By the Associated Press
Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 25—The German-built dirigible ZR-3 took the air at 9:05 a.m. at the naval air station, and headed southwest for Bolling Field, Washington, where she will be christened ‘Los Angeles’ by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge this afternoon.
The big craft made an easy takeoff, with four of her five motors running as she headed into a 25-mile southwest wind. The fifth motor was set going as the ship rose, and soon the ZR-3 was fading away in the haze to the southwest
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Christened by Mrs. Coolidge
Washington, Nov. 25—Americanization of the giant dirigible ZR-3—the last of the historic line of Germa Zeppelins—was completed today in a setting symbolical of the peaceful ways she is to follow.
The flutter of white pigeons released by the hand of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, and the rush aloft of a myriad of bright toy balloons, were the chosen outward signs of the big cruiser’s re-christening, as the American ship ‘Los Angeles.’ All the high officials of the government, and many envoys from other lands gathered at Bolling Field for the ceremony.
The marital touch was confined to the national salute of 21 guns from a naval battery, and the playing of The Star Spangled Banner by a navy band. The Los Angeles is designed for non-military purpose only.
From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Nov. 25, 1924
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