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Love Bomber at Rockford Guilty Seeks New Trial
Rockford I Dec 10 An eternal triangle drama ended its second act with Paul Reed facing imprisonment for the murder by bombing Vernon Plager as he stepped on his car starter Reed the Jove bomber was convicted early yesterday Mrs Ivy Plager the slain man s young wife was the star witness for the state The romance included a two weeks elopement Reed denied guilt claiming he was out of town on the night of July 17 The circuit courtroom was packed with crowds and heard Reed and Mrs Plager recount their romance after which Plager forgave Reed more details followed
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