AS MRS. Joan M. Smith came in for a landing, aircraft from NAS Agana, VAP-61 and VW-1 escorted the around-the world aviatrix. She was following the Amelia Earhart route. Mrs. Smith called the New Guinea-to-Guam "the most exciting leg of her flight." Hundreds of people greeted her upon arrival. On hand with congratulations were RAdm. Thomas A. Christopher, ComNavMarianas; Gov. Manuel F.L. Guerrero, and Capt. J.M. Barlow, NAS Agana C.O.