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Domestic News October 28, 1953

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

What is this article about?

In Los Angeles, actor John Wayne, recovering from a severe cold, vows to testify in his ongoing divorce trial to refute his Mexican wife's accusations of infidelity, drunkenness, and brutality. A property settlement worth $100,000 annually to her is reportedly agreed upon, with a quick trial resolution anticipated.

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Wayne Promises Refute
Wife's Testimony When
He Takes The Stand

LOS ANGELES, (A) - Rugged John Wayne leaves a sick bed today to angrily refute his Mexican wife's charges of infidelity, drunkenness and brutality.

"I'll be on that stand getting some things off my chest, even if they have to carry me in on a stretcher," promised Wayne.

"I'm not going to sit idly by and hear myself and friends made the victims of vicious lies.

"I will refute my wife's accusations one by one.
That's for sure."

A quick end to the bitter divorce trial is seen once the actor gets his day in court.

Wayne spent all yesterday in bed with a severe cold while attorneys for both sides worked on last minute details of a property settlement. This settlement, which made Mrs. Wayne admittedly happy, reportedly will be worth $100,000 a year to her.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

John Wayne Divorce Los Angeles Trial Infidelity Charges Property Settlement

What entities or persons were involved?

John Wayne Mrs. Wayne

Where did it happen?

Los Angeles

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Los Angeles

Key Persons

John Wayne Mrs. Wayne

Outcome

a property settlement reportedly worth $100,000 a year to mrs. wayne; quick end to the divorce trial expected once wayne testifies.

Event Details

John Wayne, ill with a severe cold, plans to testify in his divorce trial to refute his Mexican wife's charges of infidelity, drunkenness, and brutality. He promises to address the accusations one by one and clear himself and his friends of what he calls vicious lies. Attorneys worked on property settlement details yesterday.

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