Miscellany, Jul. 23, 1956

The Naked Truth. In Los Angeles, Mrs. Juanita Bradley, 27, won a divorce after testifying that her husband tried to drown her at the beach because she refused to play strip poker, complained to the court: "I don't even know how to play poker."

Airtight Case. In Dayton, Ky. Dick Beuerlein, 24, escaped from jail where he was being held on a reckless-driving charge, was recaptured two hours later explained to cops: "I've got claustrophobia."

Public Service. In Southsea, England a notice was posted on the wall of the Tudor Rose Cafe, where bosomy Marian Weeks was employed: "Patrons are kindly requested not...

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