Miscellany, Apr. 26, 1948

The Specialist. In Los Angeles, Raymond Bobbitt was arrested by Detective Elva Bartlett for stealing a box of chocolates in the Thrifty Drug Store, was sent to prison, served 18 months, got out, was presently arrested by Detective Elva Bartlett for stealing a box of chocolates in the Thrifty Drug Store.

Fleeting Hour. In Manteno, Ill., Edward W. Gorman bought a farm at 4:30 p.m., watched a tornado level it at 5:30.

Mirage. In Oasis, Wis., the natives voted 48-47 to keep the town dry.

The New Army. In Tokyo, Pfc. William C. Smith, an MP...

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