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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1927
Page
1
President Coolidge told government business leaders that the treasury will close the current year with a $599,000,000 surplus and that Congress is expected to approve a tax cut of at least $300,000,000 at the next session. He noted the national debt has been reduced by about one billion dollars in seven years.
Crowds fill the capital before noon as Charles A. Lindbergh returns from his transatlantic flight. President Coolidge will pin the Distinguished Flying Cross on him in a ceremony at the Washington Monument with about 200,000 spectators cheering. Vessels along the Potomac and planes above join the celebration in a historic homecoming.
On June 11 aboard the USS Memphis Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh is met with a tremendous reception as crowds line the Virginia and Maryland shores during his homecoming. Report by William Hillman notes the astonishment of Lindbergh at the outpouring of public tribute and the honorary appointment as a Naval Reserves Colonel being conveyed to him.
Thousands line Pennsylvania Avenue to greet Charles A. Lindbergh as the Memphis docks at 11 52 am. The Mayflower fires a 21 gun salute while ships and planes honor the aviator on his triumphant return from Europe. President Coolidge is absent but expected to speak later.
Washington plans a full day to greet Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. Events include arrival at Navy Yard, meeting with President Coolidge, a Peace Monument procession, a White House reception, a cabinet dinner, and a Willard Hotel reception before a National Press Club event.
City taxes are paid at face value this month while school tax payments qualify for a one percent discount. Phil Greer, deputy tax collector, notes most large industries have paid their city tax in full.
President Coolidge presents the Distinguished Flying Cross to Col. Charles A. Lindbergh at Monument Grounds Washington. The ceremony lauds Lindbergh as a paragon of American virtue and aviation achievement, citing his intelligence, industry, reliability, and moral conduct.
Extensive preparations are under way for the solemn confirmation exercises of the 34 boys and girls from the B N A i B religious school to be held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Sunday afternoon June 12 at 3 o clock. Rabbi Samuel H. Goldenson of Rodef Shalom Temple Pittsburgh will lead the services. Paul A Welsh the tenor will be the vocal soloist with Mrs Anna Kent Welsh at the piano. A Levine will continue on page two.
Lorenz Schmidt announced the Bible House Mission has bought the old New Castle Country club in the Croton district. The site will be developed into what will be known as The Castle on the Hill. The plan includes converting the property for mission use and related activities.
Western Pennsylvania mayors will urge citizens to display flags for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. Pittsburgh Mayor Charles H. Kline, in a proclamation, called him one of the greatest heroes of the day and asked Pittsburghers to fly stars and stripes from every flagstaff in the city.
Ten messenger boys entered the White House at 10 a m bearing the nation’s telegraphic greetings to Col. Charles A Lindbergh. The lead message counted 52 000 messages and one line extended 520 feet with 17 000 signatures. The Minneapolis group of Minnesota well wishers organized the display noting Lindbergh’s father once served as a Minnesota congressman.
Washington report states France and the United States will hold diplomatic talks on a possible treaty to outlaw war between the two nations. Premier Briand proposed the idea in April and asked Ambassador Herrick to gauge U S interest, with Washington replying it would be pleased to discuss the notion.
Two dozen shots boomed from the cruiser Memphis in Alexandria as a 21 gun salute honored Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. The ceremony occurred at the historic port near Washington Navy Yard, highlighting the aviator's visit.
Mrs. Evangeline Lindbergh keeps out of the spotlight as the Cruiser Memphis reaches the Potomac. She remains at the White House as guest of the President and Mrs Coolidge, insisting the day belongs to her son Charles. A crowd of over a thousand gathers in Dupont Circle to witness the arrival.
Mayor William H. Dunlap backs Patrolman Thomas Jones on using a horse to guide traffic on East Washington street. A riding horse could patrol to reduce violations and untangle jams, but the city has no horse currently.
City hall circles report plans to paint all curb light poles along the Diamond district. Six tall poles near the diamond have already been painted aluminum white to present a neat appearance.
Crowds line the dock to greet Lindbergh style hero Arthur Mometer here. Mass cheers and gifts pour in as the daring aviator returns from distant skies after dramatic flights and record feats.
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