Britain to Lease Giant Airships for Global Passenger Trade
London reports the British air ministry offered six giant airships to any syndicate ready to operate commercially. England aims to cut costs by dropping airships and focusing on airplanes, while allowing Britishly controlled ventures to use airship equipment and spares from Pulham and Cardington on a lease basis for routes to New York, Egypt, South Africa, India, and Australia.
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Robert J. Prew. Loxdon
The
British Air
England
London
New York
Egypt
South Africa
India
Australia
Pulham
Cardington
Government eyeing airship trials to test private enterprise
General Sykes notes risk in attracting applications as airship operations remain intricate and costly. The ministry plans limited government runs to explore fast Ton don to distant regions while preferring airplanes for short Paris Brussels Amsterdam trips. Ships listed include Rd, RSS, RF6, RST and former German vessels LTO and L4.
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Tondon
Paris
Brussels
Amsterdam
LTO
L&4
Breckbill names recorder in chief in order
Major F. J. Breckbill newly named commander in chief of the National Commandery of the Naval and Military Order of the Spanish American announces the appointment of Leutenant Frederick B. Hart of Chicago as recorder in chief of the organization.
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F. J. Breckbill
Leutenant
Frederick B. Hart
Icago
Salmon of Maine King of all fish says world traveler
An English gentleman who has fished globally proclaims Maine salmon the king of all fish. He notes dammed streams and mill pollution as possible limits, while a second investigator blames numerous dams for reducing fish runs and questions the adequacy of fishways.
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Maine
Seconct
Hie
Board 10 Inquires Into Air Accident Involving Army Crew
Washington May 30 announcement of a three officer board to investigate the Curtiss Dagle ambulance plane crash near Morranstown Maryland that killed 11 army men and two civilians. Capt Gewker Lt Wilking and Lt Wolfe named to probe the cause whether design equipment weather or mismanagement contributed to the disaster.
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Usmr
Wolfe
Centralized control urged for aviation safety
Brig. Gen. William Mitchell reaffirmed that Saturday's air accident shows the need for centralized control of aviation. He said proper marked airways landing fields directional wireless communication and hourly weather reports require national coordination under one authority.
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S. Ames
William Mitchell
Army Aviation
Catholic Slovak Union Celebrates Bridgeport Anniversary
The Bridgeport branch celebrated the thirtieth anniversary with a banquet attended by 400 plus. Mayor Wilson congratulated the Slovaks for their civic contributions and growth, noting the union’s development into a major local lodge and its social and spiritual impact. Speakers included Stephen Cipper, Rev. G J Panik, and Sheriff Joseph Kavila fus, with songs by the Ste Cyril and Metho dius church choir.
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Bridgeye
United States
Mir. Rosak
Bridgeport
Wilson
Stephen Cipper
G. J. Pa
Nick
Stephen J. Pkinik
George
M. Lucac
Joseph Kavilafus
8. Passuth
F. Z. Brennan
Bill” Steinke
Andrew J. Kahanec
Michael Senko
Supreme Financial
Imrichom Vatrt
Ste. Cyril and Methodius Church Choir
A. J. Kahanec
Joseph Malisek
Michael Michatka
Decoration Day Thanks Bridgeport for New Pleasure Resort
The management expresses gratitude to Bridgeport residents for their strong show of appreciation of the newly opened pleasure resort. The public demonstration underscores support for the venture and signals community enthusiasm for the facility.
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Bridgeport
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Novo Engines
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Gardner
Leader
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C. $. Mersick. Company
New Haven, Connecticut
Pleasure Beach
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