Norge Floats Quer Arctic Ice Gas Bargain Begins Treacherous Journey
An Arctic airship Norge, with a 20 passenger capacity car and hydrogen inflation, set from Leningrad to Spitzbergen with 2 crews of fourteen. The craft, 35 feet long, 5 feet 4 inches high, 6 feet wide, tops 62 mph, carries eight tons of cargo. Italy’s Mussolini backed the expedition, and Amundsen hailed the voyage as highly confident and scientifically valuable.
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Leningrad
Spiezbergen
Dorge
Amesndesen
Mussolini
Amundsen
Ellsworth
Spitzbergen
Ses
Weather for Norse Flight Above Arctic Circle
Weather conditions for a trans polar flight are described by the weather bureau. High pressure is reported from Spitzbergen and Valaske indicating clear cold weather with little wind along the Norge flight path though conditions may be less favorable near the pole.
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Weather Bureau
Spitzbergen
Valaske
Norge
Pole
Navy Accepts Byrds Feat as Fact
Navy experts accept Byrd and Bennett’s 1926 North Pole flight as proven noting sun observation and bubble sextant navigation. Rome reports incredulity yet concedes the claim’s scientific merit while Germany awaits final judgment on proof supporting the voyage.
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Byrd
McAn
Richard E
Floyd Bennett
Gbergen
North Pole
Italy
Denmark
Germany
Krow
Naval
Kings Bay
Bird
Pole
Dancers Among Mesquite Trees Arrested by Deputies
Deputies John Garoui and Angel Barloco broke up the first Mesquite District party in San Antonio since the season began. A portable phonograph and several couples hidden on a vacant lot amid mesquite trees were found as residents were roused by jazz and laughter near Broadway avenue and Terrell road.
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Broadway Avenue
Terrell Road
San Antonio
John Garoui
Angel Barloco
Texas dogs to be vaccinated under state order
The State Livestock Commission issues a proclamation requiring all canines in Texas to be vaccinated against rabies. Local opinions split with opponents calling it impractical while supporters stress protection and fears of mad dogs. Murray Brooks expects unemployment relief from the effort and plans to vaccinate dogs at Brackenridge Park kennels.
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State Livestock Commission
Texas
WEA
Murray Brooks
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio
Brooks
Switchman Killed at Glidden En Route Between San Antonio and Houston
John Huebel, a railroad switchman for the A. A. P. company, was killed at Glidden midway between San Antonio and Houston while switching gravel cars. The accident happened Monday afternoon and details are not yet known at the company offices.
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Glidden
San Antonio
Houston
Europeans Favor Air Travel Abroad Amid Domestic Doubts
The piece notes Americans back routes to Europe with most seats on flights between London and Paris, while showing hesitation about flying within the United States. It highlights a French medical test for cancer and hints at optimistic big‑power energy plans along the Pacific using the Houlder dam to spur cheap power and labor.
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Europe
London
Paris
Houlder
Pacific
Airman Crashes Plane at Brooks Field During Training
A student from the Primary Flying School at Brooks Field escaped injury after a plane crashed through a fence on landing in windy conditions. It marks the first crash of the current class. A student from the Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field also had a minor mishap during landing on Tuesday morning, losing his bearing during a bad landing.
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Brooks Field
Kelly Fi
Prince of Wales alters London visit plan due to strike
The Prince of Wales postpones a Reading bridge opening and cancels engagements at Hull and Halifax for May 19 to 21 as strike actions loom. He tours voluntary workers canteens in London and stays active in parliamentary matters amid unrest. The Earl of Meath, 85, sworn in as a special constable at Chartsea for strike duties.
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Prince of Wales
House of Commons
Reading
Hull
Halifax
Earl of Meath
Chartsea
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