Miscellany, Oct. 1, 1945

Fish Story. In Hamilton, Ontario, frustrated Fisherman Murray Henry shipped his oars to have a smoke, promptly had the cigaret knocked out of his mouth by a 4½-lb. black bass which jumped into the boat.

Running Water? In Chicago, Mrs. Wilson Smith decided that it would save time to be frank about her vacant apartment, advertised: "Dark, dirty four-room apartment. . . Shabby furn." Short Spin.

In Boston, a blind war veteran, guided by a paralyzed companion, drove a rented automobile three miles through heavy traffic before crashing into a tree.

Tomato Surprise. In Newark, an alarmed inmate of the Ivy Hills...

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