Miscellany, Feb. 23, 1953

Small Change. In Alzey, Germany, Friedrich Bauer was sentenced to ten weeks in jail for buffing the fuzz off gooseberries and selling them for grapes.

Tooth & Nail. In Rapid City, S. Dak., John Spalla, who said he had just wanted to save on dentist bills, was charged with assault & battery after he tied his wife's hands behind her, pried open her mouth with a screwdriver, and tried to pull her teeth with a pair of pliers.

Carhop. In Lima, Ohio, when Andrew Moseley got out of his car to inspect the damage after a collision, a stranger slipped in behind the...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!