Miscellany, Mar. 1, 1948

Protective Coloration. On Treasure Island, Calif., the Navy finally found Watertender James L. Telfer, listed as a deserter for two years, during which time he had lived in an empty naval barracks and played on a Navy baseball team.

Understander. In Baltimore, George L. Jones ran to help at a fire, was treated for back injuries after he was landed on by: 1) Mrs. Calvin Muller, who fell off a rope; 2) Mary Paddy, who fell from a third-story window; 3) Calvin Muller, who fell from a second-story window.

Couple of Salesmen. In Denver, Charles Seals dissuaded a stickup man by buying his...

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