Haldeman and Stinson Set World Flight Record
Eddie Stinson and Captain George Haldeman landed in Jacksonville at 1 14 p m to claim a world sustained flight record. Their time of 2 58 87 hours plus the official 1 14 10 landing marks beat the previous 52 22 82 hours set by German fliers. The duo cruised 4 000 to 5 000 feet over the Florida coast since Wednesday evening, aided by calm weather as Stinson, a Detroit aircraft maker, and Halde man, former Ruth Bilder co pilot, push aviation milestones.
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Eddie Stinson
Detroit
George Haldeman
Ruth Elder
Jacksonville
Fla
U.P
United States
Johann Rispiez
Cornelius Edzard
Junkers
Haldeman
Stinson
Florida
Ruth Bilder
Atlantic Ocean
Lindbergh Plans Second Transatlantic Flight This Summer
Charles A. Lindbergh plans a second trans Atlantic flight this summer. The famed aviator, renowned for the first New York to Paris crossing, is reported in a United Press story released today.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Paris
United Press
Glen Haven Promoters Fight State Move
Promoters of the Glen Haven Cemetery association say they will contest the state move to revoke their Michigan broker license after an investigation into selling schemes. James B. Hazen of the securities commission announced the action, with hearings set for April 11 to show cause. The group reportedly sold about 225,000 in cemetery lots in Michigan and many more in farm districts, including plans for a boulevard cemetery in Indianapolis contrary to a city ordinance.
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Lansing
Mich
U.P
Glen Haven Cemetery Association
Michigan
James B. Hazen
The
Security Commission
Hazen
Lcense
Indianapolis
Life Span Prediction and Traffic Warning
Prof. Irving Fisher predicts by 1999 the average human life span will reach eighty years. The warning notes that continued traffic growth could prevent this outcome and emphasizes urgency.
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Irving Fisher
County Roads Passable After Snow Repair Efforts
County roads were reported passable this morning by Road Superintendent Isaac Denslow. He said all major holes were repaired and plows were deployed to keep roads clear and prevent further damage. State trunk lines are rough but have lead holes filled and ongoing work continues to handle heavy traffic.
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Isaac Denslow
Chicago faces pre primary violence as raid ignites tensions
Chicago reports a fatal torching after a federal raid on a south side saloon wounds bailiff William Beatty and ties into fierce Republican faction fights ahead of the April 10 primary. Police say a body with gasoline set aflame was found miles south, bearing the name of Paul Marchese, widow of slain ward leader Diamond Joe Esposito. United States Marshal Palmer Anderson seeks 500 extra deputies to curb ballot tampering and intimidation as Washington weighs action.
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Chicago
William Beatty
Thompson
South Side
Paul Marchese
Marchese
Joe” Esposito
Beatty
George Golding
Gelding
Palmer Anderson
United States Marshall
Justice Department
Anderson
Washington
Catholic Boy Scouts to Merge with Fascists in Mussolini Decree
Rome March 80 The decree by Premier Benito Mussolini orders all surviving Catholic Boy Scout clubs to be merged into Fascist Balilla organizations. It follows Mussolini’s earlier statement that any youth groups outside Fascist influence would be absorbed, signaling a decisive state church clash.
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Rome
Italy
U.R
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Child Labor Law Aims to Shield Minors from Overwork
A proposed child labor law seeks to limit work hours for minors and curb excessive demands by employers and guardians. Advocates argue limits protect health and education while opponents warn of reduced family income and flexibility.
Bernard Woodruff Heads Albion Rotary Club
Businessmen in Albion form a Rotary International charter with C Bernard Woodruff as first president. Other officers include George A Schumacher vice president Richard T Baldwin secretary treasurer and directors Walter C Peak Norman H Wiener and P E Ganson.
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Albion
Rotary International
C. Bernard Woodruff
Mt. Pleasant
George A. Schumacher
Richard T. Baldwin
Walter C. Peak
Norman H. Wiener
P. E. Ganson
Will of Late Senator Ferris Filed in Probate Court
The will of the late Senator Woodbridge N Ferris disposing of an estate estimated at 100000 dollars or more was filed by his widow Mary Ethel Fervid in probate court. The will divides the estate into three equal parts for the widow and two sons Carleton G Ferris and Phelps F Ferris. No provision for charitable bequests or Ferris Institute is included. funds were reportedly provided earlier.
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Big Rapids
Mich
Woodbridge N.ferris
Mary Ethel Fervid
Washington, D. C
Carleton G. Ferris
Phelps F. Ferris
Ferris Institute
Ferris
Blizzard Hits Michigan Brings Severe Snow and Widespread Disruptions
Blizzard sleet and snow swept Mich igan with plummeting temperatures. Wires were down and several cities cut off. Air mail service suspended as Detroit workers faced worsening conditions and heavy snow across the central and northern regions.
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Detroit
Mich
U.R
Michigan
Rural Auction Sale Notices From Rosebush and Shepherd
Arthur I Johnston offers horses cattle hogs sheep and implements at his Rosebush area residence with sale starting 10:00 am free lunch at noon J M Marshall is auctioneer Roy Matteson clerk Sale list appears April 2 Steve Fuller sells at Kinter farm near Shepherd listing horses cattle sheep and implements with sale at 12 30 pm Helman is auctioneer Graham clerk See page 4 for list
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Arthur I. Johnston
Rosebush
J. M. Marshall
Roy Matteson
Steve Fuller
Shepherd
Kinter Farm
Ds Helman
Oh. Graham
Auto surges as the great American hobby horse
An auto grows into a defining symbol of American culture as a popular pastime and pastime reflection, highlighting how travel and leisure converge with industry. The piece notes growing enthusiasm and the car’s role in daily life and identity.
Poor road conditions persist across Michigan as thaw expected
Mid-March reports from Lansing indicate a brief improvement where cold hardened gravel highways yet remain dangerous. Travel is hindered by washouts and flooding, with Cheboygan Mackinaw City Alpena Petoskey Grand Rapids to Traverse City passable routes limited, and widespread sections remaining in poor condition until steady warm weather and drying.
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Lansing
Mid
U.W
Michigan
Cheboygan
Mackinaw City
Alpena
Petos- Key
Grand Rapids
Traverse City
Cadillac
Isabella
Holland
Benton Harbor
Altho
Smelt Run Starts Early This Morning at Beulah
Citizens awoke to find the smelt run underway at spawning grounds near Beulah. Observers clocked arrivals at 2 a.m. with the peak expected Sunday or Monday. Road conditions may keep crowds away this year.
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Beulah
Mar
U.P
Western Michigan
Former County Road Engineer Joins State Highway Dept
Mark Johnson formerly Isabella county engineer now serves the state highway department as engineer over several state trunk lines near Ionia and Mt. Pleasant. He previously was assistant county road engineer in Ionia before moving to Mt. Pleasant three years ago. The Johnsons plan to relocate to Ionia next week.
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Mark Johnson
Isabella County
State Highway Department
Tonia
Johnson
Ionia
Mt. Pleasant
Johnsons
Hays Accused of Pressuring Teapot Dome Probe
D H McArthur, secretary to the late Ladd of the Teapot Dome committee, testified that Will Hays attempted to deter the inquiry into a 160 000 campaign contribution by Harry F Sinclair Alva Adams a former Colorado senator and committee member recalled the claim Nye the current chairman would not comment further McArthur did not specify how Hays approached Ladd
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Washington
U.P
D. H. McArthur
Ladd
Will Hays
Harry F. Sinclair
McArthur
Hays
Alva Adams
Colorado
Nye
Scientists say the earth is an accident
Scientists assert the earth was not planned and outcomes are bound to occur. The remark frames natural events as inevitable, challenging notions of purposeful design and prompting discussions on fate and randomness.
Republican Caucuses Set for Tonight in County
Delegates to the April 11 Republican county convention will be chosen tonight at township and precinct meetings. In Mt. Pleasant the session opens at 3 pm EST with caucuses at Park Hotel First Ward City Clerk’s Office and Court House. Mt. Pleasant has 29 of 99 delegates eight for First Ward 14 for Second Ward and seven for Third Ward.
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Mt. Pleasant
Park Hotel
Court House
Me. Pleasant
Failure to name Ferris successor shadows Michigan politics
In mid March 80 the search for a United States Senate replacement for the late Woolbridge N Ferris remained unresolved. Governor Fred W Green held private talks and did not disclose his plans while Arthur H Vandenberg faced renewed mention. Former congressman Fordner emerged as a possible appointee amid questions about a recent mishap and its impact on Vandenbergs prospects.
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Vandenberg
Detroit News
Green
Fordner
Ford Case Goes To High State Tribunal Today
Ford case involving Henry Ford and the Lelands over the Lincoln Automobile Co. ownership moves to the state supreme court after appeals. The $6,000,000 damages suit was appealed to the higher court. the June term will hear the argument.
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Ford
Lansing
Mich
UPI
Henry Ford
Lelands
Lincoln Automobile Company
State Supreme Court
W. W. Potter
Frank L. Covert
Oakland
Leland
Lincoln Company
United States
Europe
Ford Company
Supreme Court
Mrs Lemire Goodhue Condition Sees Visitor Reduction
In Northampton Massachusetts on March 30 Mrs Lemire Goodhue’s condition prompted fewer daily visits by Mrs Calvin Coolidge. Myra Coolidge visited once late in the afternoon staying over an hour to avoid weakening her mother. Physicians say Mrs Goodhue rests fairly comfortable.
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Northampton
Mass
Lemire Goodhue
Calvin Coolidge
Myra, Coolidge
Flying Eagle Looks to Second Summer Attempt and World Flight
Venice reports Major Mario de Bernardi set a seaplane speed record at 320.625 mph, surpassing his 296.48 mph mark. In Washington, Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh plans a non-record trans Atlantic tour this summer, visiting Europe and possibly Russia China and Japan, starting from Mitchell Field and flying solo.
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Flying Eagle
Venice
Italy
U.P
Mario de Bernardi
Major de Bernardi
United Press
Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Europe
Russia
China
Japan
United States
Pacific
Lindbergh
Hag
Mitchell Field
New York
Germany
San Diego
Calif
Hilton
Mhie Yadeh
ST. Louis
Mar
India
Indo- China
Indo-China
Philippines
Midway Islands
Hawaii
Storms Halt Bremen Flight Start in Dublin
In Dublin, high winds and rain halted the Bremen’s trans Atlantic attempt. Bar on von Huenefeld Capt Herman Koehl and Arthur Spindler postponed the start until Saturday, with the monoplane covered on the runway awaiting better weather.
Flood control committee fails to agree on legislation
The house flood control committee adjourned after a stormy session without a final compromise on flood control bills and plans to reconvene tomorrow to press for a deal.
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Washington
Mar
U.P
House Flood Control Committee
Mexico Sgene of Rebel Army Renewed Fight
Rebels and federal forces clashed in Mexico with reports of up to 125 killed in two engagements. A major battle at San Francisco del Rincon produced 120 rebel casualties and 47 prisoners captured by federal troops. Other attacks occurred at Colima and Salud tram robbery reported. Conditions described as the worst in years.
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Mexico City
U.P
Mexico
San Francisco del Rincon
Colima
Salud
Indian Woman Over Century Mark Dies at Home in Carg
Caro Michigan March 30 funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs Jane Joshway former member of the Ojibway and Pottawattomie tribes in Michigan who was more than 100 years old her exact age now known to the family of rame children burial was in yatjamega cemetery forfi aiamoming fround
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Caro
Mich
Jane Joshway
Michigan
Rame
Yatjamega Tementery
Forfi
Aiamoming Fround
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