Miscellany, Dec. 20, 1943

Meatless. In Washington, the War Food Administration made out its usual paychecks to Employes Mary Bean, George Fruit, Maybert Corn, Samuel G. Salmon, Esther Olive, William Meal and Fairfax Oyster. Mr. Oyster is an expert on peanuts.

Hats Off. In Detroit, Mrs. M. Clegg's advertisement of an electrolytic depilatory announced that it would "permanently and safely" remove "unsightly hats."

Oddity. In Manhattan, San Francisco Municipal Attorney Dion Holm was granted train reservations by ODT to go home and fight a case against ODT.

Strike. In Schenectady, N.Y., Arthur L. Stockmore investigated a third-floor...

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