New Britain herald., 1927-05-21

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 Paris, May 21 (UP)-Paris pre- come to Capt Charles Lindbergh if he succeeds in his flight from New York to Paris, but despite the en- thusiasm displayed by Frenchmen over the young pilots daring flight, fear of hostile demonstrations against him was felt in some quar- ters.
 Taking Precautions
 For the most part, the French public, with its flair for the drama tic and the foolhardy, seemed cap tivated by Lindbergh's solitary at tempt to span the ocean. Never theless, authorities remembered the reaction reported in some quarters after the failure of Charles Nungesser and Francois Coli to reach New York. and pre- cautions were taken to prevent un- pleasant incidents.
 Much Betting Reported
 At Le Bourget flying field, where Nungesser and Coli started and where Lindbergh was to land if he completed his journey. many avi- ators expressed confidence that the American would arrive. Much bet ting was reported. Odds varied, but all money offered against Lind bergh's arrival was quickly covered.
 Bars Open All Night
 Downtown bars, cafes and ter races where Americans gather in Paris kept open all night and crowds Of Americans and Frenchmen hov- cred around newspaper electric signs where progress of the flight was announced. Cheers greeted each of the meager reports of his pro- gross.
 Every American in Paris who de- sires to see Lindberghs arrival will be given a ticket to Le Bourget field, it was announced. Plans were made for cooperation of police and the military to control the crowds.
 Welcoming Escort
 The French government planned to send a fleet of planes to meet Lindbergh when he reached the French coast. and the Paris London air mail route was ordered lighted to guide him on the last leg of his trip. He was not expected to reach France before dark.
 Two sets of plans for his recep- tion, depending on his condition when he arrives, were made. If the young pilot who will have gone 64 hours with only two hours sleep if he reaches Paris, is not exhaust ed. he will be the guest of honor at a banquet of 35 leading members of the American colony and few high French government officials. The dinner will be held at a little hotel near the field.
 Bed In Readiness
 If Lindbergh is exhausted he will be taken at once to an unnamed hotel. where he can be in bed 20 minutes after he lands. To avoid any possibility of hostile demon- strations he will be taken to the hotel in closed automobile by way of side streets. A room had been reserved for him at the Majestic hotel but it was understood this was a blind.
 Dr. Al Hipwell, prominent mem Der of the Paris chapter of the Ma tional Aeronautic association, will be at the field ready to give Lind bergh medical attention if it is needed.
 Will Guard Plane
 Arrangements were made for Lindbergh's plane to be put at once in a hangar. which would be locked and guarded by French troops who would not permit any person to en- ter the hangar without the fiier's authorization. The customs service agreed to waive the customary for malities to permit Lindbergh to get to bed at once if he is in bad con- dtion.
 This mornings papers devoted their front pages almost entirely to Lindbergh. repeating every availa ble detail of his romantic history and stressing his sportsmanship.
 Hopes For Success
 The papers generally expressed sincere hope that he would be suc- cessful.
 Quotidien referred to reported ''sordd transactions" in connection with the plans of the Bellanca plane Columbia to attempt the flight. and said: "We should greatly admire Lindbergh's gesture"
 In contrast to the Bellanca diff culties, the paper added, Lind bergh's mad rashness appears like splendid sportsmanship. and all Frenchmen hope he will be repaid