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December 13, 1958
Kodiak Mirror
Kodiak, Alaska
What is this article about?
John Springhill, a local businessman, recounts his SAS flight over the North Pole to Finland after 43 years away, to visit his ill brother amid distressing communist influences due to Russia's proximity. He also visited Sweden, Norway, and Denmark briefly; the trip involved engine trouble rerouting to Norway.
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Details Given on North Pole Flight
Tells of Trip
John Springhill, local businessman, spoke to the Chamber members on his recent trip to Finland.
He flew aboard an SAS flight over the North Pole to his homeland.
Springhill stated it had been 43 years since he left Finland.
The main purpose of the trip was to visit his brother who had been ill for some time. He stated he found conditions in his homeland "most distressing." The communist influence is felt there, he said, mainly because of Russia's close proximity to Finland, and the latter's size.
He spent two weeks on the entire flight, also visiting Sweden, Norway and Denmark for brief stops.
Considerable anxiety was felt on the trip over, when one of the engines gave out. The plane was re-routed to Norway in the interest of safety.
Tells of Trip
John Springhill, local businessman, spoke to the Chamber members on his recent trip to Finland.
He flew aboard an SAS flight over the North Pole to his homeland.
Springhill stated it had been 43 years since he left Finland.
The main purpose of the trip was to visit his brother who had been ill for some time. He stated he found conditions in his homeland "most distressing." The communist influence is felt there, he said, mainly because of Russia's close proximity to Finland, and the latter's size.
He spent two weeks on the entire flight, also visiting Sweden, Norway and Denmark for brief stops.
Considerable anxiety was felt on the trip over, when one of the engines gave out. The plane was re-routed to Norway in the interest of safety.
What sub-type of article is it?
Journey
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Family
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
North Pole Flight
Finland Visit
Communist Influence
Engine Failure
Family Illness
What entities or persons were involved?
John Springhill
Where did it happen?
Finland, Over The North Pole, Sweden, Norway, Denmark
Story Details
Key Persons
John Springhill
Location
Finland, Over The North Pole, Sweden, Norway, Denmark
Story Details
John Springhill flew over the North Pole to Finland after 43 years to visit his ill brother, found conditions distressing due to communist influence from Russia, visited neighboring countries briefly, and experienced engine failure rerouting to Norway.