Germany to send probe team to United States on Hindenburg crash
Berlin officials announce a official commission will investigate the Lakehurst disaster sailing from Cherbourg aboard the Europa. Dr Hugo Eckener and Zeppelin experts join the probe as sabotage theories are discounted pending findings.
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Hugo Eckener
Europa
Cherbourg
France
Zeppelin Company
Lakehurst
Eckener
Graz
Austria
Propaganda Ministry
International News Service
Hitler
Air
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Air Ministry
Hindenburg designer Eckener cites sabotage claim
Dr. Hugo Eckener in Graz says the Hindenburg disaster at Lakehurst may have been caused by sabotage. He cites anonymous threats against landing the airship and notes lightning cannot explain the explosion, though he remains undecided while stunned by the crash.
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Hugo Eckener
Graz
Austria
Lakehurst
N. J
Eckener
Hindenburg Crash Probes Begin In New Jersey
A triple inquiry into the Hindenburg disaster launches at Lakehurst New Jersey. Investigators from the Bureau of Air Commerce the German government and the American Zeppelin Transport Co seek the fire cause amid 31 dead and dozens injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
James L. Kilgallen
International News Service
Lakehurst
N. J
Bureau of Air Commerce
Hans Luther
Zeppelin Transport Company
Cevaral
Fred Fagg
Bureau
R. C. Schroeder
George Ream
Newark
Spector
Zeppelin Company
Friends
Lakewood
Freehold
Jersey City
Trenton
Boy Harvey Spiker In Critical Condition After Truck Accident
Harvey Everett Spiker aged 10 of Neshannock Township is in Jameson Memorial Hospital in critical condition after being struck by an auto truck. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Spiker of R F D No 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Everett Spiker
Harvey Spiker
Neshannock Township
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Moravia and Jefferson Streets Show Rail Crossing Repairs
Pa Newc notes motorists praising marked improvement after repairs to railroad crossing on Moravia and South Jefferson streets. Nearby, youths fish along Moch Creek near South Mill as more than a dozen youngsters try their luck.
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Pa Newce
Moravia
South Jefferson Streets
Moch Creek
South Mill
Pa Newe
Daily Weather Report for the Day
U S weather report shows a maximum temperature of 58 and a minimum of 35 with no precipitation over the 24hour period ending at 9 this morning. River stage is 6.7 feet. For the same date last year the maximum was 72 and the minimum 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States And Germany To Probe Hindenburg Disaster
The United States and Germany agreed on a joint inquiry into the Hindenburg disaster. Secretary Daniel C. Roper said a special board would study the cause, while Admiral Leahy announced a naval panel would independently investigate at Lakehurst, New Jersey, where the airship exploded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Commerce
Daniel C. Roper
Hans Luther
William D. Leahy
Naval Operations
Naval Officers
Lakehurst
N. J
Merrill Plans Transatlantic Flight From Floyd Bennett Field
Dick Merrill announced at Rosevelt Field that he will launch the Lockheed Electra from Floyd Bennett airport tomorrow morning bound for London. Co pilot Jack Lambie will accompany him and Merrill plans to return to New York with photographs of the coronation ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Rosevelt Field
N. Y
Dick Merrill
trans-Atlantic Flier
Floyd Bennett Airport
London
Jack Lambie
Merrill
New Treasurer Elected Today Morning
A local government body announced the election of a new treasurer today. The official takes office immediately, replacing the prior treasurer who resigned last month.
Akron clergyman elected treasurer at Nazarenes district
Rev. Charles C. Hanks of Akron wins the treasurer post for the Pittsburgh District Assembly as Rev. O. L. Benedum moves to the superintendency. The meeting at the Cathedral will focus on evangelistic services and a youth rally with a closing service Sunday. Rev. C. B. Wood of Lisbon is re-elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Hanks
Akron
Pittsburgh
Arlington Street
C. B. Wood
Lisbon
Two Lay
Death Record Martin Laughlin Dies at 76
Martin Laughlin aged 76 of 416 Park Avenue died in recent days. He is survived by family and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Laughlin
Park Avenue
Mothers Day dinner honors World War veterans’ mothers
The Harry L. McBride post and its auxiliary hosted a Mothers Day dinner at the Legion Home. Seven Gold Star mothers were special guests: Mrs. Gorst, Mrs. Braham, Mrs. Wehr, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Pitzer, as part of an evening praised as one of the finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. McBride
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Legion Home
Post
Auxiliary
Robert Gorst
Olive W. Braham
Carrie Wehr
Mary Phillips
Sarah Thomas
Mellie Smith
Lyda Pitzer
Circus Day Keeps Arthur Young at Heart
Circus loving Arthur Mometer declares age does not dull his thrill for tents, elephants, the parade, and high trapeze revelry. He savors band, lions, and the unloads as weather ticks to seventy four.
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Calliopes
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Germany
United States
Walter Dietzel
Berlin
Reich Propaganda Ministry
United States Navy
Aviation Bureau
Department of Commerce
C. E. Rosendahl
Lakehurst Naval Air Station
Alan Hagerman
Rosendahl
Navy Department
Washington
Jersey Shore
PA Newc
Daily Weather Report
Eric Friedheim
Atlantic
C. C. Hanks
Nazarenes
Griff Thomas
Arthur Mometer
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