SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 18, 1927

* Race for 1st to cross Atlantic Ocean in airplane
* Charles Lindbergh

This 26 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BYRD ANXIOUS TO START JUMP IN PARIS RACE", "Weather Improves, But Delay Is Urged" and more (see photos).

Other news of the day throughout including period advertising. Light browning little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.