William LeGay reads governor's statement denying reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann

William LeGay reads governor's statement denying reprieve for Bruno Hauptmann

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The transcript discusses the governor's decision to grant a reprieve to Bruno Richard Hauptmann, highlighting the constitutional debate over the governor's powers to grant reprieves. The Attorney General advised that 'conviction' referred to the final trial court action, but the governor believed this interpretation limited his reprieve rights. Ultimately, the governor concluded that he could not grant further reprieves beyond 90 days from December 13th, based on his interpretation of the constitutional provision.

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What was the speaker's interpretation of the constitutional provision on granting further stays?

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How many days had elapsed since December 13th according to the speaker?

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