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June 2, 1937
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Amelia Earhart continues her around-the-world flight, landing in Caripito, Venezuela, after departing San Juan, Puerto Rico, and heading to Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana, over 1,000 miles of Caribbean on June 2.
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AMELIA TAKES OFF FOR DUTCH GUIANA
'Round World Flier Points Her Ship Across 1,000 Miles of Caribbean
Miami, Fla., June 2.-(AP)-Pan American Airways reported Amelia Earhart landed at Caripito, Venezuela, at 9:18 a. m. (CST) Wednesday after a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2.- (AP)-Amelia Earhart lifted her silvery twin-motored monoplane into the second leg of her projected "just for fun" flight around the world Wednesday, heading for Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana, 1,000 miles away.
Her ship roared away under fair skies and with a 10-mile-an-hour east wind for the long overwater hop.
The takeoff at 4:50 a. m. (CST) had been considerably delayed while the slim, blonde airwoman awaited weather reports from Trinidad.
'Round World Flier Points Her Ship Across 1,000 Miles of Caribbean
Miami, Fla., June 2.-(AP)-Pan American Airways reported Amelia Earhart landed at Caripito, Venezuela, at 9:18 a. m. (CST) Wednesday after a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 2.- (AP)-Amelia Earhart lifted her silvery twin-motored monoplane into the second leg of her projected "just for fun" flight around the world Wednesday, heading for Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana, 1,000 miles away.
Her ship roared away under fair skies and with a 10-mile-an-hour east wind for the long overwater hop.
The takeoff at 4:50 a. m. (CST) had been considerably delayed while the slim, blonde airwoman awaited weather reports from Trinidad.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Adventure
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Amelia Earhart
World Flight
Aviation Adventure
Caribbean Flight
Dutch Guiana
What entities or persons were involved?
Amelia Earhart
Where did it happen?
San Juan, Puerto Rico To Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana Over Caribbean; Caripito, Venezuela
Story Details
Key Persons
Amelia Earhart
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico To Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana Over Caribbean; Caripito, Venezuela
Event Date
June 2
Story Details
Amelia Earhart takes off from San Juan, Puerto Rico, at 4:50 a.m. CST for Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana, on her around-the-world flight, delayed by weather reports; earlier landed in Caripito, Venezuela, at 9:18 a.m. CST.