Adventurers offered prizes for long distance ocean flights
Reports from May 13 describe two large money offers to aviators for crossing the Pacific. Hawaiian Pineapple Co president James D. Honolulu prize of 35000 to the first two aviators from North American coast to Honolulu. Grauman adds 30000 for Los Angeles to Tokyo nonstops. Douglas Aircraft input hints a feasible 6 mile day flight. Plans shift to Honolulu to Tokyo route with Pacific coast to Hawaii arrangements underway. Manila flight fund opens as Jacob Rosenthal pledges 5900 for America to Philippines flight effort.
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Haley Explains Golf Stroke Amid Comet Mention
Edwin H. Maler recalls a lucky golf stroke during a quirky scene referencing the Haley comet. Sanka claims to have found a potter to beat Tolley, with five Sholes dancing before him as he picked the right one by chance.
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Lindbergh Captivates Paris as He Joins Foch at Welcome
Lindbergh, greeted by Marshal Foch and crowds in Paris, receives a warm welcome after his non stop flight from New York. He visits Versailles with Mrs Berfinck and tours the Hall of Mirrors, praising aviation talk with officials and enjoying Parisian ceremony.
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Jubilee Crowds Pour Into Store Opening At Alamo Plaza
Long history of the firm's growth traced from 1817 partnership to new Golden Jubilee opening at 112 Alamo Plaza. Manager Ochs notes slightly slow service despite extra sales staff. Heart Wappenbach of Baste Pass among visiting dignitaries as purple and gold decorations and portraits of colonial figures decorate the scene. Over 12,800 attendees planned for the gala.
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San Antonio Chamber Eyes Transcontinental Air Mail Route
At a Thursday chamber meeting the board planned a campaign to back a transcontinental air mail link to the Atlantic and Pacific coasts with San Antonio on the route. Ben Antonio promised support for a Chicago air mail service and junior college plans were to be outlined at the gathering.
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Officers Guard Court as Newman Attends Hearing
Police protect the courtroom as Newman faces habeas corpus proceedings in a sensational case tied to West City and the Illinois gang wars. The prisoner was moved from Lone Beach jail to Los Angeles County jail overnight amid threats and warnings from associates.
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Shelton brothers released on bond in federal case
The Shelton brothers Carl, Marl and Berio were freed on bond after posting 275,000 dollars in a federal court appearance in Springfield. Details indicate continued proceedings in the case as of today.
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Lindbergh Declines Offers Yet Gifts Support French Aviators
Paris May 26 Captain Charles A Lindbergh said he will not accept offers at this time as he returns to the United States. He demonstrated his generosity by giving 1009 francs for the families of French aviators who died for aviation, a gift presented at the Aero Club of France. He explained he could not take the money to America because of French sorrow for airmen Nunress er and Colt and he shared their grief.
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Lindbergh Embraced by French Welcome Photos
Paris May 26 French press shows Captain Lindbergh acclimating to the custom of kissing on the cheek as aviation pioneer Louis Bleriot gives a fervent French welcome Lindbergh smiles and blushes while others shake his hand.
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Train collision leaves fourteen dead and twelve missing
Madrid reports fourteen dead and twelve missing after a collision between a freight train and a mail train near Pulpi in Almeria province. The incident was tracked by News Service from Weyameema Unad.
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King George to Meet Lindbergh for Informal Aviation Talk
King George will receive Captain Lindbergh in audience on Monday in London. The informal reception is expected to include a chat on aviation with the Prince of Wales present. Landon plans to make Lindbergh’s visit a gala occasion for publicity.
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Will Award Flying Cross to Capt Lindbergh After Return
Washington May 26 Secretary of War Davis announced Capt Charles Lindbergh will receive the Distinguished Flying Cross upon his return to the United States. The decoration is restricted to aviators who perform extraordinary feats while in Army service, a technicality Davis said would be waived. He also plans to urge Congress to award Lindbergh the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Plane Crash Reports Spark Search For Nungesser Crew
In St John s Newfoundland on May 26 authorities intensified a search for Capt Charles Nungesser and Capt Fyareois Coli after reports of a cross Atlantic crash. Residents from Harbor Grace to St Lawrence heard a falling object and an explosion that morning, with investigators focusing on possible landing sites near Conception Bay as they pursue the strongest leads.
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Widening of Main Avenue and Nueva Street Authorized
A special assessment ordinance was approved Thursday morning by the city commission for widening Main Avenue from Houston to Travis to eighty feet. The action allocates costs of 130,007 to property owners and outlines city funding. The commission also approved funding for the Nueva Street widening, a project nearing completion.
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Lindbergh's Fear Restores Voice to Poison Victim
Denver May 26. Captain Lindbesch's arrival sparked a strange scene as Glen Hill, a 24 year old salesman, suddenly spoke in praise after recovering from a toxic poisoning that nearly claimed his life. Doctors said he has only recently recovered enough to vocalize.
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Italian air expedition crew lands damaged plane in Azores
Lisbon May 26 AP report says an Italian steamship at 3 PM conveyed news that the Porto Infante de Sagres met Com. Francesco de Pinedo and his damaged aircraft. They were brought to Horta on Faial Island in the Azores aboard the vessel.
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Bertaud to Return to His Old Air Job
WASHINGTON June 1 Postmaster General Harry New announced that Lloyd W. Bertaud will resume his former post as air mail pilot. He had been chosen to fly the Belanca plane Columbia, which failed to depart for Paris due to disputes and litigation. Tamborgh flew the mission while Columbia remained in the hangar.
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Spirit of St Louis to lead parade in Lindbergh reception
The Spirit of St Louis plane will be paraded behind Capt Charles A Lindbergh as he is welcomed in Milwaukee. The event forms part of the mayoral reception committee plans shaping up in the city.
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