Miscellany, Mar. 3, 1958

Household Goods. In Milwaukee, a for-sale ad in the Journal read: "Washer; wringer; new encyclopedia; shotgun; wedding dress."

Hot Temper. In Aix-en-Provence, France, Joseph Bertrand, 46, angered when his house was awarded to his wife in a divorce suit, burned it down.

Guidance System. In Wrangell, Alaska, the Sentinel reported that "Libby Desmond was fined $10 for not walking a straight line down Front Street."

Odd Man Out. In Youngstown, Ohio, the Vindicator carried a help-wanted ad: "WANTED, 5 boys to sing in quartet. Must be willing to sing."

Emergency. In Indianapolis, a boy walked...

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