Hollywood, Apr. 12.
Mrs, Lena. Laurel, Russian singer and estranged wife of Mr. Stan Laurel, motion picture comedian, again made the headlines today as she fled separate maintenance demandé/to make her former husband pay. her U.S$1000 monthly and divide their joint property.
In her comi t she alleged that the comedian bad attempted to bury her alive in their backyard. The complaint also said Mr. Laurel took his ex-wife on a wild honeymoon, knocking her out once. It was necessary for her to spend three days in the hospital to recover from the punching prowess of the comedian, the complaint said.—United Press.
Washington, Apr. 13 As part of the National Defence Programme, the House of Represent-
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