Ruth Nichols Breaks East West Flight Record
Ruth Nichols of Rye New York shattered the East to West record by flying a cabin monoplane from Los Angeles to New York in 21 hours 37 minutes stopping overnight at Wichita Oklahoma City and Kingman The journey faced storms and used a 45 horsepower motor piloted by Sue Remen Nichols aims to lower the record further in a week or ten days with the same ship and crew mentioned by the AP report
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Salvage Efforts Continue After Fire on German Freighter
The German freighter Budwigshafen, carrying freight including cotton, burned in two holds off Cape Mata near Balboa. Crew of 52 abandoned to lifeboats but later returned to fight the blaze and steer the ship to a park. Tug Sorgina expected to assist with salvaging gear and pumps. several passengers believed aboard. The vessel is owned by North German Lloyd.
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Thieves Seize 700 Pound Safe From Holyoke Store
A 700-pound safe was taken from Max Suchowski’s provision store at 295 Park Street Holyoke. It was later abandoned on a patch of roads between Wilamset and Fairview, opened with damage to the combination and interior locks. The loot included about 750 dollars in cash and 400 dollars in bonds. Joséph Labonte found the safe and notified police.
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Mrs Keith-Miller Lands Safely on Lonely Island
Associated Press reports Mrs Keith-Miller survived a seven hour flight after a gale blew her small monoplane off course from Havana toward Miami. Her compass failed and fuel ran low before she landed near Andros Island in the Bahamas, walking ashore exhausted with blistered feet.
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Jewels Robbed From City Bus on Fifth Avenue
A robber seized a man’s jewels valued at about $70,000 on a Fifth Avenue bus stop yesterday afternoon. The assailant escaped as the victim prepared to alight near 40th Street.
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Two Children Tie In First Isle Match
In a terse local report, two schoolchildren share a tie during a tight Isle contest. The outcome remains unresolved as officials note a balanced effort from both sides, with limited detail available on the score or venue.
Needful relief promised for Portsmouth workers
City officials urge residents to contact the Mayor about any hardship due to unemployment. A relief plan involves cooperation of local citizens, city departments, and relief organizations to ensure aid reaches those in need, including Navy Yard furlough workers. People are asked to report any cases of hardship by calling the Mayor’s office.
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Destruction hits two major business blocks in town
A fire destroyed two principal business blocks including the Tufts and Fox blocks. Estimated damage reached $200,000 with unknown origin. The blaze gutted three story wooden structures affecting stores, offices, and residences. Aid requested from Laconia and Meredith as families evacuated.
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Four Hunters Burned in Camp Explosion In Connecticut
Four hunters died and six were burned or wounded when shells exploded in a two story cottage camp near Larks Brittann Conn East Otis residents say the stove exploded awakening them as boxes of gum and shells discharged. Ten men fled into the 5 degree night through shattered windows. Injured were taken to a hospital after residents arrived by auto. Two bodies remained in the blaze unable to be recovered due to intense heat.
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