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Airship and Radio Plan Expand Polar Exploration Efforts
A newspaper preview outlines Amundsen and Stefansson leading a joint polar expedition from Seattle and Wrangel Island, with airships, airplanes, and radio support. It notes Norway and Britain racing for Arctic and Antarctic discoveries, including radium, oil, coal, and fossil ivory, amid claims of scientific and treasure-driven motives.
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Ular
Seattle
Ameren
Vlalte
Gelee
Jules
Peterwell
Crete
Dellare
Hermann
San Pirie
Amunisen
Pole
Hoald Anuuleen
South Pole
Norway
Vilhijebu
Point Barrow
Patves
Lampe
Stefenesa
Rannerstal
Amundsen
Birittel
Pemerngore
Ben Harrod
Omdal
Thi Dell
Secompany
Washington
Ameka
St. Paul
Hellring
Poul
Hvac
Sventeup
Carnegie Institute and
Smithsonian Institution
Coast and Geodetic Survey
United States Weather Bureau
Navy
Hey Tay