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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1936
Page
16
Reports from New York note Governor Hoffman grants a short reprieve delaying Bruno Hauptmann’s planned execution for the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby. The delay, tied to new evidence review, postpones sentencing for at least eight to nine weeks amid political and public debate over guilt and mercy.
January heat peaked in San Antonio with a daytime high near 84 degrees the warmest in the U S for the 24 hours ending 8 a m Friday. Forecaster J H Dartte warned of a northern storm expected to hit by Saturday midnight, dropping temperatures to around 60. No rain is forecast. skies will be partly cloudy as north winds push in a broad cold spell across the state.
Los Angeles January 17. The Todd death investigation continues with secret agents and new evidence cited by grand jury foreman George Rochester. A monoxide murder theory is hinted as several new witnesses are expected.
Unconfirmed reports say the death toll from the Southern Colombia crash has risen to 12. Three victims died while being transported through the jungle to the Puerto Hoy military post.
Louis Retzlaff tipped the scales at 1993 4 Polands for a 15 round title bout tonight in Chicago. Charley Retzlaff, a North Dakota farmer, weighed 198 1 2 pounds at the noon weigh in.
City employees awaited a pay raise after a surprising announcement by City Comptroller Giles stating the city spent the past year with a shortfall and no windfall. The report notes financial strain and hopes for restored wages among workers in Houston.
Partly cloudy and colder Friday with a low near 40. Saturday's high around 60 with west to northerly winds. Thursday's high 84 and Friday's low 69 with a high near 70. East Texas shows cloudy to clear with cold pockets and near freezing in the south. West Texas cold wave in the north and central areas with 14 to 26 degree highs.
Lincoln Ellsworth and Canadian pilot Herbert Hollick-Kenyon survived nearly two months on emergency rations after a fuel shortage forced them down near the Bay of Whales. A 72,000 mile radio message confirmed their safe arrival at Admiral Byrd’s base, with Ellsworth reported in good spirits though chilled. A Royal Society rescue later joined Discovery party to bring Ellsworth aboard.
Trenton governor Harold G Holtman bristles at impeachment threats and defends his 30 day reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann. He says following conscience may invite impeachment, calling for a healthy investigation of the Lindbergh case. Condon offers to return. Wilente warns the course could reflect on New Jersey authorities.
New York price for imported bar silver falls to 453 4 cents per fine ounce, the lowest since July 30, 1934, after Handy and Harmon posted quotes. London price also reduced by seven eighths of a penny, standard price in London at 19 pence, influencing New York quotes around 42.43 rents.
The county medical association and the chamber of commerce on Friday endorsed the advisory health board’s report. The vote supports recommended reforms for the city bounty school system health program and urban medical services.
The 1978 interview with Bruno Richard Hauptmann, granted during a 30 day reprieve from execution, covers his guilt, ransom money, and theories about the Lindbergh kidnapping. Hauptmann maintains he told all and refuses to alter his story, stating he would not lie for a stay.
A preserved exchange shows Bruno Hauptmann insisting on his innocence and predicting freedom if proven not guilty. He recounts Isidor Fisch arranging a farewell party before his Germany trip and a box found in the kitchen closet with money linked to the Lindbergh case. He defends not informing his wife about the money, citing confusion over Fisch’s departure and fear of her suspicion.
Rudyard Kipling, the 70 year old poet and novelist, lay in an unchanging critical condition in hospital after slipping into a coma. A late afternoon bulletin noted a transfusion and oxygen were used, with his wife Caroline Balestier and daughter by his side.
President Hoover said the new federal reserve board may be appointed early next week. Under law, the president must appoint a board of seven to replace one previously six before February.
CHICAGO January 17 Federal Judge Midge James H Wilkerson refused today to return an estimated 110 million in processing taxes impounded in his court, asserting that the packers and others who posted the money must await a final mandate in the Supreme Court AAA cases.
Pavement work began Friday on the Italian boulevard from Broadway to North Pien street under a special agreement between property owners and the city.
The Malian government filed a protest to the eagle of Nations alleging decapitation and mutilation of Italian prisoners by Ethopia. Italy cited reprisals as the cause for bombing Ethiopian forces.
New York January reports that the New York Stock Exchange announced arrangements for the sale of a seat for 172000 dollars, up 2000 from earlier this week and the highest value in about two years.
An Anglo Italian dispute deepens as a three engine Italian air force plane forced down near Port Sudan is interned with its crew under neutrality rules. Britain defends the action citing 1923 warfare rules, while Italy warns of potential consequences amid African troop movements and strained relations.
The Houston Mercury notes a warm January day reaching 81 degrees at 3 PM. It records a minimum of 45 degrees over the prior 24 hours and cites a forecast update from Weatherman on Friday.
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