Townsend Names Board in Mid Age Pension Reorg
Washington March 31 A reorganization of the Townsend mid age pension group was announced amid congressional probes. Co leaders warned of startling disclosures at tomorrow's hearing. Gorer Smith named vice president and Gilmour Young to succeed Robert F B Clements as national secretary. Townsend said profits from the Townsend National Weekly would go to the move ment, with headquarters moving from Wellington to Chicago. The changes followed a break with Rep McGroarty who predicts Townsend's leadership may be repudiated if plans deviate from funding 200 monthly per persons over 60. Board members include Clinton Wunder Frank Arbuckle Nathan J Roberts Alfred Wright. Mayor McNair of Pittsburgh opposed new taxes and dignities.
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Washington
Townsend
House
P. E. Toomsend
Gorer Smith
Oklahoma City
Gilmour Young
San Francisco
Robert FB. Clements
California
Tom
Townsend National
Clements
Wellington
Chicago
Tooneend
McGroarty
Sam
Smith and Young
Clinton Wunder
New York
Frank Arbuckle
Nathan J. Roberts
Jacksonville
Alfred Wright
Celgeland
Chin
Wiliam N. McNair
Pittsburgh
New Invasion Of Mongolia Stirs Soviet Response
Moscow reports an invasion of outer Mongolia by Japanese Manchukuoan forces with heavy fighting and calls for energetic measures. Soviet officials warn of responsibility for any broader conflict as Tokyo cites no details and a press ban limits disclosure.
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Mongolia
John Lloyd
Pirsa
Moscow
Outer Mongolia
Stomaniakoff
Tamekichi Ota
Ulan Bator
Ouher Mongolia
Stemaniakoff
Adyk Tolan
Tamsyk-Bulak
Tamsyk~ Bulak
Adyk Dolon
Tokyo
Foreign Office
Manc Shoukuoan
Mongohan
Manchoukuo
Romans Penetrate British Territory in Ethiopian Drive
Reports from Gondar indicate Haile Selassie forces clash with Italian troops near Queram as Italy pushes toward key Blue Nile water sources. The Italian northern army claims capture of Gondar, establishing a position close to British influence and Sudan water supply.
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Rome
Haile Selassie
Queram
Gondar
Ethiopia
Italy
Lake Tana
Blue Nile
Sudan
Egypt
Jury Selection Completed for Dumont Murder Trial
Jury selection wrapped in Judge Frank L. Riley’s district court for the Robert Dumont murder case. The panel, drawn from a special venue, waived several challenges and will hear evidence as the trial opens. Names listed include Pass judgment in the ce iney Saluseo, Donn Benraeder, Grogan, Thure Johnson, J. E. Hollard, Haroiti, Hush, Harn, L. B. Miller, and Maurice Falancer. Continued on Page 7.
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Robert Dumont
Prasn- Ciltion
Det
Ce Iney Saluseo
Donn Benraeder
Grogan
Thure Johnson
J. E. Hollarid
Haroiti
Hush
Harn
L. B. Miller
Previ
W. Dugdale
Maurice Falancer
Co. Yentlemen
Alberta Plans Default On Its Bond Issue
Edmonton March 31 The Alberta government announced it would default on a bond issue due tomorrow, a move disclosed just before the close of today’s session. The government stated it faces financial strain and will not meet its debt obligation as scheduled.
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Alberta
Bowds
Edmonton
Alta
Construction of new school begins in Butte area
Construction of a new school in Butte begins this morning with activity at the site in Gald Wyoming. About twenty workers are on the job as forms, footings, and piers are prepared. General contractors Lovering Lonebotham and Papin Son oversee the project as heavy equipment moves in.
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Butte
Oo Weh
Announ
Gald
Wyoming
Anc
Lovering- Lonebotham Company
Papipin, and Son
Wendel implicates others in Lindbergh kidnapping
Disbarred attorney Paul Wendel confessed to and then retracted his Lindbergh kidnapping claim. He described a New York City handoff, a house near Floyd Bennett Field, and threats to force confession. Mercer County grand jury and officials questioned the tale, with accounts of torture and shifting details. The story continues on Page 6.
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Trenton
N. J
Paul Wendel
Mercer County
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Wendel
Jack
New York City
Floyd Bennieth Aire Port
March Wind Spurs Raw Whiskey Arrest Wave
Raw whiskey related arrests surge in March with 29 detentions and fines totaling across multiple charges. Records show a rise from February figures, including drunkenness, vagrancy, license plate violations, and driving offenses. Sentences and penalties accumulate, reflecting broader enforcement during the month.
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Bule
Burney
Randi
Carsing
Confessin Kidnapping Case In New Jersey Detail
A grand jury weighs a Confession tied to a kidnapping plot involving Paul Wendel and Bruno Mavhard Way. The report notes alleged slang and murder links, with references to a woman named Une Lasse bergh and a possible prison connection in New Lindbey.
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Paul Wendel
Bruno Mavhard
Une Lassebergh
Meerie
Borncy
Etilen
Grand Jury
Confenian
Gartet PB
Menno Nove Weredits
Lindbey
Wey
Seree Cote Land
Unclear fragmentary report involving Dr Jofin FF and Condon
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dr Jofin FF and Condon with no clear event or quotes. Other garbled phrases reference names like Brine, Hamp mann, Caley, and Pear, lacking coherent context or date. No identifiable incident, location, or outcome can be established from the readable portions.
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Mari Keaman
Hare Hamp Mann Jd Beer Ponte Caley
Struggling Reporter Hears April Fool Crack
A garbled diary style note describes a newsroom April Fools day prank with a weary reporter and city editor debating weather not to pursue a weather story. The chaotic lines mention a broken street scene, a brick, and a joke, with mock dialogue about the day’s prank.
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Ky Hmnan
Weathersoan
High profile but fragmented Bid for Clemency Letter
The document purports to be a farewell letter from Bruno Hauptmann to Governor Hoffmann urging clemency. Hauptmann pleads innocence in the Lindbergh kidnapping case, questions the evidence, criticizes witnesses and asks why Condon and others withhold key information. The text appears in a damaged format with claims of innocence and a request for a fair review by the court.
Butte and state frozen as winter blast grips region
A severe cold snap and winter storm sweep the state. Butte and the surrounding area shiver as temperatures plummet with early morning readings around four degrees below zero and a high near two. Transportation suffers as storms disrupt travel and officials warn of continuing low temps today.
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Butte
Farre
Butle
Temperstines Regan
Hauptman survives electric chair delay in Mercer County
Trenton March 31 Hauptman faced execution when a grand jury considered sparing his life. Col Kimberling delayed the death sentence for 48 hours allowing time for further action. The postponement was announced at 9 05 am with the electric chair still prepared for a later date.
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Trenton
N. J
Brano
Richard Haupt
Triplemann
Guy
Harold G. Hoffman
Jaetaatiter Cernan
Lindbergh
Actlan
Mercer County
Tryst Tan
Grand
Montana reclamation praised by Holt in Helena speech
Governor Elmer Holt lauded Montana's reclamation program at the Helena Chamber of Commerce banquet. He touted legal machinery and federal irrigation financing as a model for western states, saying Montana leads in land restoration and policy ideas. Continued on page 7.
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Helena
Elmer Holl
Montana
National Reclamation Associsiin
Stytes
Congress
Service Club
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Datlooureo
Townsend Names Board
Dumont
Frank L. Boyd
Thia
N.Y
Ellis Parker
Gov. Hoffman
New Jersey
Bills Parker
Jay
Arald Sinffman
Grate
Parker
New Lisbon
Fecble
Gaston B. Means
Jofin FF
Condon
Struggler
Hauptmann
Gov
Hoffman
Maich
Glie Benne Hiehard Uatimann Weate
Trbewell
Maral Cy Hotta
Clavernor
Harokl ¢i
Martin
H4iseh
Pusch
Court of Errors and Appeals
Alohe
Court of Pardon
Tub L
Tee
Wittess Aland
Hopewell
Je Lawitterd
Wrendh
Conca
Connie Af Fustier
Dr. Condon
Hitler
London
Proposaly
Rey
Beit Garnien Aera
Frage
Belglon
Denetim
HeThe Apereal Ambareneor
Tran Bela
Shetty Niker
Ae Tan
Prtval Amnertit Voiente
Lenarercee
Manening
Carua Ponte
Erin
Berpres
Gla National Corumeseston
PAPOR
Pergola
George
Coley
Mercer County Grand Jury
Deslay
Charles Zeid
Eric Richard Tiuaptinaem
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Brung
Twupimaniy
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