Miscellany, Apr. 27, 1953

Ambulance Chasers. In Tulsa, James Parker told police that after he was struck down by an automobile, two helpful spectators accompanied him to the hospital, made sure he was comfortable, left with his wallet and $99.

Spread the Word. In St. Joseph, Mo., a woman phoned the News-Press to ask if it would reprint the story about her divorce because "there's a fellow I think wants a date with me ... He must have missed the first notice." Invitation Accepted. In Milwaukee, citizens who were invited to help themselves to the kindling wood left...

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