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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
4
Miss Amelia Earhart completes a successful solo Atlantic crossing after overcoming repeated launch failures at Trepassey Bay. The achievement marks a landmark for women in aviation amidst lingering risks and public admiration.
A magazine writer asks if Lindbergh will endure as an American hero or fade, arguing fame is fleeting. He cites Dewey Roosevelt and other figures, noting many names vanish from memory despite initial prominence and public adulation.
Senator Norris of Nebraska argues that President Coolidge’s failure to sign the Muscle Shoals bill within ten days did not create a pocket veto as the recess is not a constitutional adjournment. He plans a court test this fall to settle the issue, saying the bill may already be law despite critics.
The American Motorists Association urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to prioritize grade crossing elimination over block signal reform. January records show 471 highway grade crossing accidents with 185 deaths and 629 injuries, while no train passenger deaths occurred in rail incidents. Representatives from major road systems support removing grade crossings to improve safety nationwide.
A notice from the Flagstaff Highway Association announces a meeting to be held on June 7. The fragment indicates local civic activity and scheduling in Flagstaff but lacks additional detail.
Fragmentary notes describe Wednesday evening band concerts and local talk of politics. The garbled text mentions Walter, Senator Heflin, and reparations amid scattered phrases about parties and social issues.
Attorney Guy Axtine of the United States district is reported to be on vacation with a planned trip to Globe. The notice comes from Phoenix Arizona dated June 18.
Stocks fell sharply as trading slowed to a five month low with 2,145,300 shares changing hands. The Ban citary curb market dipped near par for a 30 point loss and strong declines followed in New York Central General Motors American Telephone and Telegraph and other leaders. Investors avoided new commitments awaiting money market adjustments.
Kansas City market reports cattle prices with strong demand for yearlings and feed steers. Beef cows and vealers show varied yet solid ranges, while lambs rise 25 cents or more amid steady sheep demand. Colorado lambs quoted at $15.25 and bulk fat lambs around $15.25.
Boston dispatch notes wool movement slows due to political conditions and unfavorable weather. Analysts point to disrupted operations and pricing, with quotes indicating staple quality ranges and prices from $1.00 to $1.15 per unit.
United Press reports Paramount Lasky Corporation seeks to raise authorized shares from 1000 to 3,000,000 with no par value. Board cites a three for one stock split as the goal, contingent on stockholder approval at a meeting set for August 6.
Nearly 6,600 Kiwanis delegates gathered in Seattle for the twelfth annual international convention opening at the Civic auditorium. The event marks a major gathering of service club members from diverse locales.
The state corporation commission gathered 6350.89 in fees during the first half of June, a report shows. W B D Claypool, chairman, released the figures in Phoenix.
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