Aviation progress and civil air development outlined
A lengthy account describes wartime and postwar momentum for civilian aviation, the Air Commerce Act framework, and the roles of the Commerce Department, the Air Force Act, and Weather Bureau in establishing routes, beacons, radio in flight, weather data, licensing, and public promotion of air travel. It notes funding and ongoing projects expanding aerial infrastructure and safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Frantz Fed
Achington
Lybergh Famberlin
United
Rgh
Paris
Tréof
Congress
Army
Navy
Dyneat Washingtony
Aited
Nationalautical Station
Merce Department
Air Ferce
Stary of Commerce
Anstant
Air Commerce Act
Ito
Industrad c
Secretary of State
Suicide at Monte Carlo Raises Alarm Over Deaths
British aviator James Douglas recalls a suicide in Monte Carlo's private rooms at the Principality Casino. An Italian man shot himself beside him, triggering a swift response by casino staff. A casino official noted there have been 306 suicides there in the past year, saying publicity fears grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
James Douglas
Principality
Douglas
Casino Aupietae
Italia
July 15 Last Date to Make Reservations for France Journey
National Commander Howard P Savage announced that July 15 is the closing date for reservations for the France convention journey. The announcement came as the American Legion National Headquarters in Indianapolis reports a flood of applications and details a planned entertainment week for veterans and attendees.
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France
American , Legion
Indianapolis
Howard P Sayage
SR Stevens
Peoples ‘National Bank
American Legion Saving Club
Legion Movement
Savage
Greatest peace-time movement requires July 15 reservation
A convention officer urges timely reservations for the France convention pilgrimage of the American Legion, noting ship bookings nearly full and final closing date July 15. The first advance sailing from New York is August 10 aboard the President Harding, with major overseas departures in September and November sailings planned. The Leviathan will carry General Pershing and officials, sailing September 10, as Paris plans a large reception and veterans parade September 19 with city events and meals arranged by local volunteers.
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France
Legion
Savage
AHBF
New York
Harding
SS Leviathan
John J. Pershing
The
Sudbury Lawn Party Promises Variety and Fun
A Sudbury community lawn party on Saturday features a doll carriage parade led by Mrs. Carlton Elms a circus parade under Mrs. Harry Gleason vaudeville acts arranged by Mrs. Irving Priest and a concert by the Community Band of Westboro Mrs M G Haley chairs the general committee with strong backing from the Woman's club the Grange and church parishioners ensuring a rousing good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Carlton ‘Elms
Harry Gleason
Irving Priest
Westboro
Haseen
M G Haley
Woman’s Club
the Grange
Methodist
Congregational
Concord Day Celebrations Highlight Children and Track Meets
The Concord page describes a festive parade float using a toy horse after a real horse balked at firecrackers. Children’s display wins by Our Gang, pulled by a white horse. Pony rides, booths, and candy attractions draw crowds. Athletic events at Emerson Playground feature high competition. records fall in shot put and various dashes and runs with several prize cups awarded.
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Philip C. Holden
Bessie Holden
Home
Walden Breezes
Dee
John Delorey
The
Legion Auxiliary
Herbert Buttrick Hosmer
J. William
Byron
Katherine
Gleason
Pauline
Bodman
Emerson Playground
Elmer L. Joslin
Robert Asbjornson
Goncord
J. Laurila
Maynard
Frank Pickard
Joe Gregg
Concord
Pep” Cousins
Bob” Tompkins
Flannery
Ricker
J.J. Erisman
Grege
Vanderhoof Hardaware Co
Davis
C. H
Healy’s Market
Plannery
Minute Man Press
Shea
Adjams and Bridges
Cousins
Lincoln
Concord Bakery
Bertelsen
Wilson Lumber Co
Wilson Lum
TRACK MEET NOTES AND FESTIVITIES IN MIDS
The report lists winners and prizes from a local track meet with Frank Pickard and B W Brown Grain Co among donors, plus results in broad jump and yard dash events. Officials, timing details, and post meet festivities include a fireworks display, a Minute Man Band concert, and a ball game won by the home team over Queen Quality Shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pickard
Conant Stachiné and Steel Co
Dee, C. H. S
William D. Cross and Co
Ricker C. H. S
B. W. Brown Grain Co
Cousite
Lincoln
Richardson Drug Co
Lanula
Maynard
Concord Clothing Co
C. Pickard
A. D. MacRae
Flannery
C H. S
Concord
Bertelsen
C. H.S
William L. Dee
William J. Dee
Concord Motors
Lee
Hampton Institute
Hollis
Howe
Davis
G. H
Middlesex Motors
J. Lanula
John W. Mara
Asbjornson
C. H
Luosalo
41St
L. Anderson
Mile Ryan
Minute Man
Queen Quality Shoe
Newell’s Orchestra
Howard
Daniels
Herbert B. Hosmer
Elmer L. Joslin
Edward B. Caiger
Harry H. Cook
George Lt. Prescott
H. Whittemore
Local Man John Doe Purchases Ford Coupe on Rice Street
Robert Callahan drives to Maynard this week as Eugene Buckley of Rice Street buys a Ford coupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Callahan
Maynard
Eugene Buckley
Rice Street
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Salt Lake
Santisco
Igegogordance
Air Commiere
Boston
St. Louis
Chicago
Dallas
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Pasco-Elko
Department of Commerce
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Little
Annie Rooney
Gurgle
Annie
Bob
Bland
By Verd
Judge Gurgle
Forres
Symabeate the Great
Graim
MR. Scringe
International News Service
Nm Snoch
Marlboro
Avard L. Walker CO
Washington ST
Winchester, Mass
Legionnaires
Hotel de Ville
Henri Gouraud
Cabot Devoll
Miriam Giles
Frank Davis
Alice Haskell
Carlton Walker
Edward Booth
Leonard Stiles
Algiough
Iapaey Ommpest
Pi Yuembers
Gre
Radcliffe
Cambridge
Mess
Springfield
Mass
Corcord Sports
Australia
Mrs. Walterquet
Claremont N. Hy
Edward and
James O
Clinton
Hollywood
Phyllis Gibbs
Sharkey
Carl Carter
Joey Gans
Dempsey
Ager Leo Ybb
Serry
I Gon Woon
Teptat Gate McMeneas
Matin Burkes
Yan i
Miss O'Grady
J. Monahan
Concord Junction
Our Lady He Christians Church
C. O'Grady
John O'Grady
J. Harold MonAhan
J. Harold’ Han
Watertown
Iol Joseph P. Mahar
Julia Dee
Margaret -Hearn Tatanate
Maria
Tertown
Crest Street
Casson
Somer Aeleas Cambridge
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Waltham Watch Company
Thomas ¥. Nally
Yagi
Margaret Browne
Si Army Aviati
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