Widow on Trial in Oregon Bomb-Plot Murder
In McMinnville Oregon the trial of widow Marjorie Smith opens with jury selection for first degree murder in the dynamite killing of her husband Oliver Kermit Smith. Victor Wolf's confession links Smith to a plan to collect a $21 000 life insurance. State seeks death penalty. defense questions media influence on jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcminnville. Ore
Marjorie Smith
Victor Laurence Wolf
Oliver Kermit Smith
Portland
Wolf Bas
Alaska
Smith
Indian Peyote Drug From Texas Reaches California
Los Angeles reports Indian Peyote, a ceremonial drug, entering California from Texas. Sheriff’s office booked Walter B. McBro II, 41, on suspicion of illegal possession after allegedly receiving 20 pounds for 19 dollars via a Texas magazine ad. California Attorney General Edmund G Brown discusses coordination with Texas to curb distribution. Texas has legalized Peyote for tribal rites, complicating law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Texas
K. EE
Irving
Walter B. McBro
Edmund G. Brown
Oklahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce Spaulding
Spaulding
Calif
The
Riviera
Dept
West
E. 4Th St. Long Beach
Compton
Compton Blvd
Phonte NE
On the Riviera
Dept. Store