Earhart Lands After Storm Run, Sets New Records
Amelia Earhart made a storm battered emergency landing in a farmer's meadow near Londonderry Northern Ireland after attempting the Atlantic flight alone. She set a new speed record and became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, landing at Harbor Grace Newfoundland after a perilous voyage marked by two failed attempts and heavy weather.
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Mayors to Demand Prosperity Loan in Chicago
More than 209 mayors from northern Illinois gather in Chicago on June 1 to press Congress to approve the $6,000,000,000 prosperity loan. The Illinois Municipal Bureau heads the convention plans and aims to spur employment and prosperity nationwide.
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Putnam Flight Praised by London Newspapers
London newspapers acclaim Amelia Barath Putnam for her flight, noting the achievement by an American woman and praising her courage. The Sunday edition quotes express broad pride in her feat and impact.
Boy Scout Congress Proposed To Govern United States
A column imagines a seven day Boy Scout congress guiding national policy. It urges a prosperity bond, a Canadian style sales tax, tax reduction, reflation, naval and military strength, repeal of the Volstead Act, temperance under government control, and public prayer for better officials, ending with support for Scout governance. Address given to Izaar Walton, Hearst Fish Editor.
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Putnam waits for Amelia Earhart call in New York
George Palmer Putnam, husband of Amelia Earhart, waits in a New York hotel for a call from his wife after her solo Atlantic flight. He beams with pride yet frets over the long-range news, noting she must reverse charges for the call and that she may need money.
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Flier Recounts Earhart Shyness in High School Days
Chicago May 21 Amelia Earhart Putnam once the shyest girl at Myde Park High School, peers recalled. She even skipped her 1916 commencement because the crowd seemed overwhelming. Former classmates note her fear of crowds and relate anecdotes from her senior year.
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Amelia Tells Own Story Of Record Dash
Amelia recounts landing near Londonderry after a long flight over the Atlantic. She details landing at Culmore near Ballymaggard, meeting generous Irish farmer Henry Gallagher, and staying with the Gallagher family while plans for the plane’s next steps unfold. She praises Irish kindness and plans to possibly ship the plane home.
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Hoover Sends Message to Mrs Putnam on Atlantic feat
President Hoover cabled praise to Mrs Anclia Earhart Putnam in Londonderry Northern Ireland for her solo Atlantic flight. He hailed her as a pioneer, noting her achievement showcases women's dauntless spirit and ability to match men in difficult adventures.
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Lindy Sends Congratulations to Earhart Putnam
In Trenton on May 21 Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, amid grief for his murdered baby, sent a cable of congratulations to Amelia Earhart Putnam for her solo Atlantic crossing. Reports say he also dispatched a message to Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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Transoceanic fliers praise Earhart flight at Rome congress
In Rome for the first international congress of transoceanic fliers the crowd cheered Amelia Earhart Putnam’s landing in Ireland and then faced tragedy as two Hungarian airmen died in a crash. Air Minister Balbo praised her skill but withheld further comment. It was unclear if Mrs. Putnam would travel to Rome.
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Ex-Companion Is Glad for Amelia
Louis EB Gordon, who accompanied Amelia Earhart as mechanic on her trans Atlantic flight, praised her safe arrival in Ireland. He called the voyage a terrific physical and mental strain but said Amelia never worries and is a great sport.
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PLEA FORM POLITICIAN SMITH PRAISED IN CLEVELAND
Peter Witt, a Cleveland political figure, says former New York governor Alfred E. Smith is the only Democratic presidential possibility who would take a definite stand on the country’s issues. The remarks came as Smith’s stance was highlighted in Cleveland.
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Ferguson campaign opens with Miriam Ferguson tax reform pledge
In Waco on May 21 Miriam Ferguson and Jim Ferguson delivered TV addresses for Ma's gubernatorial bid. Miriam urged tax relief including a $30 million gasoline tax cut, proposing to divide funds to schools highways and general revenue, while backing highway reform, home tax exemptions, and foreclosures redemptions. Jim urged base voters to support his wife, the former Texas governor, in the campaign.
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Mexican praises Amelia Earhart feat as remarkable
Mexico City May 21 Mariana Domingues Mexican civil aviation chief calls Amelia Earhart Putnam’s Atlantic crossing as bold as Lindbergh’s and hails her as a marvelous woman. Announcement appears in the late morning Sunday edition with notices for Saturday’s classification and telephone call details.
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Arms Body Backs Plan to Abolish Bacteriological Warfare
In Geneva on May 21 the French delegation supports a disarmament conference committee proposal for the complete abolition without condition of all forms of bacteriological and biological warfare, urging principle acceptance.
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