Farewell letter from Hauptmann pledges innocence
Trenton March 31 1936 Hauptmann writes Governor Hoffman protesting his innocence and asks why Lindbergh intermediary Condon hides what he knows He says he faces death with light to bring truth and pleads not guilty while expressing sorrow for his wife and son and suffering under conviction
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
John F.jassie
Condon
Lindbergh Ransom
Sul
Grand Jury Delays Hauptmann Execution 48 Hours
Grand Jury of Mercer County obtained a 48 hour reprieve for Bruno Richard Hauptmann delaying the planned execution. Foreman Allyne Freeman notified Warden Col Kimberling to hold off as jurors seek new angles and possible confession details related to the Lindbergh kidnapping. The timing remains unsettled with no governor action reported and further judicial steps possible.
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Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Allyne Freeman
Mercer County Grand Jury
Mark O. Kimberling
State
Kimberling
Col
Paul H. Wendel
Om Winter
Ward
William
Conklin
Harold G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
Pardens Court
Wendel
Grand Jury
Big Brown Stone
Albert B. Hermann
Court of Pardons
Vera Stretz Trial Repeats Death Story After Three Day Stand
Vera Stretz ends a three day witness stand repetition of her slain lover Dr. Fritz Gebhardt tale. She recounts a supposed brutal assault and conflict in his skyscraper apartment. She confirms she knew Gebhardt was married with a wife and two children.
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New York
Vera Stretz
Fritz Gebhardt
Miles M. O’brien
Samuel S. Leibowitz
Gebhardt
Miss Stretz
Timaye
Europe
One Mexican Is Slain Four Wounded In Skirmish At City Hall
In Nuevo Laredo a political faction seeking to oust Mayor Martin Herrera tried to seize city hall. One Mexican police officer was killed and four others wounded as gunfire erupted. Soldiers moved in and armed patrols took charge while Herrera declared military rule from army headquarters. The attackers, about 50 adherents of Emilio Portes Gil, were halted after a brief fight near Hidalgo Plaza. Policeman Leopoldo Esquivel died. Sergeants and officers were seriously wounded. Governor Enrique Canseco named Candelario Guajardo to authority.
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Laredo
Nuevo Laredo
Martin Herrera
Rio Grande
Herrera
Emilio Portes Gil
Mexican Agrarian Movement
Portes Gil
Mexico
Hidselgo Plaza
Leopoldo Esquivel
Luis R. Mendez
Salome Garcia
I. Mata
Alfonso Moreno
Enrique Canseco
Tamaulipas
Candelario Guajardo
Follow World's Latest News in Your Daily Paper
An advertising blurb promotes Amarillo News as a complete daily paper with world national and local coverage. It urges readers to stay informed through the paper and to consult the News agent or call in Amarillo at telephone 6262.
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Amarillo
Ethiopia
Polk Street
Bay of Bombay
Capital Letters
WICC Opens Offices for West Texas Convention
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce opens Amarillo headquarters for the May 11 to 13 convention. Jed Rix and Roger Motherall head the office with close ties to Amarillo Chamber. Local convention directors include Lawrence Hagg J Roy Cullum and T B Gallaher as committees are formed. President R H Nichols of Vernon is noted.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Hunter May Enter Governor's Race
Tom Hunter of Wichita Falls indicated he would likely run for governor and would decide within two weeks. He cited broad public support and friends urging a bid, but noted campaign funds as the major obstacle in his path.
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Dallas
Tom Hunter
Wichita Falls
State Is Both Winner Loser In Court Test
A court case titled Carbon Black produces a paradoxical ruling where the state's legal position is affirmed in part while its opposing claims are rejected in others, illustrating a mixed verdict with implications for policy and enforcement.
Supreme Court ruling on Texas gas proration policy
The Texas Supreme Court case in Austin on March 31 questioned state gas conservation methods. A three judge federal panel invalidated a Railroad Commission order forcing ratable gas purchases, deeming it unconstitutional to compel sharing markets. The decision also upheld limits on sweet gas use for carbon black but criticized the gas conservation law as written. The ruling could reshape state conservation policy and property rights, with continued discussion on page 9.
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Austin
State of
Texas
Railroad Commission
Proration Enforcement Agency
Consolidated Gas Utilities Corporation
Texhoma Natural Gas Company
F. C. Henderson Company
Portland Gasoline Company
J. C. Hutcheson
New Orleans
Robert J. McMillan
San Antonio
T. M. Kennerly
Houston
Texhoma and
Supreme Court
William Me
Light Snow Falls in Western Kansas Sparks Wheat Hope
Light snow fell in Western Kansas today, raising farmer hopes that part of the wheat crop in the area would be saved. The snowfall was heavy at several points.
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Garden City
Kans
Kansas
Forecast for Amarillo and Vicinity Amid Warmer, Clouds
Partly cloudy and warmer Wednesday with possible light rain. West Texas north and east portions may see rain, Rio Grande Valley warmer. New Mexico unsettled Wednesday with possible snow in the north, little temperature change. Temperature hours at Amarillo show fluctuating readings with highs around 63 and lows near 25.
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Amarillo
West Texas
Rio Grande Valley
New Mexico
Cars Must Have Tags By Midnight Tonight
Highway patrolmen launch their annual sweep to seize deadhead drivers starting after midnight as motorists rush to obtain car tags and drivers licenses. The 11:59:59 deadline demands 1936 vintage tags or be cited. heavy fines apply.
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Jewell Davidson
Skeleton found near Rising Star linked to 1934 murder case
Eastland March 31 A skeleton later identified as H L McBee was found hanging from a tree near Rising Star on December 22 1934. Raymond Henry stands trial for murder while Quilt Henry wife of the accused faces similar charges. Witness Dean Broughton 10 and Herman Boyman testified about the discovery and surrounding details including a quilt near the site.
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Eastland
H. L. McBee
Rising Star
Raymond Henry
Dean Broughton
Herman Boyman
C. C. Broughton
Quilt
Della Henry
Young Broughton
McBee
A. D. Carroll
Justice of the Peace
Morris
Carroll
Japs Battle Mongolians In Outer Mongolia Clash
Reports from Ulan Bator say heavy fighting continues between Mongolian defenders and Japanese Manchukuoan invaders. The action prompted a sharp protest to the Japanese ambassador in Moscow as Russia warns against waiting for developments.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Ulan Bator
Outer Mongolia
Stamaniakoff
Roosevelt visits Nassau to meet Nassau governor
President Roosevelt arrives in Nassau the capital of the Bahamas to pay courtesy calls on Governor-General Sir Bede Clifford and hold a press conference with White House correspondents in Miami.
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Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
Naessau
Bahamas
Bede Clifford
White House
J. T. Shipman 81 Dies in Plainview
J. T. Shipman 81 died at noon at his son J. W. Shipman's home 409 First Street Plainview after illness since Friday. Funeral services planned for tomorrow with burial in Tulsa cemetery. Born October in New Hope Tennessee he moved to Texas 1874 and helped build the first railroad into Fort Worth later moving Swisher County then Plainview to live with his son. Survived by son and a brother in Oklahoma.
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Plainview
J. T. Shipman
J. W. Shipman
First Street
Tulsa
Mr. Lipman
New Hope
Tenn
Tennessee
Texas
Fort Worth
Swisher County
Oklahoma
Meningitis Toll Rises Across Mexico City and Torreon
A Universal dispatch reports 29 deaths from a meningitis outbreak in Torreon as 57 people are affected, signaling a worsening health crisis in Mexico. In Shreveport Louisiana J R Crawford 56, noted oil operator and former Mid-Continent Oil and Gas leader, dies after an eight week illness.
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Mexico City
Universal Today
Torreon
Shreveport
J. R. Crawford
Louisiana-Arkansas
Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
Southwest
Hauptmann Widow Reacts To 48Hour Delay In Execution
Mrs Anna Hauptmann described as hysterical with joy by a close associate after news of a 48 hour postponement in the execution of her husband. Dr Williams Collier confirmed her happiness and noted she is “all right now.” A note from Mrs Hauptmann to her husband expressed love and continued hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Anna Hauptmann
Williams. Collier
Storm halts hunt for missing plane in Elko
A blizzard halted the search for a missing airplane carrying three Elko businessmen. Rescue planes were grounded as snow and winds blocked roads and stranded travelers after the craft took off from Reno shortly after noon the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Reno
Marilyn Miller Improves After Toxic Illness
New York reports actress Marilyn Miller is much improved after a toxic condition left her in a semi comatose state with a fever as high as 106 degrees while hospitalized at Doctors Hospital. Dr W L Whittemore noted the progress and said she is better tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marilyn Miller
W. L Whittemore
Bombers Reach France Field After Costa Rica Flight
Nine converted bombing planes arrived at Cristobal Canal Zone today after a flight from San Jose Costa Rica under Col Barney Oldfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristobal Cristobal
Canal Zone
France Field
San Jose
Costa Rica
Barney Oldfield
Delay unjustified says Amarillo men on Hauptmann reprieve
Twelve Amarillo residents were surveyed about Bruno Hauptmann’s reprieve minutes before the scheduled execution. Five, including a minister, protested the delay as disgrace. Respondents largely supported the view that the trial and execution were too delayed, fearing it would mislead the public about guilt and justice. Continued on Page 8, Col. 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauptmann
Amarillo
Hitler outlines armistice plan with three nation commission
Adolf Hitler proposes a three man international commission to oversee Rhineland frontier tensions. Germany would refrain from expanding Rhineland troops if France and Belgium provide equivalent guarantees. The plan, relayed by Joachim von Ribbentrop to Anthony Eden in London, forms counter proposals to the Locarno powers amid the Rhineland crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Rhineland
Germany
France
Belgium
London
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Hitler
Anthony Eden
Firemen Save New York Dancer From Window Ledge
Hundreds watched as firemen rescued Arlene Shugert a 24 year old moving picture theater cashier from a fourth floor ledge near Times Square. Trapped during a blaze she shivered on the ledge for 10 minutes before crews arrived.
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New York
Arlene Shugert
Moving Picture Theater
Times Square
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Gil
WICC
RIX and
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Hunter
M'Craw
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New Jersey
Paul Wendel
Lindbergh
Mercer County
Wilentz
Norman Schwartzkopf
Anthony Hauck
Hunterdon County
Gaston B. Means
Means
Leavenworth, Kan
Evelyn Walsh McLean
Nassau
Anna
Storm
America
Swers
Griggs
R. E. Underwood
C. C. Grimes
Eddo
Grady Hazlewood
J. W. Hill
Robert C. Jones
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