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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1957

Page

3

Scott Plotted Death Five Years State Says

In Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Arthur Alarcon argued that L Ewing Scott shaped a five year plan to kill his wife Evelyn T. Scott. Final arguments in the murder case opened and were to continue, with Alarcon asserting the defense waived testimony. He said Scott tried to brainwash friends and direct liquidation of investments to gain control of her 600000 estate and traced signatures to 26 documents. The state contends the body need not be produced for a murder verdict.

Los Angeles U.P Arthur Alarcon L. Ewing Scott Scott Evelyn T. Scott Alarcon Aody J. Miller Leavy

Rock Hudson Plans Divorce as Property Settlement Near

Hollywood attor neys for film star Rock Hudson and his estranged wife Phyllis Gates disclosed a property settlement is being worked out before filing for divorce. Greg Bautzer for Hudson and Jerry Gresler for Miss Gates said they hoped to complete the agreement by month’s end. Hudson married Gates on November 10, 1955, at Santa Barbara. They separated last October after failed reconciliation. they have no children.

Hollywood Rock Hudson Phyllis Gates Greg Bautzer Jerry Gresler Miss Gates Hudson Santa Barbara

4th Booster Polio Shots Advised for Next Season

Surgeon General Leroy Burney urged a booster polio shot for children who completed the three dose course in 1955 and for those under 40 who have not yet had the full series. He advised giving boosters promptly, including for his own two children before next summer.

Washington GH Cnet Pitad Leroy E. Burney Burney

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