Miscellany, Dec. 10, 1945

Simple Subtraction. In Fort Collins, Colo., E. G. Whitehead reported the theft of his front porch.

Year of Plenty. In Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Zack Gabel bore her fourth child in eleven months—twins again.

Terrible-Tempered Tarpon. In Port Isabel, Texas, a 6-ft., 125-lb. tarpon got mad at Fisherman William Bledsoe, jumped out of the water into his boat, busted four of his ribs, knocked him overboard, but was too tired to follow him back in.

Expert Puzzled. In Milwaukee, Housing Director Rudolph J. Nedved was still living around after eleven months of house-hunting.

Full House. In...

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