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August 10, 1947

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 10, 1947 

* Howard Hughes 
* H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose) 
* He claims it can fly (1st report)
 

The top of the front page has one column headings that include: "HUGHES PROMISES TO EXILE HIMSELF IF BIG PLANE FAILS" "His Reputation Is Involved and He Will Quit U.S. if Craft Is Useless, He Tells Senators" "Army 'Hatred' Is Alleged" and more. (see)
Also a five column headline on page 3: "Hughes 'Will Exile' Himself if His Giant Plane Fails" with related photo. Lengthy text.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 70+ pages, rag edition in great condition.

Category: The 20th Century