Wiley Post Winged Daredevil Pilot of Arizona Desert Flight
By LEON H. DURST. Wiley Post rose from a California factory to become chief pilot at Tackheed Airplane in Barland. He flew after losing sight in one eye, earning a special waiver in 1928. Known for caution, he often trusts instinct, once forced down 15 miles from help in Arizona, waiting two weeks for a new engine. He relies on feel during cross country hops, with Navigator Gatty guiding when needed. He is tall and disciplined, avoiding smoke and drink while maintaining peak fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Post
Tackheed
Barlank
Calif
Hie
Tess Bee
Department of Commerce
Post
Lyne
Arizona
Piay
Arnold Gatty
Uncir Canree
Wiley
Daredevil
Radio Station Plan At Agua Caliente For Race News
Los Angeles July 71 A proposal to set up a radio station at Agua Caliente to broadcast race results drew interest today United States Attorney SW Meal disclosed he had received a letter asking if federal law allows telegraphing of bets to Agua Caliente from U S points and the erection of the station McNalb refused to name the letter writer saying his office lacks jurisdiction to regulate such activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Clit
Agua Caliente
Alexico
United States
SW. Meal
McNalb
Famous Engineer Gets Reno Decree
Renown bridge builder Ralih Modjeski, son of Mme Modjeski, was divorced from Welicia Modjeski in Reno on charges of incompatibility. The case highlights Modjeski's status as a leading figure in bridge construction and a notable figure in Polish heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Gnuversal Ocertee
Ralih Modjeski
Mme. Modjeski
Tedar
Welicia BM
Modjeski
Endeavor Union Chooses Dallas City Meeting
EL PASU Texas July 7 Dallas was chosen at the convention of the Christian Endeavor Union as the site for the organization’s annual meeting. The report notes the strenuous physical demands on pilots during takeoff with heavy fuel loads, citing experiences from the Winnie Mae and related tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Pasu
Texas
Dallas
Texas Christian Endeavor Union
Russell Peel
Pecht
Post
Pomorcow
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ost
Leon H. Durst
The
Ansociated Press
Endeavor Union
Aztec Theatre
Crockett
Grove
Gueve
Gentral Standart
Wicdern
Calumbin Bronicasting Aystemn
FairMaid
C. J. Fehr
Fehr Bakery
Fehr Baking Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!