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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1927
Page
17
Washington dispatch notes Commander Richard Byrd intends a September flight over the South Pole despite numerous aviation disappearances. The report lists past losses including The Dawn, others missing after polar and ocean crossings, and tragic events linked to daring explorations.
The book George Washington: Colonial Traveler by John C. Fitzpatrick uses Washington diaries to illustrate his extensive travel from 1732 to 1775, mostly on horseback, with notes on meals at taverns and homes. It also details Washingtons 1775 Congress uniform and offers a brisk, non Pollyanna view of his life.
The passage notes mystery entourages surrounding two pairs of flyers from Harbor Grace and Old Orchard and a three man plane from Old Orchard to Rome. It hints at disappearance and wreckage coverage while Byrd remains determined to proceed with the mission despite danger.
Balconies of five county court rooms were cleaned for the first time in months after county commissioners ordered the cleanup. Janitors worked at noon and at night. Criminal Court, Circuit and Superior Courts One, Two and Three were cleaned, with Criminal Court noted as the dirtiest. Spectators sat on makeshift seats due to dusty benches during the trial of former Mayor John L. Duvall.
The Brentano’s list shows six top sellers in fiction and non fiction. Titles include The Bigee of San Luis Rey by Wilder A Boni and Death Comes for the Archbishop by Cather Knopf. Non fiction features Napoleon by Ludwig Bent & Liveright and The American Songbag by Sandburg Harcourt Brace.
John G. Willis, special Criminal Court investigator, resumes duties at the Courthouse after a three week absence due to injuries from a auto crash. He was severely cut about the neck and face when thrown through a windshield at the Pennsylvania and Washington Streets intersection. Roosevelt's estate valued at $981,171 noted.
George Downey a New York actor is jailed in Muncie Ind on a paternity charge filed by partner Edith McCoy of Peekskill N Y. She accuses him after a vaudeville act in a local theater and police detained both briefly at the instigation of Mara Ferguson of Chicago.
Peru Indiana December 30 Dr John D Malott Converse physician files suit in Miami Circuit Court against Georgia May Malott alleging cruelty The couple were married seven years ago and reside in Peru Ind.
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