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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1932

Page

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Reichers Launches Atlantic Hop Aimed at Paris

Arlington speed flyer Lou Reichers departed Newark bound for Harbor Grace Newfoundland on a three hop flight toward Paris. After repairs to a broken stabilizer at Harbor Grace he resumed the leg toward Dublin aided by a 650 to 660 gallon fuel load and a hoped for 200 mph average.

Arbor Grace N. F Lou Reichers Newark N. J Paris Charles A. Lindbergh Harbor Grace Dublin Ireland Reithers Atlantic E.S.T Habor Grace Thys New Foundland Reichers Ile Marbor Grace N. 18 Pi—Low Keichers Newfoundland Arlington Speed Mier Lindbergh New York Berghers

Treasury receipts and duties data for May report

Treasury receipts for May 12 show 80,208,559.10 dollars with expenditures 28,207 18 and balance 3,?4,644,788.63. Customs duties for 11 days in May amount to 6,169,890.61 dollars.

Treasury Washington

Weather Summary for Tennessee and Virginia Regions

Fair and warmer tonight and Saturday for Tennessee and Virginia. High yesterday 65, low 51. values compare with last year. Readings taken at 6:00 p.m. for the preceding 24 hours show no significant rainfall.

Tennessee Virginia Dale

Democrats Still Seek Candidate In 1932 Campaign

The preconvention stage shows bitter splits in both parties over prohibition and selecting a candidate. Roosevelt presses for the Democratic nomination as rivals weigh their paths. Arizona and Wyoming pledged for Roosevelt, West Virginia rounds out a decisive primary showing, while favorite sons receive formal pledges as conventions approach.

Washington Roosevelt Ohio Chicago Aly Arizona Wyoming West Virginia Jalsa Gill Murray

Federal Judge Joins Union Visit to Kentucky Coal Fields

London May 13 A M J Cochran federal judge will accompany the American Civil Liberties Union investigating party to the southeastern Kentucky coal fields to protect them during their visit. The hearing on the injunction petition to restrain Bell and Harlan county officials and citizens from molesting union members was recessed as the judge stated he would go along to ensure safety. Attorneys led by Arthur Garfield Hays and Dudley Field Malone questioned Walter B. Smith of Bell county, then turned him over to anti injunction counsel after extended testimony.

London American Civil Liberties Union Federeal A. M. J. Cochran Southeastern Kentucky Bell Harlan County Cochran Arthur Garfield Hays Dudley Field Malone Walter B. Smith Bell County Smith Cleon Calvert Pineville Waldo Frank Pix

Congress chiefs seek support for relief program

Congressional leaders in Washington on May 1 appealed for bipartisan backing of a proposed $1.5 billion federal relief program. The measure aims to provide substantial aid, with leaders stressing urgent action across party lines.

Congress Washington

McCall Nominated as GOP Governor Candidate Bid

In Lawrenceburg on May 13 AP Captain E C McNeal circulated a petition to qualify John E McCall of Memphis for the Republican nomination for governor. McCall, former commander of the Tennessee Department American Legion, says he gathered enough signatures within 20 minutes and will forward the petition to Howard Shoiner, Republican state executive committee chair. At the Nashville state convention Tuesday, McCall and C Arthur Bruce led a factional fight over Memphis control by Bob Church, with the Shelby County group seated but not recognized.

Lawrenceburg E. C. McKeal John E., McCall Memphis Tennessee Department American Legion McNeal Howard B. Shoiner Republican State Executive Committee McCall C. Arthur Bruce Nashville Bob Church Shelby

Facets of the Lindbergh Case

The article notes a distinctive skull formation aiding identification of murdered Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. Dr Philip Van Ingle, present at the birth, examined the body and confirmed the skull. In Mexico City General Elias Calles reacted to the discovery, connected to Dwight W. Marrow, former ambassador to Mexico. Mount Rose, N J reports wild animals roaming the woods where the body was found at night.

Hopewell X. J Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Philip van Ingle Mexico City Plutares Elias Calles Mexico Gen. Calles Dwight W. Marrow Mount Rose N. J

Norfolk Men Silent on Lindbergh Baby Case

In Norfolk on May 13 AP reports New Jersey authorities questioned John H. Curtis while two local associates refused to discuss their role in the Lindbergh baby ransom talks. Rear Admiral Guy H. Burrage and the Very Rev. H. Dobson Peacock offered no substantial statements after the baby’s body was found, expressing disbelief or caution.

Norfolk New Jersey John H. Curtis Guy H. Burrage H. Dobson Peacock

No One Under Suspicions In Lindbergh Baby Death

Trenton May 13 AP Disrict Attorney Erwin B Marshall said after a state house conference that no one is under suspicion for the Lindbergh baby slaying at this time but an arrest may come any time or perhaps days away He noted he will study the case to determine a direction Dr John F Con don who paid the ransom and John Hughes Curtis Norfolk negotiator for the baby's return came to the Lindbergh home after the body was found and are under arrest for questioning while awaiting further scrutiny Jurisdiction remains with Attorney General William A Stevens acting as hunterdon county prosecutor until a regular district attorney is in place Marshall conferred with Stevens and Assistant Attorney General Joseph Lannigan involved earlier in the investigation

Trenton N. J Erwin B. Marshall State House Marshall Mercer County Tha County Hunterdon County John F. Con Don John Hughes Curtis Lindbergh William A. Stevens Hunterdon Stevens Joseph Lannigan

Newsflash: Lindbergh baby found dead announced by governor

Gov. Moore told AP reporter the Lindbergh infant had died. An hour later Col. A Norman Schwarzkopf of New Jersey State Police announced the body was that of the missing child and said a group of persons was under suspicion.

AL Harry Moore New Jersey Associated Press Lindbergh Estate Col A. Norman Schwarzkopf

Discoverers Run Camera Gauntlet at Lindbergh Case Site

Two men linked to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping report for work at Ty me near Hopewell New Jersey. They arrive at the Titus home Marshall Corner to find a yard set for newsreel cameras and sound equipment, drawing media attention as investigators continue.

Ropewall N. J Lindbergh Ty m Titus Marshall Corner Hopewell William Allen Trenton

Alleged Ransom Note Published From Lindbergh Case

The New York American published what it claimed to be the ransom note left by the Lindbergh baby kidnappers. The text demanded 30000 dollars in specified bills and warned against public disclosure while noting coded signatures and inked circles. The publication follows earlier press claims of reliable sources and includes instructions to redeem the money and keep the matter quiet.

New York New York American

Burial search misses Lindbergh burial spot near Sourland estate

From Mount Rose New Jersey May 13 AP reports that searchers failed to touch the roadside thicket where the Lindbergh child’s body was tossed. State troopers swept Hopewell and the nearby Lindbergh estate but missed the secluded site, considered too far to yield results. Mount Rose lies about a mile and a half from Hopewell on the road to Princeton as the investigation continues.

Hopewell N. J Mount Rose Princeton

Federal Agencies On Murder Trail

President Hoover orders federal law enforcement and Secret Service to pursue the Lindbergh baby murder suspects with unrelenting urgency. He vows the kidnapping and killing will be pursued until those criminals are brought to justice, reflecting strong language from the White House.

Washington Hoover

Lindbergh baby found dead in Hopewell area

The Lindbergh baby is dead, murdered, skeletonized, found by a negro truckman in Sourlands brush near the Lindbergh estate. Police identified the body confirming the end of the five mile search, with two intermediaries questioned about their movements during the long child hunt.

Hopewell Lindbergh Sourlands Charles A. Lindbergh

Review in Brief of Kidnap Case

Charles A Lindbergh Jr. aged 20 months was kidnaped from his Sourland hill nursery on March 1. The body, found near Hopewell Mount Rose road, was buried within five miles of the estate. Found by two truckmen at 3:15 pm after seventy two days. Ransom paid by Col Lindbergh was $350,000 and Mrs Edward B McLean paid $100,000. The case remains unsolved.

Associated Press Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr Sourland Hill Hopewell-Mount Rose Road Lindbergh Estate Col. Lindbergh Edward B. McLean Washington Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Hopewell Betty Gow Lindberghs Henry Red) Johnson Martha's Vineyard Mass Lindbergh John F. Condon Bronx Norfolk Marcon Gaston B. Means Lindbergh_ estate

Costly Lindbergh kidnapping ransom total remains unknown

The article weighs the vast worldwide expense of the Lindbergh baby case. It cites Col. Lindbergh's $50,000 ransom and Mrs. McLean's $100,000 loss, plus police, agents, ships, planes, and telegraph costs. It notes depleted funds and broadened search efforts across nations as authorities and the public spent heavily in pursuit of the child.

Slavy Spitale Irving Bitz Morris Rosner New Jersey Europe Coast Guard Col. Lindbergh

Chronological highlights of the Lindbergh kidnapping case

Chronology traces the kidnapping of Charles A Lindbergh Jr from March 1 1982 when he was taken from his Hopewell crib through the search and negotiations. Key figures include Betty Gow Maj Charles Schoeffel Dr John F Condon and Gaston Means. The body was found May 12 ending a 72 day mystery.

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Baby Lindbergh Hunt For Slayers Ocean Flight Liberties Union Group Kentucky Coal Fields W’call Tennessee American Legion G.O.P Gov. Moore The John F. Condott Edi N. 7 J. A. ‘Sisto Hofstadter Walker
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