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Amelia Earhart's Hometown welcome...



Item # 619060

July 09, 1928

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, July 9, 1928

* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Post Atlantic Ocean flight
* Airplane "Friendship"

* Boston, Massachusetts welcome

The front page has one column headings: "BOSTON GIVES MISS EARHART WARM GREETING" "Thousands Cheer Girl Flyer as Her Plane Arrives at Airport From N.Y." and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Amelia Earhart's hometown welcome after her famous flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Nice to have in a paper that is close to Boston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century