People, Feb. 13, 1939

Shortly after Tom Mooney was jailed 22 years ago his wife, Rena, then 38, was removed from the committees for his defense, was not active in organized attempts to free him. Tom swore he would have little more to do with her than was necessary for appearance sake. When he was released last month, Rena, somewhat tarnished in appearance, did not ride with him to receive his pardon. Since then they have seen little of each other. Newspapers hinted at a divorce; Tom called the rumors "lying statements by my enemies." But last week...

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