Hauptmann to Answer Seven Questions at Trial
Hauptmann and his wife are to be examined with seven questions, six answered No, on whether he kidnapped the Lindbergh baby. The defense aims to limit cross examination while challenging ransom-note evidence. A possible Hauptmann double and notes examination are focal points as the trial resumes.
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John Ferris
Associated Prons
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hnauptmann
Anna
Lindbergh
Edward J. Reilly
Hauptmann
Hopewell
New Jersey
Isador Fisch
Night ¢Aquire
Vlate
Reilly
Nexr
Lindberghs
Sourland Hills
Robert Scanlon
Menlo Park
Trenton
Weather outlook Across Tennessee and Virginia
Cloudy and warmer conditions expected in parts of Tennessee with light rain possible on Sunday in the west, cooler later Sunday night, then clearing Monday. Virginia sees rising temps with rain in the west on Sunday and in the east later, possible snow in the west Monday, followed by much colder conditions. Readings show highs Friday and yesterday figures compared to last year.
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Tennessee
West
Virginia
Earhart happy today as Amelia returns home
Mrs. Amy Otis Earhart expresses quiet joy in Amelia Earhart landing at Oakland from Honolulu. She says the feat isn’t about records or fame but about trying new things, noting her family’s lifelong penchant for curiosity and bold endeavors.
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North Hollywood
Calif
Amy Otis Earhart
Oakland
Honolulu
Amelia
Wellie
Boston
Action Expedited On Major Issues In Congress
Washington reports mapped steps to speed action on the bonus social insurance nuisance tax extension and the president relief appropriations. House and Senate recess to allow swift consideration of the world court protocol and the second annual appropriations bill. House Ways and Means Chair Doughton forecasts a bonus bill likely to pass on initial vote. a $2.1 billion cash payment is expected to clear.
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Congress
Washington
House
Senate
Doughton
D-N. C
House Weys and Means
Flouge
Plan New Agency for Relief Work
Washington January 12 The Roosevelt administration is considering a coordinated agency to handle most social security and relief work. The form could be a division within an existing department or a separate cabinet level department. Potential heads include Harry Hopkins or Miss Josephine Roche. The plan may weave in the Public Health Service and the Children’s Bureau under Treasury and Labor, respectively, to oversee unemployment insurance old age pensions aid for dependent children and health aid with the new social agency.
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W. B
Josephine Roche
Colorado
Public Health Service
Treasury
Children's Bureau
Labor Department
Social Security
Tennessee to inaugurate governor on Wednesday
Nashville report outlines McAlister oath ceremony for a second term. Chief Justice Grafton Green to administer the oath at noon in the War Memorial Auditorium. Elaborate program includes public attendance, invited nobility, and a governor’s ball to close the events.
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Nashville
Tennessee
McAlister
Monaca
Grafton, Green
War Memorial
Federal Control of Coal Urged by Government Study
A committee at President Roosevelt's request recommended extending federal control over bituminous coal and related minerals to fix minimum and maximum prices. It urged purchase and withdrawal from unprofitable mines and warned of an oil shortage within fifteen years. The panel favored private operation with government supervision where needed, allowing limited public ownership only as an exception.
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Thomas J. Hamilton, JR
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Mineral Policy ‘Committee
National Resources Board
Lower Liquor Tax Pushed Amid Capitol Hill Debate
Capitol Hill debate splits lawmakers on liquor tax cuts as Treasury opposes a change and the Alcohol Control Administration warns of bootlegging risk. Administration appears to favor leaving the tax at $2 a gallon while Rep McCormick backs a return to $1.10. Rep McCormack urges $1.40 with competitive justification.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Treasury
Federal
Alcohol Contro Administration
McCormick
Massachusetts
Aposte McCormack
House
Ways and, Means
Spread of Labor Trouble in Textile Mills Foretold
Rosville Georgia January 12 Threats of spreading labor troubles and sympathy strikes cloud negotiations for peace between Richmond Hosiery mills and striking workers. Unions across Tennessee and the Chattanooga area held meetings amid unrest. Richmond mill and Daisy factory closed for the weekend. officials expect full operation by Monday with replaced workers. Reemployment of strikers, not wage adjustments, may block settlement, as outside workers were promised permanent jobs if kept.
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Robert Bunnelle
Associated Press
Rossville
Richmond Hoxiery Mills
Tennessee Line
Chattanooga
Wea
Richmond
Daisy
Teun
Saar Plebiscite Ends Campaign and Alignment Question
In Saarbrucken on January 13, a hard fought political campaign centered on Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime as the Saar Basin prepares to vote on its future national allegiance. The plebiscite, the last of 12 since WWI, will be held on January 15, three days after the Versailles Treaty took effect, and is billed by experts as the era’s most important public opinion test reflecting Woodrow Wilson’s self-determination principle.
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Melvin H. Whiteleather
Associated Press
Saarbruecken
Saar “Basin
Adolf Hitler
Saar
Woodrow Wilson
Legion Sponsors War on Crime Plans March Rallies
The American Legion urges its 11,088 posts to join a nationwide war on crime. Starting March 1 posts will discuss local crime issues and choose methods to curb lawlessness. An educational drive will promote respect for law among citizens as part of the program.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
Frank N. Belgrano
Legion
National Law'‘And Order Committee
Slum program appeal tests federal power in Louisville
Jan 12 report that the Public Works Administration seeks to appeal a federal court ruling blocking land condemnation for a $1.5 million Louisville low cost housing project. The appeal to the US circuit court of appeals may shift to the Supreme Court to accelerate a decision, impacting slum elimination efforts in 40 cities. The ruling halted Louisville operations and drew White House concern as Ickes planned a direct Supreme Court writ.
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Cincinnati
Public Works Administration
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Charles I. Dawson
Louisville
Secretary of the Interior and Public Works
Harold L. Ickes
Washington
Supreme Court
Houghest
Chaos seen as gold issue plan quick action possible
Washington January 12 quick congressional action to escape from administration chaos was projected if the Supreme Court overturns the Roosevelt monetary programs in the gold clause cases. Spokesmen warned treasury action might be constrained until Congress orders changes. Prices in Wall Street declined then stabilized as gold clause bond buying surged amid an irregular bond market.
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Richard L. Turner
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Treasury
Congress
Wall i
Gralas
Rail labor presses six hour day push in Congress
Chicago January report shows American Railway Labor Executives Association backing a six hour day, larger crews, shorter train lengths, and stronger employee liability. They seek bills to reemploy workers and ease consolidations, despite warnings of higher railroad costs and discharge risks from Federal Transportation Coordinator Hastman.
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W. Jd. Conway
Associated Jres
Chicago
Joseph B. Hastman
American Railway’ Labor Executives Association
Hastman
United States
Tod
Lhe
Eastman
Iabor
Congress
Yarger
Association
Ayer
Amelia Earhart completes solo Pacific crossing to Oakland
Miss Amelia Earhart known privately as Mrs. George Putnam crossed the Pacific by plane alone and landed at Oakland California at 4 31 p m eastern standard time.
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Amelia Earhart
New Utility Move Considered Today in Washington
Administration officials may urge the president to recommend legislation to separate partial gas from panics. The FTC release of its utilities report suggested regulating natural gas pipelines independent firms might be deprived of facilities. The proposal to divorce gas and electric companies aims to spur natural gas development critics say has been retarded by joint control of resources by dominant firms.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Cities Seek Share Tennessee Sales Taxes
Nashville January 12 A Tennessee Municipal League meeting focuses on a state sales tax study begun December 18. Mayors aim for a city share of revenue from the new tax, arguing towns fund the majority of the cost and should receive a division of the proceeds. Concludes with note of continuation on page six.
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Nashville
Tennessee Municipal League
League
Earhart Completes Hawaii to California Solo Flight
Amelia Earhart Putnam arrives in Oakland after a solo flight from Hawaii to California lasting 18 hours and 38 minutes. The 38 year old aviatrix, exhausted but triumphant, lands at Wheeler Field out of Honolulu and enjoys a crowded reception, noting fuel concerns and weather delays but denying being lost. She plans no immediate next leg, awaiting favorable weather before any continuation.
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Associated Press
Oakland
Calif
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Hawaii
California
Wheeler Field
Honolulu
Solo
Atlantic
Pacific
Chicago
Washington
Théoast
San Francisco
Veterans debate bonus payment on adjusted service certificates
Two veterans clashed in New York over the proposed 2 billion dollar payment of adjusted service certificates before maturity in 1945. Representative Wright Patman argued for payment as of service time, while Donald A. Hobart called prepayment unfair and cruel to unemployed veterans on relief. The NBC debate followed Hobart’s invitation.
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New York
Wright Patman
Texas
Donald A. Hobart
American Veterans Association
Patman
NBC
Hobart
Congress
Patmaan
Epte
Two Die in Mexican Religious Clashes
Reports from Tacubaya describe a religious clash where two townspeople died after reportedly being wounded in the fighting. The incident, tied to Catholic clergy incitement claims by El Nacional, sparked unconfirmed death rumors and ongoing police presence in the suburb.
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Mexico
Fresa Koraga
D. Fy Jan
Tacubaya
el Nacional
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