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Story June 5, 1950

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

What is this article about?

In June, a sick engine delayed Pan Am Flight 924 in Juneau, prompting a Fairbanks-Seattle non-stop to stop and carry capacity load of passengers. Lists include inbound from Seattle, boarders from Annette, and Saturday's traffic. Extra crew stayed over.

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PASSENGERS HERE

With night skies still light in June, Pan American World Airways was able to accommodate Seattle-bound passengers yesterday, despite a "sick engine" which prevented departure of Flight No. 924. The Fairbanks-Seattle non-stop flight was called in, and left the Juneau airport about 9 p.m. with a capacity load.

Inbound, Pan American brought these persons from Seattle: Betty Alexander, Howard Baltzo, Al and Betty Bello. P. E. Binder, James Calvin, Mrs. F. Cole, Roger and Marg Conner. Kermit Guenkel, George Goble, Ralph Haverkamp, David Horton, Emma Johnson, Mrs. B. Lowry, Norman Lurie.

Betsy and George Munson, Mrs. F. McGill. Mrs. A. Russo, Lois Smith, Richard Shuman, C. Shattuck, Joe Saftich, John Tenneson, Miss H. C. Toner. Luther Ward, Keith Weiss, Lee Whitaker, Art Wolfe, George Parks, Marsha, Ronnie, Jacqueline and David Horton.

Boarding at Annette were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Higgens.

On Saturday's flights. Pan American brought 49 passengers from Seattle, including 12 persons bound for the Chatham Straits cannery.

Outbound, 19 passengers went to Seattle, two to Ketchikan and 11 to Fairbanks.

Due to the special circumstances, an unusually large number of Pan American crew members were in Juneau this weekend.

Among these were E. D. Perry. Glenn W. Orf. F. McLaughlin, Marian McAllister. W. W. Knox, R. C. Clausen, Wes Monsen, Earl Lee, B. Laird. N. Ward, Max Raushman and Tony Gomez. All stopped at the Baranof Hotel.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Journey Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Recovery

What keywords are associated?

Pan American Flight Delay Sick Engine Juneau Passengers Alaska Travel

Where did it happen?

Juneau Airport

Story Details

Location

Juneau Airport

Event Date

Yesterday In June

Story Details

Pan American World Airways Flight No. 924 was delayed due to a sick engine; a Fairbanks-Seattle non-stop flight stopped in Juneau to accommodate passengers with a capacity load. Inbound and outbound passenger lists provided, including those boarding at Annette. Saturday's flights carried 49 from Seattle, with various destinations. Extra crew in Juneau due to circumstances.

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