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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Ford Purchases
Immense Timherland

Detroit, Dec. 29-Purchase by Hen
ry Ford of approximately 10000
acres of timberland in Baraga and
adjacent counties in Northern Michi-
gan was reported here last night
With the timberland, Mr.. Ford is to
take over about 100000 feet OF
manufactured lumber and the mill OF
the Stearns and Culver Company at
lame, it was said.
LAnse. once a busy port on X
Weenaw Bay, will afford n shipping
outlet by boat to the l,Itroit factories
OF tho company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
William Faunce

News has been received here of
the death in Toledo. Ohio. of William
Faunce i native of Belfast, and a
brother of Mrs. William y. Swan of
High street. The apartment house in
which he lived caught fire and over
come by the smoke Mr.. Faunce was
rescued and removed to a hospital
where he died. For many years he
was a commercial traveller, later en-
gaging in real estate business. His
wife died a few years ago. Besides
Mrs. Swan he is survived by two
sons. Mr. Faunce had many friends
in his boyhood living in Belfast and
although he had been in the middle
west for good many years he oc-
casionally visited his or home and
renewed old ties. His last visit home
was at the time of the death of his
cousin, Mrs. Hartwell l.. WoodcQck.
year or more ago. .,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
DR.. McKOin's Father
Advises Him Not to
Fight ExtraditiOn

baltimore. Md. Dec. o9.-According
TO a telegram received here today from
Monroe. La. the father of DIR. T.. NJ.
Mckoin, held on u murder charge in
connection with the Morehousc Parish
kidnappings. has urged the latter not
to fight eXtradition and return to LOTUS
lana. The message stated numerous
persons were ready to testify in DIR.
! Mckoin's behalf. and that q detailed
alibi would be established.
DR.. Mckoin. former mayor Of Mer
Rouge. La. was arrested here Tues
day at the request of Governor Parker
of Louisiana on the charge of the
murder of Watt Daniels and Thomas
Richards. whose bodies were found
several days ago in a lake near Mer
Rouge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Will Retire After so Years in Bust
ness

On New Years day, Augustine Col
burn, for GO years in the boot and
shoe business in this city. will go
out of active business. having sold
out to his clerk. Ben Smalley who
has been in his employ for. many
years. MIR. Colburn will remain with
Mr.. Smalley for, a few months pe-
firing at the end of that time. He'll
was formerly associated. with his
father, the late William T. Colburn,
and was located for some so years on
Phoenix Row, moving to hts present
location on Main street in 1900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Card Of Thanks

very grateful acknowledgment is
made to the members Of the First
Eaptlst Church. Of the Sunday School,
OF the Women's Club, and Of the IT,
club, to our very kind neighbors, and
to all our dear friends for their warm
sympathy and many kindly services
IN our recent bereavement. We are
deeply grateful for the beautiful floral
tributes to our loved one.
DIR. Gordon 3. Hatfield,
Dorothy Frances Hatfield,
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Cummings
Mr.. Harry r. Cummings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
To Transfer Southern
Order of Owls to =.
Ku Klux Khan

South Bend, Ind. Dec. CA deal
is pending according TO Jonn Tai
bolt. supreme president of the Order
of Owls, for the taking over of that
portion of the Owls organization in
the South by William J. Simmons
and f. Y. Clarke, organizers of the
ku KluX Khan. Talbot is expected
TO begin a five-year sentence at the
federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan
sas. within a few days for having
violated the Mann act.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

A delightful birthday party was
given to Ellen Thompkins of Center
street Thursday afternoon in honor
OF her sixth birthday. The party
started at two o'clock and until five
with the exception of short time
when refreshments Of ice cream, cake
and candies were served, the after
noon was passed in playing many
children's games.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

At the special meeting of the Wa
terrlle Retail Merchants Bureau
held at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms yesterday afternoon it was
decided that no action would be
taken in regard to the Watervi'le
picture project. The bureau how
ever. Endorsed the winter carnival
and stated that they would do all in
their power to help make it grand
success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Strike, Conspiracy
Saws Judge Heating

Haverhn Mass. Dec. 29.-Thc strike
called at the Knipe Brothers shoe fac
tory by members of the Shoe Workers
Protective Union was declared illegal
today by Judge Heating in superior
court. He enjoined union members
from Interfering with the business of
the firm. The court found the union
guilty of conspiracy to force the firm
to do business with them and in in
fluencing employees to violate terms of
agreement between the firm and the
Boot and Shoe Workers Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

a delightful party was given
Thursday afternoon by Ellen Temp
kins OF Summer street, who cele-
DRAFTED her 9th birthday by inviting
SIX OF her playmates to her home.
The guests arrived at two o'clock
ana from that time until five. the
time was passed in playing games.
refreshments of ice cream, cake and
candy were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Transportation Suffers
Storm in Provinces

Moncton, n. B., Dec. ga terrific
storm, centering about this city, has
ragged throughout the maritime pro-
vinces during the last "a hours. Re-
ports from all points in the maritime
division of the Canadian National
Railway show that transportation is
suffering greatest in the area between
Bathurst to Truro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

New Orleans. La.,, Dec. 29-Klan
chiefs of Louisiana met mere to-day
to consider action to be taken in re-
gard to reports that have gained
circulation that Klansmen were re-
sponsible for the Morehouse kidnap-
pings and murders. 4
A reporter of New Orleans news
paper was present and was author
lied to announce that agents Of, the
Khan would be sent to Morehouse to
investigate what had occurred. on
August "a. the date Of the kidhap-
ping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Theatre Attractions

Haines Theatre--Lon CLANCY in
shadows" Lila Lee and James
Kirkwood in "Ebb Tide" Buffalo
Bill; Comedy: News.
City Opera House-"Flower of the
North" with Henry B. Walthall and
pauline Starke: Ruth Roland in
THE Timber Queen;" Comedy. Kin
ograms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Plant More Trees

There are thousands of abandoned
gravel pits, sandy stretches and un-
utilized corners of parks in the
United States which could be used to
advantage for forest plantations.
They add to the landscape value Of
the parks. and the ultimate value Of
the timber will frequently make the
operation financially profitable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

There will be gospel meeting at
the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A. Sunday af-
ternoon at five o'clock. The meeting
will be in charge of S. A. Dickinson
of the First Baptist church. All are
invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Another Business Chanrs .

Fred NJ. Dutch has sold his cafe
business on Phoenix Row to Roscoe
Thurston of Knox and w. II. Whit
comb of Waterville who will take
possession January LIST. Mr.. Dutch,
has been in business about two YEARS
and will not engage in business lat
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Rouge Vigue and Earl Lessor of
this city were arrested Friday and
placed in the city lookup. charged
with larceny. Lessor was released
Yesterday on $500 bail but Vigue
failed to get surety. They will pro-
badly be given a hearing TODAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

everything in the way of traffic
and conveyance were blocked YES
terday by the heavy fall of snow
ana the gale of wind which heaped
1t In huge piles and drifts. Only a
Few OF the street cars were running
and the mails were all late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Five thousand stars are visible with
the naked eye: through a powerful
telescope 100000 can be seen. 1t is
said that there are many more stars
IN existence which even our most
powerful telescopes cannot see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

c. T. Rodwing Of Manchester, n. H.,
was among the out-of-State visitors in
town Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mrs. Fred Kennison and little son,
kennson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Waldron Of this city, returned yes
tcrday to their home in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

II. l.. Mclean has returned to his
work IN the Western Union Office after
passing two weeks vacation with rel
ativcs in Halifax. y, S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Stoddard Jewett and
infant son of this city were guests
OF Mr.. Jewett's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Jewett Of Whitefleld, the
first of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Among the men who attended the
Maine Automobile Dealers Associa-
ton meeting in Augusta, Thursday,
we're G. T. Boyden, J. +. Hill, c. r.
Marston and j. J. Hennings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Associate Justice Warren c. Phil
brook will preside at the Waldo
county supreme jc.iicial court, which
ccnvenes in Belfant, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

The marriage intentions Of Theo-
dore Joseph Pepin and Marie Anne
Giroux. both Of this city. have. been
filed at the city clerks Office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

+. S. Waldorf, manager Of the
Postal Telegraph Office in Pittsfield.
Mass. is passing a few days in town
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mrs. Q. D. Page of Belgrade called
recently at the home of Lendall Golf
OF this city, making the trip by auto
mobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

J. W. York Of Martin Stream, who
las been visiting relatives in this
cltv. has returned to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Charles Tufts OF this city is to
be a day student at Oak Grove Sem
mary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

The superintendent Of schools an
nounccd Yesterday that the public
schools in Waterville will open Monday
morning, January /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
$4,000 Fire Peabody, Mass.

Peabody, Mass, Dec. 29.-Live
stock including 65 pigs. three horses
and several cows and calves was de-
stroyed tonight when a barn owned
by Thomas J. Manning, was burned
to the ground. Ffremen rescued a
score Of pigs.
Deep snow deposited by the recent
storm on the roofs of the adjoining
buildings, including the Manning
homestead. saved them from flying
sparks. The loss was estimated at
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

DIR. and Mrs. D. NJ. Burnett re.
turned yesterday from visit in Yer.
mont.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Walter G. Lessard of Skowhegan,
who has been passing a few days
with his sister, Mrs. Augustus Le-
Clair, has returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Halifax, y. S-Thc Royal Mail pas
senger liner Chaudiere. which went
aground near Hamilton. Bermuda, this
morning and later was re-fioated. will
be able to proceed to st. John. n. B..
tomorrow as scheduled. it was an
nounced by officials of the Royal Mail
Line here tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

LLOYD Downs was recent guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Downs OF
Winslow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

DR.. Wallace Fogg has moved his
dental Office to Fairfield, where he
is to occupy the office formerly that
Of DR.. i. J.. TOzier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mrs. Leon Gibbs was a recent
caller at the home Of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ruel E. Lamb in Clin-
ton. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Decker of
Clinton were callers in Waterville
Yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mrs. Maxine Tyler of Pennington
is visiting relatives and friends in
Elm City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Head of
ulncklcy were recent business callers
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

H. +. Bailey OF Augusta was a bust
ness caller in town yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Fay Bigelow and Ellery futile Of
Norridgewock are visiting Mr.. Tut
ties aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillip Williamson of Elm City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mr.. ana Mrs. V. L. Hall Of Belfast
are in Naterville for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Carlton Cook of Waterville is the
guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard o. Burgess Of Skowhe-
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Miss Gala Packard was a recent
guest Of relatives in East Skowhe-
gan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Cecil Daggett returned Thursday
afternoon from business trip to
New Hampshire and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mrs. Edward Ware has been called
10 Eockland owing to the illness CT
her son, Phillip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

L. a. Bachelder of Readfield is q
business visitor in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Lloso Hoxie Of Dover-Foxcroft was
in NatefVille calling on friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Greta Bassett of Lakeside Drive Is
the guest of her mother. Mrs. Will
liam Mansfield, who is employed in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

John Clark Of Worcester was bust.
ness visitor in the Elm City yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Mrs. C. v. Shibler is seriously i'll
=, her home on Sherwin street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Deputy Sheriff l.. 3. Wheeler Of
Hartland was a business caller in
WatcrYllle, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Marta Cooley of Bingham was /,
business caller in this city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Lyle Boyden was in Hinckley on
business yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30

Rev. =. w. Hinckiey OF Good Will
was a recent caller in Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
More Clothing for Needy Wanted

The terrifically high winds and
tough snow storm of the past two
days with it's accompanying cold
wave have made great demand on
the supply of warm clothing which
RMS. Cecil Clay. had on hand for the
needy of the city and she sends out
u call for warm dresses for school
girls of 10 to II years. union suits
Tor women and she also needs two
warm coats for women. Since the
middle of October Mrs. Clay has de-
voted a large part of every day, 70
the giving out Of clothing to needy
farnilies and one room in her home
has been given over to this work.
She personally visits homes where
help is needed and sees that the
proper clothing is given them. Those
who have an abundance should not
forget the little ones who suffer for
lack of even the necessities of fife.
Anyone having clothing or who cares
tc give money with which to buy it.
will greatly assist in the good work
by telephoning to Mrs. Clay, 2G0.'
Misses Helen Il. Wescott and Miss
Ruth DinsmOre at home from
Wheaton and Lasalle. entertained at
the home Of the former Thursday
afternoon at auction. Miss Elizabeth
Doak winning the first prize and the
consolation going to Miss Frances
Young of Chicago, both receiving
ccklac es. AT o'clock supper was
served at Mrs. Blacks dining room
in High street, after which the host
css and their guests attended the
Dancing club hop in Odd Fellows hall.
The guests besides those mentioned
were Misses Susan and Frances Per-
kins, Margaret Rogers, Emily Evans.
katherine Frost, Mrs. Lyndon Plum
mer. Misses Ruth knight. Grace
Bazeltnc. katherine Kittredge,
katherine Brown, Hope Dormant Z
At the home of Mrs. Herbert Il.
Seekins, Congress street, Thursday
noon. the members of the Thursday
Auction club were entertained at
luncheon, followed by a Christmas
tree and cards. The table was unique
in it's decorations, the work of the
talented and original hostess. AT
| each place was miniature sleigh, in
which sat Santa Claus. and in the
centre larger one drawn by rein
deer. and a larger santa with q pack
on his back. .--'- "a,
| In this were numbers drawn blythe
guests which designated what their
| Gift on the tree was. At cards Mrs.
Norman S. Donahue won the first
prize, friendship calender, and, the
consolation went to a guest. Miss
| Bertha Wiley. There were the nine
members of the club present land
other guests were Miss Florence Dun
ton and Mrs. Everett Hamilton:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-30
Farmer Suspected
Mailing Fatal Bomb

Marshfield, Wis, Dec. 2e.-Postal au-
, thorities and state officials today ex-
pccted to arrest farmer OH murder
charge in connection with the death
of Mrs. James +. Chapman who, with
her husband, member of the county
| board of supervisors and a drainage
commissioner. opened a package con-
tanning a bomb Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Chapman died yesterday morning.
Mr. Chapmans left hand was blown
off.
1t first was believed that the bomb
was sent by someone angcred by Chap
mans work on the board in voting
funds to combat moonshiners.
The parcel containing the bomb was
delivered at the Chapman farm, five
miles south of here. Wednesday after
noon by the rural mail carrier. It had
the appearance of a Christmas pack
age and Mr.. Chapman and his wife
FASTENED to open it.
Mr.. Chapman had cut the strings
and almost unwrapped the package
when it exploded.
|, Stevens Point, Wis, Dec. 29.-The
second attack on public officials in this
vicinity, closely following the send
ing of q bomb to n prominent county
official in Marshficld, occurred yester-
day when unknown assailants fired at
an automobile bearing deputy sheriffs
and dry agent as it was returning
from a series of rum raids near here.
No one Of the officers was hit. =.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-02-05
LAWYER IS ARRESTED
ON LARCENY CHARGE
Detective on UnderhilPs Trail
Since November.

Ralph Underhlll As. lawyer with o.
fees at % Church street. was arrested
Yesterday AT his home. III East Sixticth
street. on a charge OF grand larcany.
Since his indictment last November De-
tective John cuniff of the District At
to:ney's office has been searching fo-
him through several States.
Uaderhiil. who is brother OF Walter
Uaderhill of the law firm oe Underhill
6: Rubinger. 49, Broadway, is alleged to
have appropriated 100 shares of stock,
valued at $T24. belonging TO jean Tanty
of st. Louis, No.. friend of the Under
hill family. When arrested he denied
any intention of appropi Eating the stock.
Underhill is said to own summer
home at Greenwich. Conn. When found
by Detcctive Cunlff he was living with
his wife and a young daughter. He was
placed In Tombs prison to await ar.
lUignl1frnt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-02-05
WILL HAYS'S GIFT TO
WILSON FOUNDATION
Contributes to 1t as "a Great
American Idea

VIII II, Hays. Postmaster-Gere
and about to leave the Cabinet of Presi-
dent Harding to become the head OF
associated motion picture enterprises al
salary OF $4,000 n year, has placed his
name at the head of the list of Repub-
icans In Washington who have SUBJ
scribed to the fund being raised for the
woodrow Wilson Foundation.
AS chairman Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee Mr.. Hays led the fight
against the policies of former President
Wilson. but when Robert W. Wooley,
formerly of the Interstate Commerce
Commission and chairman of the Dis
trict OF Columbia committee for the
foundation campaign. approached him
FOR contribution he put his name down
for liberal amount as one contributing
to "a great American idea" In the dis
trict a fund OF $4,000 is to be raised to
go into the foundation fund of $1,000. 900
or more
Among other subscriptions reported
from Washington is that OF Joseph F.
Tumulty. The names or many other
Republicans appear on the District Of
Columbia list In addition to that OF
Postmaster-General Hays.
The American Legion OF Tyler, Tex,
has made Woodrow Wilson life mem
Der of their chapter. and other chapters
OF the legion are working actively for
the benefit of the foundation fund. The
headquarters Of the foundation is at
$50 Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-02-05
WILL ISSUE WEATHER
FORECASTS FOR A{RMEN

Avators have now become such a nu-
nerous class that hereafter a special
wee Their report telling how the wind is
blowing a mile or so above the Wool
worth towers tip will be issued by the
United States Weather Bureau.
AS result of cooperation among the
Army Air Service. Navy Bureau of Aero
nautics. Army Meteorological Service
and United States Weather Bureau. the
latter organization Will supply newspa-
pers each evening with a complete and
reliable forecast of flying weather con-
ditions for the next twenty-four hours
on the routes from New York to Boston,
New York 10 washington and New York
to Western points.
In England and in some of the other
European countries aeronautical weather
reports have been recognized factor in
flying for a long time