Norfolk negotiators pursue Lindbergh kidnapping talks
Rev Dean H Dobsin Peacock and Curtis the motorboat maker led a flight from Norfolk to Hopewell to press for a kidnapper contact in the Lindbergh case Weather delayed planes and limited details as the trio hoped for a return of the baby from alleged kidnapers Col Charles A Lindbergh rested at his Hopewell estate awaiting word
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United Press
Norfolk, Va
Dean H. Dobsin Peacock
Norfolk
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Hughes “Curtis
Peacock
Naval
Curtis
Guy H. Bureage
U. S.N
Hopewell
Seek Detroit Gangster After Daring Jail Break
Basil Banghart a 27 year old Detroit gangster escaped a county jail after overpowering guards with a submachine gun. A guard was wounded and Banghart fled in a taxi toward Mishawaka, with police believing he may head for Detroit or Chicago.
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United Press
South Bend
Basil Banghart
Detroit
Stanley Trosinski
Banghart
Edward Wroblewski
Dey Cand
Japan Not Alarmed At Soviets Operations
Okio March 20 vinc. Japanese government announced fortifications on the Siberian Manchurian frontier near PogranichNeyn with thousands of coolies moved from Vladivostok for the works. A second release said peace talks at Shanghai showed progress due to Chinese public opinion. The public remained unfazed, while Nichi Nichi reported Moscow’s friendliness and implied possible de facto recognition of a new Manchurian regime as Moscow aims to remove obstacles to cooperation with Manchukuo.
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Pograntich-Neyn
War Office
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Moscow
Chinese Eastern Railway
Harbina
Manchuka
Fuch
Manetutsuo
Japan
Rysata
Relief Fund Committees to Meet Tonight at Municipal Building
Relief Fund committees named to assist in the emergency campaign urge attendance at 7:20 PM tonight at the Municipal Building. Final plans will be made for fund solicitation to sustain relief work for months as funds are exhausted and demand mounts for aid to many families in the community.
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Corry Relief Fund
Esnivass
Relief Fund
Relief Fund Committee
Neighbor slain in a Pa. murder case verdict
United Press reports Dominic Romanie, 40, Creekside, Pa., found guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of neighbor Joseph Georgian Indiana Pa. jury of 10 men and two women deliberated more than 24 hours over the weekend before returning the verdict. Romanic admitted the shooting and claimed self defense. Sentencing to follow.
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United Press
Indiana
Son
Dominic Romanie
Creekside
Joséph Georgian
Romanic
Georgian
Governor denies student travel rights in Tennessee
Govern Horton rejects plea by eastern college students seeking guaranteed constitutional travel rights in Tennessee. He cautions he will not allow Bolsheviks or communists to disrupt peace, addressing a committee of students in Masthlle. The remark frames the governor's stance amid the March 25 briefing.
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United Press
Mashtlle
Tenn
Tennessee
Henry H. Horton
Horton
De Valera Stands Ground On Issue In Dublin
Dublin report says President Eamon de Valera drafted a reply to Britain on Irish Free State disputes. The reply is said to reiterate abolishing the oath to the crown and retaining the land annuities, to be submitted to the cabinet for sanction tomorrow.
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Mar
Eamon de Valera
Great Britain
Aispute
Irish Free State
Dying man dies in electric chair for wife murder
Quincy Wallender aged 23, a tubercular murderer, was executed in the Rockview penitentiary after a severe snowstorm delayed the process. Convicted of first degree murder in the slaying of his wife Carrie Porter Walender, he received a month reprieve after requests from Judge Harry A McDevitt, with Governor Pinchot denying further intervention. Doctors had warned natural death was likely soon, but Wallender died at 9 42 a m following the lengthy delay and a sled trip to the execution room.
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Bellefonte
Quincy Wallender
Rockview Penitentiary
Nature
Wallender
W. Barrett
Wallendex
Carrie Porter Wallender
Today's Five Best Radio Entertainments
Radio listings show WABC and CBS network segments including 4:30 an artist recital parade of states at 9:30 and an evening in Paris at 9:30. Additional NBC network program features Guy Lombardo Orchestra at 10:00 and Streisand music at 11:00.
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WEAP
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CBS Network
Pari
CBS Cnetwork
Guy Lomberdo
Wiz
NBC Network
Stumibér
Garner to urge balanced budget tax plan in House
In Washington on March 28 Democrats debate a tax plan to balance the budget. Speaker Garner will speak tomorrow to advocate a program, including a proposed sales tax, to fund government expenses and possibly offset a deficit by year end. The dispute has split party ranks as the bill’s sales tax feature was eliminated.
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House
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Storks
New York
John Jf. Garner
House of Representatives
Garner
Fle P
Democratic Policy Committee
Burns
House Appropriations Committee
Charges Published Against Wang Ken in Chinese Military Court
Nanking March 26 Alleged charges by the Chinese military accuse Gen. Wang Ken a West Point graduate of non cooperation with the 19th Army leaving his post during operations and divulging secrets. He was reportedly executed by order of his superiors, per Shik Pao. Japanese forces arrested him in Shanghai after he wandered into the Japanese consulate general. Army officials would not confirm or deny execution reports.
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United Press
Nanking
Wing Ken
West Point
I Shik Pao
Tsai Ting Kai
19Th Route Army
Shanghai Arma
Wang Ken
19Th Army
Shanghai
Wang
Check forger Watson nabbed after Erie arrest
Francis Watson, 20, sought by Pennsylvania authorities for forging checks, was nabbed in Erie while attempting to cash another forged instrument. He admitted guilt to forgery and issuing forged checks in court and faced a $4,000 bond. He planned to plead again and move to Ohio or farther west to avoid pursuit. He had fled Ivancis Watson’s town after previous crimes including jewelry-store robbery.
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Pennsylvania
Ivancis Watson
Erie
Watson
Lato
B. Porter
Ernest Moxraw
Ward Keppel
A. H. Homer
West Mainstreet
Gerry Miles
Ohio
Erle
Fils
Amo
Thief Ransacks Local Insurance Office
Police seek a thief who rifled a cash drawer in Williams and Hillberg insurance offices in the Barlow block at Main and Genter streets over the weekend. About $40 was taken. entry method and entry point remain under investigation as police pursue several clues.
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Genter Street
Lhief
Mackrell Heads Campaign Forces Of Davis For Senate
Philadelphia dispatch reports U S Senator James T Davis shifts from dry to wet platform and appoints Joseph N Mackrell of Pittsburgh as campaign manager He will seek Republican nomination to succeed W S Ware Butler plans to open campaign in Pittsburgh with Butler’s platform including prohibitionist stance and military prestige to sway wet voting blocks Governor Pinchot backs Butler amid Philadelphia leaders urging tougher push for Butler’s nomination
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Philadelphia
Joseph N. Mackrell
Pittsburg
U. S
James T. Davis
W. 8
Ware
Senate
Davis
Smedley D. Butler
Gifford Pinchot
Butler
Pittsburgh
Davig
Cause of World War Vet's Death Mystery
Sewickley, Pa March 28 A World War veteran and father of five children was found along a highway with a crushed head. Dr T R Helmbold said death followed a fractured skull and possible atomic impact. Mrs Sauro said he left home Saturday night and was found Sunday morning. Authorities consider a possible fatal assault with medical experts unsure of motive.
Storm toll rises as seven die in south Alabama
A second deadly storm slammed Alabama within six days killing seven in Lawley and Jemison, injuring about 59, and sending refugees fleeing to Lonex. Lawley’s hospital overflowed while relief crews faced power outages and used lamps to search wreckage.
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Grady Reynolds
U. 8
United Press
Clanton
Ala
Southland
Chillan County
Bibb County
Lawley
Jemison
Lonex
Birmingham
Montgomery
Finance Company Robbed of 900 in Indiana Pa
A burglar entered a pool room next to the National Finance Company and climbed to the roof then into the Murphy building housing the finance offices. He chiseled open a cabinet and inner vault, taking 900 in cash, according to police reports.
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United Press
Indiana
National Finance Company
Murphy
Finance Company
Confer With Lindy at Philadelphia Alleged
A fragmented report from Philadelphia March 28 states an implicating tale involving Rev. Dean H. Dodson Pescock of Norfolk Virginia, who supposedly lied to Ropewell New Jersey while discussing the kidnapping case with Charles A Lindbergh. Navy Yard officials reportedly received the visit.
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Philadelphia
Dean H. Dodson Pescock
Norfolk
Ropewell
Charles A. “Lindbergh
Navy Yard
New Railway Loan Policy Attacked In Senate Debate
A March day in Washington saw a sharp Senate attack on the railway loan policy amid reconstruction talks. Debates centered on the loan allocations after a government push and corporate influence. Mrs. Fred Lundberg reportedly pursued the loan, while Clymer faced direct questioning on the disbursement amid rapid developments.
Corry Survives Severe Storm With Widespread Damage
Snowstorm crippled Pennsylvanias roads and rail lines from Corry to Pittsburg, isolating towns and halting trains. Downed poles and lines left telephone and telegraph outages, while fires burned in West Newton and Herminie areas. Heavy snowfall ranged up to 16 inches in counties. rivers rose and practical travel halted as volunteers fought fires and rescue crews navigated blocked highways.
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