Dangers of flying in heavy clouds described by Captain Hucks
London reports Captain B C Hucks of the Royal Flying Corps described the hazards of cloud flying at the Aero nautical society. He recounted a test climb that left his two seater nearly upside down and stressed instruments over instinct in clouded conditions. The talk noted rapid aviation advances and the cloud as a sole reference point for pilots.
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London
B.C. Hucks
Royal Flying Corps
Aeronautical Society
Hucks
France
Slivks
Parkway Lot Ad Warning Tale From The Parkway
A cottage family story ends in tragedy after a wife is urged to buy Parkway land. The husband opposes. later illness, poverty, and crime follow. A salesman named Steve Clark pushes the slogan to “get a lot in the Parkway.” The tale urges prudent buying as life’s emergencies approach.
War postpones national Endeavor convention in New York
Announcement from Boston headquarters says the International Convention of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, set to open in New York City, has been postponed for a year due to the war. Funds saved from travel and expenses will create a special fund to aid re establishment in war devastated countries.
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Boston
Mass
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Inter National
New York City
Christian Endeavor
Senator Wadsworth Champions Universal Service Draft Plan
United States Senator Wadsworth of New York spoke in the senate for nearly three hours in support of universal service and the administrative selective draft, answering numerous questions as his argument progressed.
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United States
Wadsworth
New York
Senate
Freight Cars Vital To War Effort Highlighted In Asheville Circular
The Asheville board of trade issues a wartime circular urging quick cooperation to move freight cars. It notes 2.575 million cars exist with 167k under repair and calls for faster loading and unloading, reduced idle time, and higher daily mileage to boost production and help win the war.
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Asheville Board of Trade
United States
Texas Hero Bob Davis Claims Vimy Ridge Honor
Tem ple, Texas resident Bob Davis is hailed as the first to carry the Stars and Stripes into action in France at Vimy Ridge. Reports recount his Canadian service, wartime letters, and a family history tied to old battles. A lunar eclipse is also noted with limited viewing for the U S.
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Texas
France
Bob Davis
Temple
Vimy Ridge
Bob
United States Marine Corps
United States
Canada
Cowboys Reunion Opens at Las Vegas Carnival
Las Vegas New Mexico hosts the annual cowboys reunion and carnival with hundreds of visitors from the west. An elaborate week long program features expert riders from many states competing for rich prizes and trophies in horse taming events and a large exhibition of wild horses.
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Las Vegas
N. M
New Mexico
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Marshal von Hindenberg
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