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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1927
Page
1
The excerpt traces American flights over the Pacific to Honolulu and Byrd’s advance eastward. It notes Byrd flying above fog and cities near Brest France, referencing historical harbor power and a line about Lords of Brest. The piece hints at further continuation on Page Seven.
Republican leaders visiting President Coolidge at the summer White House near Rapid City outline a tax reduction scheme. The plan seeks to cut specific taxes by 300 million dollars while preserving some rates. It favors smaller taxpayers and proposes targeting under 25 000 incomes, including tax cuts on corporations and auto levies, and repealing theatre and baseball admission taxes. Congress faces opposition from independent and Democratic groups capable of blocking Senate passage.
WASHINGTON July 23 Weather outlook for the period July 4 to 9 inclusive for the Great Lakes region. Periods of showers likely by Tuesday and again by the close of the week. Moderately cool first part of the week and nearly normal thereafter.
Paris crowds cheered Commander Richard E Byrd and Bert Acosta as they arrived by train but liquor-raiding officials sparked political upheaval. The trio, with Balchen and Neville, met a lavish reception as police struggled to clear streets near the Continental Hotel. Byrd said their voyage proved progress in aviation and symbolized American affection for France.
Rapid City South Dakota July 2 President Coolidge plans a birthday party on the lawn of the Summer White House next Monday to mark his birthday and Independence Day. Newsmen and photographers were invited to attend along with a cowboy band. Mounted Boy Scout troops from Custer led by C H Locke will ride to greet the president, presenting a horse saddle bridle chaps spars and boots.
The monoplane America battered on the beach at Ver Sur Mer with three engines removed for overhaul and dismantling likely for shipment to Paris. Commander Byrd and crew, though exhausted, recounted the 42 hour flight and said more experimental hops are needed before practical trans Atlantic service. He praised the crew's courage and noted wireless and wind interferences affected communications.
Berlin reports in the July 2 editions that the German press lauds Commander Richard Byrd and Clarence D. Chamberlin for their efforts despite not reaching their destination. The Lokal-Anzeiger notes faster motor tech and piloting outpacing navigation, while the Vessische Zeitung says Byrd’s flight boosted trans Atlantic air traffic prospects. In Washington, the agriculture department says over 95 percent of European corn borers were destroyed in a four month campaign across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.
All roads lead to Warren on the Fourth of July as the county picnic unfolds. Booster volunteers have raised nearly $2000 over three weeks to serve 1500 pounds of roast beef, book entertainment, and stage a grand fireworks display at 9 o clock Monday evening.
Chairman A E Johnson announced plans for two appearances by Texas Harry bucking broncho expert at the annual county picnic at the Fair Ground Monday. He will ride and throw steers, perform on backing horses, and rides for unruly horses brought by locals. Performances start in front of the grand stand at 3 and 7:30 PM with 8,000 to 10,000 expected. roads will be busy and the event aims for smooth meat service and a big county get together with attendees bringing lunch and cups.
By A. H. Prine the Tribune prize is ready to be awarded as a crucial week begins. Candidates intensify efforts to win in the Warren County race, urging supporters to rally in the final days before the close next Saturday night. Friends are asked to assist now as momentum builds toward a decisive outcome.
Two hundred Marines at the San Diego Marine Corps Base are being mobilized for immediate transport to the China area. The first 100 will depart Monday to Los Angeles to board a liner for Shanghai, with the second contingent set to leave on July 18. Unofficial word says additional air forces to China are being considered, with three squadrons of seven planes already on duty in the Pacific East.
Abraham Aptowitz, 50, entered a synagogue in Philadelphia and took poison to end his life rather than face a needed medical operation, according to United Press. The incident occurred last night as doctors warned him his procedure was unavoidable. He lived in the city and left no note.
Grace, famed Southern California stunt flyer, prepared for a daybreak takeoff on a planned non stop trans Pacific flight at Barking Sands Kauai. He reported trouble with a flat tire on his first attempt, the plane was repaired, and a new tire ordered from the machine shed. He spoke of hoping for favorable weather and described his early morning routine and emergency ration for his dog.
Harrisburg Pa July 2 Pennsylvania health officials announced restocking of anti tetanus serum stations across the Commonwealth in anticipation of burns from fireworks. The bulletin designates July 4 to 6 as telanus time noting most tetanus develops from Fourth of July injuries during this period.
New York and the nation gear up for a major Fourth of July celebration as transportation agencies report 3,000,000 people leaving the metropolitan area for seashore and inland resorts. About 260,000 passed through Pennsylvania Station and a similar number through Grand Central, with heavy automobile traffic and rural routes braced for congestion. Many travelers are youths headed to camps as moderate weather sustains the exodus.
Washington July 2 a navy flight around the earth at the equator has been recommended to Secretary of the Navy Wilbur. He is considering feasibility and did not reveal whether the idea came from within or outside the service. The secretary judges the equatorial world flight more practical than Byrd’s proposed South Pole expedition and potential contact with Byrd was mentioned by J Lansing Catlan, who supplied equipment used by Byrd’s party in France.
Five men jailed after a police raid led by Dr. C J Frantz seized a distilling outfit and mash, with a quantity of intoxicants. The operation targeted Eagles Moore Moose and Rene Adair clubs, plus homes on East Side and West End. Suspects include Peter Viena Emil Gustafson Charles Erhart Harry Regler and Mathew Wozneck.
The forecast calls for generally fair and cooler weather tonight through Sunday in western areas and likely fair Monday. The weather is mostly cloudy east of the Mississippi with thunderstorms in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and the middle Atlantic states. High pressure over the plains, with a crest over the Dakotas and 30.32 inches, brings northerly winds to the eastern plains and upper Mississippi valley, yielding lower temps for the next several days.
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