A Manhattan cab driver and a Chicago barber each heard the knock of opportunity; but only one responded.
When a fare in Leon Werline's hack left his wallet behind, Werline drove back and found him. From Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey, Army veteran Werline got a $20 reward, a couple of drinks, and a citation: "Not for his honesty but for the fact that he is a veteran of the horrible war we have had, God bless him and I thank him."
When John L Lewis entered a barbershop and settled himself in Sidney C. Martin's chair, Martin concentrated on getting a grip...
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