Miscellany, Jul. 15, 1946

Humid. In the Omaha World-Herald, the weather bureau predicted: "Partly cloudy, scattered thundershowers and warmer in the seat."

Hot. In Toronto, Olive Kehoe was charged with theft. Evidence: a frying pan in the seat of her underwear.

Fancy Trim. In Baton Rouge, La., a bill was introduced in the Louisiana House of Representatives fixing a 25ยข ceiling on haircuts for bald men.

Surprise! In Coventry, England, the Rev. Eric Appleby was able to forgive his wife for bending over his chair, covering his eyes, kissing him, simultaneously slitting his throat with a razor.

Inner Man. In Manhattan, Jesse Blades, in happy retirement after 20 years...

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