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Coast Guard flyer gets distinguished flying cross. Washington, D.C., Oct. 14. In recognition of a flight made 130 miles to sea through fog and rain to rescue a severely injured seaman, whose life was [àed] by prompt hospitalization, Lieut. R.L. [àrke], Coast Guard aviator, was today presented with t
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