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...since the Thompson candidacy looked hopeless against Mr. Burton, who has been a distinguished Senator before now (1905-15). But the Thompson cry for party harmony ("which I prize more Highly," he said) was expected to bring downstate Willis sheep into the Hoover fold, where all will be far safer when the Smith campaign enters Ohio...
Stefansson explained that polar routes are safer than those, which follow the longer courses further south, as the sea hops are short and covered with ice much of the year. Moreover, the polar route from New York to Pekin, for example, saves 1000 miles of flying distance...
Dirigibles are at least five times safer than airplanes, figure insurance underwriters. They charged Major James Fitzmaurice a 23% premium on his life policy when he began his transatlantic crossing, while 5% is all they charge to insure the dirigible R-100 for her round trip crossings from England to the U. S. and back next autumn...
...competition will be an altitude contest, which is preferred to a speed race since it is safer and is won by the skill of the pilot rather than by the power of the engine. Each club enters three pilots, who are listed to compete in separate tests...
...Well, don't say too much about that, for everybody in Cleveland will be kidding me about it. But I am awfully anxious to get back to flying again. It's much safer than driving an automobile, at least for me. I'd feel safer flying a ship to Columbus* than driving a car. But you know how wives...