21 May 1927
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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1927
Page
1
Numerous unconfirmed reports from Paris to New York claim Captain Charles Lindbergh crossed toward Paris from New York with sightings near Bayeux Ireland and Cork, Ireland. Officials deny definite confirmation while crowds, papers, and extras hype every clue about the lone airman’s progress.
Arthur Brisbane notes the farmer's hope lies in better machinery and its intelligent use. He compares farm vs. urban labor, citing productivity gaps and how dredging and engines lower costs. The piece discusses European competition, the role of machinery, and demographic shifts in farming plus a Paris divorce note and a tease for Page Two.
Washington May 21 experienced naval air navigators praise the bravery of Charles Lindbergh as he nears Paris with his solo New York Paris flight. They call him a flying fool for disregarding standard precautions and navigation instruments, noting he carries only two compasses.
Mrs Earl Dentler of Tremont Street underwent an operation last Monday at Warren General Hospital and is reported to be getting along well this afternoon.
Detroit May 21 United Press report centers on Mrs Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh mother of the missing aviator awaiting news of her son. The family no nerves and quiet pride marked by relatives as the airman’s fate hangs between living heroism and peril. Later a separate Wilkinsburg report notes Mrs Sarah Foukes died from injuries suffered in a December fall.
United Press reports crowds swelling at Le Bourget as Charles Lindbergh's New York to Paris attempt nears. Odds against him narrowed to 7 to 1 amid plans for a banquet if he lands rested. Officials anticipate an enthusiastic welcome with police and military coordination and a fleet of planes to meet him.
Franklin mourns John J. Butler 78, youngest Civil War veteran in town. The former drummer boy, who joined the Union Army at 14 during the Civil War, passed away after a long life of business and service.
The Open ing Gun fired Friday launches the Tribune circulation drive offering $2500 in prizes to the eleven nominated candidates. The campaign will run seven weeks with weekly changes in standings as readers watch candidates rise and fall. Top contenders may win keys to a Chrysler car, and rivals may resort to boastful schemes, but readers will judge the loud claims as the contest moves toward its closing day.
Warren High dominated the Clarion State Normal School festival with two firsts in the boys quartet and glee club events. Apollo won girls trio, Ridgway led girls glee club, and Warren received the cup for most points. Medals to follow. Local conductors and officials attended as the festival ran Friday to Friday afternoon.
Me Raw sells two New York pitchers, vivid report on the sale and the implications for the Entertainer team. The article notes the pitchers are skilled and could impact the team’s future, with manager Craw overseeing the transition and strategy details.
Foster Eaton United Press Star Correspondent Bath Michigan expresses gratitude to those who aided after the Bath consolid ated school was dynamited killing 44 residents. The town, with 300 inhabitants, mourns as officials note the act by Andrew P Kehoe, the board treasurer, and recount the tragedy spreading through the community.
May 21.5 at Roosevelt Field New York a Bellanca plane titled Columbia planned a dawn departure for Paris but was postponed due to adverse winds after mechanics worked on the grounded aircraft. Reports say Lieut George R Pond retired and Clarence Chamberlain were involved in the preparations. Commander Richard Byrd’s Fokker America had a brief test flight earlier, with further plans pending weather.
Washington May 21 Dr James M Doran is named prohibition commissioner with full authority from Secretary Mellon. Seymour Lowman former New York lieutenant governor to succeed Andrews as Treasury under a dry machine transition by June 13. Lowman a Chemung County native, Elmira chancellor, and longtime Republican leader heads a shift toward businesslike enforcement as Doran leads policy implementation.
The forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for generally safe and warmer conditions tonight through Sunday. Temperatures rise, with drier skies and light winds expected across the region as a mild weekend unfolds.
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