Lindbergh's Spirit of St Louis Takes Off Solo for France
On this date in 1927 Charles Lindbergh departed from Long Island aboard the Spirit of St Louis for a solo flight to France.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1997
Page
1
On this date in 1927 Charles Lindbergh departed from Long Island aboard the Spirit of St Louis for a solo flight to France.
Plans reveal three oxygen bars offering 20 minute doses at 16 each, with fruit scents and wellness claims to ease headaches boost alertness and reduce stress. Woody Harrelson aims to open a Hollywood bar in June and a Canadian entrepreneur plans two more this fall with spa services and pricing. Some fire officials voice safety worries while medical experts dispute the benefits. A Toronto man says inhaling oxygen helps his breathing and energy though he concedes it may be placebo.
Corrections note from Herald Journal editors urge readers to report inaccuracies to Tim Bunn. They acknowledge an error reporting the address tied to van Luéak, noting his actual residence at 1230 West Onondaga Street and the slum property tableau at 310 Kellogg Street.
The Herald Journal and Herald American note use of recycled newsprint and fibers, about 40 percent by Syracuse newspapers. Residents may place newspapers in brown paper bags and leave them at the curb in recycling bins on collection day.
The Herald Journal promises delivery by 5 p.m. each day and will redeliver any late or missed paper at no cost. Customer Service is staffed 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday at 470-0060.
The note questions MLB acting leadership since 1992 and asks if Ted Turner still owns the Atlanta Braves. It then recounts Pat Robertson's African Development Co venture into diamond mining in Zaire, its failed profitability, and recent renewed scrutiny around charity flights tied to the venture.
Daily Lottery results include Monday figures with Win Four 1894 and Pick 10 numbers plus Take Five and Lucky Day entries. References to historical dates and a Syracuse page offer access to archived results and a phone line for state and national draws.
Weather forecast notes showers across Oneida and Onondaga lakes with highs in the 50s and northwest winds 15 to 35 knots. Finger Lakes also sees a shower with a 56 degree high and northwest winds 15 to 25 knots. Online data links provide five day outlooks and hourly updates for many cities.
Ara Parseghian, Notre Dame football legend, received an honorary degree in South Bend as 2,700 students praised his work toward curing Nie-Niemann-Pick Type C, a disease claimed his 9-year-old grandson Michael. The Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation has raised $5 million in 2.2 years. Sylvester Stallone clashes with Miami officials over a street gate near his and Madonna's mansions, though street fences ended.
Deaths report the passing of Allyn Z Baum 72 a retired editor and photographer famed for Antarctica images, Tom Casey 41 Portland editor who led The Commercial Review, and Aaron E Henry 74 civil rights leader and longtime Mississippi politician. Each obituary highlights career milestones and public service.
A local notice lists deceased residents with ages including Helen B Bartlett 78 Margaret L Barnett 71 Maurice H Branshaw 81 Jane A Britzke 73 Eugene L Carhart 65 John Clarke 63 Daniel P Connor 28 Gertrude H Cooper 85 Mary C DeLailo 69 Joseph J DeMore 76 Ruth DiPietro 62 Edna M Donovan 90 Clarence H Fischer 86 Theo F Glenn 88 Elaine M Grantow 81 Gladstone A Hampdenill 47 Linda M H Frank 48 William A Kingsbury 93 Pearl G Krakau 94 Cara E Liddy 60 Bebrah Mo two 94 Helen L Macks 86 John McCarthy 88 Loretta J Nichols 81 Robert J Retke 86 Muriel P Reynolds 26 Harry Simehk 71 Jane RF Sketton 75 Herold C Shyder 81 Richard kK Weber 60 Lewis E Willarts Jr 73 Kevin L Witton 37 Laura J Wright 71.
A compact listing of non classified advertisers appears in today's Veditions edition of the Herald Journal. The page highlights local businesses and services aligned with the publication, offering readers quick access to ad notices and promotional items.
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