Not Much Danger In Air The Early Flight Risk Myth
The British air ministry reports seven months of 1919 commercial flying showing 25 830 flights by 403 machines totaling 8368 hours and 693 000 miles with one passenger killed in 16 666 passenger hours. US tests show 405 000 miles flown with three pilots lost. Despite risks, aircraft firms push ahead, convinced safety will improve everywhere.
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British Air Ministry
Post Office Department
United States Air Service
New York World
Flying Squirrels in Wooded Trunks Promising Hole
In April, walkers may discover a hollow tree hosting a family of flying squirrels after tapping the trunk and glimpsing curious heads peering down. The sight, noted by a writer in the Christian Science Monitor, highlights the playful behavior and unusual traits of the young squirrels.
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Christian Science Monitor
St Andrews famed for golf and trade links
This piece notes St Andrews as the royal golf center of Fifeshire attracting visitors and trade. It mentions exporting iron golf heads to the United States and discusses camphor production developments in the American market, with a camphor farm in Florida.
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St. Andrews
Fifeshire
United States
Japan
Department of Agriculture
Florida
Burglary Report at Jibway Apartment
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt describes last night’s burglary at the Jibway apartment next door. Thieves stole $4 in money and Gracie Jibway's uku lele, prompting a suggestion to extend sympathy to the residents.
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John
Jibway
Gracie Jibway
Birmingham Age-Herald
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Cherry Tree, PA
Sents Turmin-tine
Pennsylvania
Flyera
Studebaker
R. & M. Motor CO
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The
Farmers Bank & Trust Co., of
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Penna
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