Wiley Post stamps honor aviation pioneer in 25 cent issue
AP News notes Wiley Post, killed in 1935 with Will Rogers, is honored with two vertical 25 cent international airmail stamps slated for Nov 20 at Oklahoma City. Stamps feature Post and Winnie Mae, plus altitude suit imagery, reflecting his record flights and high altitude research.
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New Baptist minister installs pastor at First Missionary Church
Installation services at First Missionary Baptist Church welcomed Rev. Wallace Poole as the new pastor. Dr. Matthew R. Silver, president of United Baptist Conference, and Dr. C. C. Alexander, past president, led the ceremony with other clergy in attendance. Photo credit Bill Greeat.
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Wiley Post Aviation Pioneer stamps issued in Pioneer series
A three line blue top stamp reads Wiley Post Aviation Pioneer with US Airmail 25 cents at the bottom. The issue follows the Wright Brothers and Octave Chanute issues this year. Wiley Post, born November 22 1893 in Texas, became famed for the 1931 around the world flight with Harold Gatty and the 1934 stratosphere flight in a self designed pressure suit.
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Man Held for Action After Hearing in Burglary Case
A preliminary hearing Thursday in Frederick County Circuit Court bound Lewis Edward Gideon over on charges of stealing property from attorney Rocherd Burgee’s office. Police say Gideon was arrested while sleeping on a city park bench. items taken included scissors, prescription pills, and Burgee family photos. The predawn thefts reportedly involved Burgee’s office items such as the 260 merchant cigarettes and other valued items. Evidence presented indicated possible involvement by Gueat sight, with the defense disputing the chain of custody and sight.
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