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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1930
Page
8
Binney D. Spradling a certified public accountant is appointed arbitrator in local commercial disputes under American Arbitration Association rules.
Capitol airport instructor M C Hack claimed an altitude record for light planes at 18 200 feet above city. He flew a Golden Eagle monoplane owned by Jesse French Piano and Radio Co. The flight drew a 6000 crowd from 3 to 5 20 p m and may be reenacted with a sealed barograph to officialize the mark. Seville proves ideal as an international airport with Graf Zeppelin trips underscoring location advantages for long flights.
Frank Goldsborough 19 wins junior transcontinental flying record arriving at Flushing airport after a Los Angeles to New York flight in 28 hours 18 minutes. Richard James, previous holder from Flushing High, greets him with friends in Jackson Heights.
Washington reports the aeronautics branch of the commerce department issued its own regulations after months of bills for an interstate air commission. Interstate air carriers must obtain certificates of authority by May 15 and have two months to apply. Inspectors will monitor operations and require modern safety equipment.
Miss Amy Johnson, en route solo from England to Australia, paused in Allahabad for two hours today before continuing to Calcutta after refueling. She wore khaki shorts and silk socks rolled down over sunburned ankles.
Washington observers report a large parade of lawmakers and officials as they test flight the Goodyear blimp Vigilant over the capital. The Embry Riddle air mail line raised fares from Cincinnati to Chicago and Indianapolis to Chicago while remaining below earlier peak rates.
Times readers are promised another Tarzan strip titled Tarzan of the Lost Empire after The Son of Tarzan. Edgar Rice Burroughs then debuts Tanar of Pellucidar on May 29, a tale set in the inner world with Tanar facing pirates, prehistoric beasts, and a romance with Stellara as Pellucidar production advances.
Police record multiple vehicles reported stolen from residents in Indianapolis area. Owners listed include H Harmon of 3247 Nicholas Avenue with a Ford touring. Stacy Shaw of 957 Mills Avenue with a Ford ee. Lester Murray of 554 Marion Avenue with a Ford roadster. Joe Shea of 1002 South West Street with a Ford sedan. Joseph Sommer of 735 South Meridian Street with a Chrysler touring. R L Wilkerson of 338 North Temple Avenue with a Ford sedan. Clyde Wilson of R R 3 Box 464 with a Chevrolet touring. Cecil Rainey of 557 West Washington Street with a Ford coupe. Urban M Packer of 3048 Brookside and Graham Paige roadster. M K Boyer of 842 North Capitol Avenue with a Ford coupe.
Police recover multiple vehicles including a Chevrolet coach at Kentucky and Senate avenues, a Packard sedan at 2506 North Harding street, a Ford roadster at 900 South Belmont avenue, an Oakland coach at North and Charlotte streets, a Ford coupe at 1226 Marrow avenue, a Chrysler coupe at 1325 North Alabama street, a Nash sedan at 1212 South Hichland avenue, and a Ford sedan Model A at 1118 North Pershing avenue. Names listed: Stella Leonard, Thomas Courtney, Lester Murray, Henry Blatchke.
In the air at 9 a m the wind is southwest at 16 mph. The barometer reads 30.15 inches at sea level. Temperature is 69 degrees. Ceiling and visibility are unlimited. Field conditions are good.
John Henry Mears globe circling flyer and former round-the-world record holder paused at Mars Hill airport on his Los Angeles to New York City route. He entered a Lockheed Vega with pilot Charles La Gotte and his daughter Elizabeth Mears. they refueled before resuming to Roosevelt Field on June 10 aiming to reclaim the record.
Francis H Bohlen leads liberal faction in the Pennsylvania Republican Senate primary. A Philadelphia native born July 31 1868 he built a career as a law professor at Penn Harvard and author of a torts casebook. He helped draft the state workers compensation act and later served as counsel to the board. He is backed by prohibition reform groups. Detachable collars were invented by Hannah Montague in 1825.
An expected 500 persons will attend Logan lodge 575 F and A M twenty second anniversary in the Masonic temple at North and Illinois streets from 8 to 11 30 Saturday night. The Raper Commandery choir will take part and dancing starts at 8 45. Part of the lodge rooms will be reserved for card playing. J P Ryker is arrangements chairman.
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