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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1927
Page
1
Commander Richard E. Byrd and crew of the America crash landed off Ver sur Mer France after fog and fuel shortages. They salvaged vital equipment, built a raft to reach shore, and rested with local hosts. Byrd reported bad weather all the way from the United States and hoped for a safe return pending repairs.
Commander Byrd reported his aircraft plunged into shallow water after a flare and engine trouble near Ver-Shi-Mer. The landing gear tore off, the plane submerged to the wings, and the crew clung to the hull until a rescue by villagers. They waited two hours in rain before being sheltered. Byrd estimated 4200 miles flown from Roosevelt Field. Salvage chances were seen as slim as the plane broke up at sea. Citizens gathered in town hall despite bad weather to honor the aviators and their recovery efforts.
In Ver Sur Mer France July a AP plane rescuers recount Byrd and three companions ashore after America crashes in fog. Byrd recalls landing without oil or fuel, tearing of the air vane and wheels, and rowing to shore. Officials convey French officials' congratulations from Doumergue and Poincare.
Washington July 1 AP The state department cabled congratulations to Commander Byrd on his Atlantic flight. The message praised his distinguished aerial career and noted the polar flight proved the aeroplane's scientific value. It expressed belief his current flight will advance knowledge of conditions for trans Atlantic aerial navigation.
Commander Richard Byrd cabled news of the America flight carrying the first official trans Atlantic pouch and two American flags to present to France’s Doumergue. The vessel carried a flag piece made by Betsy Ross and the flag Byrd used on the North Pole flight. Byrd reported landing safely. his wife received a message saying Dick landed in Ver, all well.
Topeka July 1 AP The question whether bonds can be issued seven years after the election authorizing their issue was presented to the supreme court. The Lecompton rural high school district of Douglas county raised the issue in a mandamus suit against Will 7 French state auditor. French refused to register $40 000 of the district's bonds planning that the board waited too long after the 1930 bond election.
Five bandits who robbed Valley National Bank in Topeka of about 14 000 used stolen or commandeered cars to flee and reportedly kidnapped a couple near Atchison. Sheriff Oscar Carlson, Kansas authorities, and reports of a stolen truck and a car chase linked the thieves to the Kansas City area as they vanished after abandoning a vehicle. The librarians Charles Flack and Thelma Collins, From Atchison and Troy, Kansas, identified the suspects after reading about the Topeka hold up.
In New York July 1 1930s style report Lou Gehrig belted his 26th homer off MacFayden in the first inning while Ruth added a single. Herb Pennock pitched after being hit in the chest by a line drive from Rogell as the Red Sox rallied for three runs. Boston won a doubleheader opener 7 6 over the Giants in a sloppy game.
Swansas forecast appears generally fair tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions in the extreme east. General rain last night left overcast skies and central roads muddy. Douglas county roads reported good but showers and dust. Temperature readings include 7 a.m. and noon today with yesterday's high and today's low. rainfall measured as inches.
Washington reports the treasury surplus for the year ended midnight last night at 635,809,0270 dollars the largest in history. Ordinary receipts reached 3 4441 10 while operating costs charged to receipts totaled 5493 584 519 00. Part of the excess 611 000 000 has been applied to debt retirement with 24 000 000 carried as an increase in net balance to be used for future debt retirement. Acting Secretary Mills notes much of the surplus comes from non recurring items and capital asset disposals, asserting much would be 265 000 000 without these items.
AP reports a bolt of lightning struck the ground near Norton injuring 18 year old Clya Thornhill who stood outside her home. She suffered a burned left foot and was in serious condition after the thunderstorm that produced about 40 inches of rain. Separate notices from Salina Junction City Newton and Lyons report rainfall totals delaying harvests and slowing wheat harvests by several days across Kansas towns.
R. G. Moss, University of sociology graduate, arrives in Lawrence after surveying volcanic ash deposits in Sheridan and Meanie counties and other western areas. He studies use by cement makers and cleanser markets. Nebraska Oklahoma and Kansas hold sizable beds buried beneath surface layers. Ash originates from Colorado volcanoes, with thicknesses of four to eight feet in places.
City hall hosted a west day clinic with thirty three babies including five new arrivals and three from out of town. A free tuberculosis clinic is set for Tuesday at city hall from 9 am to 5 pm, while Dr Edmiston leads a heart clinic Tuesday 8 to 3 and Dr Nelson runs a nose and throat session Thursday 2 to 4 at city hall.
A message from Ichang reports pirates seized the steamer Chichuren and boarded thirty miles from Ichang after grounding. Captain Fisher, an American master formerly with the Robert Dollar line, is held for a 200000 ransom. His wife, a Russian, is in Shanghai. The U.S. consulate seeks his release with gunboat help. communications on the upper Yangtse are difficult.
The vacation Bible school term ended this morning at Woorlasn Pinckney Cordler and McAlaster schools with pageants Bible tunes and other exercises. About seventy parents attended each program as students aged from kindergarten to sixth grade showcased seven classes per building. Irene Starling Booth Gillmore Wismer led the schools with twelve teachers under Mrs. Rynerson who reported strong enrollment and a near perfect attendance record.
J F Willmott of Lawrence was elected director of the Bureau of Research for the Kansas City Kansas chamber of commerce. C J Wetlen manager of the plan of commerce announced the selection last night. Willmott will assume duties immediately. He previously served two years as assistant manager of the International City Managers association in Pasadena. The bureau aims to collect facts on city and county government. Willmott, a 1921 Amherst graduate in political science, studied municipal administration and public administration at several institutes.
Harry T. Graiz, long time at Merchants National Bank, moves into the university office, replacing Mrs. Fred IR Isaacs who resigned after eight years to join her husband. Mr Isaacs is finishing medical studies at Rush College. Howard Green named receiver for Bankers Joint Stock Land Bank of Milwaukee by the Loan Commissioner as bonds defaulted July 4. Local item notes July 4 Rainbow Inn events.
Aviation fans in Lawrence will stage kite and aircraft flying contests at K I stadium on Friday September 2. Rotary Club sponsors will host the events with Terence Niy, a noted aviation writer, providing instruction. Winners in kite and airplane divisions will receive prizes and a trip to the State Fair at Topeka for the Kansas contest.
Three University graduates FR L Kischer 92 Robert Fouls sion and J C Ruppenthal 95 among nine men appointed to the Kansas Judicial Council a new body created by the 1927 legislature which met and organized last month and will meet again tomorrow the council will survey study and report on the state judicial departments the courts docketing procedures unfinished business and suggestions from judges and bar officials and citizens for improvements in administration and procedure with the aim of recommending methods and cases to the state courts.
The University school at engineering and architecture announced today that tight freshmen and eight sophomores earned honor roll honors. The list includes L. Yaukhin Pines, Toinan Wen neth Tuntanit, Harriet Magruder, and others from Kansas, Wellsville, Leavenworth, Olathe, and Lawrence.
A posse sought a man wanted for assaulting a white woman and a Negro, James Moore, was captured in Ottawa and held on orders from Emporia officials. The woman, wife of a Santa Fe employee, was reported in critical condition. The incident prompted arrests and further appeals in Topeka.
Ne Howard J Hislop will speak at First Methodist Church Sunday evening for the Union service in South Park. Special music by the Wilcox trio, university students, Cleo Hens on xylophone Marvin Wilcox piano Zola Wilcox on piano. Services start at 7:15 p.m. Additional seats announced.
T. T. Parker, president and general manager of Kansas Electric Power, will leave Lawrence around July 10 to become vice president and general manager of Northwestern Public Service in Huron South Dakota. The unit serves South Dakota and northern Nebraska, with major cities including Huron Mitchell Watertown Aberdeen and Yorktown. Parker will retire in September and be replaced in Tahyenee by W. C. Blatchard, Aberdeen division commander, with Parker remaining in Lawrence until then.
Lawrence and Leavenworth Kiwanis clubs held a joint meeting at Windemann's as Leavenworth guests visited Lawrence. Edward Bisson and Nickkins welcomed visitors and introduced twenty two members, with remarks and readings from poets Hoopes and Moncrief. Amongs attendees were Daviz Big Hearted and Dan Anthony II, with ties to university and district politics.
Pittsburg Kansas July 1 announces Moore Brothers purchase of The Pittsburg Daily Headlight and Pittsburg Sun from Pittsburg Publishing Company. Oscar S. Moore becomes publisher. Nicholson and Horak named managers. Ay Winters business manager. Brinskerholf remains editor. Journal-World will fail to press at 11:08 am July 3. ads due by 4 am tomorrow. ad reps to call.
Kansas Memorial Corporation announces bids to remodel the first and partial second floor of the Union building to house a cafeteria. Work includes new floors stairs plumbing and finishing per plans at Mr Elliots office. Bids open to start this summer as funds are raised for the Memorial fund campaign.
A legislative committee, amid bickering and public scrutiny, reconvened to investigate a discord over personnel using the public service commission. The probe led to the resignation of Ta Tessey as chairman and questions about the discharge of Robert M. Vermillion, a World War II veteran and chief clerk, with Endress and Van De Mark weighing authority and political fallout.
The body of Fugene merman, year old son of Phil E Brains wan, was found in the Kaw River this morning after drowning Tuesday afternoon. He fell into the river while playing at a summer resort eight miles west of Toppka and drifted downstream toward the city, remaining submerged until near the Central bridge over the Kay.
A Wednesday evening meeting of the Lone Star celebration committee outlined afternoon and evening events. Cal Ward chairs the refreshment committee. Speakers include a U S Governor, with a clock gathering and games planned. crowd turnout expected for a public event with a dramatic program.
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