Earhart lands after long flight from Mexico to Newark
Amelia Earhart, refreshed after sleep and breakfast, described her nonstop Mexico City to Newark flight as unexciting aside from a tense takeoff in thin air. She recalled clouds over the Gulf, headwinds then tailwinds, averaging 141 mph and landing at 9 28 30 p.m. B S T after 14 hours 2 1/2 minutes.
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New York
Améla Berhart
Houston
Mexico
D. C
Newark
Aviatrix
Atlantic
Ha- Weii
California
B.S.T
Farhart
Gulf of Mexico
Miss Earhart
First Woman to Fly Solo Across Atlantic and More
The article cites the first woman to fly 14,000 feet high and the first to solo transcontinental round trip, with later feats including 174 mph and 2559 week non-stop records. It notes praise for mechanical skill over luck tokens and honors from the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, detailing her Mexico departure and arrival in New York with weather support from aviation authorities.
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Department of Commerce
Mexico
New York
Federation Aeronautique Internationale
Crass Atlantic Air
Atlantic
Amelia Earhart Begins Solo Flight Effort in 1928
NY May 9 Amelia Earhart becomes the first American woman to attempt a solo flight on a 120 mile leg after gaining a transport license. Earhart, a pioneering aviator, marks a milestone in women’s aviation history as she embarks on the voyage.
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Amelia Genuine
New York
Armelia Earhart
Wagner Bill Wins House Labor Backing On Board Plan
The House labor committee unanimously approved the Wagner-Connery bill to create a permanent national labor relations board under the Labor Department and affirm the right to collective bargaining. A Senate version would make the board independent. Chairman Connery said he would seek rules committee action to grant legislative clearance next week.
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Okeh
Washington
D. C
House Labor Committee
Wagner-Connery Tabor
National Labor Relations Board
Labor Board
Department of Labor
Senate
Connery
Massachusetts
Rules Committee
House
Alleniu prescription touted for rheumatism relief
An advertisement promotes an eight ounce Alleniu prescription claimed to quickly ease rheumatism sciatica neuritis and lumbago caused by excess uric acid. It promises swift safe relief often within 43 hours and urges readers to cut out the ad for savings.
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America
Legislature adjourns with no immediate special session
Governor Allred ruled out a recall of lawmakers after the House refused to extend adjournment. Hundreds of bills head to the legislative graveyard while action on appropriation bills takes priority. A night session advanced oil proration enforcement measures and stricter rules on transportation tenders.
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Austin
Sinc
Allred
Senate
House
Railroad Commission of Oil Conservation Laws
Tornado injures four, damages farms near Pond Creek Okla
A tornado near the Jefferson community northwest of Nash last night injured Rex Peacock and his wife and baby and destroyed several farm homes. Power poles were blown down, greenhouses damaged, and windows broken. Hail and rain reported at nearby towns, with additional light rain at Newkirk.
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Pond Creek
Okla
Jefferson
Rex Peacock
Nash
Blacktwell
Braham
Newkirk
Weather summary from scattered stations and cities
Mixed weather report lists numerous cities with conditions and temperatures. Entries include cloudiness rain and clear in places such as Atlanta Denver Houston Denver and New York with temperatures ranging from the mid 40s to mid 80s. The text bundles many locale readings without a single coherent forecast.
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Dielwa
Ientiary
Aransas
Tre
Clauty Sitranergine
Glengy RA Amarilia
Chandy
Atlanta Ga
Cigady
Rowton
Masa
Charlestan Scheu FM
Cheyenne
Tex
Denver
Sila
Inova
Thadee City
Kan
eCloudy
Stetena
Mont
Finudy
Nearles
Calif
Jase
Orleans
Hay
New York
Oklahoma Ully
Okla
Claudy
Oar
Phoenia
Ariz
Ciyee
Pittshureh
Bort Arthue
Rabich
San Frastra
Ohla
Trisan
Arla
Worborten
Blandy Weebly
Kanna Coury Walliaten
Winulaeb
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Texas
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Dallas
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Ohio
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PVE
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Schlitz
Milwaukee
Seneca
IDS. Schlite Brewing Company
Milwaukee, Wa
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