DO-X LANDS IN BAY; THRONGS CHEER END OF 12,000-MILE TRIP; World's Biggest Plane Brings 70 From Norfolk on Last Lap of Trip From Europe. PASSENGERS DANCE ON WAY Craft Glides Easily to Rest as Ships Salute and Crowds Storm Battery Wall. OFFICERS AND CREW HAILED Get Medals for Voyage Over Three Continents--Official Welcome at City Hall Today. Huge Craft Dwarfs Escort. Trip Made in 3 Hours. DO-X LANDS IN BAY, ENDING LONG FLIGHT Files Low Over Water. Crew Is Welcomed Here Craft Anchored for Night. NATION HEARS DO-X WELCOME Greeting to Officers, Crew and Passengers Broadcast on Network.

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ASTRONAUTS SWING INTO ORBIT IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S LANDING

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