Trouble for Women at Midlife

A fragmented notice warns middle aged women and men to watch for gallstone symptoms and possible dangerous surgical outcomes. It touts inexpensive home remedies and pharmacy tablets as a cure, claiming relief within a week and urging use of a product named Klax Ke.

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