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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1937
Page
1
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In Los Angeles July, Commander Clarvace and Captain Williams discuss Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan attempting a round the world flight. They note search options toward Howland Island, with wind conditions and possible course corrections to stay within range of supply bases and ground support.
Washington July 5 The Coast Guard released a report on Amelia Earhart’s signals from Howland Island stating Itasca attempted to relay instructions on 500 kilocycles. Earhart did not acknowledge some messages and continued broadcasts, with bearings and frequency attempts noted through June 24.
The article recalls the perilous voyage toward Howland Island by Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan. It notes exhaustion aboard a private home overnight and references radio updates and the couple's uncertain fate amid fuel shortages and mission tensions.
Amateur operator Walter McMenamy of Los Angeles reported hearing Amelia Earhart transmit signals and later identifying her voice in a rough reception with heavy static. He recalled Miss Earhart saying initial letters and asserted the voice was hers, while Captain Frederick Noonin noted the reception as terrible due to static.
In Medford Massachusetts Mutiel Mourssey, sister of Amelia Eacharl, voices remaining hope about Amelia’s fate. A cryptic report cites a supposed sighting and a famed aviatrix, with community speculation centered on the unclear events and ongoing search efforts.
Cleveland dispatch reports troops deployed to safeguard Republic Steel plants and nearby facilities as they prepare to reopen after a strike. Governors and officials sought safety measures and workers faced pressure to return, with ministers polled Indiana Harbor workers on safety and whether to resume work.
Heavy weekend rain caused Black River nearwood stage and other points in the southeast to rise then fall. No injuries reported as storms brought strong winds and scattered damage. Across the border in Arkansas a federal warehouse was struck by lightning and burned.
Teamsters broke through the American Newspaper Guild picket line at the Seattle Star loading platforms following a July incident. Four trucks were parked at the loading docks with police assistance, amidGuild and Banks union protests. No violence occurred as authorities moved the trucks. leaders voiced jurisdictional disputes and labor tensions with the Cort Talkee for Industrial Organization debated.
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