Miscellany, Jun. 5, 1944

Much Obliged. In Chicago, Rosemary Karier found a wallet containing $1.438, returned it to the owner, got a reward of 25 cents.

Embarrassing Moment. In Toronto, Ont., a University of Toronto professor X-rayed a royal Egyptian lady mummy in the Royal Ontario Museum, found it was the skeleton of an antelope.

Idea Man. In Colorado Springs, Pri vate Joseph Hollingsworth walked into the police station, announced that he had murdered his wife last March. In Seattle, police found Mrs. Hollingsworth very much alive. Said she: "Joe . . . gets funny ideas."

Aired Out. In Madrid, London-bound Ambassador Sir Samuel Hoare left the Embassy...

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