Miscellany, Jul. 20, 1959

By Popular Demand. In Rochester, William B. Ransco ran an ad in the Times Union: "Notice is hereby given that my dear wife has still another driver's permit. Please exercise extreme caution."

Reversible. In Leeds, England, Stripper Grace Kerr was fined $70 for stealing clothes.

Mixed Bag. In Taree, Australia, bitten in the arm by a snake, Charles Peters plugged his arm with a rifle to make it bleed, was fined for carrying a firearm on Sunday.

Price of Admission. In San Diego, police granted Willie Reuben's request to be put in jail when he handed over five marijuana cigarettes.

Seasoned Judgment. In Oklahoma City,...

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