NC-4 Marathon Flight Progress Report From Atlantic Route
May 27 US Navy notes NC-4 winging toward continental Europe from Pontadel to Lisbon. At 2:05 pm station 12 passed with ~200 miles left as destroyers guard the route. By 6:19 am Washington time the ship was at half way, heading to Lisbon with continued high speed.
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Hawker Plans Fresh Atlantic Flight Attempt
London May 27 United Press Hawker says he will try to fly across the Atlantic again and believes success is possible. The Aero club will greet him in London with a procession as crowds along the route cheer Mrs Hawker and the highland welcome continues.
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Lord Kitchener
Mary
Weasel
Opponents Align Against Draft in I W W Trial
Evidence in the James Bruce criminal anarchist case shows I W W support for murder and arson as tactics against the selective draft. Prosecutors say the group neared treason. defense introduces California Durand ranch riot report and a Solidarity editorial criticizing the draft as propped by big business and wartime hysteria.
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Medal of Honor Proposed for NC-4 Crew
A proposal to award the Congressional Medal of Honor to Lieut. Com. Read and the NC-4 crew is introduced by Rep Britten of Illinois. Chairman Butler pledges swift naval committee action and possible floor consideration when the filers reach Portugal.
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Referendum on Prohibition Amendment Moves in Washington
Washington state voters may decide next fall whether to join the federal prohibition amendment as Referendum No. 14. Attorney John F. Murphy predicts success for signatures from the California Grape Growers' association, while George D. Conger of the Anti-Saloon League doubts signature collection and the state’s willingness to ratify the national amendment.
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Navy to form Pacific fleet and push three year program
Secretary Daniels told the house naval committee plans finish by July 1 to deploy a large Pacific fleet this summer. He urged elimination of the big navy program and commitment to the three year plan, citing Italy France and Britain naval plans and praising the league of nations covenant. He noted Atlantic and Pacific fleets would be commanded by admirals and discussed battleship cruiser armament and current ship contracts.
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NC-4 Heads to Lisbon on final Atlantic leg
May 27 Ponta Delgada reports the NC-4 seaplane piloted by Lieut. Commander Read and crew lifting off at 10:20 am Greenwich time for Lisbon. Crowds cheered as guns fired and bells rang while weather was favorable with clear to clouded skies and a favorable breeze. Destroyer reports between Ponta Delgada and Lisbon indicate perfect conditions for the leg.
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T’onta del Gada
Sheriff Plans Speed Chasers in King County
Sheriff Stringer asks for six motorcycle deputies to patrol highways for speed and safety violations. County commissioners signaled approval and may authorize purchase of motorcycles and related gear. He argues four riders are needed to deter reckless driving and reduce accidents by targeting violators on curving county roads.
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Luxury Tax Repeal Favored in House Ways Bill
The House Ways and Means Committee ordered a favorable report on a resolution to repeal the so called luxury taxes. No action was taken on bills repealing the tax on soft drinks. Democrats and Republicans both supported ending the luxury tax.
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United Press
House Ways and Means Committee
Billa
British Labor Chief to See Gompers
J H Thomas British labor leader arrives in New York to confer with Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. He will observe reconstruction efforts in the United States and visit an American health resort for rest before continuing to Canada.
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Samuel Gompers
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Deadlock on at Winnipeg in broad strike paralyses city
United Press reports a two week strike in Winnipeg remains deadlocked with militia on alert and no violence. Employers in the Citizens' league vow no concessions while workers demand a return to work. Toronto unions threaten a general walkout at 10 tomorrow if disputes persist. Calgary forms a committee as strikes spread slowly. Vancouver sees no immediate action though fears spread.
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Woman Leaves Strange Note Now Sought By Police
Vivian Bernard was found dazed in the postoffice corridor Tuesday and vanished after handing a farewell note to a clerk. Ambulance checked her at city hospital, but she was gone. Police regard possible self harm, note a will.
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