Miscellany, Jul. 11, 1949

Monstrous. In Milwaukee, Arno Frankenstein petitioned for a change of name because people keep phoning and asking to speak to the monster.

The Criminal Mind. In Pontiac, Mich., Mrs. Opal E. Caughell told police, that when the burglar who entered her house was assured that she had no money, he settled for a ham sandwich. In Kansas City, Mo., police were looking for a youth who kidnaped 59-year-old Mrs. Sadie Crosner, took her money and car, then kissed her gently on the cheek with the observation that she reminded him of his mother. In Redding,...

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