Miscellany, Jan. 22, 1951

Vox Populi. In Bismarck, N.Dak., while the state legislature was in session in the city, a classified advertisement appeared in the Bismarck Tribune: "Sleeping room for gentlemen. Also room for legislator."

Matter of Principle. In Sheffield, England, Walter Marshall admitted his guilt and was fined £50 for breaking a store window­despite his plea that he threw the stone in outraged innocence after being unjustly fined £10 for breaking the same window.

Who, Me? In St. Louis, Roy A. Nickens was charged with having answered "No" to the "Have you ever been arrested?" query on a post office job-application form although, according to police...

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