Hoffman to demand Condons return in Lindbergh case
Trenton Feb 22 Gov Hoffman will ask Dr John F Condon to return from Panama immediately to answer questions about the Lindbergh kidnapping case. He will also examine another key witness against Bruno Hauptmann as part of steps to clear up mysteries surrounding the murder verdict.
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Condon
Panama
United Pras
Trenton
N. J
Harold G. Hoffman
John F. Condon
Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Matptmanh
Hoffman
Haupt- Wat
Hunterdon County
M. Hauck
Hauptmann
Roosevelt Lands Educational Allotment Degree Awarded
President Roosevelt at Temple University defends New Deal education funding amid economic distress. He receives a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Temple President T. B. Benny as Governor Earle reads the citation.
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Temple University
Philadelphia
United Press
Roosevelt
Vay Cators
George Farle
Pennsyleania
Temple
Charles B. Benny
Earle
Al Capone Wounded In Alcatraz Assault
Al Capone reportedly wounded in an assassination attempt at Alcatraz within the last three days. Rumors say Roy Gonzales and warden James A. Johnston helped save him, with other officials confirming the incident on February 24.
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United Press
San Francisco
al Capone
Wes
Alcatras Penitentiary
Capone
Roy Gavines
James A. Johiston
Alcatraz
Rural Electrification Meeting Planned at Moffatt School
Farmers in the district urged to attend a Monday 8 pm meeting at Moffatt School south of the city to discuss the rural electrification project. Speakers will cover phases of the program including costs, payment plans and benefits as part of two meeting series for signing up property owners.
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Mottatt School
Motfatt School
Beaverdam
State witness quizzed in Hauptmann case in California
Excerpts describe Dillard Whited a state witness in the Hauptmann trial being questioned by Gov. Hare Old Hofman in Santa Ana California. Officials seek further clarification after inconsistent testimony. Federal authorities evaluate Witten’s possible ties to the Lindbergh kidnapping as investigators doubt the 1989 claim.
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ENON
Dillard Whited
Hauptmann
Hare Old Hofman
Lwgeer
Hauptman
Lindbergh
Child plots mother's death and poisons eight in family
Peb 22 Hamlin West Virginia twelve year old Gladys Dillon sobbed in jail admitting she placed arsenic in flour used for bread baked for the family. Prosecutor said the girl sought revenge after punishment for leaving home. She said she intended to kill her mother but regretted the others became victims.
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United Press
Hamlin
W. Va
Peb
Andaisters
Dillon
W. S. Damron
Gladys
Damrin
Amateur boxer fined after fight here
Disturbances last evening led to one youth arrest and another receiving a severe gash on the forehead. Robert Franz pleaded guilty to assault against Edward Archibald and was fined $10 plus costs, with bond to keep the peace. Franz claimed the incident followed a truck dispute with state rules cited by Archibald. Patrolman Ross Mead arrested Franz. he was released on his own recognizance for appearance. Additional charges may follow regarding a prior incident involving Richard Weber. Postmaster James P. Sullivan and others attended the dedication of the new North Hast post office.
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Robert Franz
East Congress Afrect
Edward Archibald
Invine
C. B. Porter
Archibald
State Highway Department
Franz
Stat
Ross Mead
South
Center Streets
Richard Weber
Townsend Plan Commission Appointed by House Leader
Washington Feb 22 The Townsend plan faced renewed scrutiny as Rep Wilson Burns named an eight member House committee to study the pension proposal. The group including Bell Lucas Gavagan Tolan and Hoffman will meet promptly to set procedure and seek 25 000 to 50 000 dollars in funds. The panel, equally divided Democrats and Republicans, follows criticism from Rep McGroarty over Bell's selection. Hoffman has been among the fiercest critics of the Townsend plan's funding.
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United Press
Washington
Spening
Joseph WY. Burns
Wi Eight Aman
House
Jasper Bet
Townson and
Ouhr Vilage
John Steven McGroarty
Calif
Townsend
Ioc
Bells
Bell
Scott W. Lucas Dy
Joseph A. Gavagan
D. N
John H. Tolan
J. Wai
Ditter
R. Pa
Samuel L. Collins
Clare B. Hoffman
R. Mich
Jon B. Hollister
Ohio
Hoffman
Legion Defense Dinner Honors William F. Smith in Punxsutawney
Western vice commander of the American Legion William F. Smith of Punxsutawney was honored at the National Defense Dinner in Punxsutawney. The event at Hotel Corry drew 43 members and guests and featured Smith's address on national defense and anti radicalism. The program included group singing led by Postmaster James P. Sullivan, quartet numbers, remarks by Legion and Auxiliary leaders, and music by the high school orchestra.
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William F. Smith
American Legion
Punxsutawney
National Defense
Elmer
Post
Corry
Smith
Legion
James P. Sullivan
Beatrice Shaffer
R. S. Dewey
Bruce Thomas
C. ¥. Hoffmaster
G. T Bergman
Mary Murray
Henry Brown
Meadville
G.P. Bergman
Lloyd Stowe
Justin Butters
Walter Smith
Shakeley
Half Billion to Be Spent in Soil Conservation
The New Deal moves to spend 500 million dollars to remove 25 million acres from cultivation under a soil conservation plan. AAA director Kester C. Davis urged farmers to shift to erosion controlling crops while details are finalized. 23 to 30 million acres may switch this year, after 24 million acres were curtailed last year.
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ASK Jafsie
Magk Johnson
United Press
Washington
New Deal
House
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Department of Agriculture
Kester C. Davis
AAA
Lem
Davis
Umler UN Aaa
Townsend Plan Talk At Grand Theatre By Weyr And Foye
Edward M Weyr agriculturist from North East and Mr Foye spoke at the Townsend Chirp meeting in the Grand theatre. Foye argued the 2 percent transaction tax is a misconception and that a cash basis would safeguard business. he critiqued the social security plan as inadequate and unattainable for most until old age. The talk noted three active Townsend Clubs in North East and was followed by local acquaintances greeting the speakers and local musicians providing music.
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Townsend
Grand Theatre
Edward M. Weyr
North East
Cleric McMahon Dies from Bullet Wound in City
The Rev. J. B. McMahon, known in Cory, was found shot in a train lavatory near Winslow Aviz. He spoke at St. Thomas Church last spring and led a Hollywood church. A gun and a note naming his Erie father, John J. McMahon, were found beside the body. He had spent time in Erte for ill health and leaves Catholic priest brothers in the Paulist order.
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Cory
J. B. McMahon
Winslow Aviz
Father McMahon
St. Thomas' Church
2 Hollywood Church
Erte
Winslow
United Press
McMahon
John 7. McMahon
Erie
Easth Street
Union City
Margiotti Jury Deadlocked in Inquirer Case
Pittsburgh February 22 The jury debating criminal charges brought by Attorney General Charles J Margiotti against the Philadelphia Inquirer and two executives was deadlocked today.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Ubel
Charles J. Margiotti
Pennsyvania
Philadelphia Inquirer
Taylor Withdraws From Race Amid Party Turmoil
Irreliable OCR text shows Hirvey Taylor, Republican vice chairman, withdrawing from a primary bid amid calls for party unity and a strong November victory. The garbled report mentions Baldwin as a rival and possible substitutions, with unclear references to auditor general and state offices.
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United Press
Thairrisburg
Hirvey Taylor
Uince
Ury
Wunduly
Ener R
Haw Berm
Prade
Baldwin
Shate-trousuyor
Geaw
Tielwt
Nating Waa
Little Change In Weather For Corryites
Corryites faced little optimism for a quick weather shift as clouds linger and temperatures stay below freezing. Thermometers dipped to 10 below zero at night and hovered around 4 below this morning with a daytime rise and partial thaw under a sunny afternoon. Streets remained hazardous for all traffic despite highway crews and WPA labor restoring many roads after heavy snowfall and cold conditions.
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Weather Bureau
WPA
Contaminated Water Triggers Mass Inoculation in Coshocton
Health Commissioner J. D Lower ordered immediate inoculation of residents in Coshocton after about 1,000 of the town's 10,000 citizens fell ill from a mysterious intestinal infection believed caused by noncontaminated drinking water.
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United Press
New Zeppelin to Make U S Flight from Berlin to Lakehurst
The giant German Zeppelin LZ 129 is announced to begin its first flight to Lakehurst, New Jersey, with a route via New York, planned for May 6. The announcement was made today.
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U. S
United Press Berlin
Lakehurst
N. J
New York
Youthful Giant Holds Narrow City View And Big Ambitions
Alton Illinois February 22 Robert Wadsworth the youthfully tall 18 year old celebrates his birthday by surpassing four feet ten inches and growing 21 inches in a year doctors say he may reach nine feet by age twenty two or twenty three He shuns big cities prefers law study over circus life and complains about prying crowds and food chatter while noting tall men can be unsettling yet he remains self assured and modest about his future.
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Cullen
Smith United Press
Alton
Ill
Robert Wadsow
Ald
Robert
Chicago
St. Louis
Erious
Haile Selassie May Accept League Mandate
Rome reports Premier Mussolini plans to release about 500000 Italian soldiers to return home gradually. The move aims to ease tensions amid EU politics and possible League penalties over Ethiopia. Haile Selassie shows readiness to consider a League mandate, Ras Kassa shows disaffection, and new Italian advances in northern Ethiopia accompany diplomacy.
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Italy
League
Taly
Haile Selassie
League of Nations
Ras Kassa
Ethiopia
Industrial program meeting slated for Tuesday
A second meeting is called for Tuesday evening at 7 20 to discuss a city industrial program. John A Blatt chairs a committee to guide the project and invites about thirty citizens and Penna Electric Co offices to attend. The Golden Rule Club sponsors the forums as leaders seek a concrete plan for industrial expansion.
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John A. Blatt
Conmittes
Thos
Penna Electric Company
Blatt
P ‘Corry
Golden Rule Club
Mass flight of 21 Army planes to Panama
Twenty one United States Army planes began a historic mass flight from the U S mainland to overseas territory leaving Brownsville at 9 50 a m CST with Tampico Mexico as the next refueling stop.
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Brownsville
Texas
United States Army
United States
Panama
Tampico
Mexico
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