Miscellany, Apr. 1, 1946

Shucks. In Manhattan, when Actress Eve Arden announced breathlessly that she would model a dress exposing her popliteal fossa, photographers came running, found themselves taking pictures of the back of her knees.

Child Care. In Seattle, Art Bell flew over his home in his loudspeaker-equipped plane, spotted his son, boomed down: "Hey, Art! Get out of the street."

Talking Point. In Lulu Island, B.C., while Book Salesman H. Rothwell tried to interest a customer in earth vibrations, along came one, clinched the sale.

Shh! In Timnath, Colo., Mayor Robert Watts explained why there had not been a mayoralty election since 1936: no one had...

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