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Coast Guard Officer Chosen for Graf Zeppelin Polar Flight
Lieutenant Commander Edward B. Smith of the U S Coast Guard, New London Conn, is the first American picked for the Aero Arctic Zeppelin polar expedition next spring. The Graf Zeppelin crew will include 12 scientists and officers with Smith serving aboard the Downes. Insurance costs delay plans but a consortium is sought in Britain and the U S to cover risks. crew tensions have eased with salary increases and a special honor for the crew.
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Berlin
Edward B. Smith
U. S. Coast Guard Service
New London
Conn
Aeronactic Association
Smith
Fridjof Nansen
Tolnte
Arctic
International Ice Patrol
Coast Guard
Downes
Bruna
Aeroarctic Association
Flo
Thomsoe
Notway
Fbanks
Alaska
Fairbanks
England
United States
Haga Eckener
Surance
Zeppelin