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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1937

Page

8

U S Extends Permit for North Pole Hop News

The United States granted permission for a Soviet exploration plane to fly over American territory as part of a planned polar crossing from Moscow to San Francisco. The mission aims to test high altitude, hermetic aircraft and to support a possible Soviet transpolar passenger route. Levanevsky leads the effort with potential three leg hops across Alaska, polar routes, and a Moscow San Francisco dash in early attempts.

Washington INS United States Fnday Moscow San Europe Sovets Levenevski Ans Air Line Polar Wibe Wwe State Department Levanevsk Alaska Weather Bureau Sowet Air North Pole Professor Schmidt

Arctic flight plan linked to Moscow to San Francisco route

The narrative describes ultra long range flight legs from Moscow to the Arctic base, with a first stop at the Arctic circle, a possible halt at the North Pole, and a final stretch to San Francisco. It notes Levanevrsky's prep flight from California to Moscow via Alaska and Siberia aboard an American plane built on the Pacific coast.

Moscow Dr. Schmidt Arctic Circle North Pole Arctic Ocean Point Barrow San Francisco Pacific Coast Levanevrsky California Alaska Siberia

Will Pick New Site For Target Practice

EAST TROY Wis AP Next C ume Hugo Jansen plans a new site for target practice after his rifle misfired. He recalls a past incident when a car was struck by bullets near a berm, with six bullet holes and three broken windows.

East Troy Wis Hugo Jansen Womim & Stone Jansen Ham Suddevir Richard Bome Phar Berm Bulldin

Starry Saturday Forecast Sparks Romance and Change

For Saturday June 12, unusual planetary activity stirs excitement and decisive shifts. Expect fresh opportunities and adventures across social and business life with romantic, dramatic, or scientific pathways likely. A birthday child may show talent and restless charm, pursuing dramatic or public roles.

Corn Crop Share Reaching Food Markets Drops

About twenty percent of the United States annual corn production is routed to food markets. The figure reflects distribution patterns for corn used in human consumption and related supply chains.

United States

Car Hits Log At High Speed Wrecks In Idaho

A car traveling 90 miles an hour struck a log in Potlatch Idaho and the impact hurled the vehicle 47 feet. It toppled a 16 inch tree, snapped it, and the motor separated from the chassis. The spare tire struck the front seat as the body folded. Driver Pat Kilfoil and passenger Robert Stevenson escaped unharmed.

Potlatch Idaho Pat Kilfovl Robert Stevenson

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