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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1919
Page
4
A brief note praises salad vegetables for their valuable mineral salts found in nature. It emphasizes their healthful qualities and natural storehouse of minerals.
Handley Page expedition accelerates Newfoundland to England flight plans as engineers test four engines and new radiators. Admirals and meteorologists monitor weather and ocean conditions hoping for a clear, ideal day to try a full hour of continuous eight engine operation.
At Brest on June 17 1919 the American transport Zeppelins left with Commander John H Towers and Lieut Commander Albert C Read aboard along with NC-4 crew members Little and Richardson. The Mobile carried 10 troops of the 7th Division and the Service of Supply while crowding hydroaeroplanes cheered the departure.
Discharged American officers in Paris and the United States offer to join the Polish flying corps. The group would form a foreign legion to echo Lafayette’s Escadrille. A pilot with the DSC leads a twenty man squadron while others seek Dutch Poland combat roles against Germany. The effort reflects a patriotic, sacrificial drive linked to Poland’s independence and Kosciuszko’s historic American defense.
Henry Woodhouse of the Aetial League of America arrives from Atlantic City and says U S aviators aim to fly non stop from the United States to England and France. He notes pilots and air service officers are planning routes with the goal of a commercially valuable, nonstop crossing.
Four Curtis JN-4 planes will depart Hazelhurst Field Mineola New York for a transcontinental flight to Seattle Washington. The mission aims to map an aerial route between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts with sixteen officers thirty six enlisted and support vehicles and a balloon observation unit. Stops include Philadelphia Pittsburgh Columbus Indianapolis Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Fargo Bismarck and other cities.
Chicago announces a new air mail schedule to speed Chicago to New York deliveries by saving up to eighteen hours. Beginning June 20 a mail plane leaves Chicago at 2 30 P M reaching Cleveland where eastbound mail joins the Twentieth Century Limited. The plan also routes Chicago departures at 11 P M to Cleveland for onward transport to New York.
Two navy sea planes completed a trip from New Orleans to Chicago alighting in Lake Michigan at East Randolph Street at 10 30. The final leg from Peoria Alabama was delayed by bad weather. Pilots were Lieut Commander Branley and Ensign Arthur. a third plane remained delayed in Peoria.
The Aeronautical Society of America appeals to Senator Page to preserve Secretary Daniels's $45,000,000 naval aviation appropriation. President Moss H. Avram warns U S behind England and France and calls for landing fields and government leadership to stimulate aviation development and private investment.
Washington reports the first transatlantic air mail reply addressed to Harold Braddock of the U S Treasury Savings Division. Sir Robert Kindersley of the British National War Savings Committee praises U S savings drives and outlines plans to foster a lasting, voluntary savings movement in the United Kingdom.
The American Handley Page Company of Ogdensburg is incorporated to establish U S air routes carrying passengers and merchandise. Capital stock is 5 million dollars. Directors include William H. Workman of New York, Harry Clark of Montreal, and Julius Frank L. Lawley Cecil Brownlow of Ogdensburg.
Albert Spalding the violinist and A E F aviator returns to the United States aboard the Dante Alighieri with 1 897 troops. He served as liaison officer and trainer at Foggia before aiding Major Fiorello La Guardia. He plans to resume concert violinist career.
At the Cornell Club New York last night four Cornell aviators overseas men and two aces were announced to depart Hazelhurst Field Mineola this morning at 9 30 a m for Ithaca via Albany. Major Maurice Connelly flight commander Lieutenant J A Donaldson and Lieutenant J O Creech both American aces and Lieutenant Ulysses G Jones form the five man party. They will reach Alumni Field in time for the semi centennial celebration opening June 20 in Ithaca and will stop overnight in Albany on the first leg of the trip.
Colonel of the army will arrange a reception and entertainment for visiting airmen at Mineola Field with air crews to be consulted on plans. Vice Admiral Albert Gleaves leads navy representatives and Major General Charles T. Menoher heads army liaison.
Caillin Alcock and Lieutenant Brown arrive in London and receive a hero’s welcome at Euston Station and the Royal Aero Club. Police shield them from ecstatic crowds as officials including Generals Swinton and Groves greet the aviators and Hawker party.
Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown were carried through London streets on soldiers shoulders after landing at Euston. Miss Marguerite Kennedy and her father greeted Brown’s arrival from Dublin as crowds cheered along Portland and Regent Streets. The parade featured flags, bands, aero officers in autos, and an aerial escort into London.
Curtiss hails Alcock and Brown for piloting the Vickers Vimy non stop across the Atlantic winning The London Daily Mail prize. He notes the feat completes a pivotal year for aviation and transportation as two routes and two nations' flyers achieve the crossing.
In Pontanezen near Brest a Knights of Columbus hut collapsed during a boxing match last night. One American soldier was killed, two are dying, and over 100 others were injured in the incident.
Berlin reports May weather and fertilizer shortages have trimmed Germany’s crop prospects. Food Minister Herr Schmidt notes wheat quality suffers from lack of fertilizer and a rainless season could worsen conditions, but domestic bread rations may stay small yet usable in pinch. He also cites potential imports and Argentina as possible suppliers to cover grain needs.
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