Investigation of Dirigible Disasters: Hearings Before ..., 73-1 Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 15 ..., May 22 to June 6, 1933 |
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... CHAIRMAN . From the information you have obtained from review of other sources , where did you determine the storm ... CHAIRMAN . It proceeded northeasterly ? Lieutenant COMMANDER WILEY Yes , sir . The CHAIRMAN . Did it approach the ...
... CHAIRMAN . From the information you have obtained from review of other sources , where did you determine the storm ... CHAIRMAN . It proceeded northeasterly ? Lieutenant COMMANDER WILEY Yes , sir . The CHAIRMAN . Did it approach the ...
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... CHAIRMAN . Do you think - I do not like to ask you for an expert opinion , unless you feel it is proper - do you not think if a storm is raging , and you do not know the severity of it and extent of it , it is wiser to keep on shore ...
... CHAIRMAN . Do you think - I do not like to ask you for an expert opinion , unless you feel it is proper - do you not think if a storm is raging , and you do not know the severity of it and extent of it , it is wiser to keep on shore ...
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... CHAIRMAN . Although the storm was northeast ? Lieutenant Commander WILEY . Yes , sir . The CHAIRMAN . Would not that indicate that the storm was less severe than your testimony would seem to indicate now ? Lieutenant Commander WILEY ...
... CHAIRMAN . Although the storm was northeast ? Lieutenant Commander WILEY . Yes , sir . The CHAIRMAN . Would not that indicate that the storm was less severe than your testimony would seem to indicate now ? Lieutenant Commander WILEY ...
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... CHAIRMAN . Did we derive any benefit from any dirigibles during the World War ; did the United States ? Lieutenant ... CHAIRMAN . You mean for- Lieutenant Commander WILEY . For coastal work , and the Marine Corps . The CHAIRMAN . What do ...
... CHAIRMAN . Did we derive any benefit from any dirigibles during the World War ; did the United States ? Lieutenant ... CHAIRMAN . You mean for- Lieutenant Commander WILEY . For coastal work , and the Marine Corps . The CHAIRMAN . What do ...
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... CHAIRMAN . It is entirely agreeable to the chairman , but I would not want to disturb the continuity of the program outlined by our counsel without his consent , and I would like to cross - examine this witness a little . Colonel ...
... CHAIRMAN . It is entirely agreeable to the chairman , but I would not want to disturb the continuity of the program outlined by our counsel without his consent , and I would like to cross - examine this witness a little . Colonel ...
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Page 4 - In the testimony you are about to give before this committee, do you solemnly swear that you will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God ? Mr.
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Page 527 - The subcommittee met, pursuant to the call of the chairman, at 10 o'clock am in the committee room of the Committee on Banking and Currency, Room 301, Senate Office Building, Senator William H.
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