Soviet Fliers Conclude 63-Hour Pacific Flight
Three bearded Soviet aviatorschekalov Vali Chkalov along with co pilot and navigator landed at Vancouver Washington after 63 hours 17 minutes aloft ending a 5550 mile nonstop attempt from Moscow. They faced fog and cold consuming fuel yet reached the United States amid crowds and official welcomes.
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Chekloff
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Moscow
Valeri Chkalov
George Baidukov
Alexander
Balloonists prepare for Gordon Bennett cup race
BRUSSELS June 20 twelve balloonists from five countries prepared to take off today for the Gordon Bennett cup race. The United States and Great Britain were not represented. Belgium Germany and Poland entered three balloons each, France two, and Switzerland one.
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Poland
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Switzerland
Steamers Tanana And Derblay Are Due Tomorrow
Advices to Agent Joe Harnish today declare the S. S. Tanana of the Alaska Line is due to arrive tomorrow morning at left Seattle 1Lam after June 4th with freight and supplies. The S. S. Derblay is slated to reach Nome tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with two passengers for Nome and six for other points, plus a full cargo of freight mail and express.
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Nome waterman Al Pangman in hospital after illness
Al Pangman a well known water deliveryman and transfer operator at Nome was moved to Maynard Columbus Hospital late last night for medical care. Dr Morcom ordered visit restrictions for several days due to a congested chest condition described as bronchial pneumonia.
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Braddock Louis Fight Delayed Amid Police Readiness
The Chicago dispatch describes Braddock facing Louis in Reno as police brace for disturbances. It notes Welling’s upset of Louis in a 15 round bout and cites betting odds favoring Louis while a national guard vibe surrounds the event.
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Senate U. K Relief Bill Passed by Senate
Washington June 22 The Senate approved the administration relief bill for billion and a half dollars after six days of heated debate. The measure returns to the House for action on numerous Senate amendments. Vandenberg proposed a state takeover of unemployment with federal aid and board changes to replace the WPA. The piece also notes boxing and film rights figures and mentions governors and notable figures in attendance.
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University of Washington Wins Regatta At Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie June 22 The University of Washington crews sweep the 35th annual regatta on the Hudson with six crews from seven colleges competing. News on boxing headlines in Chicago and Comiskey Park provide contrasting sports notes as purses rise and matchups draw big crowds.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
Hudson River
Polar flight trial eyed by Chekaloff and crew
Chief Pilot Chekaloff recalled the trans polar flight experiences in a San Francisco interview. He predicted regular trans polar flights within three years aided by tail winds and new navigation tech. The crew described harsh temps and ice fields, sun compass use, and self adjusting instruments on the voyage from Portland to the North Pole.
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