The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-17


 have been impossible for single person to carry out such Q crime without assistance in making ad- vance arrangements and collecting the ransom.
 Declaring "a good investigation of the Lindbergh case might be healthy thing" the governor said he would direct the state police to re- new their hunt for any others il- volved.
 In regard to the governors belief that 1t was not proved that Haupt- mann entered the Lindbergh nursery 1t was recalled that Chief Defense 1 Counsel Edward J. Reilly, at the Remington trial, contended that the kidnaper carried the baby out through the house rather than through the window, as asserted by the state. lilly sought to prove that no oi, i'd ever climbed in or out of the window and that the lad der was designed to mislead police. Wilentz Answered CondOn
 Wilentz made public an answer in which he said it would not be necessary for Jafsie to interrupt his Central American cruise, Condon's telegram read:
 T understand suggestion has been made that I be forced to return for alleged purpose of answering cer- tain questions.
 "Compulsion is entirely unneces- sary. have at all times co-operated to fullest extent with both federal and state authorities and I am still willing to do anything I can to help. Before my departure on reg ular winter holiday with my daugh- ter, who is in poor health, you were advised of contemplated trip and your approval was obtained.
 However, if you wish me to l shall return immediately.
 wire me If there is any reason for change of plans at Hotel Tivoli, Panama.
 John P. Condon."
 Will Stick to Story
 Meantime Colopel Mark o. Kim berling, head keeper of the New Jersey state prison, said he believed Hauptmann will stick to his story to the end.
 T am fairly well convinced he isn't going to change his story, kimberling said.
 "There is only @ slim chance he will ever change his story" Kim berling made this statement short- ly after Mrs. Hauptmann had visit ed the convicted slayer of the Lind- bergh baby in the death house. It was a happy reunion between the two--for only yesterday Anna had told her husband last good by"
 We talked about many things Mrs. Hauptmann said when she left the prison.
 He told me he knew in his heart that he would not die tonight. His heart told him 50.
 He was pleased with the gover- nor's action and very happy. O1 course, he asked about Mannfried.
 Wilentz reply to Condon said that he knew of no new evidence in the case.
 Wishes Him We'll
 The reply:
 My associates join with me iil the hone that you and your daugh- ter reclaim the health and peace of mind of which you have been de. prived because of your efforts or behalf of the state in the Haupt' mann case.
 We realize how you have beer persecuted and regret the physica and mental anguish that you have suffered. There is no need for any change in your plans.
 "As you know, the governor granted a reprieve yesterday. Int attorney general advised that ht was without legal authority to pur. sue this course. I did not consent to the reprieve, but do not con- ceive 1t my duty to challenge tht action of the chief executive.
 T regret the course taken by thu governor only because 1t may bt construed as a reflection upon thu states witnesses, the police auth critics of the several states and oi the nation who participated 1T gathering and presenting the evi' dence.
 "The governor has assigned nc reason for granting the reprieve. N new evidence has been called to mS attention by the governor pr de- fense counsel" | -------Ss~---------~-