Hauptmann Eyes Clemency With New Evidence Claims
Hauptmann seeks clemency arguing new evidence links the Lindbergh baby kidnapping to a pair of men including Isidor Fisch. He plans to argue he bought ransom money and to prove John the suspect is Fisch’s friend. Gov Hoffman will decide after the Jan 7 pardon hearing.
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Warner Brothers music ban may remove top songs from radio
New York AP reports Warner Brothers Pictures will withdraw popular music from radio after New Year. The move affects prime theme songs and hits on CBS NBC and about 100 independents as Warner ends licensing via the society of composers authors and publishers.
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Italian Press Renews Attack On Britain Over Ethiopia War
Rome reports that Italian newspapers blame Britain for arming Ethiopia and renewed anti British campaigns. General Bollati hints royal residences may be set up in Buslei and Gorrachei over Ogaden, signaling Italy’s resolve to hold the area despite peace talks.
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Norris proposes vast Mississippi Valley Authority plan
Senator Norris of Nebraska unveils a plan for a Mississippi valley authority modeled on the TVA. The proposal would cover more than half the continental United States from the Canadian border to the Gulf, aiming to control floods improve navigation irrigation hydroelectric power soil conservation and reforestation under a three member board with funding to be appropriated annually.
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Women Make Better Air Travelers Than Men
A study by American Airlines as part of their ground school findings shows women as better air travelers in several areas. Women handle first flights calmer, weather better, and follow instructions more, while men seek more service and ask more questions. The study notes well upholstered passengers perform best and that children and elderly derive the most thrill from flying.
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Stranded 80 in Caspian ice Weeklong effort continues
Baku authorities report 80 people are stranded for over a week in three small steamers caught in Caspian ice. Rescue attempts have so far failed as conditions delay recovery.
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Baku
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Caspian Sea
Senator Pope to Seek U S Crime Probe
In Washington AP dispatch Senator Pope Ida Democrat said he would ask a congressional investigation of crime after the Lindberghs left the country. He aims to make America safer to live in.
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Milburne Borough Claims U.S. Smallest Borough Title
Milburne Borough between Philadelphia and Upper Darby is the smallest U.S. borough. It covers 0.12 square miles with a population of 396 and about 100 voters. Its assessed valuation is 1,230,250 dollars.
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Morgan And Lamont To Be Summoned By Arms Investigators
The senate munitions committee will call J. P. Morgan and Thomas W. Lamont as first witnesses on January 7 in a probe of loans to allies and U S entry into World War I. A memo by Clark and Nye critiques Secretary Lansing’s push to permit wartime loans.
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France May Offer Naval Limits Plan At London Conference
Paris reports Navy Minister Francois Pietri said France may propose a fleet limitation plan acceptable to all five powers when the London conference reconvenes next month. He added French delegates and experts are refining the plan during the recess. Black pearls are the most valuable, followed by pink, white, and yellow pearls.
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