Dogged Attempt. In Chicago, Mrs. Louise Schoeffler filed suit for separate maintenance, complained that Husband Otto had "attempted to push and shove a small puppy dog down [her] throat."

Bowled Over. In Redwood City, Calif., members of the local OPA board were astounded by an overnight change in the office: the ceiling had collapsed.

Horse Power. In Morrison, Ill., Horsewoman Joan Potter was slightly bruised and her horse slightly cut in a collision with a bus, which suffered a broken windshield, two smashed headlights, a damaged steering gear.

Eager Beaver. In Atlanta, Mosky Yalovitz absentmindedly placed his new $12.50 hat on a counter in his own store, later discovered that an eager clerk had sold it for a buck.

New Wine, Old Bottle. In Hollywood, somebody stole Calven Walsten's car, returned it with a new fuel pump, new fuel line, new tire, a note of apology.

Footnote. In Manila, Captain John Foote issued Lieut. Gilbert Legg a driver's license, got Lieut. Bert Barefoot to witness it.

Color Question. In Columbus, Ohio, a housepainter, exasperated by the endless questions of three-year-old Harold Thompson, painted him red, sent him home. Scrubbed, the boy returned, got a battleship grey treatment.

Seasoned Sallies. In Los Angeles, Judge Walter Gates took up a case involving the theft of 27.800 Ibs. of garlic, quipped, "People might say this case smells." Added Deputy District Attorney Harry Johnstone, "At least the prosecution has a strong case."

Family Way. In Chicago, Anthony Griggins and August Hibel struck up a conversation outside a maternity ward, made a startling discovery: they lived on the same street, their expectant wives were sisters, had not met for 25 years.

Hard Blow. In Windsor, Ont., a tornado half wrecked George Mekita's home, whisked away a policy against wind damage.

Presidential Salute. In Manhattan, a judge paroled George Washington in the custody of his son, Roosevelt Washington, then called up the next defendant, President Washington.

Multiplication Table. In Houston, Jasper Barrett, father of 31 children, grandfather of 91, great-grandfather' of 99, great-great-grandfather of 95, died at the age of 121.

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