LORD NUFFIELD’S SILENCE
DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN WHAT HAPPENED MAN CHARGED BEFORE SPECIAL COURT Received May 26, 1 a.m. LONDON, May 25. As a sequel to the Nuflield incident John Bruce Thornton was charged before a special Court at the police station with possession of lire arms
with intent to endanger life. He wa;> remanded to appear to-morrow. The police refuse to divulge anything beyond the name. Owing to Lord Nuffield’s silence, it is difficult to ascertain exactly whcA happened when the two men entered Lord Nuffield’s office. It is believed that the police stopped a car in the main street, of Oxford and arrested Thornton. who was the only occupant. Thornton had not entered the works and had not even soon Lord Nuflield. It is learned that Lord Nuflield recently has received a number or threatening letters.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 122, 26 May 1938, Page 7
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