Hauptmann insists on innocence amid Lindbergh baby case
Flemington New Jersey February 14 Bruno Richard Hauptmann declared his innocence of the Lindbergh baby murder saying his conscience is clear and he would meet the electric chair like a man. He told reporters in his cell that he would not confess for his wife and child.
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Germany signals openness on Western air pact and security alignments
Germany invited France and Britain to discuss an air pact for Western Europe and expressed interest in London proposals to rejoin the League of Nations, join the French backed Eastern security agreement, and support a Central European non interference pact. The move came as Adolf Hitler held a low profile during the week.
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February Weather Clears After Snow and Rain
Rain and snow merged into a mild February middle with under one inch of ground snow for the first time since January 17. Early morning ice on highways warned of travel danger though no accidents were reported as skies began to clear.
Trouble Ahead for Work Relief Move to Recommit Seen
In the Senate the $4.88 billion work relief bill drew sharp criticism from both parties. Senator Steiner assailed executive powers, calling the measure lacking restrictions, while Senator Long derided it as a poodle bill. A plan to recommit to the Appropriations Committee for focus on the $880 million relief portion surfaced, signaling a likely floor clash tomorrow. Senator McCarran indicated further efforts to maneuver on the bill.
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Roosevelt forms business panel to guide $4 billion work fund
President Roosevelt moves ahead with plans for the work fund assumption. He appoints Robert E. Wood of the Sears Roebuck Co to lead a businessmen’s committee advising on optimal spend of the four billion dollars. Africa's pecan industry grows with Grootfontein grove in southwest Africa.
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Anglo French proposals referenced in diplomatic report
Mr and Mrs Joseph Fine of New York were injured when their car skidded and wrecked on a curve north of Emmitsburg on Wednesday. They received cuts and shock and were treated at Dr W R Cadie’s office in Emmitsburg.
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Troops to Move as Mussolini Handles Ethiopian Crisis
Rome reports that Mussolini will answer Ethiopia's denial of responsibility with forceful action. A government spokesman said no written reply would be sent to Emperor Haile Selassie. An informal note indicated Italian troops would begin leaving Sicily on Saturday for Eritrea and Italian Somaliland.
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