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Newspaper
Winslow Daily Mail
Location
Winslow, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1927
Page
6
The confession details Edward Hickman strangling 12 year old Marion Parker with a towel and dismembering her body after abducting her from her school. He claimed the ransom was paid and he returned the body to the father. He fainted in his cell as authorities prepared to identify him.
Mrs. Iva Hickman mother of Hadward Hickman delays plans to travel to Los Angeles for his defense. Jerome Walsh a Kansas City attorney heads to the Pacific coast to assess defense strategy and decide if the family should accompany him. Walsh carries a letter of faith from Mrs. Hickman to Edward and vows to support and courage him through the case. A friend has offered aid to Mrs. Hickman amid the developing defense.
A Los Angeles resident invited Mrs. Hickman to stay in her home while she is in the city and offered 4500 to buy clothing and cover travel expenses if she decides to go. The letter reflects support for the potential trip and lodging arrangements.
A dialog fragment shows Billy asked about consequences for lying to boys. The retort offers a sharp, humorous line about riding for half-fare. The piece captures a moralized streetwise voice.
Winslow Council and Santa Fe leaders clash over a new water contract raising monthly allocation from 50 900 to 60 000 gallons and increasing minimum charges from 30 000 to 60 000 gallons. City officials insist on voter approval after final negotiations with Santa Fe and its Lands and Improvement subsidiary.
Miguel Avila, described as a Mexican document purveyor, was named by Frank Y. McLaughlin as the source of forged papers offered to Hearst papers. McLaughlin testified that Avila claimed Arthur Bliss Lane would sell sensitive information for 1000 dollars. State Department denied any purchases and Avila was not present at the hearing. Chairman Reed said Avila would be summoned at the next session.
Lindbergh arrives in San Salvador to receive the keys to the city and a gold medal. Two planes will meet him at the boundary and join the first air squadron landing at Llopango. President Romero Bosque and officials will greet Lindbergh at the field and toast him at the presidential palace.
Boston Bruins shut out the New York Rangers 2 to 0 at home retaining top status in the American division. Bruins goalie and defense held steady as the offense broke through late in the game.
The paragraph shows optimism for an almost unanimous adoption of the new franchise once corrected and submitted, with expectations of a February timetable.
The solon presses for a new Navy head while President Farrell drops from consideration due to claimed business expertise. Company bylaw changes align with a new administration form as Morgan steps into a top role and the board announces reshuffles including Taylor and Farrell. Morgan is described as sixty and influential in multiple circles.
Oakland reports the 11 year old Wilhelmina Evelyn Smith was abducted Sunday by Robert McClelland 24 an ex convict with ties to Pasadena. Police say he lured her with tales of a wealthy mother and has a prior prison record. McClelland and the girl have not been seen since they left the Smith home. Police fear possible blackmail against W H Swale parolee manager in the case.
Italian air ace Caesare Sabelli rejected the Grayson trans Atlantic bid as a mad venture. He said his Bellanca plane should be delivered by January and after a few tests he would be ready for the New York to Rome hop planned in January.
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