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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1927

Page

2

Chamberlin Byrd differ on future of trans Atlantic flights

Clarence Chamberlin returns to New York after the Leviathan flight with Charles A Levine. He says regular passenger Atlantic flights may occur within years, disputes Byrd on timing and the use of floating islands, and notes severed ties with Levine while praising Bellanca aircraft. Chamberlin recalls Europe flight and jokes about a beer misperception as reporters question motives.

New York Associated Press Clarence Chamberlin Germany Mace Denis Chamberlin Oth Bellanca Europe Charles A. Levine Droithin Byrd Atlantic Levine Lucre Chamberlinan Lone Iter America Chamber Aerica

Tentative Ratios Hint At Pacific Warship Talks

Reported agreed tentative ratios show Japan seeking a share better than the 3-3-4 cut for capital ships while Britain argues to cut large cruisers. Delegates discuss tonnage limits, obsolescent ships, and potential contract cancellations as talks progress.

Japan United States Great Britain Washington Pan Britain Aliquether America Ferther Geneva

Welcome to Lindbergh Flight Parade Amid Rain

Crowds braved drizzle at city hall as medals were pinned and a Battery Park procession proceeded to Madison Square for a memorial ceremony honoring the Lindbergh flight crew. Officers, dignitaries, and Byrd greeted the aviators while rain dampened the crowd and delays.

Battery Park Lafayette Street Fifth Avenue Madison Lauer Pra Tne Bennett Floyd Igner Chanberlin Byrd H. F. Ghiggenheim Guggenheim Fund For the Promotion of Aeronautics Guggenheim Honesson Gree North Pole Pahit South Pole Spoliceman Mike Uim Richy E Byra Charles A Lindbergh Baselion Bern Belehen Grenading Floyd Bennett Dora Belehen Lottie

Chamberlin to Head New Air Unit in New Jersey Guard

Clarence D. Chamberlin returned to New Jersey where he long conducted aero nautical experiments and was told he would receive a commission in a proposed aviation unit of the New Jersey National Guard. A crowd of about 12,000 welcomed him as police and fire units struggled to restrain the surging crowd at the speaker’s stand. Governor Moore’s letter, read by Brigadier Gilkyson, said Chamberlin would be asked to head the unit and at least receive the rank of captain.

Teterboro Associated Press Clarence D. Chamberlin New Jersey National Guard Chamberlin A. Harry Moore Brigidier Cioweral Frederick Gilkyson Gilkyson Chamber In

Balchen Uneasy With New Hat After ARerica Landing

Bernt Balchen, veteran Norwegian pilot, arrived in the United States with the ARerica crew and grimly eyed the hat forced upon him by Commander Byrd. He joked he could wave with his bones, saying he forgot the hat amid questions about the sea landing and acknowledged it would never be a friend.

New York Associated Press Bernt Balcken United States America Balchen Balehen

Byrd Praises Ocean Shipmates in Europe Flight

Admiral Byrd extolled his crew Neville Acosta Balchen and Chamberlin for risking their lives for aviation progress. He credited Franklin Lindbergh the audience says Europe appreciated America and thanked supporters in the successful flight.

Byrd

Obituary for Anton Nemnety at Spruce Street home

Funeral services held for Anton Nemety, who died Sunday at his home, 293 Spruce Street. Service planned from the mortuary parlor of Ink Police and Son, 774 State Street, at 2:30, then to Saint Peters Church at 9:00. Bus transport to Mountain Grove later. Mallets of 92 Bunnell Street also noted. Divi Obituary fragment indicates multiple lines with scheduling and cemetery mention.

Anton Nemnety Puneral Servicee Anton Nemety Homr Spruce Street Ink Police and Son Phen Mountain Grove Evi S. Manett Ing Bunnell Sweet REOL Ae Aa Dakeve

Byrd Flight Return Celebrated by New York crowds

Five aviators led by Byrd Chamberlin and Levine were greeted by a rain-soaked New York crowd after their trans Atlantic flight. Lindbergh watched from the parade as Byrd and his crew received medals from Mayor Walker amid ticker tape, while Chamberlin and Levine faced a separate reception.

New York Broadway Byrd Chamberlin America William H. Woodin Neha Smith Acosta tHeville Belejaen Chamber Derwies Katt Aanberlin Vail Levine Timah Fairken JousAv Bilela

Ive Had My Day Says Lindbergh Fleeing Crowds

New York July 18 Colonel Charles A Lindbergh explained Ive had my day as he left a parade line in a taxi after greeting Commander Byrd and Clarence D Chamberlin. The modest hero of New Yorks welcome a month ago moved to a quiet corner of the Macorm after the landing.

Byrd Chamberlin Andert Acosta George Nevilie Bernt Balchen Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh Atlle France Lindy Bay Charles A. Levine Lindy Roe Christopher Columbus New York Hs Associates Clarence D. Chamberlin

Whale of Calshot Bay poised for long fuel flight test

About 1 900 gallons of gasoline aboard the Whale, enough for at least twenty three hours of flight, with fuel weighing over three tons stored in fifteen large tanks and sixteen small containers. Test flights with the heavy load will be made tomorrow or Wednesday as officers prepare the flying boat for sea landings and long endurance.

Courtney Pelce Courtney Wil Air Ministry United States Weather Bureau Entwhistle Alan Cobrams Australia Reginald Durant United States Air Ministy

Stabbing in Meriden Ties to Street Fight In July 1921

Tony Amato known as Chick Brown was stabbed in a Meriden gambling hall on June 22 1921. Detained suspect Tony De Martino faced preliminary bounds and was later noted by the superior court. Police traced the fight to a wider street clash with multiple accomplices and long criminal records discussed.

Meriden Associated Press Tony Amato Chick Brown Tony de Martino Amato de Nno

Mussel Poisonings Kill Six in California

Six San Francisco Bay Area residents died and 18 were seriously ill after eating mussels out of season. Edward Tallman died in San Rafael, his wife Kammi Tallman was hospitalized, and authorities reported more poisonings from the same source as the week progressed.

San Francisco Associated Press San Francisco Bay San Rafael Cal Edward Tallman Anucumbea Kamm Tullman Point Reyes Yesterdy

Boy Killed in Mine Labor Disorder at Washington Mine

Washington Pa July 18 Associated Press Tony sex fourteen was shot and killed during a disorder between union and non union miners near the Tyler mine of Washington Gas Coal company The shooter Joseph Hunt thirty five employed at the mine fired once Timothy died from a wound as about 100 people gathered at the scene Lignite employees noted the clash amid the labor dispute with non union miners

Washington, Pa iBy Associated Press Tony Sex Tyler Washington Gas Coal Company Joseph Hunt Ming

New York City Honors Airmail Heroes With City Medal

Mayor James J. Walker awards the city’s medal of valor to Commander Richard E. Byrd Bertram Acosta Lieut. George Neville and Lieut. Bernt Balchen for the nonstop New York to France flight in the Wanamaker monoplane America. Clarence D Chamberlin also receives a medal for his Columbia transatlantic flight from New York to Eisleben Germany. A crowd gathers at City Hall as the medals are presented amid rain and celebration.

New York Associated Press Walker Richard E. Byrd Bertram Acosta George 0. Neville Bernt Balchen New York City France Wanamaker America Ver- Sur-Mer Clarence D. Chamberlin New ‘York Clarence BD. Chamberlin Columbia Eisleben Germany Atlantic City of New York City Hall the Battery Prand West Ste Broadway Lindbergh Ee Atlantic Byrd Lieut Balchen Neville Acosta South Pole

Lindbergh Freed in Milford Drunken Driving Case

A. Lindbergh and a Brooklyn man, both missing from court, faced drunken driving charges. Lindbergh claimed residence at 101 Girwan Street Bridgeport and denied threats to Officer Casey. The judge dismissed Lindbergh’s charges while Johnson paid fines and faced a year’s license suspension.

Brooklyn Lindbergh Girwan Street Bridgeport Swedish Singing Society West Haven Casey Johnson Robert C. Stoddard

Hartford Boy of 16 Drowns in Conn River

Peter Nastroluca sixteen of 100 Portland street drowned at a swimming hole near the whilliantic bridge in Hartford Connecticut during the July vacation period. The Hartford Public High School sophomore reputed swimmer was likely struck by a cramp and could not be rescued. Onlookers alerted Joseph Brook of East Hartford whose efforts with a grappling hook helped recover the body after several minutes of searching.

Hartford iBy Associatee Connecticut River Peter Nastroluca Portland Street Whilliantic Bridge Petey Hartford Publo High School Joseph Brook Ast Hartford Mabel

Police Superintendent Patrick J Flanagan Recovers at Home

Superintendent Patrick J. Flanagan is recovering at his home after an illness or attack. He was to report to headquarters today for further evaluation.

Patrick J. Flanagan Todey

Haviland to Enter Amateur Open Play

Haviland, a leading metropolitan district golfer, will play in the national amateur championship next month at Minnikahda County Club in Minneapolis without qualifying. U S G A rules allow a prior qualifier to skip qualifying. Maurice J. McCarthy of Woodway Country Club Stamford also omits qualifying after last year, with 159.

Fey) Haviland Minnikahda

EASTON CLASH OVER RADIO STATION CONTINUES

Easton residents monitor a dispute between WICC broadcasting station and town officials over zoning rules. Counsel for the town, Howard J. Shaff, remains silent as Chester A. Hull notes little progress by the new zoning commission. A state mandated public hearing is scheduled for August 1 at 8 p.m. with attendance open to all.

Benton WICC Easton Howard J. Shaff Chester A. Hull New Shaff

Tilden Wins On Clay Courts In Detroit Meet

In Detroit on July 18 William J. Tilden and Wallace Johnson, both Philadelphia veterans, defeated rivals in the national clay court tennis tournament. Tilden used a powerful service to dominate, while Johnson employed chop strokes and soft lobs to outplay his opponent. Junior players dominated the other results with Holtyeud and William Irwin scoring wins in five-set marathons, and Ryuki Miki swept Isaac Lemle in straight sets.

Detroit William J. Tilden Wallace Johnson Big Bill Johnson Richard Lush Holtyeued Calif John Erecter Toronto Walter Thomas Elisabeth N. J Andover Academy Star Wiliam Irwin Grand Rayics Mich Ryuki Miki Isaac Lemle Monroe

Disinfectant Sparks Brief Jail Riot in New Haven

New Haven reports a brief disturbance at the county jail when inmates refused breakfast after a disinfectant was added to the water in the refrigerated food area. Officials say the "riot" was not serious, traced to grumbling prisoners, and the incident ended quickly once the cause was identified.

New Haven Associated Press

Two Men Shot Chapman in Mexico City Report

AP reports July 18 that Willian F. Chapman, the American consul at Puerta, was shot by ten men who attacked him yesterday. American charge d affaires Schoenfeld visited the foreign committee and conveyed further representations. The embassy informed the State Department and plans wider publication of the information.

Mexico City HK. A. Schoenfeld Willian F. Chapman Puerta Chapman Amercan Department of State Stora

Georgia bill seeks 10 to 20 year flogger penalties

Atlanta July 18 AP A Georgia Senate bill proposes long prison terms for members of masked flogger groups and for those who threaten individuals. Convicted floggers would face 10 to 20 years, while threats could bring up to ten years in prison.

Atlanta Georgia Senate Putin

Byrd Recalls Atlantic Flight Hardships and Triumphs

Commander Richard E. Byrd recalls the America crew's Atlantic crossing as a pioneering effort marked by bad weather and a near miss near Paris. He praises Neville Balchen Acosta and Balchen for landing success and notes plans for future flights and possible South Pole sponsorships.

Fly-Tox: Aims to Halt Mosquito Plague With Mellon Institute Insecticide

Health authorities push Fly-Tox as a safe, simple insecticide developed at Mellon Institute by Rex Feltow ship to curb a mosquito-borne threat spreading liserse. The product is promoted as effective for household use with sturdy bottles and labels, urging immediate adoption.

Mellon Institute of Rex Feltow

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