Transatlantic flight to Oslo from Harbor Grace amid fog and delays
A log of Clyde Alave and John Bochkon recounts a takeoff from Harbor Grace for Newfoundland, fog at sea, a night in the plane, and an eventual hop to Osteo Norway. Oslo crowds awaited the Green Mountain Bay pilots as news of their Atlantic crossing remained unclear. Weather and fuel constraints influenced routes and timing.
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Clyde Alave
Oshkosh
Wis
John Bochkon
Brooklyn
N. Y
Barre
Vermont
Starbor Grace
Newfoundland
Harborrace
Osteo
Norway
Lon
Stalt
Oslo
INS
Kjeller Military
Clyde A. Lee
Harbor Grace
Green Mountain Bay
Ocean
Atlantic
British Isles
Lee
Bodhkon
Two Colon Police Men to Be Arrested in Assault Case
In Colon on August 26 two native policemen faced potential arrest for allegedly attacking Betty Andrews Chandler, wife of a U.S. Army aircraft mechanic. American Consul William W. Early accompanied Mrs Chandler as she filed charges before Judge Rodolfo Agarza. US officials urged Panama to prosecute vigorously after prior police inquiries cleared the defendants.
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Colon
INS
Betty Andrews Chandler
United States Army
William W. Early
Chandler
Rodolfo Agarza
Second Circuit
Legation
Panama
Eclipse of the Sun Will Strike U S and Canada August 31
Observers in the United States and Canada should study the total solar eclipse of August 31 for it will be a rare event with 85 to 90 percent total view in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and a 100 mile total strip in New England and eastern Canada. The maximum eclipse occurs around 4:20 p.m. EDT with twilight-like phases before and after.
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United States
Canada
Jastronomers
Henge
Theodore von Oppelzer
von Oppelzer
U. S
New England
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Portland
Maine
Inexorable Disease Claims Edith McCormick at Drake
Edith Rockefeller McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller dies after a prolonged illness in Chicago. Floral tributes fade in a Drake Hotel room as funeral plans unfold with relatives nearby. She may be buried beside her son John Rockefeller McCormick in a Chicago cemetery. Funeral details expected to be announced, with possible attendance by her father or brother.
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Chicago
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Drake Hotel
John D. Rockefeller
Mrs. McCormick
John Rockefeller McCormick
Republican State Committee Meeting in Allentown Sep 17
The Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania will meet at the Rambricus Hotel Allentown on Saturday September 17 at 9 00 a m EST to adopt a platform amend rules and conduct business A mass meeting follows at 1 00 p m under Lehigh County Republican Committee auspices at Fogelsville Proposed speakers include Vice President Curtis and Lehigh County leaders emphasize campaign traditions
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State Committee
Republican State Committee of
Pennsylvania
Rambricus Hotel
Sixth
Hamilton Streets
Allentown
Lehigh County Republican Committee
Fogelsville
Lehigh County
Curtis
Treasury balance and receipts report excerpt
Treasury balance as of Aug 2 stood at 366063298.61 with expenditures 701246.66. Custom receipts totaled 15506155.60. Minor line items show car wash fees and service charges including 1.00 for wash, 1000.00 for greasing, 2.00 for wash and polish, and 4.50 for complete wash polish and simplification, tied to Indiana Franklin County promotion 3-5x.
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Washington
Treasury
Farm Holiday Strike Spreads Across Western States
Omaha dispatch reports the farmers strike expanding through the agrarian west as violence flares in places and authorities urge restraint. Originating in Iowa to pressure higher prices for poultry and dairy, the movement attracts support and opposition, with leaders framing it as an economic uprising rather than political.
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Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Charter Oak
Boone
First Japanese Beetles Found in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on August 26 three Sharpsburg children found insects in their yard identified as Japanese beetles by Henry R. Eby, director of the Allegheny County Agricultural Extension Association. Immediate action will be taken to prevent spread of the pest. The beetle is omnivorous and destructive to flowers, plants and crops. baits had long been set around the city, but the specimens identified yesterday were the first caught in the Pittsburgh district.
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Pittsburgh
Sharpsburg
Henry R. Eby
Allegheny County Agricultural Extension Association
Eby
New Jersey Governor lists items as wasteful spending
In Trenton Governor A Warry Moore pressed for further government savings and cited several recent department purchases as nonessential. Items include a fountain pen for 20 dollars, a box of cigars for 7 dollars, a Guernsey cow priced at 950, salted almonds at 1 dollar per pound, four card tables for 24 dollars, and an ice cream freezer priced at 60 dollars.
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Trenton
N. J
INS
A. Warry Moore
END LABOR DAY BY EDWARD B LOCKETT
Cleveland, Aug 26. Aviation officials expect a world class air race start tomorrow with ten days of events attracting about two hundred pilots from around the globe. Clifford Henderson reported ticket sales near 75000 dollars as spectators prepare for the Labor Day finale, the Thompson trophy event. The 1932 races emphasize visibility with a three mile closed course and a dramatic 180 degree bank around a pylon in front of the grandstand.
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Edward B. Lockett Gleveland
INS —Aviation
Clifford Henderson
Funeral service for Stanley Elkin at Breezesale home
Funeral services for Stanley Q. Elkin will be held at Breezesale the maternal home at 2 00 p m Sunday. The Rev J J Mellvania of the First United Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Elkin mausoleum Oakland cemetery.
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Stanley Q. Elkin
Breezesale
Sunburday
J. J. Mellvania
First United Presbyterian Church
Elkin
Oakland Cemetery
Blacklick Man Takes Bankruptcy
Pittsburgh August 26 Walter J Lyda a printer of Burrell township Indiana county filed a voluntary bankruptcy in federal court with liabilities of 22157 86 and assets 929 59
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Pittsburgh
Walter J. Lyda
Burrell Township
Indiana County
Elks Close Convention in Colorful Greensburg Parade
Scores of Indianans joined the closing parade for the 26th annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Elks Association in Greensburg. Business houses closed and thousands of visitors filled the two and one half mile route as 25 Elk lodges sent units, 17 drum and bugle corps and nine floats moved past judges. The procession began at 1 pm from South Tremont avenue and ended at 2 30 pm on East Pittsburgh street with patrols clearing traffic and dignitaries aboard autos led by Capt. Albert Carlson and Troop A. The lineup included W. W. Jeffery, Exalted Ruler M. J. Davis, J. Ross Foutt, Mayor Harry N. Yount, and State Patrol Head Major Wilson C. Price, who received a distinguished service medal later. (Continued on Page Two.)
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Greensburg
Pennsylvania State Elks’ Association
Elks Lodges
South Tremont Avenue
Pittsburgh Street
Albert Carlson
Elks
W. W. Jeffery
M. J. K. Davis
J. Ross Foutt
Harry N. Yount
W. Scott Lane
Jack Barclay, Jr
Charles Grakelow
Frank Horne
New Kensington
The
James B. Sleeman
Huntingdon
Wilson C. Price
Lynn G. Adams
Pennsylvania
Five Elders Elected at Pittsburgh Free Methodist Session
At the 50th Pittsburgh conference session in Kittanning, five district elders were elected Oliver Atkinson Rochester district the Rev J P Puy Butler district the Rev W W Spoker Uniontown district the Rev RK By Campbell Pittsburgh district and the Rev J S Mitchell Fairmont district The Rev C F Johnston transferred to the Georgia and Florida conference A W Dinnie Arthur Mayble and C C Moore were received as deacons.
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A. W. Dinnie
Arthur Mayble
C. C. Moore
No Reconciliation Likely After Estranged Wife Arrest
Califoria state report: George Washington Porter arrested for assault with deadly weapon after visiting his estranged wife. Police found a pistol, homemade blackjack, four inch knife, poison bottle, two foot hose loaded, and two clubs on his person. Reconciliation unlikely per police.
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State Gate
Cal
George Washington Porter
Porter
Pinchot Demands Davis Withdrawal From Senate Ticket
Starrisburg Aug 26 Governor Pinchot demands Senator James J. Davis withdraw as Republican nominee after New York indictment for alleged Moose Lodge lottery. If refused, Pinchot warns he may pre-empt the ticket and back a clean Republican. Davis claims the charges will prove false and remains confident.
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Sydney H. Bighs
Starrisburg
Republican State Committee
Jov. Pinchot
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Davis
New York
Sin
Moose Lodge
Mooseheart
Edward Marlin
State Committee
Senate
William 5. Vaore
Philadelphia
Ware
Pinchot
Republican Party
Lawrence H. Rupp
Allentown
Helusal
United States Senate
Gen. Martin
Alway
W- D
Ainey
Public Service Commission
Hoover business conference opens in Washington
President Hoover opens a national business conference in the Commerce Building with leaders from banking and industry. Speakers include Eugene Meyer Atlee Pomerene and Owen D Young as a program to stimulate industry and reduce unemployment is outlined. The plan envisions regional and central committees to coordinate credit and public policy for faster recovery.
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Paul €. Yates
CINS
Washington
INS
President Hoover
Department of Commerce
Eugene Meyer
Federal Preserve Board
Atlee Pomerene
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
C. H. Miller
Franklin W. Fort
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Owen D. Young
New York Banking and Industrial Committee
Roy D. Chapin
Commerce
Ogden L. Mills
the Treasury
Federal Reserve
Mills
Chateau Thierry
Dutch Picnic Draws 7000 In Punxsutawney
More than 7,000 people of Dutch and near Dutch descent attended the annual Dutch picnic at Maple View Park. A Dutch band and the Punxsutawney Legion Drum Corps provided entertainment. Local merchants awarded prizes to visitors who spoke German fluently.
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Punxsutawney
Maple View Park
Punxsutawney Legion
Local Donors Furnish Girl Scouts Fireplace
Local citizens and businesses contributed to the Girl Scout home fireplace project. Plans by Stug Alker, bricks from Indiana Lumber and Apply Co, woodwork from Daugherty Lumber Co, mortar from A F P Moreau, bricks foundation from Burgess Lichteberger, damper from Indiana Foundry Co, and free services from Dickey for papering. Ross and NeGuetano dyed the rug. J Is Campbell and others provided material.
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Indiana
Rubert Alker
Indiana Lumber and Apply Co
Daugherty Lumber Co
J. 1S
Campbell
Indiana Foundry Co
Dickey
Ross
NeGuetano
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