Miscellany, Dec. 25, 1944

Smokes for Baby. In Manhattan, Linda Lanham, 2, met her first department-store Santa Claus, thought hard about what he should bring her for Christmas, solemnly said "Cigarets."

For Fuller Details ... In Lusk, Wyo., Mrs. Russell Bradley read in the local paper that her barn, just over a hill from her house, had burned down, went outside to investigate, found that it had, sure enough.

Cat's Rights. In Largs, Scotland, Norway's King Haakon VII, in a traditional ceremony, became an honorary citizen of the town, while an inquisitive black-&-white cat, exercising its traditional right, sat and looked at him.

Dangerous Pets. In Manhattan, United...

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