Miscellany, Jul. 19, 1954

Traveling Papers. In Steyr, Austria, Fire Brigade Captain Franz Fazeny was convicted of arson after starting three fires in nearby Allhaming, where his girl friend Maria Sadleder lived, just as an excuse to see her more often.

Fair Wear & Tear. In Pampa, Texas, L. P. Fort, running for county judge, listed under "Miscellaneous" in his campaign expense account: "New soles and heels for shoes, $3.50."

The Suspect. In Cincinnati, the case against John Burrell was dismissed after Patrolman Herschel Hall testified: "He was just driving too carefully . . . He was so...

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