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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1930
Page
6
United Press analysis by J. W. Young explains how winds determine long distance air travel. It describes navigation instruments, wind corrections, smoke bombs, stars, sextants, and the need to study weather maps to stay on course despite 50 mph headwinds and fog or darkness.
Nine planes of the squadron start formation flying radio communication instruction bombing and photography at Stoutfield Mars Hill airport under Major Richard F Taylor who commands the unit directing training today.
Colonel E. S. Gorrell, president of Stutz Motor Car Company, left Saturday by T A T plane for a series of business conferences in the west, intending to travel exclusively by air. After stopping with southern California dealers he will return to Indianapolis Thursday.
Mars Hill Airport Embry-Riddle passengers bound for Chicago include W E Winks Jr and R E Lencht with Carl Silver of Chicago. Cincinnati bound travelers are Solon J Carter and William C Bachelder. Hoosier Airport lists John Blish returning to Seymour, Curtiss-Robin Carl Milican returning to Indianapolis from Muncie, Robin E Duter from Zanesville Ohio and return Fleet.
More than 2000 spectators watched motorless craft soar at Brightwood airport during the Indianapolis Aero-Glider Association event. New types of powered planes were also shown.
A dated report outlines 1930s booze consumption estimates in Indianapolis, citing U S Department of Justice figures and a retail value of over 4.6 million dollars for 2.3 million gallons. It notes aerial observations from Schoenfield and Ft Ben Harrison, plus a high school glider display and model airplane results.
Chicago scientist Earl C Hanson has created a fog landing aid that uses Neon tube signals to hum earphones and drive an altimeter for ground height readouts. A separate block discusses Indianapolis wine distribution and Hoosier liquor consumption, noting figures from government data and a 16 year decline in per person intake.
Mrs Clara Burton, mother of five, files for divorce from Drury Burton in Columbus. She cites cruelty and desertion as the grounds for separation.
Robert J. Bulkley a wealthy Cleveland lawyer and Democrat appears set to win the Ohio U S Senate race advocating repeal of the eighteenth amendment The race pits him against Republican Roscoe McCulloch with Ohio’s long prohibition history shaping the contest and potential national impact
A short note recalls Patricia Yager of 1804 Ludlow Street celebrating her four pound dog Miniature s first birthday with T bone steak. The scene includes a photo caption with Patricia and Miniature amid community chatter and local politics.
Times Special reports Ft Wayne Indiana October 13 Al Grimes 34 father of four admitted stealing 175 dollars from his employer the Ft Wayne Towel Company He received a two to fourteen year sentence suspended and was placed on probation with a promise to repay the company He said the theft was to support his family
Mrs. Jeanette D. Houston files for divorce from David W. Houston in Martinsville Indiana alleging cruelty and failure to provide She separated on June 20 six days before their twenty third wedding anniversary Houston is accused of gambling and drinking in the filing.
Charles V. Bob a New York financier and fundraiser for an Arctic expedition vanishes after arriving in Chicago in a Bellanca monoplane. His disappearance prompts fears of kidnapping for ransom as investigators from New York seek details on two companies, Rainbow Luminous Products and Metal and Mining Inc., in which he held large interests. Guards guard his Chicago office amid questions from Assistant Attorney General Watson Washburn about corporate dealings and market suspensions.
Muncie Indiana October 13 Dr John B Williams is named the city health officer replacing Dr H D Fair who resigned noting the mayor George R Dale would hamper the office. Williams assumes duties immediately and Fair had contested the post.
Dr Chester Miller, a dentist, is noted for a bid on an Odd Fellows project with emphasis on children's work.
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