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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1927
Page
2
Commander Richard Byrd predicts regular transatlantic air travel within a decade. He cites meteorological research, wireless navigation, and the need to overcome fog and cold wing temperatures, while noting current motor and wing damage from the Cherbourg crash. He aims to resume flight soon, possibly to the South Pole, with partnerships to repair the America.
A flag sent by Rodman Wanamaker for Byrd’s trans Atlantic flight will be displayed in Paris’s national museum Lafayette. Herbert Adams Gibbons in Paris relayed that President Doumergue suggested the flag be captured for the exhibit, praising Byrd’s expedition as a spotless historic feat.
Milo Kent, chairman of the San Francisco flight committee, proposed extending the James D. Dole Prize flight from San Francisco to Honolulu for 835,000 in prizes, with Australia as the final goal. The planned route would cover 7818 miles and require four separate hops.
Floyd Bennett, recovering from a crash injury, said Byrd had considered fog as a landing obstacle at Le Bourget before takeoff from Roosevelt Field. He recalled plans to string balloons at various altitudes to locate the field and used white and red flags to signal fog levels, though the plan was not carried out.
Commander Byrd and his three crewmen toured Paris with a parade of French youths, troops, and athletes. Byrd kissed a four year old girl from a reviewing stand, saluted the tomb at the Arc de Triomphe, and wreaths were laid. The party later dined separately and planned the South Pole voyage with Balchen and Neville.
Transatlantic aviator Richard E. Byrd to President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg praises his crew's performance. He says he and his shipmates faced serious difficulties but fulfilled the mission and are deeply touched by congratulations.
Boston July 3 General Penelon F. G. Passage a French war hero arriving from New York praised Commander Byrd and Americans for crossing the Atlantic by air. He noted French pride in the 104th Regiment A. E. F. and said France is pleased that Americans achieved the feat. Passage planned to visit Gloucester with Congressman A. Platt Andrew and then return to Boston before continuing to Springfield.
British spokesman defends a provision for many cruisers while denying a 600,000 ton claim. He says Britain seeks small ships to protect trade, not for offense, and notes the US holds more destroyers. The debate continues with Geneva delegates considering three year building plans amid expected secret sessions and a speech by Admiral Hilary P. Jones.
Dempsey brutalized sparring partners in a single intense session on the gym floor. He battered Flash Yager of Kenmore for 20 seconds before Gus Wilson halted the action. Carl Carter and several others received heavy punishment as Dempsey forgoes road work. Officials announced he would not train until the next day after returning from Schenectady.
Worcester, Mass July 3. State Trooper Wilfred Berry stopped a speeding car after the driver zigzagged. The trooper arrested George King eighteen and Leon Leclerc nineteen for taking an automobile without authority and larceny of number plates found on the car. Berry halted the machine by drawing his revolver and grabbing the spare tire carrier as the suspects fled.
Firework injuries list 24 victims across streets and ages from five to nineteen. Wounds include gunshot, blank cartridge, and sparkler burns with multiple Palm and hand injuries. Doctors Haberlin Greenspun Mooney Sollosy treating patients. extended medical staff scheduled through the day and night.
Otto Dickman died from a heart attack during an argument with his brother Ernest while en route from Farmington to Newington. The dispute centered on Otto's son. Ernest drove, went to Hartford to shop, then returned to Newington where Otto weakened. Ernest was arrested but released after medical examiner's report.
Mrs. Peter Vanech, wife of the bathing pavilion lessee at Haloween park, was burned about the face and hands when a gasoline stove exploded. She was taken to Stamford hospital.
The Ottawa crowd watched the funeral of a highlander's chaplain Horney as military bands and air force planes accompanied the procession. Lindbergh circled the train in the Spirit of St. Louis, dropping peonies, while three volleys rang out at Union Station. Lindbergh later announced a 1 PM departure the next day from Selfridge Field for New York.
A varied Fourth of July program at Seaside Park includes a 6:30 band concert by Bridgeport Mario Band, and a 7:30 to 9:39 Marine Band dance set on the race track stand. Fireworks begin at 9 with two pyrotechnic firms vying for a 150 prize. judges to be revealed after tonight’s display. Police expect large crowds and keep 24 hour duty with extra officers in the park to manage traffic and order.
Paris report: Mrs. Morgan Pendledon, longtime friend from Winchester Virginia, meets Commander Richard E. Byrd after breakfast as he begins Europe trip. She, aged sixty six, notes this is her first European journey alone and compliments Byrd's appearance. Also, Kermit Roosevelt visits Byrd but misses a meeting due to an 1 pm London train booking.
Los Angeles today reports the deaths of John Dempsey, brother of former champion pugilist Jack Dempsey, and his wife Edna. The couple’s stormy marriage included an 1926 jail arrest for insanity suspicions and a later self-inflicted cut. John’s younger brother Joe and Bernard voiced none of the interviews as the scandal faded.
Gene Tunney, longtime heavyweight champion, sends condolences to Jack Dempsey after the death of Dempsey’s brother John and his wife in Schenectady. Dempsey authorizes a telegram from Tunney received by Jack in Mentor, Ohio.
Mayor Behrens continues hearings on five new gas station petitions after prior sessions. Tonight at 8, hearings will consider Frank Giaquinto at Hamilton and Pembroke, Missimino Maler at Mountain Grove and Dewey, United Service Stations Inc. at Knowlton and Arctic, Harry Cohn at 2027 Main Street, and Samuel Slavin at 38 Gregory Street.
William B. Flanagan says the Democratic party will choose district chairmen for the mayoral campaign at a Thursday executive board meeting. The plan aims to field workers and learn district conditions early, with reform proposals to merge district chairmen into the executive board.
St Paul Pioneer Press reports businessmen back a St Paul Seattle Tokyo air route to start in about sixty days. Negotiations with St Paul pilots are under way and contracts are expected to be signed this week. An airplane contract will also be let.
A large crowd at Revere Beach Mass on July 3 watched Miss Yvonne Salois twenty nine of Lynn fall eighty feet to her death from the Lightning Glider a new roller coaster added to the fleet which had not operated the day before The Associated Press report notes the incident occurred during a pre holiday period at the amusement resort
Wimbledon star Helen Wills, after winning the women's championship, is asked to invite the English Wightman Cup team to play in San Francisco in September. California Lawn Tennis Association president Dr Sumner Hardy cabled Misa Wills to extend the invitation.
Mr and Mrs John Knapp of Bland ford Massachusetts were injured yesterday when their coupe collided with a Connecticut company bus at Seaside and Bridgeport avenues Milford at 6 30 p m The bus occupants were not injured and the car damage was minor
Paris reports Commander Richard E. Byrd plans a South Pole expedition using two planes, one triple motorized, base on ice fields 400 miles south of New Zealand. He says the mission is strictly scientific and depends on Wanamaker instructions. Byrd offers to escort French flyers back to New York.
A four year old girl named Dorothy Johnson, brought from Honolulu for musical study, astonished Chicago Musical college teachers by playing Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and Bach's Prelude in C Major during a scholarship competition. She reportedly learned the pieces by ear with minimal instruction from her mother, a music teacher.
Fire apparatus answered alarm Box 477 last night at Edna Street to an old shack on the Ene Street dump. The building was fully involved in flames and a search found no sign of occupants.
Chinese authorities in Hankow will send troops to secure the freedom of Captain Fisher of the steamer Chi Chuen. He is held for a 20000 dollar ransom by bandits on the upper Yangtze River, according to the State Department via Consul General Lockhart.
Mrs Francis C Callahan of Brooklyn was fatally injured when the car she rode in slid on a wet Southbury Woodbury highway and struck a tree opposite the Lutheran home for the aged. Her husband Attorney Callahan was shaken but uninjured. Death due to hemorrhage and shock from glass cuts in the windshield.
Dorothy Caruso Ingram widow of Enrico Caruso and former wife of Captain Ingram is to marry Alexander P. Moore, Pittsburgh publisher and former ambassador to Spain. Engagement to be officially announced next month, after a Paris arrival sparked romance with champagne celebrations at the Ritz. Moore travels from America as Dorothy reportedly receives a ruby and diamond ring.
A car crash on Shore Road left six injured as one vehicle hit a large sedan head on. Ralph Genuario, 26, of Norwalk, and Anthony P. Sorick, 40, of Albany were unhurt beyond cuts. Genuario faced a charge for driving without an operator license. Ferrin, in hospital with possible skull fracture, was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Two female passengers fled the scene before police arrival. Westport State Police and town officers controlled traffic at the collision site.
At Mamaroneck Quaker Ridge Walter Hagen and Johnny Farrell tied their 18 hole exhibition with Tommy Armour and Bobby Cruickshank after a fast 32 for Hagen on the first nine. Cruickshank and Armour led by one after nine but Hagen and Farrell shot 33 for the last nine to match their opponents best ball of 66.
Miss Della Dembris eighteen of North Main street Waterbury was pulled from a Cheatnut Road pond by Ducy Anderson today. She was unconscious but revived quickly with first aid after being retrieved from the water.
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