Miscellany, Jul. 22, 1946

Ceiling Unlimited. In South Orange, N.J., Judge J. S. Magee boosted traffic fines from $5 to $7, was asked why, quipped: "No more OPA."

Artificial Inspiration. In Chicago, Benjamin Bauer thought he saw a big white cat drowning in Lake. Michigan, jumped in to rescue it, yelled for help, explained after his own rescue that he had forgotten he couldn't swim, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

Bedside Manners. In Pittsburgh, Mrs. Vernie Fulton sued for divorce, complained that while she was sick her husband had: i) sent an undertaker to see her; 2) ordered funeral wreaths.

Duel Control. In Paris, Jean d'Asparbes and Rene...

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