Hauptmann faces defeat as state rejects Fisch link
William E. Frank, a government accountant, testified that the Hauptmanns’ assets grew to 44,486 after the ransom for Ray Charles Lindbergh disappeared. The state said it would block further attempts to connect Isador Fisch to the kidnapping murder or ransom collection. Kurtz, a New York prosecutor, claimed a diary showed Fisch and Fisch’s ally plotted together on the day of the crime. Hauptmann had claimed the 14,600 ransom money found in his garage was given to him for safekeeping by Fisch.
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Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
William E. Frank
Bruno Hauptmann
Ray Charles A. Lindbergh
Isador Fisch
Tbert ID. Kurtz
New York
Fisch
Hauptmann
Isador Fisch Referred to as John on Transatlantic Crossing
Mrs. Curt Schwartz, a Bronx housewife, testified that Isador Fisch was known as "John" during the Lindbergh kidnapping case across the Atlantic. She said Fisch collected part of the $50,000 Lindbergh ransom, a claim tied to Hauptmann's defense. She recalled traveling with him on the Washington and receiving letters and postcards from Leipzig signed "John."
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Associated Press
New York
Curt Schwartz
Bronx
Isador Fisch
John
Fisch
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Washington
Leipzig
Cotton crop valued at 57 million in North Carolina
The North Carolina department of agriculture puts the state cotton crop value for this year at 57 million dollars. The figure highlights the crop's contribution to the farm economy and follows prior year estimates released by state officials.
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North Carolina Department of Agriculture
Public Enemy No 1 Believed to Be in Atlantic City Today
Atlantic City police widen the alert for Alvin Karpis and Harry Campbell of the Bremer kidnap gang as authorities believe they remain in the area. Karpis shot at officers during a getaway from a trap after stealing a car, Campbell wounded and wearing only underwear, shod in slippers. Stores urged to watch for suspects purchasing clothing.
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Public Enemy
Atlantic City
Associated Press
Alvin Kaypis
Numbaer One
Karpis
Bremer
Harry Campbell
Campbell
Tonneau
Salary Hike Proposed by Senator Moore of Houston
Senator Weaver Moore of Houston proposed a constitutional amendment to raise the governor's salary from 4000 to 12000 and the attorney general's pay from 4000 to 10000.
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Sen. Moore
Houston
Associated Press
Austin
Weaver Moore
Five Prisoners Escape From Impregnable Jail
Georgetown Jan 20 Five prisoners escaped Williamson County Jail while Jailer Andy Pickle fed other inmates. Cernech, linked to the slayings of Granger officials, was recaptured in San Gabriel Park by Sheriff Louis One, Fulton, and Anderson. Lloyd Fulton and Gene Anderson were nabbed at Salado by Deputy R. O. Davis and Granger officers. E F Carter and Nathan Schiller remained at large. Will Palm aided in locking up Pickle and Palm after three bars were sawed. Three others nearby initially sought escape but refused.
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Georgetown
Williamson County
Andy Pickle
Louis Cernech
Granger
Texas
San Gabriel Park
Louis One
Lloyd Fulton
Gene Anderson
R. O. Davis
Salado
E. F. Carter
Nathan Schiller
Will Palm
Pickle
Cernech
Palm
Cornech
Jim McCutcheon
Heomer McCutcheon
Homer Boyd
Weather Summary for Texas and Nearby Regions
Weather bulletin notes 24 hour temperature ending 7 pm with a max of 66 in Man. area. Last week rainfall totals 4.09 inches. East Texas fair and colder in the south and extreme east with freeze risk overnight in north and south. Tuesday forecast shows fair skies with rising temperatures, west Texas fair and cooler in northwest tonight.
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East Texas
Hara
Texas
Northwest
Fannin County Representatives Named to Key Committees
Fannin county's two lawmakers were assigned to major panels by Speaker Stevenson on Saturday. Representative W. W. Fitzwater will handle Labor and Agriculture committees including Live Stock and Stock Raising Conservation and Reclamation. R. W. Calvert of Hillsboro was named chairman of Banks and Banking. Calvert, a Hillsboro newcomer, is among the Legislature's younger members and opposed Stevenson in the Speaker race.
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Fannin County
Hillsboro
Texas
Court promises ruling on constitutionality of Recovery Act
In Washington on January 21 the Supreme Court pledged a direct ruling on the act’s constitutionality. It will review Judge W I Grubb of northern Alabama federal court who held the recovery act and the code of fair competition for Amber and lumber products industry invalid.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
W. I. Grubb
Alabama
Bonham Sees 8 Above Zero In Cold Spell
Bonham’s thermometer stood at eight degrees above zero this morning the coldest in years. The 24 hour drop reached 48 degrees from Sunday to Monday, bringing slick streets and several near accidents. The weather warmed by noon with a rising forecast for Tuesday morning.
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Bonham
Grand Jury Returns 34 Bills Recessed Till February 11
After returning 34 bills of indictment the grand jury recessed Saturday until February 11. Hundreds of witnesses were examined in a period of high activity. The previous panel returned over 100 true bills, and officials expect the current jury to reconvene for a second session in February.
Oklahoma Governor Marland Removes Chair Chains
Oklahoma City news reports Governor Marland has removed the chains from chairs fixed to the floor in former Governor Murray’s office. Murray had chained them to prevent visitors from approaching and whispering. Marland relocated the chairs, added several new ones, and moved Murray’s large chair to another room.
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Oklahoma City
Murray
Marland
Geecretary
Former Bonham Man Fatally Injured in Dallas Murder
Harry Taylor 27 died at Parkland Hospital after being struck in Dallas early Sunday by an unknown assailant. The Bonham native, a Sanger Bros. butcher, was treated for a fractured skull at Emergency Hospital and later died. Surviving relatives include his parents, three brothers, and sisters. Police attributed a threat Taylor made but no arrest announced by noon.
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Dallas
Harry Taylor
Cristler
Parkland Hospital
Taylor
Sanger Bros
South Akard
Pelice
Roy Richber
Parkland
L.E. Taylor
H. A. Taylor Dallas
M N. Tat
Las Veas
Nev
W. L. Taylor
Denver
L E. Taylor
Dall
F. H. Blakle
Dalla
Grant Johnson
Lillie Taley
Rain record and flood effects in Bowd Ark region
The vicinity reports over four inches of rain since Friday night with January totals around five inches. Ground cracks appear and lake and pond levels show rise, affecting Bowd Arc area as water and weather impact linger.
Cotton Market Quotations Opened and Closed Details
New York quotations for cotton markets show Munune 2.52 to 2.54 range with opening at 2.53 and closing at an unspecified level. Market report notes fluctuations and final price not provided in the fragment.
One Dead in Texas as Blizzard Rages Across State
Bitterly cold weather caused a Texas death and left others near death as temperatures dropped to five below at Pampa and two above at Amarillo. Joe Dilworth died from exposure near Kerrville, while Clinton Dobbs in Dallas was found unconscious but recovering. Icy roads and frozen radiators troubled thousands of motorists as Fort Worth logged eight above, the coldest since February 1933, and San Antonio measured 19 above at 8 am.
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Texas
Joe Dilworth
Kerrville
Clinton Dobbs
Dallas
Pampa
Amarillo
Ft. Worth
San Antonio
Coldest Winter Weather Sweeps Over Texas and Gulf Coast
The article reports a severe cold wave across West Texas and the Dallas region with temperatures dropping up to 27 degrees in 10 hours and forecasts of 18 to 24 degrees. Readings show Texline 0 to 4, Amarillo 6, Childress 20, Fort Worth 26. Snow is not reported. winds reach 22 mph and higher gusts northernly. Precipitation varies with rain and flurries, Abilene receiving 3.8 inches. Galveston forecasts near freezing by tomorrow night with hard rain and strong winds beginning tonight.
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West F Texas
Texline
Amarito
Childress
West Texan
Panhandle
Darhart
Shattuck O
Wood Ward
Okia Amaru
Dallas
Ole
Corsicana
Abilene
Galveston
Relief Clients Receive Saturday Checks Under New Plan
Relief office reports 2377 clients received 15.619 dollars in checks Saturday. County program cuts rolls and shifts burden to state and counties with 500 to 600 people affected. Officials anticipate doubled arrangements by February 1 to manage the load.
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Bonnam
Cmt
Buildings Too Cold Dismiss Schools Morning Notice
Pupils were dismissed from schools due to cold buildings. Many students welcomed the closure while others protested. The morning halted classes as facilities failed to meet comfort needs.
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