Remarkable 108 Bennett asserts on Byrds flight
Floyd Bennett, Byrd partner, tells AP from a hospital that Byrd and his crew did a remarkable job on the North Pole flight. He praises navigation and piloting amid dense fog, notes insufficient fuel limited daylight calm, and credits Bellcoats and Baichen for radio and tasks performed during the perilous test.
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Bennett
New York
Associated Press
Floyd Bennett
Byrd
North Pole
America
France
Americas
Bellcoats
Norlle
Baichen
Water Io
Board of Appointments and Fire Safety Notice
The notice records a Wednesday hearing after a July 6 meeting about time change, fire safety permissions, and a national fire garage at 182 Mali Street. John Coschwarz signed on behalf of the board of appointments and safety.
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Boars
Apmis
Poe
Mali
Lesiness Sone
John Coschwarz
Funeral notices from Waterbury area June 1927 deaths
Obituaries list multiple local passings including Frances Belinski Joseph Barta Robert Bohm Mary E Fenelon Isadora Lazenby Vito Pace Elizabeth Seeley Henry J Stokes Andrew J Wright with funeral dates July 1927 and interments at Mountain Grove and St Michaels cemeteries plus related residence locations and burial plans.
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Mountain Grove
Waterbury
Fenelon
New York City
Mary E Fenelonter
Catherine Feneem
Buckingham Street
Bridgeport
Isadora
William R Lazenby
H A Remington
Barnum Avenue
Whmain Street
St .J.chael's
Seele
Esston Conn
Elizabeth Sherwood
Edward Seeley
Sport Hill Easton
Union Cemetery
Stokes
Perth
Amber
Henry J Stokes
St Michaels
Wright
Stafford Springs
Andrew
Byrd recounts forced down voyage in Ver-Sur-Mer
Commander Richard E Byrd spoke with reporter Frederick K Abbott after the America was forced down in the Channel near Ver-Sur-Mer. Byrd admitted feeling crestfallen yet grew cheerful while retelling the dramatic attempt to fly nonstop from New York to Paris.
Byrd Salvages America Wreck After Atlantic Flight
Commander Byrd and crew crash landed in rough seas near Cherbourg France after engine gear and landing gear were torn away in a water landing. The crew endured a horrific flight in fog with a failing compass and severe weather. They were sheltered by locals and later praised for courage and composure under hazardous conditions.
Byrd Credited With 3477 Mile Flight
Commander Richard E Byrd was credited by the Geological Survey with a distance of 3477 miles, the airline distance from Roosevelt Field to Ver Sur Mer France. The tally, requested by the National Aeronautic Association, excludes miles Byrd added due to fog and departure deviations.
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Washington
Associated Presa
Richard E Byrd
Geological Survey
Roosevelt Field
Ver-Sur Mer
France
National Aeronautic Association
Byrds
First Woman Welcomes Byrd in France During Flight Rescue
Mme Estelle Tanugi, formerly Miss Estelle de Jongh of New York, greeted Commander Richard Byrd after his trans Atlantic flight leg in Ver-Sur-Mer France. She spoke English, served as interpreter, and reportedly told Byrd to keep quiet. Tanugi and her French husband hosted Byrd and crew at the vice mayor’s home while other aviators rested with the mayor.
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Ver-Sur-Mer
France
Richard E Byrd
Prenchot
New York
Olao
Mme Tanuel
Estelle de Jongh
Tanugi
Americas
Mme Tanagi
Byrd
Paris
Mme Tanugi
Bud
Neville
Mayo Colffie
Acosti
Balchen
Mayor Bonnet
Mghthouse
Wanamaker lauds Byrd and crew for transatlantic flight
New York July 1 By Associated Press Commander Richard E Byrd and his crew completed their mission praised by Rodman Wanamaker head of America Trans Oceanic company. Wanamaker hailed the feat as the greatest air battle and noted the safe return of the America crew after a forced landing in France. He sent messages of gratitude to Byrd and team and to France expressing friendship and pride in America’s flag carried to Paris.
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New York
Associated Press
Richard E Byrd
Rodman Wanamaker
France
Atlantic
Wanamaker
America
Herbert Adams Gibbons
Wanamakes
Providence
Cary
Doumergue
Betsy Ross
Great Republic
Mr Wanamake
Grover Whalen
Fokker
Amsterdam
Holland
Byrd
Hooseveltfeld
Paris
Teterboro Air Port
Byrds
Mr Wanamaker
America Trans- Oceanic Company
Fokker Sees Hope as Forward Step in Transatlantic Flight
Lieutenant Neville of the America radio team maintained continuous contact with ships and landmarks as Anthony H. Fokker described a forward step for transatlantic flying. He claimed the radio network proved the journey feasible and could track ship positions, boosting confidence in safe crossing.
Byrd pleased with scientific work despite Paris abort
Virginia Governor Harry F Byrd stated that Richard Byrd was satisfied with the America expedition. The trip ended informally with no Paris landing, but Byrd praised the scientific experiments and the courage to delay the voyage under criticism.
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Richmond
Associated Press
Hany F Byrd
Virginia
Richard B Byrd
America
Paris
Govemnos
Terrible Says Byrd After Flight Ends in Water Landing
The account describes a perilous night flight ending in a water landing after fuel ran low and weather deteriorated. Byrd recalls following a compass course, searching for landing sites, and the crew surviving as waves and darkness hampered their rescue.
Fuller Congratulates Byrd and Wife on Flight
Fuller sent a message to Commander Richard Byrd and his wife congratulating them on their safe arrival. The note expresses hearty wishes and warm regards from Boston.
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Fuller
Byrd
Boston
Goyer
Messac
Richard BE Byre
Cnet
Byrd Lands At Ver-Sur-Mer Coast In Normandy
Byrd's landing along the Norman coast near Ver-Sur-Mer was marked by a rocky beach and reefs. The bulletin notes the place known as Plage de Ver-Sur-Mer and recalls Champlain's 1670 voyage from Honfleur. The event ties to Ver-Sur-Mer's Calvados coast lore and nearby Trouville lighthouse as a landmark in Byrd's entry into France.
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Washington
Associated Press
Byrd
Nations Geographic Society
Champlain
Sociey
Honfleur
Plage de
Ver-Sur- Mer
France
Parla
Trouville
Lind»bergh
Ver-Sur-Mer
Resorts Along This Section Resort Travel Note
The passage lists seaside resorts where Americans, besides the Nyirs, vacation each summer. It highlights Deauville as a premier destination, with references to other nearby spots. A suggested scenic route ends near Houlgate and the valley surrounding Les Naches Noires, famed for its picturesque scenery.
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Nyirs
Deauville
Cas Ward
Houlgate
Les Naches Noires
Man with $1,600,000 Insurance Dies in Elevator Shaft
Charleston W Virginia July 1 By Associated Press Robert E Ruffner a man with life insurance about 1 600 000 was found dead at the bottom of an elevator shaft in an office building Police say death was accidental from a fall Ruffner was receiver of a wholesale grocery firm and had previously held rents on much of his insurance within the last two years He had recently returned from a trip around the world.
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Charleston
W Vn
Associated Press
Robert E . Ruffner
Ruffner
Whch
Eight Physicians End Internships In City Hospitals
Eight physicians completed internships and began private practice across the country. At St Vincents eight internees departed on Thursday, including Drs Goldys and Derkowski after a year, both also serving in the city ambulance service. Bridgeport Hospital saw six internes leave, with a new intake replacing them and continuing hospital service.
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Iocn
St Vincents Hospital
Bridgeport
M Goldys
A J Derkowski
St Vincent's
Joseph Horgan
John L. R. Morse
Nelsoon
F Merella
M Rove
Fishermen Open Bass Season With Busy Early Morning
Trans fishermen reported busy activity at dawn as bass season opened. Wardens had warned some six to ten pounders would be released if caught, and predicts a strong season in this section due to favorable conditions and high fishing effort.
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Prienda
Baker
Stratford Ave
Nne
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Graham
Grahams
C. L. Dennis & Son
Stork
Heasanahie
Irice
Hughes & Chapman Co
CFR
Sud
Solar
Here
Frederick K Abbott
Abbott
Inter
Byrd Salvages
Vilagesittle
Cape Figisterre
le Bourget
Brrd
Vilage
Acosta
Estella de Jangh Panage
Demaug
Cherbourg
Welcome
Hop
Associated
Anthony H . Fokker
trans-Atlantic
Coure
Fokker Sale
Wilber
Airship Competition Board
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Guv. Byrd
Flyer
Wight
Chamberlin
Levine
President Doumergue
Elysee Palace
Sheldon Whitehouse
Atyets
Clarence Chamberlin
Charles Revine
Byrds Landing Place
Caesar Misch
Lowes
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Palm Beach
Pat Beach
Norwalk
Norwalk Inc
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Newspape
Bach
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