Widow Orders Body Moved. Hauptmann Still Sparks Jersey Politics
Hauptmann corpse removed to New York under his widow's orders as Governor Hoffman faces continued scrutiny of the Lindbergh murder case. A man named Paul H. Wendel is held on Lindbergh kidnapping charges in Hunterdon County, while Ellis Parker calls for investigation. Hoffman defends his gubernatorial campaign amid political fallout from the case.
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Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Jersey
New York
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Harold G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
Harles A. Lindberghs
Ellis Parker
Wendel
Hunterdon County
Hoffman
Henry P. du Bois
Bergen County
Republican Party
Parker and Lindbergh case linked in New Jersey visit
Assistant District Attorney William F. McGuiness said he came to Mt. Holly New Jersey to question Ellis H. Parker Burlington city detective chief about a possible crime in Kings County New York connected to the Lindbergh kidnapping. He planned to question Parker and his son and warned Mrs Bad ing that he would pursue the case.
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N. J
William F. McGuiness
Brooklyn
Ellis H. Parker
Burlington City
Atention
Paul H. Wendel
Kings County
New York
Wendel
Bruno
New Libon
McGuiness
Parker
Bading
Lindbergh
New Jersey’s electric chair ends Hauptmann life
The Lindbergh baby killer Bruno Richard Hauptmann died in New Jersey’s electric chair at 8:47:30 p m as doctors confirmed the death after 2 000-volt shocks. Warden Col Kimberling and fifty-five witnesses observed the ritual, while Hauptmann’s widow cried in a nearby hotel.
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New Jersey
Hauptmann
Dale Harrison
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
Robert Elliott
Col
Mark O. Kimberling
Howard Weisler
Col. Kimberling
Death House
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Nude figures spark protest over pioneer Texas memorial
In Austin on April 4 critics balk at nude figures chosen by an art committee for a $25,000 memorial to Texas women. Members defend allegorical nudes while some call one figure ape like. A solution to robe the figures is reportedly in sight as the artist agrees to clothe them.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
James Chillman, Jr
Houston Art Museum
Art Committee
Comittee On Art
State Board of Control
Claude Teer
Board of Control
Gas Company Lowers Rates in Idaho Cities
The Citizens Utility Company announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Idaho approved a voluntary reduction of local gas rates effective April 15. The rates are simplified from six to two levels, promising up to 25 percent savings for residents of Pocatello and Alameda, with greater savings for fully gas-equipped homes. all service classifications, domestic and commercial, are covered.
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Citizens Utility Company
Pocatello and
Alameda
Public Utilities Commission
State of Idaho
Landon Gains Ground as GOP Prep War Rises
April 4 Associated Press dispatches detail Governor Landon of Kansas building a strong lead for the Republican presidential nomination with 74 delegates won in the week and expectations of 250 of 1 001 votes on first ballot. Borah counters with talks in Milwaukee and Illinois as Knox gains in Kentucky and Maine backs Knox. Democratic renomination for Roosevelt-Garner continues with pledged delegates and questions on unit rules.
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Landon
Kansas
Borah
Idaho
Capitol
New York
Kentucky
Col
Frank Knox
Illinois
London
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Knox
Maine
Roosevelt-Garner
Iowa
Arkansas
Philadelphia
Haircut Price Debate Faces Ventura Officials
Ventura supervisors debated replacing a hair cut price with eggs or 50 cents. Mrs. H F Kelly representing independent barbers urged repeal of a price fixing ordinance and warned penalties could force barbers onto relief.
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Ventura
Calif
H. F. Kelly
Farmer Plans Big Year Against Nudists in New Jersey
Will Searles, 57, a New Jersey farmer, vows to thwart nudist camps on Schooley’s Mountain. He plans a grand stand for viewing nude sunbathers and reports last season’s trespassers and a large clam bake attracting over 1,000 observers as nudists reportedly seek to buy his land.
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Long Valley
N. J
Will Searles
Will
North Jersey Health Institute
Schooley's Mountain
Searles
Rawlings Elected Chair of Democratic State Committee
Calvin W. Rawlings of Salt Lake City won the Democratic state committee chair at a party conference in Salt Lake City. He defeated incumbent Olof R. Mickelsen of Richfield by 401 2 to 261 2, ending Mickelsen’s two year term.
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Salt Lake City
Calvin W. Rawlings
Democratic State Committee
Rawlings
Olof R. Mickelsen
Richfield
Mickelsen
McCook's “tinfoil man” Paul Perrenaud dies at 70
McCook Nebraska report says Paul Perrenaud, known as the tinfoil man, died at age 70. For years he gathered foil scraps and sent them to charitable institutions across the state, raising several hundred dollars from their sale.
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McCook
Paul Perrenaud
Congressional plans face setback delaying session
Washington reports congressional plans to clear major legislation stalled by business opposition at tax bill hearings. A Democrat leader warned adjournment before June 6 unlikely while two to three measures, including deficiency appropriations and a $1.8 billion relief fund, loom. House leaders pledged midnight sessions if needed to finish tax bill hearings.
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Congress
Cleveland
Doughton
North Carolina
House Is
Treadway
Mass
Rocng
Herman Oliphant
Danir
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Business Review
President of church delivers annual general conference talk
In Salt Lake City on April 4 general authorities of the Latter Day Saints urged followers to live Jesus Christ’s teachings. Heber J. Grant praised loyalty, cited church growth, and urged forgiveness for repentant sinners.
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Salt Lake City
Latter Day Saints
Jesus Christ
Heber J. Grant
Joseph Smith
Grant
Mr. Smith
Saints of God
David O. Mee
Kay
Antoine R. Ivins
First Council of Seventy
Rodger Clawson
Council of Twelve
George Albert Smith
Sylvester Q Cannon
Idaho Weather Forecast Paired For Sunday And Monday
A pair of days brings freezing temperatures across Idaho. Weather watchers warn of subfreezing conditions with cold mornings and potential frost as winds ease.
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Idaho
Pest Causes Hotel Blaze in Vernon New Jersey
A mysterious intruder known locally as Pest hid in a Vernon hotel blanket chest. A lamp on the floor ignited the blaze, destroying the 100 year old structure. Firemen from nearby towns fought the fire. two firefighters were reported with minor cuts. Pest escaped.
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Vernon
N. J
Pest
Vernon Hotel
Couple Weds 70 Years Enduring Union in Washington
Date April 4 reports Daniel H. Delano 94 and wife 88 will celebrate 70th anniversary with a car ride to a Buckley party hosted by a son. Three children, grandchildren, and a great great grandson expected. Delano attributes health to total abstinence from liquor and tobacco and says they simply try to get along.
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Wash
Daniel H. Delano
Delano
Buckley
Gannett backs Borah as GOP liberal standard bearer
Publisher Frank E. Gannett urged in Columbus that Republicans nominate a liberal candidate, specifically Sen. William E. Borah, arguing Roosevelt's administration failed to revive industry, employment, and farming. Gannett warned against any candidate tied to special interests.
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Columbus
Frank E. Gannett
William E. Borah
Gannett
Roosevelt
Rochester
N. Y
Ohio
Idaho
Republican Party
Cleveland
Hoover’s Critique of the New Deal Highlights
Highlights of former President Hoover’s address condemn the New Deal as eroding liberty and clear thinking. He urges dissolving the federal relief administration, reallocating funds to local control, and warns social security faces harmful blows to common men.
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Federal Relief Administration
Hoover Punches at New Deal in Fort Wayne Speech
Former President Herbert Hoover laments on liberty and fears a modern invasion by the New Deal. He criticizes court power, press suppression, and propaganda while urging a return to sound economic policy and local relief control. He speaks to Republican gatherings at Fort Wayne and Gospel Temple.
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Ind
Herbert
United States
America
New Deal
Temple
Supreme Court
Hoover
Fepublican
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