Miscellany, Nov. 25, 1957

Brand Name. In El Paso, Edsel D. Ford bought a 1957 Plymouth Suburban.

Closed Cupboard. In Gulfport, Miss., the city council considered a proposal that would prohibit the landing of "any mysterious objects within the city limits."

Timesaver. In Milan, Italy, James Lorenzi, 68. swiped a clock from a jewelry store, had almost made his getaway when the alarm went off.

Freewheeling. In Davenport, Iowa, the hub caps stolen from Leonard Grutzmacher's car were returned to him with a note reading: "Sorry, these aren't the right size."

Do Unto Others. In Sagamore Hills, Ohio, after Mrs. S. S. Zabukovic said she didn't want any and...

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