Miscellany, Jan. 16, 1950

Cold Feet. Near Potsdam, Germany, emerging from the icy water of Grunewald Lake, a shivering couple explained to police what they were doing there at this time of year: they had planned to commit suicide, but the water was too cold.

The Long Voyage Home. In Leavenworth. Kans., a nightclub offered free wrecker service to its motorist patrons.

On Cue. In San Antonio, Mrs. Elma Dill Spencer's watchdog, missing while her house was being looted, showed up later and attacked the cop who came to investigate.

Passion for Anonymity. In Pittsburgh, the admirer who sent...

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