Curtis Guilty of Aiding Kidnappers Verdict For July 11
A seven man five woman jury in Flemington New Jersey convicts John Hughes Curtis of Norfolk Virginia boat builder of aiding the Lindbergh baby kidnappers and hindering capture. They recommend mercy. Curtis awaits sentence as prosecutors seek higher bail. Colonel Lindbergh testified in support of the prosecution and remained in the courtroom during the verdict. The jury deliberated about four hours before convicting Curtis of aiding the kidnappers.
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John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Curtis
Adam
Joseph Lanigan
Lortis
Leila Alpach
Sandusky Curtis
Bration
George
Charles A. Lindbergh
Gure
Hopewell
Edmund B. Bruce
Elmira
N.V
G O P Insurgents Shift to Roosevelt in Washington
Republican independents in the Senate led by George W. Norris of Nebraska move to support Franklin D. Roosevelt. The third party movement dissolves as Norris proclaims bolstering the Democratic ticket. Some colleagues follow cautiously, while Borah signals continued independence.
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Senate
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Western Independent Group
Roosevelt
Borah
Thaho
Ex-King Manuel II dies suddenly in exile
London reports former King Manuel II of Portugal, a businessman and bibliophile, died at Mulwell Park Twickenham after a long throat illness. He was 42, had attended Wimbledon the day before and planned to return to the tennis, and spent most of his exile at a grand Twickenham estate known as The Exiles' Club.
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London
Manuel II of
Portugal
Mulwell Park
Twickenham
Wimbledon
Wills Moody
Smith Borah clash opens presidential battle in Chicago
Chicago July 2 AP Democrats and Republicans begin a charged national campaign centered on Alfred E Smith and William Borah. Smith returns from the Democratic convention with Roosevelt as the new leader while Borah lodges sharp opposition to Hoover and party platform. Democrats seek unity with Farley guiding harmony, Baruch courting business support, as Roosevelt enters the race with most candidates aligned but wary of platform debates.
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Alfred, Smithy
Willan
Borah
Roosevelt
Hastings
Smith
Borxh
James A. Farley
Harrison
Mississippi
Bernard M. Baruch
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Baruch
Woodrow Wilson
War Industries Board
Farley Selected Head of Democratic National Committee
Chicago July 2 Farley New York was unanimously named chairman of the Democratic national committee tonight. Farley who managed Roosevelt pre convention campaign was nominated by John H McCooey with Roosevelt indicating Farley as national campaign manager. Raskob retiring chairman noted obligations of 420000 and a bank note of 800000 with accrued interest since June 13 and a personal note of 120000. Continued on page four.
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de Iil A. Farley
New York
Democratic National Committee
Farley
Roosevelt
National Committee
John H. McCooey
Jonn J. Raskob
Guaranty Trust Company
Ruskob
Fegus
National .Com
Morrison trails Reynolds in North Carolina Senate primary
Charlotte July 2 AP Reynolds leads Morrison in early unofficial returns from North Carolina Democratic primary for the United States Senate. Reynolds shows a strong showing in Mecklenburg County as reports from 00 precincts indicate Reynolds ahead of Morrison, while Ehringhaus and Fountain clash for the governorship. Partial results suggest Reynolds holds a long lead in the short and long term senate terms with Morrison running close in initial tallies.
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Cameron Morrisan
Dry
Robert R. Reynolds
Ashevil
Reynold
Morrison
Reynolds
Mecklenburg
Gan
Kie
J. €. B. Ehringhaus
Egabeth
R. PF. Pointain
Rocky Mount
Ehringhaus
Fountain
Senate
Fair and Warmer Tennessee Forecast Summary
Fair and somewhat warmer conditions expected Sunday and Monday with local showers and thunderstorms. Highs and lows reference past dates with no rain reported. readings taken at 6:00 p.m. daily. Data notes include yesterday’s rain and year-ago comparisons.
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Tennessee
T. C. Harris
U.S.W.O
Roosevelt Delivers Unusual Acceptance at Democratic Convention
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Stadium on July 2 1982. He thanks the delegates for their endurance after long days and notes delays caused by winds and navy training. The speech continues on page six.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Walsh
Germany balks at debt scheme for reparations plan
In Lausanne on July 2 AP reports Germany rejects the Give power scheme tying reparations to allied debts to the United States. Berlin officials say they cannot accept the plan in any form. The proposal, led by France with Britain Italy Belgium and Japan, would back a 4 to 8 billion merks bond issue to replace part of reparations and fund European reconstruction.
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Germany
Berlin Sokesmen
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Italy
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Belgium
Japan
Europe
Nominee breaks precedent with session speech
The Democratic nominee, Roosevelt, accepted the nomination for president amid a push for an economic program. He urged Republicans to join in opposing Hoover before November, attacked Prohibition, and outlined a plan to ease distress, aid farmers, cut government spending, and adjust tariffs. Garner was nominated for vice president as the convention adjourned.
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Praanklin
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Albany
Hoover
John N. Garner
Roosevelt
Smith
States
Tammany
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Senator Walsh
Montana
Smith Rejects Roosevelt to Return Home from Chicago
Alfred E. Smith turned away from Chicago without pledging support to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Surrounded by family, he boarded a special train to New York as Roosevelt prepared to accept the Democratic nomination. Smith gave no public statement and aides hinted he would not back the campaign, amid a bitter split with the party elite and rival William Gibbs McAdoo again in the fray.
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Alfred E. Smith
Chiago
New York
Lhanklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Roosevelt
William Gibbs McAdoo
Texas
California
Gar
Officer Guilty Slaying Vet on Bonus Journey
Marion report states W A Banks of Asheville, a Southern Railway special agent, was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Louis Chiapetta, a Texas bonus marcher. Banks received a three year state prison sentence and posted $3,000 bail after an appeal was announced. The verdict came after a two hour jury deliberation amid defense claims of self defense.
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Marion
N. C
W. A. Banks
Asheville
The
Southern Railway
Louis Chiapetta
Texas
Banks
Supreme Court
Roosevelt nomination praised by department head
Percey S. Straus, a department store executive, urged support for Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt as the Democratic presidential nominee. He said Smith was loyal to the party and predicted broad public rally around Roosevelt, praising his suitability as president.
Garner selects Garner running mate in Roosevelt bid
Chicago July 20 era Democratic convention names John Nance Garner as Franklin D. Roosevelt’s running mate. The Texan, known as Cactus Jack, rose from Texas county judge to speaker and guided party cohesion in the House. His vice presidency surprise comes as he aims to help secure federal control for the Democrats.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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California
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Nicholas Longworth
White House
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Henry Maskowitz
Yosef Isreais II
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Willam Roy
Charles $. Hand
Joseph L. Cohn
Norman Goetz
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