22 May 1927
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1927
Page
1
Captain Charles A. Lindbergh landed at Le Bourget field near Paris at 10 21 p m local time after 33 1 2 hours aloft from New York. The crowd greeted him with wild enthusiasm as he descended from the Spirit of St Louis and was carried from the cockpit by cheering spectators. President audiences and officials welcomed the lone aviator whose daring feat marked a historic milestone in aviation.
Washington reacts with awe as Charles Lindbergh flies solo to Paris. Officials led by President Coolidge join in congratulating the young aviator, with a citywide display of pride and excitement as news flashes across cables.
Paris greets Lindbergh’s single handed feat with elation and crowds gather around ticker boards and cafes. Despite lingering war fears about Nungesser and Coli, the American aviator’s landing at Le Bourget sparks universal acclaim among war veterans and flyers alike.
Detroit May 2104 tears of joy Mrs Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh Spartan mother of an intrepid son tonight expressed relief that her boy Captain Charles A Lindbergh had wed safely at the end of his daring flight from New York to Paris. Mrs Lindbergh showed she had been under great strain but nerves did not give way. She said That’s all that matters through tears when told he brought his big plane safely to earth at Lebourget Flying Field Paris. She had kept silence to avoid publicity to not disturb him as he prepared for his great adventure continuing on page four.
Aviation leaders and officials react with praise as Charles Lindbergh completes the New York to Paris flight. Byrd, Acosta, and Wright laud his endurance and courage, while Doumergue and other officials hail the American achievement as a historic advance for aviation.
A Tennessee Eastman yard brakeman died instantly when a moving box car rolled onto him. Reports say Mack Sturgel was the donor of a cash prize and fell during the accident. funeral arrangements were not yet completed.
Mack Sturges a yard brakeman for Tennessee Eastman was killed at the plant when a slow moving box car passed over his head and severed his body. His left arm was also torn off and injuries to the face reported. He was 32, survived by his widow and two children. He had worked at the Eastman plant 10 to 12 months and was from Fort Blackmore Virginia. The engineer saw no crash and no witnesses were present. The body was prepared for burial.
Paris dispatch reports Captain Charles A. Lindbergh, after his transatlantic flight, told officials including Ambassador Herrick that he wished to return to his plane. The statement followed a late-night rest after the epic journey from New York to Paris.
Restless mud waters push toward the Gulf as a 150 mile by 50 mile flood covers much of Louisiana. A seventh of the state is underwater with Atchafalaya at risk and five parishes endangered. In McCreary, workers struggle to hold back the flood that threatens sugar plantations across Pointe Coupee Iberville and West.
Weather report compiled at the U S weather station by C L Bunn notes Virginia partly cloudy and warmer Sunday with Monday cloudy Tennessees outlook cloudy with showers in the west Sunday and Monday. Readings taken at 6 p m daily compare highs and lows to last year and report rainfall to 6 p m Friday and yesterday.
At Roosevelt Field on May 21 AP reports Charles Lindbergh pressed a single pilot transatlantic plan. Backers led by George Stumpf of St Louis recall urging a navigator aboard. Lindbergh insisted on one man, defending weight savings and confidence, while backers initially resisted but ultimately yielded.
After seven months of reconstruction the Blue Ridge Glass Corporation started first pane production in Kingsport. Officials report high quality ribbed glass to be used in the Kingsport Brick Corporation plant undergoing renovation, with continuous 24 seven operation planned to meet a large upcoming order.
Nashville public notice reports several incorporation actions filed with the secretary of state. Ray H Bax Company Memphis 25000 dollars with listed incorporators including Boaz Reese Ketchum Tennell Riddick Cunningham's Nashville 4600 dollars Allan Paul Cunningham John EB Burke Mizelle Wilson Brown's Creek Service Station Nashville 15000 dollars W C Thomas O W Thomas A T Levine S G Morrison G Nickens Gray Knox Marble Company of Delaware seeks amendment increasing capital stock from 500000 to 2000000 dollars.
Washington May 21 AP Internal Revenue Bureau says Lindbergh’s 25000 Orteig prize will be taxed. Taxable income includes money earned through service performed, so the government claims 1238.75 of the prize. Officials say tax applies as with other prize money.
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