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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1927

Page

22

Air Express Lines to Open Sept 4 on Major Routes

Air express service expands nationwide with contracts signed for Colonial Air Transport New York to Boston National Air Transport New York to Chicago Boeing Air Transport Chicago to San Francisco and Western Air Express Salt Lake City to Los Angeles The system aims to carry mail and express with 100 planes available and limits on weight value and hazardous payloads including no animals or explosives.

Colonial Air Transport Boston New York Boeing Air Transport Chicago San Francisco Western Air Express Salt Lake City Los Angeles Air Express Hartford Conn National Air Transport Cleveland Chipito Dallas Moline Tfl St. Joseph Kansas City Wichita Ens Ponca City Okio Oklahoma City Fort Worth Iowa City Des Moines Omaha North Platte Neb Cheyenne Elke, Nev Reno Sacramento

Coldest Day This Month Sees 55 To 60 Degree Range

Official Weather Bureau observer William J. Mealla reports yesterday was the coldest August day so far this month with temperatures between 55 and 60 degrees. The record low dawn temperature was 50 degrees on August 4, while yesterday's high hit 65 at 6 am and 60 at later readings. forecaster Mealin notes no expected farmer losses and a possible 50 degree low before dawn today.

U. S. Weather Bureau William J. Mealla Rocton Street Mealin Farmera

Ardent Wooer Makes Grand Offer Beyond Clothes

A commercial traveler, Woost, declares his love for Winnie, arguing his affection outweighs any material offering in that particular line. The exchange shows a playful romantic mood with focus on devotion over attire.

Ardent Woost Winnie Darling

British Aviator's Venture Seeks World Flight To Wellington

DETROIT August 18 Captain Frederick A Giles aims to fly from Detroit to Wellington New Zealand in the route involving Honolulu Brisbane Sydney and over the Tasman Sea. He will wear street clothes carry minimal gear and rely on a 550 gallon fuel load aboard the Hess Bluebird biplane, planning five legs totaling about 11,151 miles with potential sea landing capability via a dump valve fuel system.

William A. Munn Hess Giles San Francisco Honolulu Brisbane Australia Sydney New South Wales Wellington Frederick A. Giles Hetroit New Zealand North Angiican Newspaper Alliance Tia Countriea North American Detroit United States Hurd Island Gilbert Island St. Augustine Island Fataza' Island New Hebrides Island New Hebrides Prench New Caledonia Naomese Tasman Sea

Golfer and caddy banter headline in Maldragding rag

A humorous local item reports a golfer asking about improvement from last year while the caddy replies with a quip about polished clubs. The issue also notes a scientist advising women eat more than men to stay warm, reflecting dated attitudes.

Maldragding

British Wings Returned After Shanghai Flight Dispute

British authorities announced wings of a British aircraft seized after a forced landing near Shanghai were restored following General John Duncan’s demand. The move, aimed at permitting railway repairs at Chinkiang and resuming troop movements, came as Northern forces reportedly advance toward Nanking amid chaotic Chinese governance and ongoing civil conflict.

London Associated Press Shanghai John Duncan Kiangwan Duncan Dressfiela Daily Mail Shanhai Matl Chin- Kianghei Soochow Chinklang Grand Canal Wuhu Whitch Nanking China

Convicts Flee After Prison Guard Shootout

Two guards were shot and wounded as convicts Jaworski and an accomplice escaped from the jail with pistols blazing. The pair fled toward a street, fired to cover their retreat, and disappeared after entering a machine. Police and detectives chased leads across the city, expecting Jaworski to seek refuge with his former associates.

Vasbinder Jaworski John Hanlon Harry Rieger Coor Detroit Coverdale Aigo Joe Weckoski Bentleyville Flathead L Hie City Pelice Department

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