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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1955

Page

5

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.

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.

Los Angeles California Texas K. EE Irving Walter B. McBro Edmund G. Brown Oklahoma

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