Early Ocean Hop-Off Tests Near Byrd Lindbergh Flight
Turbulent test flights near New York expose strain among aviators as Byrd and Lindbergh group prepare for potential transatlantic attempt. Disputes over contracts and helicopters surface while Acosta state plans and weather optimism shape the looming effort.
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North Pole
Acosta
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Nellines
Aden
City Board of Health Orders Shipments Inspected Before City Arrival
New ordinance in New York City requires inspection of all dressed carcasses before shipment into the city. Inspections must be conducted by federal, state, or municipal officials and shipments properly stamped. The ordinance became effective on April 18.
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New York City
Bus Route Expansion for Rising River City Faces Approval
United Press reports Nichols plans for a larger city bus system extending service from the Howard plant through Main Street and East May to Union Street with new stops near Arcade Restaurant and European Hotel. City Council backs tentative schedule and Public Service Commission review seeks certificate extension to include the extended routes and return trips.
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United Press
New Orleans
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Nichols, Picigines
Mabitants
Melville
Pi Warnttie Diamond Tax Company
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Whalaytta Rive Mnicil
Laat Milty Resins
Boeing Mn
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Howard Company
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Pleasant
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Fourth
Pleasant Streets
Venter Street
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Ehiliteren Beeen
Hesishyi City Council
North Captor Street
East Main Street
West Main Street
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Swhiett
Public Service Commission
Acrejewal
Tietse
Early survey of road situation and highway plans
An initial survey investigates road conditions and proposed repair works in the city. Secretary of Highways Stuart Harris is expected today for discussions on funding and a possible city visit. The conference with May Bracken and City Solicitor Kincaid discussed state surveys and future action.
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Wig Stuart
Stuart Ty
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Corry
Stuart
May Bracken
City
Salicitus Kincaid
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Lease Former Hotel Building for Store Here
Improvements by J B Patterson on the former St James hotel on South Center Street pave way for Grand Vision Tea Company to lease the remodeled storefront for a grocery store opening soon after June. Upper floors are being converted into eight model apartments with plumbing and furnishings planned. exterior repainting and new improvements aim to make the property a premier city site.
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J. B. Patterson
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Patterson
Stringing New Cable Line Around East Main Street
The Mutual Telephone Company began work stringing four insulated cable along East Main Street from Center Street to the Howard plant. A crew has been working on the improvement for weeks as part of a citywide pole removal program.
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Center Street
Howard Plant
Mutual Company
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Blues Defend New England From Attack Aboard U5
War dispatch reports Blue fleet maneuvers in the North Atlantic defending New England against a stronger foe. Offshore combat and aerial sorties halted an assault plan as observers name Admiral Charles F and Maj. Gen. Huton Ey with Wilbur in reports.
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New England
United Press
Seattle
North Atlantic
Somenhere
Blue Tet
Opei
AC Narbers
Salie Dy Hook
Tauren
Aur
Charles FE
Hutwon Ey
Te Army
Nowe Cnigis
Wilbur
New Basan
Gomity
New York
Flood Relief Funds Urged as Mississippi Floods Worsen
The Red Cross reports a $300 local shortfall to reach flood relief quota with about $900 pledged citywide and a $200 check to be sent to headquarters. Officials warn the disaster rivals peacetime catastrophes and urge continued contributions to aid stricken districts.
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Mississippi Vale
Reserve Chapter
Rest Cross
Nations
Washington
Dota Red Cross
Mle Rileta
BEBO
Red Cross
Sissippi
Hillstrom Addresses Rotarians Amid Convention Talk
D A Hillstrom spoke before the Rotary Club noting his return from the United States Chamber of Commerce convention in Washington. He shared humorous insights from the gathering and discussed Pan American and amendment themes, drawing attention from members and guests including Weimer, Jans, Scott, and others.
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Washington
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Weimer
Buffalo
Leon ‘Jans Dory
George Scott
My Gable
Edwartsville
Alien Fackson
Harry Condrio
Ware
No trace of French fliers found in Newfoundland report
St Johns Newfoundland May 17 The Daisy recovered today from a searching party reported no trace of Captain Charles Nimgesser and crew who departed for New York. Rumors from the Avalon peninsula suggested sightings from Harbor Grace and Whithourye, but no confirmations emerged.
Circus Broadcast Promises City Inaugural Shows
An advance wagon for the Walter J. Main circus rolled into town this evening as crews erected advertising signs and boards around Corry. The event features two performances, set for Tuesday in the city and surrounding area.
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Walter J. Main
Irensom
Corry
Aviator Burned to Death in Wreck at Airfield
Major Hirdld Geiger, commander of the Nh. wrdees, died when his plane stalled after takeoff at an airfield rally. The craft struck the crowd gathered at the hangar, causing a fatal crash before returning to Aberdeen.
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United Press
Jjarrisburg
Hirdld
Geiger
Wrdees
Mds Army
Meath
Aidelletwa Wir
Aepol
Aberdeen
Croyrd
Neas
Pennsylvania highway route changes add seventy miles
In Harrisburg on May 17 the Governor approved bills to modify state highway routes across multiple counties, adding about 70 miles to the system. Totals include Allegheny and several counties with increases, while Lackawanna and Susquehanna are delisted. Joint route increases with Lackawanna affect Westmoreland.
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Marrisburg
Governap Tisher
Omullins
State Highway Department
Armstrong, Memata and
Woodhniee
Erie County
Ins
Lancaster F.C
Lugerie
Mountgiviers
Schutt
Susgellanna
Lacka- Wanita
Westmoreland
Allegheny
Juniitta
Lancaster
Laurel
Montgomery
Sehuyn
Susquehanna
Lackaaisn
Westmiorsland
Secon
Ani Hicks County
Youth Suffers Broken Wrist in Car Incident
Edward Harvey aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs Ellis Harvey at East Can STESS street sustained a fractured wrist while cranking a car today. He received treatment at Corry Hospital and could not return home.
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Edward Harvey
Ellis Harvey
East Can
Stess Street
Corry Hospital
Fire damages plant. two firefighters injured in Wilmington blaze
A large fire destroyed the James Bradford Company plant and damaged several other buildings in Wilmington California. Two firemen were injured while battling the flames early today. Local Kiwanis Club plans a program next week with Elwanians leading activities.
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United Press
Wilmington
Cal
James Bradford Company
Fry
Wis
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Morganza levee holds as flood spreads in Louisiana
May 17 reports from New Orleans say the Morganza levee in the Mississippi flood zone remains intact while relief efforts continue. Red Cross urged refugees to flee toward the railroad bridge. 300 refugees reportedly trapped on a hill near Morrow in St Landry parish as waters rise from crevasses near the Atchafalaya. Boats expected to reach Opelousas to assist stranded townspeople.
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Texas and Pacific Railroad
Red Cross
Atchafayala
Morrow
St Landry Parish
Will Irwin
United Press
New Orleans
Morganza
Misssippi
Sill
Honger
Parte Fias
Dulgng
Baelk
Gulf
Atehafalaya
Mississippi
Big Bend
Lash
Red River
Mossanea
Bayon Dez Glassis
homeRis
Estimnte
Opelousas
Sante
Five Best Radio Entertainment Listings Across Stations
A fragmented radio entertainment page lists multiple stations including KDKA KYW WBAL WEAR WEAE WOX and WEAE shows. It references Wagner operas on WEAR and a summer program titled Summertime Radio, with time slots in the early evening across Eastern stations.
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Pittsburgh
WEAE
New York
David G. Cisem
Rufa
New Vote Telegram
WOX
Detroit
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George Koentner
Perry Nichols
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