Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1926, Page 95

The Sunfliy Stae WASHINGTON, D. C,—MARCH 7, 1926. Successful launching of amphibian plane from barge on the Potomac River. The large photograph shows the plane on the catapult, ready to be hurled into space. The inset shows the plane leaving the barge. ©FP. & A. Photos. Naval Air Pilots Harold June, Comdr. John Rodgers and Lieut. L. W. Curtin, who left Washington a few days ago in seaplanes for Cuba, where they will participate in the Spring naval maneuvers. ©F. & A. Photos. Mme. Amelita Galli-Curci, opera star, who is spending the Winter at Miami Beach, Fla. © Underwood & Underwood. Pietro Ciavarro, sculptor, putting - - the finishing touches on one of the The oldest and youngest stars of the Metropolitan Opera Government officials who witnessed successful catapulting figures which will adorn a tower of Co. Mme. Ernestine Schumann-Heink (left) recently sang of Navy plane from Potomac River barge. Left to right: Carl the Agriculture Building at the Phila- :"’;nmi:":;exe;l‘;;d){; h“::;:l? in grand opera after spending many years on the concert F. Jeansen, one of the inventors of the catapult; Secretary of delphia Sesquicentennial, opening in ur:l ml)u been sel';ctedpasyCharlie' stage. Miss Marion Talley, 19, is hailed as the new soprano War Davis, Secretary of the Navy Wilbur, Admiral Moffeti and June. Wide World Photo. ‘(':vh: e leaditisai s aix of the Metrooclitan. © Underwood & Underwood. Comdr. Richardsén. ©OFP. & A. Photer plin’s new lea g;.av. man.