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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
1
Rep. Wallace H. White of Maine proposes a large scale merger of all three radio networks into a single cooperative to boost U S leadership in world communication and to compete with Great Britain. He argues only a united system can advance national interests.
Leslie Atlass, WBEM owner, installs receiving and transmitting gear on his yacht. While cruising Lake Michigan he stays in touch with his office as easily as ashore.
Santa Monica to Cleveland eight day cross country air derby features 35 women pilots. Notables include Amelia Earhart Ruth Elder Miss Crosson and Miss Bobby Trout. Sponsored by Santa Monica Bay Exchange Club with 18 control stops and prizes totaling 36000 to 210000. The route covers 10 states and 18 cities from Santa Monica to Cleveland with parking for spectators at Clover Field.
A Chicago youth attempting a hold up ends up confronting a detective. The avowed suspect, identified as Bosley, is described encountering officers near a roadway with a wine shop mentioned. The narrative notes the youth reconsidered the plan and fled, with later references to local streets and fees.
A man cannot locate which car led to John McGovern’s home after pants and a friend’s address mix up. Police note twenty three John McGovern variants in the directory, and the man quips about spending the night. He recalls coming to join the police and asks when they eat while RCA touts a 110 volt direct current receiver model.
Albert Lamonacco fourteen and his sister Helen sixteen from Windber Pa visited New York City with saved excursion money. On a Sixth Avenue L ride Albert failed to alight with the group and rode to 162nd Street Jerome Avenue before becoming lost. Patrolman Troficenti questioned him and sent him to Bronx Children's Society until his sister and Bardor family friends arrived.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Ramage of Troy spent today enroute home after a fishing trip in Florida.
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