Lindbergh Anniversary Sparks Global Air Fest
The 50th anniversary of Lindbergh s solo flight prompts celebrations in St Louis Paris and New York with a $100,000 Spirit of St Louis replica, a parade, air show and wreath ceremonies. American pilots retrace the route as dignitaries attend dinners and a new aviation award is established.
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David Gray
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Texas
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Maurice Bellonte
Costes
Paris
New York
Lindbergh Lands in Paris Amid Fiery Welcome Crowd
Charles A. Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St. Louis at Le Bourget Field after a solo nonstop flight from Roosevelt Field New York winning the Orteig prize. A vast Paris crowd surged around the plane lifting him and cheering as police struggled to control the mob.
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New York
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St. Louis
Roosevelt Field
le Bourget Field
Paris
Air Mail
Atlantic
Raymond Orteig
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Coste
Rignot
Persia
Young Lindbergh learns to fly in Lincoln days
In 1922 Charles A Lindbergh, then 20, rode a motorcycle to Lincoln to learn aviation at Lincoln Standard Aircraft Co. He paid 500 dollars to start lessons. Wilbur Hill, 88, recalls Lindbergh as a brilliant devoted student and notes his cautious early training before his historic solo flight.
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Idaho
Charles A. Lindbergh
Nebraska
Wilbur
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Lindbergh
New York
Paris
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Lincoln Standard Aircraft Co
Lincoln
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Law loopholes hobble private towing curb rules
City council efforts last year to curb private property vehicle towing fizzled due to loopholes in the law. Police Chief Ted Jones notes gaps in tow-away zone provisions and operator rules, leaving enforcement uncertain. Page 2.
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Ted Jones
Pomeroy Preservation Hope Boosts National Register tally
A local feature notes Pomeroy as a town to preserve for posterity with about eighty percent of its buildings qualifying for inclusion in the National Register of Historical Buildings. The item also teases upcoming details on pages 2 and 7 regarding schedules.
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Pomeroy
Carter Denounces Nixon Belligerence On Law
Washington AP Nixon claims a president is above the law drawing sharp rebuttal from Carter and quiet from Ford. Rex Granum says no president has right to break the law while Hamilton Jordan warns that Watergate proves leaders are not above the law. Nixon defends Vietnam actions and mocks Ellsberg amid Frost interview remarks.
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Washington
Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Nixon
White House
Carter
Rex Granum
Hamilton Jordan
Ford
David Frost
Ohio picket strike halts Route 33 50 work statewide
A three day laborers strike across Ohio halted heavy construction including the Route 33 50 bypass in Athens. Officials estimate losses of 7 to 8 million dollars daily while talks resume under a federal mediator. Union seeks 85 cent hourly raise and regional work transfer clause.
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Ohio
Athens
Ohio Contractors Association
Paul Sweitzer
OCA
Laborers District Council of Ohio
Department of Transportation
Jim Hoessle
Great Lakes Construction Co
Great Lakes
Hooper Street
Rock
John Scales
Laborers Union Local 423
Scales
Breakthrough Reported in SALT II Talks in Geneva
In Geneva US Secretary of State Vance and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko report a compromise on SALT II. The package calls for modest arsenals cuts and a new round of talks, with limits on the Backfire bomber and US cruise missile development. Both sides must gain approval from Carter and the Kremlin. The Middle East is also discussed amid Israel's Likud victory.
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Switzerland
Cyrus R. Vance
Andrei Gromyko
Moscow
U.S
Carter
Kremlin
Leonid Brezhnev
Vladivostok
Ford
Brezhnev
Vance
Gromyko
Middle East
Likud
General Singlaub to Meet Carter Over Korea Pullout Critique
General John K Singlaub arrived in Washington after criticizing President Carter’s plan to withdraw U S ground forces from South Korea over four to five years. He defended his remarks on CBS News and apologized for the disturbance, while White House officials debated a possible meeting with Carter.
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Daniel Ellsberg
White House
Kennedys
Johnsons
Washington
Carter
U.S
Korea
South Korea
John K Singlaub
CBS News
Broadcast Today
Singlaub
CBS
Melinda Nix
Seoul
Tokyo
Rex Granum
Senate to Pass Strip Mine Bill After 6 Years
After six years of battles and vetoes Congress readies final passage of strip mining controls. The Senate bill mirrors the House version, aims to curb environmental damage, and includes a 30 month restoration exemption for Appalachian mines and a coal cleanup tax up to 35 cents a ton. President Carter is expected to sign.
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Washington
Congress
House
Carter
Western Valley
Gerald R. Ford
Vacation Pak Offer From The Messenger
The Messenger announces a Vacation Pak option that saves copies during your absence and delivers them on your return for half price. Call 592-6612 and ask for circulation for details.
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