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PAGE TWO THE CUNTON CHRONICLE.' CUNTON. S. C. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1929 ’ “Spokane Sun God’ ! Makes Round Trip Spokane, Wash., Aut. 20.—Cuiu'.n" safely through smoke cloudeJ skies, the biplane “Spokane Sun God,” pilot ed by Nick Mamer and Art Walker, arrived over Felts field here at 1 rid p. m., today to complete ':he fi'*s‘ non stop, round-trip trans-continental re fueling flight on record. Thousands of persons were on hand to greet the craft and .after e.-cchange of messages lyith sponsors of the flight, the pilots were ordered to land at 6 o’clock tonight, I'acit’ic s':andard time. Bv that time they will have been in the air 12(> hours and 2 min utes and traversed apniM?:iin:i:ely 7,00 miles in their record foght from coast to coast. One of the most dangerous laps of the flight was the homeward leg from S PEAKING of “pickets*' what defense have you against the Summer burglar? Burglary Insurance is the only picket that will stand guard 24 hours every day of the year. Misscula this afternoon as visibility was poor because of smoke and forest fire.s that have ravaged tho Pacific northwest for weeks. The ship was re fueled at Missoula, 100 gallons of gas oline being taken aboard and at 12:30 o’clock was pointed westward. Objects of the flight “had been ful ly realized,” declared the National Air Derby association, which sponsored it, and continuation w'ould be in effect “an anti-climax.” The Sun God started from here with elaborate ceremonies at 5:58 p. m. Pa cific time last Thursday. It flew to San Francisco where two refuelings were made. Thence it turned eastward, flying over Cheyenne, North Platte, Neb., and the middle west to New York. Circling over New York City last Sunday, the fliers dropped a mes sage expressing disappointment at be ing unable to visit friends and tuTned westward. Cleveland, St. Paul, South Dakota and northern Montana points were passed over on the return trip. Besides the first plane to fly on a non-stop, round trip flight across the continent, the Spokane Sun God set a new record in covering 7,200 lineal miles without a stop. They broke the record of heavier than air machines of 4,663 miles made by the Italian aviators, Ferranian and DeCrete on a flight from Rome to Natal, Brazil. It also exceeded the non-stop mileage of the Graf Zeppelin from Friedrich- shafen to Tokyo which was about 6,880 miles. GRAF ZEPPELIN LANDS IN TOKYO Passengers Step Unconcerned From Airship At End of 6,880-Mile Voyage .Made jn 100 Hours. WANTS Rates for advertising in this column are one cent per word for each inser tion, with-a minimum charge of 25c, payable invariably in advance. Pick up your phone now! ./BTN A-IZE 1 REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE—76-lb. I capacity, in good condition, an ice I saver at a bargain price. D. E. Trib- ible Co. 8-22-2tp Tokyo, Aug. 19.—The great Graf Zeppelin, having sailed 6,880 miles across Europe and Asia from Fred- richshafen to Japan’s capital city in 100 hours, landed at 6:27 p. m., to day (4:27 a. m. Eastern standard time) and tonight after her historic flight was safe and snug in the hang ar at Kasumigaura airport. While ancient Yeddo and the world acclaimed Commander Hugo Eckener as the hero of the air, the Graf, which will rest only a few days at her half way post around the world, was groomed for her leap across the Pa cific to Los Angeles. Commander Eckener plans to stay only three days in Tokyo before head ing for California and on to Lake- hurst. Never before have men flown from Europe to far Asia in such a manner as the Zeppelin. Up over Asia, fol lowing almost a direct airline along the great circle route, the flight sur passed all expectations of speed and communications. Even in the loneliest spot in the world. North Siberia, the Zeppelin maintained wireless commu nication either with European or Jap anese stations. The 20 passengers ate breakfast in Germany Thursday, had there he will wait while his counsel continue their battle for his life. It was .indicated by E. 0. Ricketts, his chief*counsel that an appeal would be taken. Under'the new Ohio crimi- i nau cede, the bill .of exceptions must the filed within 30 days, i The basis for the petition for a new ' trial was that the jury had not been properly sequestered and consequently : was biased when it brought in a ver- [dict of first degree murJer after 28 riniiiutes of deliberation. The judge characterized that basis as “vague ru- ■ mors.” Hearing on the motion for a new trial had been postponed from yester day in the absence of defense affid*!^ vits. W^hen Ricketts came before the judge today he said the affidavits haJ not yet been obtained and announced he did not desire to argue the motion. It was immediately overruled, the court declaring his belief that the ver dict was in accorJance with the evi dence. Local Citizen Loses Father . Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Littlefield were called to Inman last F’riday on account of the death of Mr. Littlefield’s fath er, Robert A. Littlefield. The funeral service was held Friday afternoon'from the Methodist church and interment followed in the family plot in the Baptist cemetery. Mr. Littlefield was one of the high ly respected citizens of his community and was i^receded to the grave by his wife two' years ago. The deceased is survived by three children: B. 0. Lit tlefield, with whom he resided at In man; Mrs. R. L. James of Sumter, and T.;M, Littlefield of this city. “The court feels that the verdict was justified, that self-defense was entirely unsupported and that the de fendant was in no danger,” the judge said, adding that he did not believe Dr, Snook told the truth when he said I Miss Hix attacked him as they sat in i the parked automobile at a rifle range [Where the slaying occurred. Store Room For Rent One attractive store room for rent, 18x94 feet, former Bee Hive stand, Musgrove Street. Excellent location, well arranged. ' Apply to Manager i| Rose’s 5c, 10c & 25c Store Clinton, S. C. [PLANTS, PLANTS!—Winter cabbage I and winter collards, large, fine, [healthy plants. 20c per 100, 51*50 per ! 1,000. John T. Blakely. tf S.W. SUMEREL AITNA-IZER FOR RENT—Several nice rooms, fur nished or unfurnished, good loca tion. Apply to Mrs. J. D. Coates, 23 Calvert ave. Itc 6 6 6 IS a Prescription for Colds, Grippe, Flu. 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Here in Tokyo it is estimated that the Graf Zeppelin covered 6,950 miles, including her cruise beyond Kasmni- jgaura to Tokyo and Yokohama. When she first roared over the air port she had completed 6,880 miles in 16 minutes under 100 hours of flying. The veil hiding the hopes and' plans of Dr. Hugo Eckener, veteran com mander of the lighter than air craft, was partly lifted when the largest air ship of the day completed the second and most difficult day of its world journey. Dr. Schmidt, secretary of the Zep pelin works, is sailing shortly for America to pave the way for negoti ations in New York with an Ameri can financial group for establishing international dirigible service between Europe, South Anierica and North America, possibly beyond the east coasts. ■ It was intimated’ that the present flight was the outcome of preparatory [discussions months ago that Dr. Ecke- [Oer had with the Hamburg-American Line and the American group of fi nanciers. 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