MEXICO: Lucky Rodolfo

At a "club" in Nogales, Mexico, where, at night, there is dancing, jazz and song, a policeman addressed insulting remarks last week to Señor Rodolfo Calles, 28-year-old son of Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles.

Señor Rodolfo Calles ignored Policeman Julian Romero.

Policeman Romero was vexed. He waited outside the club. When, some hours later, young Señor Calles stepped forth and entered his motor car, Policeman Romero fired upon him with a heavy army revolver. Strong men seized Policeman Romero from behind, as he continued to fire, bore him to the sidewalk. But...

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