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Aviatrix Merriam Cited For Courage In FAA Wire Flight
Long Beach aviatrix Joan Merriam completed a 27 750 mile solo globe route in seven weeks facing six route changes and ten mechanical issues. A Coast Guard escort aided the final approach into Oakland with a celebratory wire from FAA head Naeeb Halaby praising her achievement.
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Oakland
Joan Mertiam
Long Beach
Miss Merriam
Oakland International Airport
Miss Earhart
California
Coast Guard
Najeeb
Halaby
Federal Aviation Agency
Jerrie Mock
Columbus
Ohio
Mrs. Mock
Amelia Earhart
Merriam
Navy
Marvin G. Smith Sr
Guam