Miscellany, Aug. 8, 1955

20-Year Itch. In London, on trial for attempted murder. Metal Worker Sidney P. Tucker. 47, was accused by the prosecutor of making two motorcycle runs at his estranged wife, then dismounting and kicking her while shouting, "I've waited 20 years to do this."

Student. In Altadena, Calif., arrested after 200 burglaries, a 14-year-old boy told police he had boned up on the lives of famous criminals, studied the California Penal Code, was planning at the time he was caught to practice his technique on two small safes he had spotted in city hall.

The Ferment. In Buffalo, Bakery Driver Gabrielle Elfassi was...

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