Woman Into Space Editor's Notes Derclo Calsh
A memoir excerpt follows a girl inspired by spaceflight in the early era. Her father buys a used trainer and she battles parental limits, social expectations, and wartime talk of aviation. Coach Conger mentors her toward a private pilot license as she balances chores and school with a dream of flight.
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Women Pilots Race Across 2460 Miles in Powder Putt Derby
Forty-two women pilots spread at checkpoints from Farmington New Mexico to Dayton Ohio after two days of flying in the 17th Powder Putt Derby. Forty-four planes started the 2160 mile Bakersfield California to Atlantic City New Jersey race. two drops occurred and one plane was disqualified for veering off course. Nine aircraft reached Dayton by end of day two while daylight flying is required. Several pilots faced mechanical issues and weather as FAA investigations note reasons for some retirements. Names of pilots including Mrs Whidykn, Dorothy dulfch, Irene Leverson, and Patricia Armed are mentioned among those stopping at Springfield Missouri and Jefferson Ohio.
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Carolyn
Sheppart
Hlnga
Passengee
Polh
Delive
Axl
Owen City
Moore
Aerie Wa
Okihoa
Amylekedo
Derrie
Derrie Cobb
Jane Ricker
Prentice Foll
Kansas City
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Farmington
N. M
Dayton
Ohio
Bakers Held
Calif
Atlantic City
Sprigfield
Uush
Minton
Whadyka
Hee Vo-Pilal
Patrieta Ttongo
Jefferson
Altes
Hatelee
Firman Weer
Hrlelt Whidykn
Federal Aviation Agency
New York City
Hey
Dorothy Dulfch
Jackson Height
Monticello
N. Bell Miller
Los Angeles
Wild San Francisco cab strike hits six pedestrians
A taxi speeding about 45 mph on Market Street struck six pedestrians Sunday, injuring multiple people including a 56-year-old woman with a concussion and a 35-year-old store employee. Four victims were hospitalized with injuries ranging from facial trauma to possible fractures as police investigated drunken driving as a factor.
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