Mary Riggall, 87, advertising firm, antiques entrepreneur Nov 24, 2008
She told relatives about helping to report a story about a 1941 airplane crash near Atlanta that almost killed passenger Eddie Rickenbacker, the Eastern Airlines founder and World War I flying ace. That s just one of many remarkable stories she told from that era, said a stepson, Chris Riggall of Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Some casualties of war never get counted Nov 18, 2008
I asked my grandfather, who lied about his age to fight in WW I, and was proud of his service with Eddie Rickenbacker s squadron in the ground crew, and he was uncharacteristically reticent. No, there were no real signs. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Junketing around the Junction, June 12 Jun 13, 2008
Other people are Sgt. York, Charles Lindbergh, Douglas MacArthur, Buffalo Bill, Audie Murphy, and Eddie Rickenbacker. The symbol on the medal is Minerva, Roman goddess of wisdom, poetry, medicine, commerce, and warriors. (Concord Journal, MA)
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Mar 9, 2008
By Russell BanksHarperCollinsThis is Russell Banks' Depression novel. That's Depression, as in FDR and the New Deal, as opposed to depressing, which "The Reserve.". (New York Post -- Opinions)
Restructured IndyCar Series unveiled Feb 29, 2008
Hulman was the man who saved the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from extinction when he purchased the historic track from Eddie Rickenbacker in 1945. The revived Indianapolis 500 continued in 1946 after a four-year layoff because of World War II.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Injured in '41, Rickenbacker still the hero Feb 27, 2008
As a seventh-grader at the time at Atlanta's E. Rivers School, even I knew all about Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker every kid back then did. We grew up on the heroes of that Great War some 20 years earlier. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What the Heck? Aug 20, 2007
Greg Howell turned in a great cameo as cocky air ace Eddie Rickenbacker. Terence Knapp made a late appearance on stage -- and blew everyone away. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Chuck Knobler, 95, flew President Roosevelt to Yalta Jul 28, 2007
There was the time he helped refuel Charles Lindbergh's plane, and the time he joined the search party when Amelia Earhart went missing, and the time he helped pull Eddie Rickenbacker from his wrecked plane. There were his run-ins with celebrities such as Clark Gable, Bob Hope and Nat "King" Cole. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
20th Century Images: July 2, 2007 Jul 2, 2007
Eastern Air Lines, under the leadership of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, pioneered commercial aviation at Charlestons Kanawha Airport (now Yeager) when it opened in 1947 ... Eastern Air Lines, under the leadership of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, pioneered commercial aviation at Charlestons Kanawha Airport (now Yeager) when it opened in 1947. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Indy 500 filled with legendary tradition at a fever pitch May 27, 2007
In 1927, the track was bought from the original owners by flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, who had raced in a couple of 500s. The track fell into disrepair during World War II. In 1945, it was bought by Tony Hulman, whose family continues to own it today. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Ripley's Triumphant Return to New York! May 25, 2007
Also playing for Ripley's team were boxing champion Jack Dempsey, comedians Jimmy Durante, Bugs Baer and W. C. Fields, actors George Raft and Al Jolson, World War I Hero and founder of Eastern Airlines, Eddie Rickenbacker, and billionaire William Randolph Hearst, Jr.. 3,197-lb. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Board not keen on Orbach Corner Mar 21, 2007
David Diamond, chairman of Community Board 5, says the board has nothing against Orbach; it simply feels the proliferation of honorary street names is "confusing and distracting." Among others who've been rebuffed: band leader Guy Lombardo, pilot Eddie Rickenbacker, actor Hal Holbrook and St. Francis of Assisi. The vote was 18-17 for Orbach, with one abstention. (USA Today -- News)
INSIDE STORIES Mar 5, 2007
He began when the airline was under the leadership of World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker. During that time, Mudd was among the top negotiators for the Eastern pilots' union, including serving as master chairman for several regions. (Newsday -- Business)
Seeking details from 'Mega Fix' about earlier drive to the White House Jan 23, 2007
Cortwood describes Robert E. Lee, Andrew Jackson, Lou Gehrig, Eddie Rickenbacker, Audi Murphy, Davy Crockett, Vince Lombardi and others. "R. Cort Kirkwood s new book highlights patriotic masculinity and should be a highly prized addition to the library of every American ready to learn from examples of historically correct, if politically unfashionable, character and leadership, said Conservative Caucus Chairman Howard Phillips. In second place was by Clint Johnson. Johnson reveals that far from... (WorldNetDaily)
