Read's wife recalls NC-4 flight and her pride
Mrs. Bess Burdine Read, wife of Lt Cmdr Albert C. Read, describes their family life in Washington after the NC-4 transatlantic flight. She recalls letters of confidence from Chatham and Halifax, her anticipation during the Azores delay, and her belief in her husband’s determination. She notes her past Navy ties, her son’s navy ambitions, and her own wish to fly once regulations allow.
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Recalls Bleriot Flight as Read’s Atlantic Crossing Opens New Era
Henry Woodhouse, Aero Club of America governor, compared Read’s NC-4 seaplane crossing to Bleriot’s 1909 English Channel flight. He said the feat marks the start of a new epoch in aeronautics and may be viewed as a common achievement five years hence.
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Sharp sees Read flight start of 24 hour transatlantic mail
In Elyria Ohio on May 28 former ambassador William Graves Sharp congratulated Secretary Daniels saying Commander Read's Atlantic flight rivals the cable and wireless milestones and presages a 24 hour mail service between America and Europe.
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NC-4 Ready for Flight to Plymouth
Officials said Commander Read would not start the final hop until tomorrow. Messages from Read and Rear Admiral Plunkett in Lisbon on the cruiser Rochester indicated the last leg of the flight was postponed.
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NC-4 Arrival Messages From Lisbon Reported
First cables from Lisbon after NC-4 arrival described reception aboard the Rochester and plan to continue the flight. Read reports departure from Ponta Delgada at 10 18 G M T, sighted destroyers, 88 knot first leg, landing Lisbon at 4 01 Washington time, weather favorable for Plymouth on the 29th. Plunkett notes safe arrival and readiness to fly again when weather allows.
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NC-4 Reaches Lisbon as Portugal Welcomes Heroes
La Liberte reports the NC-4 arrival to Lisbon with a triumphal reception. Warships fired, bands played the national anthem, and officials including the Portuguese foreign minister and US envoy Wirch honored the aviators aboard the Rochester. Crowds gathered along the Tagus to witness the landing and a squadron of Portuguese planes met the NC-4.
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Boston Tax Bill Favours City Affects Brookline
The Senate tax bill would allocate income tax proceeds with Boston gaining about 100000 in year one and up to 1000000 yearly after ten years while Brookline could lose up to 450000 annually. Industrial towns would gain, residential towns lose. The measure also funds 759000 for a Latin High School in Fenway.
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Thanksgiving Service at St. Mark's Roxbury Honors returning service members
St Mark's English Lutheran Church Roxbury invites all for a thanksgiving service next Sunday at 10 30 a m to mark the return of 37 enlisted men and women from war duties. None paid the supreme sacrifice though many were injured and hospitalized at times.
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Hawker derides NC-4 flight at Daily Mail luncheon
Harry Hawker condemned the NC-4 transatlantic flight effort and the US team, calling the achievement unserious. He mocked the idea of ships every 20 yards and argued real faith in the motor would not require dense escort ships.
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Silence greet at luncheon as airmen reach Europe
British crowd of 250 to 300 sat in silence after news that American navy aviators had reached Europe. Hawker and Grieve planned a Sunday flight via the Azores unless wind shifted. Raynham faced unfavorable weather yet pressed on. Grieve admitted nerves but compared airplane navigation to ships. Clouds halted sightings. navigation may become simple. Daily Mail awards $25,000 consolation prize to the two airmen.
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Read Receives Massachusetts Greetings on NC-4 Flight
Massachusetts citizens cable Governor Coolidge to congratulate Lieutenant Commander Albert C. Read for completing the Atlantic crossing in the NC-4. The message praises Read as a son of the Commonwealth and notes the achievement enhances American fame and daring.
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Ambulance Drivers Honored In Gallantry Decorations
More than two thirds of the men in the ambulance service aboard the Henry R Mallory were decorated for gallantry under fire during motor driving. Three sections came from Philadelphia and one from Portland Maine. College sections included Leland Stanford Washington and Lee Purdue and Iowa State. Decorated driver Private Henry S Segnor of Worcester Massachusetts among those honored.
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