Handwriting of Hauptmann Again Identified Today
The defense pressed the theory that Hauptmann’s handwriting was forged in the Lindbergh ransom note case as expert Tyrrell, the third handwriting witness, affirmed Hauptmann’s handwriting matched the notes. Prosecutors prepared Fisch inferences with new witnesses from abroad and Louis Blitzer’s testimony about Fisch’s safety deposit box debt.
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Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Isador Fisch
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
John ¥. Tyrrell
Milwaukee
Frederick A. Pope
Tyrrell
Pope
Edward J. Reilly
Europe
Fisch
Bronx
Germany
Arthur Johnson
Louis Blitzer
New York
Beer Bill Is Placed In the House Hopper
The first wet bills of the legislature reach the House clerk desk filed by Representative bull Connor of Birmingham to legalize and tax four percent beer.
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Montgomery
Ala
Nazis Assume Full Control of Saar Police After Plebiscite
In Saarbrucken on January 15, Nazis seized the local police force and began rounding up about 120 anti Nazi officers. They claimed 30 had been jailed, including some who fled Hitler's Germany, while 16 previously reported arrested were policemen. The vote tally showed 477,119 for return to Germany, 46,513 for status quo, and 2,124 for annexation to France.
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Blues
Society of Friends
London
Socialist Center
Germany
France
Pet Parade Filmed Saturday Afternoon in Decatur
Decatur invites every child under 12 to join a pet parade filmed for a news reel by D W Baird. The parade on Second Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Saturday will be shown with Decatur’s movie Runnin' Wild on January 28 29.
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Decatur
G. P. Bannia
The
Princess Theatre
D. W. Baird
Second Avenue
Congress schedules debates and nominations in Senate and House
The Senate plans a debate on munitions and a speech by Senator Nye while committees review presidential nominees and an independent office bill. The House is in recess with appropriations work on a war department supply bill. Yesterday the Senate heard a munitions speech by Senator Bone and moved to information on a sugar corner. Interstate Commerce approved Anning S Pratt for the communications commission. The House ratified Republican committee members and adjourned in honor of late Representative Anthony Griffin.
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Senate
At. Moon
Nye
North Dakota
Banking
Appropriations Committee
HOUSE
War Department
Bone
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
Anning S. Pratt
Communications Commission
Anthony Griffin
New York
Farm Section of FHA Is Set Up in Alabama
The Federal Housing Administration establishes a rural advisory committee in Alabama led by Wilbur B. Nolen with state and extension officials named to join. The committee aims to present the modernization plan to rural residents and will convene its first meeting January 17 in Montgomery at the Chamber of Commerce building.
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Federal Housing Administration
Walter G. Ward
Kansas State College
Housing Administration
Alabama
Wilbur B. Nolen
Chamber of Commerce
Montgomery
Robert Jemison, Jr
L. N. Duncan
R J. Goode
Helen Johnston
M. L. Nichols
J. B. Wilson
J. B. Hobdy
Thad Holt
J. L. Edwards
State Farm Bureau
Together Sun
Auburn
Three Black men fatally hurt in harbor blast in Miami
Three Black men were killed instantly when hazardous material they were laying for blasting in the harbor exploded in Miami Florida on January 15. The incident occurred as workers prepared charges in the harbor area. No further details on victims or officials were released.
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Miami
Fla
Two Aviators Die in Midair Collision near Murfreesboro
In Tennessee a midair collision between three National Guard planes killed Lieuts Henderson Wheeler and Richard Miller near a cornfield after their aircraft locked wings with Lieut W B Morgan. Morgan survived with injuries and shock. The trio had been returning to Indianapolis after attending the Miami air races.
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Murfreesboro
Tenn
Tennessee
Indianapolis
Henderson Wheeler
Richard Miller
W. B. Morgan
Morgan
Miami
Wheeler
Earth
President to Submit Social Security Plan Thursday
President Roosevelt will present to Congress on Thursday a proposal for federal supervision of state controlled unemployment insurance old age pensions and medical aid. A 30000 word report from the president's study committee accompanies the program with bills from Senator Wagner and Representative Lewis. Direct federal aid would assist states for persons over 65 until the pension plan starts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Wagner
N. Y
Lewis
Graves appoints Feagin temporary comptroller and more
Governor Bibb Graves announces William F. Feagin will remain as president of the state board of administration until the prohibition referendum recess. Hamp Draper as assistant president, Gaston Scott as temporary highway director, Henry Long as tax commissioner, and John McNeel named temporary comptroller. New office staff and pending appointments fill the Capitol as Miller-era posts shift pending legislature.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
William F. Feagin
State Board of Administration
Graves
Hamp Draper
Gaston Scott
Henry Long
W. W. Brooks
John MccNeel
Birmingham
Charlie Lee
State Auditor
Tuscaloosa County
Madison Circuit
Capitol
Miller
Kate Thompson
Charles K. Andrews
Louise Matthews
Howell Turner
Eddie Murray
Foley
American Legion
Tax Commission
Gunter O’rear
Last-Minute Bulletins From Washington to Alabama
Reports from Washington Geneva Atlanta Easton and Alabama detail constitutional arguments before the Supreme Court on Roosevelt's social security plan the Saar Basin move to Germany a Georgia House push for immediate soldiers bonus pay a deadly barn fire in Glendon and a bill to abolish common law marriage in Alabama.
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Washington
NRA
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Denial Given Rumor Hauptmann Confession Circulation
The New York Times reports from Flem N Jit that rumors Hauptmann may confess were unconfirmed. Prosecution circles doubt a deal but suggest a post verdict confession naming others. defense counselors Reilly and Fisher deny the rumors.
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New York
The
New York Times Today
Flem N. Jit
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Edward J. Reilly
C. Lloyd Fisher
Defense
Paul D. Vann Heads Morgan County Works Division
Paul D. Vann of Anniston is named head of the Morgan County works division succeeding J. T. Budinger who left to join the Public Works Administration at Carbon Hill. Vann moved from Tuscumbia where he ran the CWA and later works division as FERA replaced it. An Auburn graduate, he has broad experience in sales engineering and highway construction.
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Cleveland
Miss
Alonzo Robinson
J H. Coyner
A. B. Turner
Jackson
Green
William A. Alcorn
E. R. McClean
Coyner
Ferndale
Mich
Indian State Penitentiary
Paul D. Vann
Anniston
Works
Morgan County
J. T. Budinger
Public Works Administration
Carbon Hill
Mr. Vann
Tuscumbia
CWA
Works’ Division
FERA
Auburn
Vann
Tolbert Declared Winner In DeKalb Contested Race
Alabama House seats R L Tolbert of DeKalb County after credentials report shows Tolbert elected by 27 votes with claims of absentee ballot fraud. Ninety contested envelopes opened and resealed. copies sent to Judge Hawkins Attorney General Carmichael and Governor Graves for action. Tolbert sworn in by Speaker Walker.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House of Representatives
R. L. Tolbert
DeKalb County
Tolbert
Norman Wilkes
House
A. E. Hawkins
DeKalb Circuit Court
A. A. Carmichael
Bibb Graves
Walker
Psey
Winston
Tolpee Tare
Senate
Sansee
Graves
Institute Plans Set by Council at Athens College Meeting
At a meeting in Athens College of Decatur Young People’s Union plans were made for the efficiency institute to be held March 17 to 21 at Athens Methodist church. Dr K L Rudolph was named dean, Miss Margaret Lipscomb presided, and talks were given by Dr L G Sturdivant and Philpot. Fourteen Epworth Leagues attended and registration will cover textbooks.
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Athens College of Decatur Young People’s Union
Efficiency Institute
Athens Methodist Church
K. L. Rudolph
Athens College
Margaret Lipscomb
Athens
L. G. Sturdivant
Decatur
Philpot
Epworth Leagues
Witnesses From Europe Arrive For Hauptmann Trial
Detective Arthur Johnson and three mystery witnesses arrived in Brooklyn aboard a special cutter after meeting the Ile de France. They sped away by automobile to join the Lindenhurst Hauptmann case proceedings.
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New York
Arthur Johnson
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Brooklyn
Ile de France
Lecture courses at junior high start in Decatur
Dr. J. B. Sellers of Athens College announces a series of historical lectures in Decatur. The topics include Causes of the American Revolution and The South. Open to literary club members and teachers with no charge for cultural improvement. lectures held Thursdays at 3:15 p.m.
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J. B. Sellers
Athens College
Decatur
Sellers W
Men's League Meeting at St John's Episcopal Church
The Men's League of St. John's Episcopal Church will convene Friday at 7 30 PM for a monthly session. The guest speaker's name will be announced at the event.
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Men's League of
Alabama Governor urges immediate prohibition referendum
Governor Bibb Graves asks the Alabama legislature to submit a prohibition referendum promptly and to expand administration and tax bodies. He proposes four legislative days per week and calls for a quick session to push major measures on education revenue and public welfare, then recess for a statewide vote.
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William S. Truby
Associated Presse
Montgomery
Ala
Bibb Graves
Alabama
TVA
Thebama Public Service
State Tax Commission
Administration and Highway Department
B. M. Miller
Aecess
Ninian
Weather brief for Alabama and Tennessee
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight and Wednesday in Alabama. Tennessee forecasts indicate occasional warmth tonight and Wednesday.
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Tennessee
Ray
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