Byrd Made World Tour Alone At 12
New York June 29 Commander Richard E. Byrd one of Virginia’s Byrd brothers famed as Tom Dick and Harry began early exploits. He reportedly toured the world alone at age twelve before Navy career and later polar flights.
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From & Kall
Disabled Byrd eyes kite aid plan for emergency
A June report from New York discusses Byrd’s idea to deploy an emergency kite with an aerial signal post on the America. If the plane crashes at sea the kite would lift a beacon for rescue and allow visual signaling for help.
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Four Winged Horsemen Fly America Across Dawn
Byrd, Acosta, Balchen and Kincade pilot the America from Roosevelt Field in a perilous dawn takeoff. After a tense 63 seconds and a near derailment, the monoplane clears the runway and rises toward the Atlantic, escorted by nine private planes as observers cheer a historic, brave flight.
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Byrd's motor expert follows on steamer
New York June 20. T Harold Kinkade a Wright motor expert once believed missing from Commander Byrd's America reappears as Mitchel Fipgld and sails this afternoon on the President Roosevelt United States Line. He hopes to join the plane crew if it returns, having supervised motor installation and kept them ready for takeoff.
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Associated Press
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United States Line
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Inkade
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Wanamaker plan for Atlantic hop 13 years in the making
New York June 29 By Associated Press Behind the flight of the America that began today are thirteen years of planning Rodman Wanamaker a wealthy merchant who founded the America Trans Oceanic company backers of the flight in 1914 The plan never envisioned a race or competition The first postponement came with war In 1916 Wanamaker incorporated the company A Curtiss plane was built for the flight in 1914 Lt John Roe Forte was named pilot The aircraft was turned over to the government during the war After the armistice plans resumed aiming to show feasibility of trans Atlantic flight gather meteorological data and promote peace Wanamaker said the crossing is a problem of science and will advance weather data collection and safe navigation The 1918 announcement followed by construction of a plane at Atlantic Aircraft Corp Hasbrouck Heights N J Roosevelt Field hangars were acquired and the Fokker America completed
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Associated Press
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America Trans- Oceanic Company
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Atlantic Aircraft Corporation
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Bureau of Aeronautics
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Winchester
Josephine Fora
Byrd Dew
R. E. Byrd, Jr
Byrd Greets Wife and Friends by Radio Across Sky
Commander Richard B. Byrd sent wireless greetings from the plane America to eight individuals including R. Daniel Lagore of New York, John Oliver Lagore of the National Geographic Society, Governor Byrd of Richmond Virginia, Mrs. Byrd, Edsel Ford of Detroit, Raymond Fosdick of New York, John D. Rockefeller, and Isaiah Bowman of the Geographic Society of New York. The flight’s position was not disclosed.
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New York
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National Geographic Society
Washington
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Edsel Ford
Dety Reymond Fosdick
John D. Rockefeller
Isaiah Bowman
The
Geographic Society of
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Balchen the sole bachelor among America’s crew
New York reported on June 29 that Bernt Balchen is the only bachelor aboard the monoplane Americ, with the other three crewmembers married and two fathers. Commander Richard Byrd is 48, Balchen 28, Acosta 32, Neville 37, and Neville recently married.
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Americ
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Bert Acast
George Neville
Bolehen
Commander Byrd
Acosta
Noville
Byrd Sees Ocean Passenger Hops In Twenty Years
New York June 29 A P report based on Commander Richard E Byrd science fiction style forecast that future trans Atlantic air travel will use multi engined ships with two cabin tiers. He predicts regular service may come in about twenty years with much larger planes and improved in flight comfort and services. He argues for a global weather service Atlantic landing stations and floating hangars as essential steps toward practical ocean flight.
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Associated Press
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Atlantic
Popular Science Monthly
London
Ocean Air Lines
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Chamberlin
Flyers Mail Letters Across Pacific From San Diego
June 29. First three letters to cross the Pacific by airplane to Honolulu are to be mailed in Honolulu today by Lieutenants Lester Maitland and Albert Hegenberger after signing envelopes. Recipients include C A Mean of the San Diego Union and Frank Goodman of the San Diego Tribune, plus Howard Morin of the Union.
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Honolulu
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Albert Hegenberger
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San Diego Union
Frank Goodman
San Diego Tribune
Howard Morin
Aviation
National Airlines Predicted by Bleed Trailing Hope
Hartford July 29 The Associated Press reports Lt Col H H Blee of the department of commerce told a lunch crowd today that the United States will soon build a large and advanced system of commercial air lines. He noted the government does not subsidize airlines as in Europe and that American methods may yield better results despite European progress.
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Col. Blee
Europe
Byrd Inventions Revolutionized Aerial Navigation
NY June report outlines Richard Byrd’s early wanderlust and career turning points. It notes his Arctic flight, firsts in aviation navigation such as the bubble sextant and drift indicator, and his roles in trans Atlantic planning, naval service, and Arctic expeditions. Byrd’s early life, Pole ambitions, and family sentiments are cited.
Bennett Pleased At Greeting From Byrd
Floyd Bennett in a hospital room recuperating from injuries in the test flight of the monoplane America expresses delight that Byrd and the crew thought of him. He says he is glad to hear they are thinking of him and that he believes the flight will be successful. Bennett notes he has nothing to do but think and praises the crew for their thoughtfulness.
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Associated Press
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Courtney's Plane Arrives in England in Record Flight
Captain F P Courtney reports landing at Calshot near Southampton after an 800 mile Dornier sea plane flight from Friedrichshafen. The test flight, under Westminster Gazette and North American Newspaper Alliance auspices, aimed to mark the first westward passage across the Atlantic in a heavier than air craft.
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New York
Freirichshafen
Westminster Geevite
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F. W. M. Downer
R. F. Little
German device aimed at ending plane crashes
Berlin June 29. A stabilization device tested at Mauernberg and Wuerzburg airfields is designed to reduce accidents. It uses stabilizing plates kept parallel to the wing and a lever that shifts them to an oblique angle to restore horizontal flight, developed by Hut Mocks and Austrian professor, examined by Professor Junkers amid aviation interest spurred by the Chambertin and Levine trans Atlantic flight.
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Associated Press
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Wuerzburg
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Clarence D. Chambertin
Charles A. Levine
Connecticut National Guard Detachments to Niantic in July
Hartford June 29 The Connecticut National Guard tours of duty at the state reservation at Niantic were forecast today in orders detailing advance detachments. One detachment will proceed to Niantic on July 8 to begin making grounds ready.
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Byrd flight thrill reaches Boston family
Boston residents react as Richard E Byrd Jr and siblings hear radio news of the Navy airman's polar flight. The four children ages seven to three share excitement while a fox terrier in the household also senses the momentous occasion.
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Byrd
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North Pols
Richard E. Jr
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Beacon Hill
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Elyn
Acidosis and acidity relief promoted by Saratoga Natural Water
State literature touts Saratoga Natural Water as a pleasant aid for acidity and indigestion. It claims the sparkling water reduces acidity without violence and acts as a mild internal cleanser, beneficial for breath and general well being.
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State Conservation Mission
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How to Remove Freckles With Double Strength Othine
This ad promotes a double strength Othine product to erase freckles and improve complexion. It claims rapid fading of freckled areas and a flawless look, urging readers to purchase at druggists and stores with a money back guarantee.
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