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Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date
Title
Providence Man Breaks Air Mark, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article reporting on Lt. Harold J. Brow's establishing of the speed record of 244 mph, four miles a minute, at Mitchel Field on September 13th. The article concludes with a recounting of Brow's family and schooling history as well as his military successes. Possibly printed by the Providence News Journal.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_ProvidenceManBreaksAirMark
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Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins U.S. Air Classic, No Date
Title
Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins U.S. Air Classic, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article detailing the events of the Mount Clemons, Michigan air show in which Lt. R. L. Maughan using an Army-Curtiss flyer won the Pullitzer trophy race. Lt. Harold J. Brow was noted as winning third place in his Navy-Curtiss racer, averaging 193 mph. Ensign A. J. Williams is noted at the bottom of the article of having a fire extinguisher brake and knock his helmet off as he was flying
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedBenumbedPilot
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Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins, Continued, No Date
Title
Speed Benumbed, Army Pilot Wins, Continued, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Continuation of the article on the Mt. Clemons, Michigan air show detailing the services of some of the pilots. Lt. Harold J. Brow is noted as a native of Providence and his family, schooling, and military successes are listed at the end of the article. Presumably this may be published by the Providence Journal.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_SpeedBenumbedPilot_2
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Defense Dept. Stands Pat On Arsenal, No Date
Title
Defense Dept. Stands Pat On Arsenal, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article reporting that Senators and Army officials were still discussing the shut down of the Raritan, New Jersey Arsenal with Army officials wanting it to remain open yet refusing to support their position with specific information.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_DefeseDeptStandsPat
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Marine Aviator Sets New Speed Record; Flies 259 Miles An Hour, No Date
Title
Marine Aviator Sets New Speed Record; Flies 259 Miles An Hour, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Article reporting that Lt. L. H. Sanderson, marines, traveled 259 mph in a Navy Wright fighter. It was noted that Sanderson set the record at 238 mph the week prior yet that record was broken by Lt. Harold J. Brow only a few days later.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_MarineAviatorSetsRecord
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Navy Airman Flies 265 Miles An Hour For Speed Record, No Date
Title
Navy Airman Flies 265 Miles An Hour For Speed Record, No Date.
Author
Unknown Publication, Associated Press
Abstract/Description
Report on Lt. Harold J. Brow's record flight speed of 265 mph at Mitchel Field, averaging 259 mph over his four 3 km course runs during a friendly air race against Lt. A. J. Williams, former Giants pitcher.
Identifier
uwfnam_HJBbox3_ND_NavyAirmanFlies256MPH
Format
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