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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

4

West jury returns no bill in party scandal case

Famed Los Angeles story hearing featured David Ross flying from Chicago to testify before a grand jury. Jurors closed inquiry without indicting anyone. Ross and Patricia Douglass alleged assault at a two month film sales convention windup.

Fame Angeles Jinis David Ross Fmn Ralesman Chispa Saunty Grand Jury Cerao Sila West Nora Rees Tella Marty Ross Chicago William J. F. Brown Patricia Dou- Silas Molon Ross Superior Court Lester Roth Miss Douglas Grace Prown Mita Douglas Har

Jury Hears Testimony In Miss Douglas Case

Witnesses at a party recall Miss Douglas becoming intoxicated after a drink, with claims of a parked car attack by a tall dark haired man while Miss Douglas ran from the scene. Attendants describe her as hysterical and drinking. several men testify to the party’s high drunkenness.

Miss Douglas Ross J Ury Clement Soth Asa Carter Mise Douglas Salfishe Sis Walters

Legionnaires Warned Not to Wear Uniforms on Strike Duty

Harry W. Colmery national commander of the American Legion sent telegrams to 49 department commanders urging members not to wear Legion uniforms while serving as deputies or vigilantes during labor disturbances. He stated the Legion’s neutrality in labor troubles and that it is not a strike breaking organization. The notice came as Colmery, then in Arizona, issued a prepared statement defending the organization against claims it mobilizes for vigilante duty. At the Empire Exhibition in Johannesburg a 350 pound birthday cake was shared among 30 000 people. Rhodesia plans two farms for alum children.

Indianapolis Harry W. Colmery American Legion Legion National Legion Colmery Arizona

Public Debt Tops 36 Billion Mark in June

The U S Treasury reports the public debt rose to 36,633,907,802 by June 15, driven by borrowing of 852,000,009 and 500,000,000 in bonds for the Government Life Insurance fund. Bonds issued under the bonus act compensate for loans to waterfi nanced certificates, lifting debt above 36.6 billion. Roosevelt had warned the seven year rise could halt once obligations pass 36 billion.

Washington Treasury Jife Insurance Fund Insurance Fund Roosevelt

Husband admits killing wife over rising dispute

Fowler Indiana state police said detective Paul Ruel and Wayne Timmons reported Leroy Clark, 23, confessed to murdering his wife Mamie, 21, after she refused to get up, during questioning tonight.

Fowler Ind Paul Ruel Wayne Timmons Leroy Clark Mamie

Farm Woman Shot by Husband in Boswell Home

Clark was arrested after telling a Boswell undertaker his wife killed herself. Police said he confessed at Lafayette state police barracks. The woman, shot with a shotgun, lay in bed with her three months old baby beside her.

Boswell Clark Lafayette

Troyer Sought to Breed Hardier Lemon in Sukhum Russia

Seventy year old A. M. Troyer, once of Fairhope Alabama, pursues development of a hardier lemon at Sukhum in Russia, seeking tolerance to harsher climates and improved fruiting performance.

A. M. Troyer Fairhope Ala Sukhum Russia

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