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Amelia Earhart in 1937...



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March 19, 1937

THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, March 19, 1937.
 
* Amelia Earhart around the World attempt
* Lockheed Electra 10E airplane (1st stage)

* New London, Texas school explosion

The front page has a six column heading: "Earhart Plane Breaks Record" with subheads and related map. (see) 1st report coverage on her first attempt to fly around the World which eventually lead to her famous disappearance a few months later in which she was never found.
Also a banner headline: "450 CHILDREN DEAD IN BLAST" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, a little margin, mainly along the spine, generally good.

Category: The 20th Century