Science Aids Prosecution In Hauptmann Kidnapping Trial
The article outlines how early clues were scant and then handwriting experts Osborn and his son linked the Lindbergh ransom notes to Bruno Hauptmann. It details wood expert Koehler tying ladder pieces to Hauptmann, and key identifications by Dr. Condon, Col Lindbergh, and taxicab driver Perrone.
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Sherlock ‘Holmes
Lecoy
Frank A. Kelly
Hauptmann
Osborn
Arthur J. Koehler
Federal
John F. Condon
John
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Perrone
Bronx
Condon
Hope‘well
New York
Conan
Fordham
Supreme Court Rulings and Overruled Appeals List
The Associated Press notes decisions from trials in Mobile and other circuits. Many cases including Adams vs Adams, Johnston vs Johnston, City of Mobile v Mourakes, Parrell v Parrell, Planters Warehouse v Barnes, First National Bank v Barnes, and others are overruled or modified. Ex parte petitions to court of appeals are denied.
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The
Associated Press
Benjamin Franklin Adams, Jr
Nannie Glenn Goodbrad Adams
Mobile Circuit Court
Equity
William N. Johnston
Catherine M. Johnston
City of Mobile
Charles Nelson, Jr
E. Lucan Mourakes
Mobile
Greene Circuit
James Shar
State of Alabama
Geneva Circuit Court
B. Seymour
M. Holman
Houston Circuit Court
D. L. Watson
Thelma Nash Watson
Norma Oxford
Als
John Estes
Chambers Circuit Court
B. Lindsey
Edward L. Pate
Court of Appeals
B. B. Garner
City Cleanliness Earns Compliments Amid Shopping Districts
Sidewalks in the shopping districts drew many compliments today for cleanliness. Filling station operators report a sharp drop in highway traffic in recent days due to adverse weather conditions.
Jury Receives Case As Trial Schedule Advances
The court moved the case toward trial with the jury set to receive the matter soon. Attorneys argued motions as readiness for jury selection pressed ahead in the midweek session.
Behind The Scenes In Washington
A Senate committee probes the munitions issue and signals a GOP 1936 presidential ticket with Arthur Vandenberg and Gerald Nye. Reports note internal party shifts, New Deal leanings, and a string of Washington intrigues about contesting seats and brain trust departures.
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Rodney Dutcher
Aneba Service
Ashington
Senate
Republican Party
Washington
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Grand Rapids
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Wil
Grand Old Party
Michigan
Vandenberg
Nye
Jackass
Alexander Hamilton
President Warns Congress on Natural Resource Exploitation
The President addresses Congress describing centuries of hoarding and waste of land water and minerals on the American continent. He cites virgin timber loss floods topsoil erosion and depleted water tables urging action to repair harm and prevent future evils for children. The speech notes rising science reveals how nature has been violated and how to begin repair.
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Interior Department
National Resources Board
Milton
New York
Washington
Jan
Congress of the
United States
American
Tennis Pros Debate Davis Cup Team and Mako Ego
Tour stars criticize U S Davis Cup selection and urge dropping Wood and Allison. They praise Parker Budge and Mako as potential champions, compare American and French teams, and discuss Mako’s ego and the need for added pace and precision in volleying.
Parker Budge Mako Seen As Prospects For Summer Tennis
The traveling Professionals rate Frankie Parker, also known as Pajkowski, as a formidable prospect though Donald Budge and Gene Mako are expected to be stronger overall. Budge and Mako, both Californians, are likely to lead America in doubles this summer. Parker trains with Mercer Beasley and relies on a solid low backhand. Budge, 20, resembles Maurice McLoughlin and may blaze a path for box office success in tennis.
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S?aeo
University of Southern California
Les Stoefen
Mako
Los Angeles
Bill Tilden
Maxie Baer
Jote Ray
Dizzy Dean
Perry
Frankie Parker
Pajkowski
Donald Budge
Budge
Gene Mako
America
Parker
Mercer Beasley
Maurice B. Mcoughlin
California
Famous Author Near Opera Baw
Selma Alabama January 24 Maurice I Bloch of Selma says the Southeastern League is reorganized and revived with at least six clubs. He warns that misusing natural resources disrupts economies and human lives and urges Congress to consider national resources.
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Selma
Ala
Maurice I. Bloch
Expert's Charges On Ladder Is Last Prosecution Link
The trial resumes with Koehler cross examining, questioning ladder marks and tool use connected to Hauptmann. The defense notes a missing chisel and a poorly made ladder while Lindbergh, the victim’s father, arrives late amid snowy delays and court postponements.
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David T. Wilentz
Koehler
Frederick A. Pope
Defense Counsel
Pope
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh
Baby
Justice Trenchard
C. Lloyd Fisher
Coldest Weather of Year Hits State and Nation
Red Cross workers in Clarksdale Mississippi reported ten deaths in the north Mississippi area last night. Earlier a Black man drowned in Memphis and a white motorist perished near Maryville Tennessee when an automobile went off the road.
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Red Cross
Clarksdale
Miss
Mississippi
Memphis
Maryville
Tenn
Forked Deer Flood Tragedy Claims Dozens Amid Drowning
Rescue workers in Sledge Mississippi battled swollen waters of the Coldwater River as floods claimed at least 14 lives including Ed Smith a 35 year old farmer and several Black residents. Mrs Harwell recounted escaping with her family and surviving by heightening furniture as water rose leaving only biscuits and milk for sustenance.
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D. S
Mississippi
Tallahatchie Basin
Ed Smith
Sledge
Goodwin
Millia Graves
Dublin
Tunica
Elmer Jones
Dundee
Field Wood
Savage
A. Tate
Tate- Quitman
Treeman Hemphill
Darling
Miss
Red Cross
Legislature Faces Recess as Debated Bills Move Forward
The floor session proceeds with measures from the administration to refinance state debt and create a 3 million federal cooperation pool, while Governor Graves weighs passage before recess. Senate approves agricultural code amendments and new authority to collect gasoline fees from oil firms. A gag rule and ethics affidavit requirement are adopted, lobbyist on floor banned, and senators may smoke legally. Meanwhile flood warnings prompt evacuations for hundreds near Sledge and nearby towns as waters overtake levees.
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Harrison
Bibb Graves
Ickes
Wash Oon
Graves
Senate
House
Hamner
Dallas
Department of Agriculture
James Simpson
Rules Committee
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Arthur
Doc” Barker
St. Paul
Chicago
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Les A. Lindbergh
Bronson Cutting
New Mexico
Sunshine
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Chavez
Farley
Cutting
Capitol Hills
Joe O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Joe
Winfield Riefer
Flexner Institute of Advanced Study
Princeton
Riefler
Federal Reserve Board
Central Statistical Board
National Emergency Council
Dr. Einstein
NEA Service, Inc
Harry Grayson
Tilden
Vines
Lott
Stoefen
George M. Lott, Jr
Sidney B. Wood, Jr
Wilmer Allison
Wood
Bunny Austin
Allison
Fred Perry
Oakland
McLoughlin
Congress
World of Letters
Thornton Wilder
Atlantic City
N. J
Harry Campbell
Alvin Karpis
Florida
Falco Darling
Essex
Micawber
Copperfield
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