Miscellany, Jan. 17, 1949

The Bright Side. In Salt Lake City, the editors of the state prison newspaper had a consoling word for their fellow convicts: "No one is entirely useless. Even the worst of us can serve as horrible examples."

Stop & Look. Near Lisco, Neb., Benny Ovido stopped his car on a railroad crossing to make certain the tracks were clear, jumped free just before the car was demolished by a train.

The Amenities. In Davenport, Iowa, two employees on trial for stealing from their boss were cheered by the receipt of their annual bonus checks.

Service Charge. In Columbus, Ohio, Albert French complained that when...

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