Youthheld in death of Ida Emmett girl at target range
A county grand jury returned an open verdict in the death of 16 year old Anna Jean Phipps amid a nude party at a target range. Audel James Robnett, a former CCC enrollee, was shot in the back and said to have given conflicting stories. Prosecutor Williams considered criminal charges. Sheriff Riggs said further questioning would wait on Robnett’s recovery. The shooting occurred after Robnett bought a .22 pistol and the pair allegedly planned to post tar on trees before driving away.
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Robnett and girl linked in fatal shooting incident
Robnett claimed the girl shot herself after he was shot in the back while hanging a target. Eyewitnesses and coroner Bucknum noted powder burns on both, with Robnett beside the car at the time of the shooting. The girl’s nude body was found, clothes and eighth grade books in the back seat. youth had recently discharged from CCC camp and worked as a mechanic.
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Former Judge Ends Life to Insure Family Future
Chicago report states former Municipal Court Judge Howard W Hayes killed himself to safeguard his wife’s income after a mass insurance policy would lapse at midnight on August 31. Attorney John W Day, advisor to Hayes, says debt and unwillingness to borrow kept him from renewing the policy.
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Fallen American To Be Buried In Spain
Pasadena report states Henry G Eaton son of late Los Angeles mayor Frederick Eaton was killed while fighting with the Spanish loyalist army. His mother announced the body will remain buried on Spanish soil.
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Iowa City Plans Drive To Check Jaywalking
Mayor Myron J. Walker warned pedestrians will be arrested for jaywalking or crossing on red. Police Chief W H Bender ordered patrolmen to record names of violators and publish them, with no formal arrests for a week, then enforce city code fines from 1 to 100 dollars or jail time.
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