1:34:03
I want to put in a
person-to-person call...
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...to Mr. Martin J. Burns.
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He is up at the State Capitol
on Springfield, Illinois.
1:34:10
That's right.
1:34:36
Sorry, gentlemen.
1:34:38
The Pardon Board is
in special session.
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The case of Frank Wiecek.
1:34:45
Gentlemen, I feel
somewhat at a loss...
1:34:49
...because I came here to ask that
the petition of Frank Wiecek...
1:34:53
...be withdrawn.
1:34:56
However, about an hour ago...
1:34:58
...I received a telephone call...
1:35:00
...from James McNeal of
the Chicago Times...
1:35:03
...who informs me that
he has uncovered...
1:35:06
...the evidence we have been seeking.
1:35:08
It is conclusive evidence...
1:35:10
...that supports the petition
of Frank Wiecek.
1:35:12
You may present the evidence,
Mr. Burns.
1:35:16
Unfortunately, gentlemen...
1:35:19
...my telephone conversation
with Mr. McNeal...
1:35:22
...was necessarily brief.
1:35:24
He is flying down to Springfield...
1:35:26
...and should be here at any moment.
1:35:28
What evidence does he have?
1:35:33
I'm afraid I don't know.
1:35:35
Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Faxon.
1:35:37
I object.
1:35:38
The State Attorney's office
has the right to demand...
1:35:40
...orthodox conduct of this hearing.
1:35:42
If you have conclusive
evidence, present it.
1:35:45
Otherwise we ask that the petition
be denied, here and now.
1:35:48
Mr. Faxon...
1:35:49
...we certainly intend to follow
orthodox procedure...
1:35:52
...in this Board of Pardons.