Miscellany, Jul. 19, 1948

The Host. In Los Angeles, Mrs. Anna Hagopian sued her landlord for $22,000 because, she complained, he had 1) torn down the kitchen sink, 2) removed her stove, 3) turned off the gas, 4) padlocked her bathroom.

Namesake. In Indianapolis, Horace Greeley Stamps eluded Indiana state prison guards, was last seen heading west.

Slogan. In Tokyo, firemen who have been influenced by U.S. advertising meth ods proudly displayed Fire Prevention Week signs, urging citizens to "keep your home burning." Habit. In Baltimore, Arthur Jackson left home and a bitter farewell note to his wife explaining...

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