Miscellany, Oct. 25, 1954

Brass. In Fresno. Calif., suing John Davilla for divorce. Jennie Davilla charged that he beat her frequently, claimed it was a privilege that went with his Navy rank of chief petty officer.

Lemons. In Covington. Ky.. Constable Joseph Strassel was fined $500 for possessing gambling equipment despite his assertions that the two slot machines found on his property were "left there for repairs.''

Persuader. In Apollo. Pa., when Bartender Ray Bodenhorn refused him another drink. John Baustert. 28. went outside to his pickup truck, crashed it through the front of the bar. got out and said, "Now can I have a drink?"

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