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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1919
Page
3
Harbor Grace Newfoundland reports genuine rejoicing over the Vimy transatlantic victory. Alcock and Brown are praised for the historic crossing while Raynham and Brackley are noted as popular competitors. The piece reflects Britain’s pride and U S interest in the race.
Aviation news from St Johns Newfoundland reports the Vimy Ziplane’s tests and potential transatlantic crossing. Officials expect arrival of Handley Page craft within days while weather and navigation tests influence the timetable.
A poetic piece nods to navigation by celestial bodies and divine guidance, referencing Venus and Mars as symbols guiding travelers and explorers. The text blends astronomy with a theological frame, imagery of mapping the heavens and following stellar signs.
News from St John s Newfoundland confirms the safe arrival at Clifden Galway of Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Brown in their Vickers Vimy bomber. The city welcomed the news after prior fear they were lost as wireless issues hampered word transmission.
Ruth Law, fleeing from Chicago to New York, said Alcock’s transatlantic run exceeded expectations in speed. She expected the feat and believed Alcock had the best gear, noting the record would be hard to beat. She may pursue a new record, possibly direct to England, rather than Ireland.
The An n A lists analysis notes an 1128 percent growth in clearings since July 2014, signaling a vast industrial expansion tied to wartime activity. The piece, priced at ten cents per issue or four dollars annually, reflects period newspaper pricing.
Official statements recount long endurance flights and remarkable jumps by Army Air Service crews at Ross Field Langley Hazelhurst Ellington Selfridge Portland and Mather Field. Notable feats include a 17 hour balloon flight a 1000 mile circuit in 620 minutes and a parachute jump from a Curtiss D fromm ship.
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