Jersey Executions Stir Political Storm Over Hauptmann Case
In Trenton April 4 the Hauptmann execution sparks charges of renewed kidnapping probes. A man is held on Lindbergh baby murder charges, and Governor Hoffman faces a political backlash as campaigns unfold.
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Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Voila
Jersey
New York
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Ld G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindberghs
Hunterdon County
Mano
Weather outlook with scattered rain across states
Fragmented forecast notes occasional rain and warmer trends in central regions, with cooler returns next days. Mentions Virginia and Kentucky weather changes, light rain chances, and regional showers. Text is garbled but indicates variable conditions for Sunday and Monday across multiple states.
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Rail
Virginia
Wotrdiax
Kentucky
Aidays
Mendis
Rolina
Warren
Wendel Case To Be Lifted
Paul H. Wendel, former lawyer and druggist, remains charged with murdering the Lindbergh baby and is jailed in Mercer County. In Hunterdon County a kidnapping complaint is lodged by Mrs Anna Hauptmann as her husband faces potential trial. Prosecutor Hauck and defense attorney Fisher trade statements over pursuing the case amid ongoing political pressure.
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William A. Kinney
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Paul H. Wendel
Lindbergh
Mercer County
Hunterdon County
Anna Hauptmann
Hauptmann
C. Lloyd Fisher
Hull Bars Export of War Material
Secretary Hull imposes a ten week embargo on all scrap tin exports after April 16 to conserve U S tin resources. Government licensing by the munitions control board headed by Hull will govern licenses for shipments to foreign countries, with wide discretion for officials. The move targets Japan, a major tin buyer, and affects the domestic detinning industry reliant on recycled scrap tin. (Continued on page sixteen)
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Stanley F. Richardson
Associated Press
Washington
Hull
Japan
United States
Munitions Control Board
Sreretar Huh
Secretary of State
Hoover Attacks New Deal Policies in Fort Wayne Speech
Former President Herbert Hoover denounced Roosevelt era reforms in Fort Wayne Indiana, saying the danger is not only economic loss but the corruption of clear thinking. He warned that invasions of liberty by the New Deal extend beyond finances and affect long term public mindset.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Herbert Hoover
Indiana
Paige
Perkins Denies Jewish Ancestry in Letters to Labor Dept
Secretary Frances Perkins released two letters addressing rumors of a “whispering campaign” about her heritage. She states she was born in Boston on April 10 1882 to New England parents and that her husband Paul Wilson was American born. She declares there are no Jews in her ancestry and condemns the un-American, racially biased insinuations as political propaganda.
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Washington
Perkins
Labor Department
W. MacMillian
Essex House
Central Park South
New York City
Sewess
New England
Miss Perkins
Farmer maps battle plans against new nudist colony
A fragmented report describes a farmer arranging defenses near a nudist colony site. It notes tension between residents and farmers, with references to fields, vigilance, and local authorities. The text includes garbled phrases about plans, fears, and a possible public clash looming this season.
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Farmer
Bandy Defeats Lyon in Kingsport Democratic Primary
R Bandy a Kingsport attorney defeated incumbent Judge W D Lyon by a margin of 68 votes in the Democrat primary held Saturday. Bandy will enter the judge's race in the August general election.
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T R. Bandy
Kingsport
W. D. Lyon
Pharly
Tax bill target business attack by Douglass R B Cornell
Washington April 10 Congress battles over tax bill amid party tension and a push to adjourn by June 4. House leaders weigh which measures can be cleared next week as naval and deficiency bills face delays and amid administration hopes for a quick relief fund.
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Cornell
Associated Press
Washington
Congressional
Congress
House
Aterim
Cary
NNO
ONA
Jone
Cleveland
Aepsinay
St Polibice
St Polibice Persag
Pardanie Wyieenaty
Landon Gains Top Political Developments
Edward J. Duffy reports from Washington that Governor Landon of Kansas strengthens his bid for the Republican nomination as New Deal attacks fade. Senator Borah travels west for delegates to counter Landon, while New York primary results cast a mixed light on Landon’s prospects as the week ends.
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Edward J. Duffy
Asxocaneu Press
Washington
Landon
Kansas
Senator Borah
Idaho
New York
Planes Terrorize Ethiopian Capital Add is Ababa
April 4 Addis Ababa reports five Malian airplanes attacked the capital spraying machine gun fire and destroying a deprecated aircraft. The city panicked as air squadrons cruised for 45 minutes while ground fire and veterans of prior wars offered little resistance. Empress Mennen toured the city amid crowds, and reports noted similar raids on Jijiga and Diredawa with no casualties reported.
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Addis
Ababa
Ethiopia
Fier
Hols
Tham
Imperia Palace
Mennen
Jijiga
Diredawa
Hospital battle over location of Tennessee veterans hospital
Washington reports a heated fight over the site of the new 1.6 million dollar veterans hospital in Tennessee. Senator Hugo Black and Representative J Ridley Mitchell pressed to move the facility from Nashville, arguing the location favored western districts and alleging hidden knowledge by the veterans board. The administration had announced the hospital would be in Tennessee, with the existing Tuscaloosa Alabama facility to be enlarged.
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Washington
Joseph W. Burns
Hugo Black
Alabama
J. Ridley Mitchell
Tennessee
Black
Mitchell
Nashville
Tenn
Veterans Administration
ByTns
Tuscayloosa
Ala
Veterans Board
Byros
Lam
Hull
Bi Mitchell
Cordell Full
LOBBY COMMITTEE IS GIVEN IMPETUS
Washington reports indicate Senate action will curtail the lobby inquiry as a new push for lobbyist registration shifts to conference. Majority Leader Robinson engineered the move to remove the need for continued investigation, while committees keep fighting Hearst’s court challenge.
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Richard EL. Turner
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Black
Jabbs
Represental
House
Denator Robinson
Arkansas
Corainty
Lored
Ulat
William Randolph Hearst
France Maps Two Part Plan to Halt German Expansion
Paris reports Foreign Minister Pierre-Etienne Flandin led France’s diplomatic team in formulating a plan centered on two aims. First, prevent German fortifications in the Rhineland to keep France able to aid allies. Second, pursue peace within the League of Nations framework with collective security and assistance for a nation attacked. Officials say the proposal seeks swift discussion with the League and could move toward forming a European security system under allied oversight.
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John Evans
Associated Press
Paris
Prince
League of Now Tians
Autler
Isastery Harane
Pierre-Etienne Flandin
France
Rhineland
Germany
League of Nations
Laney
Travis
Moscow
Muichine
Flandin
Wrenel Enbinel Agy
Deane of Nations
Victors in Democratic Primary Ready For General Election
Kingsport Times reports 5,000 ballots cast in Sullivan County Democratic primary. Nominee for county judge is T. R. Bundy with 3,145 to 2,745 for Lyon, while J. H. Mattern secures tax assessor, Hy P. Richards trustee, and J. D. Newland sheriff unopposed. Incumbent Dail loses Bluff City and Bristol, with Bristol voting Lyon. Broadly, Bundy carries Bristol, Kingsport, Blountville. Lyon dominates in others.
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Frank D. Rule
Kingsport Times
W. D. Lyon
T. R. Bundy
Kingsport
Bandy
Lyon
Thomas
Curtin
A. B. Whiteaker
Todd-Sams
Sullivan County
Rev
TN. Orr
Bluff City
John E. Dail
Democratic Party
Hy Pp. Richards
J. H. Mattern
J.D. Newland
Hilghway
A. DW. Erwin
Bristol
Blountville
Rey
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Bin
Dlur
Lie
Orie
Tvortieaine
Whiteaker
Alvbanghalin Wyahs
Barnes
Perine Rae Poe
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