Byrd and Bennett Honored After Polar Flight Return
Virginia hosts a massive reception in Richmond for Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett after their solo flight over the polar region. President Coolidge and cabinet members join naval and military officials in saluting the explorers praised for their achievement and awarded the Hubbard and other medals by the National Geographic Society.
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Mexico and U S Face Fisheries Hearing On Pests and Duties
In Cal Pedro on January 24 1949 representatives from Mexican canneries and U S fish interests attended a hearing by the international fisheries commission of Mexico and the United States. The body signaled it would approve demands tightening export duties and payment of inspection fees, with both governments expected to sanction the measures.
Rockefeller Gives Away Dimes in Odd Nod
A clipped paragraph notes John D. Rockefeller’s gesture during a June event. The amiable waiter Heskett claimed to have been overpaid in some respect, counting seven children, while a shiny gift was presented. His mother, identified as Rockfeller’s, took him away as Heskett counted nine dimes in his hands.
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Danish aviator Botved sets nine day Tokio Copenhagen record
Captain Botved, a Danish flyer, completed a Tokio to Copenhagen flight in nine days and returned via Siberia. The journey is hailed as a world record at Copenhagen observers.
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Banker Frees Life to Prison Welfare Work in Philadelphia
Philadelphian banker Henry G Brock, after serving just over three years for a March 1925 fatal crash that killed three, is pardoned by Governor Pinchot on the board’s recommendation. Brock, once a model inmate, had funded prison welfare shops at his own expense and vowed to devote his life to aiding convicts.
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Scout Troop to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary in San Antonio
San Antonio scouts from Troop 15 B, led by Judge W S Fly of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals and Mamo Council president, will celebrate the troop's founding tenth anniversary. The program at Westminster Presbyterian Church will begin at a listed hour with invitations sent to former members and families. George Moore announces nearly 800 boys expected. a play One Day in Camp will be staged by troop members. Rev. Thomas Griffiths will deliver the invocation. Arthur M Michael will speak. musical entertainment by Miss Ann Benise Bosshardt and Walker Hancock.
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Egyptian Troops Kill Twenty-Five in Wakibi Village Disturbance
In Wakibi village near Mecca, Egyptian troops escorting the Holy Carpet to Mecca fired on a crowd during a disturbance. Twenty-five people including women died. The Holy Carpet, a black brocade covering for the Kaaba, was later moved toward Mecca under Sultan Ibn Saud's guards.
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Birthday Bride Receives Lavish Peaches Gifts in New York
New York reports on Peaches Beenan Browning celebrating her sixteenth birthday with lavish presents including a $1,500,000 Long Island estate. The event features a peach tree display and numerous roses and jewelry.
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General Crowder to Undergo Possible Surgery
Consultation of surgeons at Camp Columbia Military Hospital last night yielded no definite decision. Hospital staffs have been told to prepare procedures for the ambassador if needed.
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