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November 23, 1935

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, November 23, 1935  This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BIG AIR CLIPPER STARTS PACIFIC POSTAL SERVICE" "Leaves for Manila Loaded With Nearly Two Tons of Mail on First Regular Trip" " THOUSANDS THRILL AT SHIP'S TAKEOFF"
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Tells of the maiden flight of the first commercial flight across the Pacific Ocean..

Other news of the day. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good.  

Category: The 20th Century