Miscellany, Nov. 2, 1953

The Burden. In Hazebrouck, France, Postman Maurice Croquey confessed that he had failed to deliver some 800 letters, newspapers and circulars found in his house because they made his mailbag too heavy, admitted burning 200 other pieces of mail because they had been cluttering up his parlor.

Security Measure. In Omaha, the menu of Johnny's Café carried a notice from the management: "We will serve your drink in a coffee cup if your boss or client is at the next table."

The Happy Time. In Milwaukee, Fred De Vorse Sr., asking a divorce from...

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