READY FOR WORLD FLIGHT

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 50, 15 March 1937, Page 7

READY FOR WORLD FLIGHT

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Look-Ouis Posted Across Paci5c STORM FORECAST

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OAKLAND, (Cali.), March 13. Tho mid-Pacific Island Government ships made hurried preparations after Mrs Amelia Earhart Putnam, America's most famous airwomau, announced that she would start on a world flight at five o'clock on Sunday evening or on Monday, weather permitting. The forecast states that the outlook is uncertain, a depression area persisting over the 2400-mile istretch to Honolulu which might develop into a storm. The coastguard cutier Shoshone is en route for Howland Island, Mrs Earhart 'g recond stop, and the minesweeper Whipporwill is en route for a position between Honolulu and Howland, which the navy tug On-

tario is en route for a spot between Howland and Loe, New Guinea. These three have been ordered to stand watch along the route. The Government has been informed that the runway has been eompleted at Howland Island, eliruinating a potential cause of delay. Mrs. Earhart decided to take a supply of slacks, blouses and boots but no dresses. She said when she flew the Atlantie all she took was a toothbrush but she realises now that a change of clothing is essential. Mr. Manning praised Mrs. Earhart 's aviation accomplishments and said she would have no real need for a navigator after the Pacific crossing.