The Specialist. In Los Angeles, Raymond Bobbitt was arrested by Detective Elva Bartlett for stealing a box of chocolates in the Thrifty Drug Store, was sent to prison, served 18 months, got out, was presently arrested by Detective Elva Bartlett for stealing a box of chocolates in the Thrifty Drug Store.

Fleeting Hour. In Manteno, Ill., Edward W. Gorman bought a farm at 4:30 p.m., watched a tornado level it at 5:30.

Mirage. In Oasis, Wis., the natives voted 48-47 to keep the town dry.

The New Army. In Tokyo, Pfc. William C. Smith, an MP on duty at the war crimes trials, contritely apologized for sticking chewing gum in former Premier Hideki Tojo's earphones.

Grounds. In Chicago, Mrs. Eleanor Espe sought a divorce, complained that she asked her husband what time it was, and he 1) hit her in the face with a clock, 2) commented, "I always knew your face would stop a clock."

Ripe Old Age. In Des Moines, 83-year-old Floyd Caldwell was picked up by police, and finally subjected to a bath -- his first in 66 years.

Your Health, Sir. In York, England, the will of the late, bald Herbert Wood, who had once caught a nasty cold when he removed his hat at a funeral, considerately directed that the men at his funeral remove their hats "for not more than a few minutes."

Lucky 13. In Goldsboro, N.C., Brantley Rose was sentenced to 13 years in prison, managed to get one year knocked off when he protested that he was superstitious.

Settled Out of Court. In Fargo, N. Dak., a meeting to discuss the advisability of road improvement was postponed when delegates were kept home by muddy roads.

Past Master. In Culver City, Calif., seven firemen on a fire truck dashed to a manhole fire, stood by as their captain, Bob Lowry, put it out with his hat.

Doesn't Pay. In Santa Barbara, Calif., burglars made off with $100 from a shoe store, left behind $300 worth of burglar tools.

Regression. In San Antonio, Silas B. Johnson, 99, came down with the mumps.

Discrimination. In Bangor, Me., police removed a playful citizen from the parking meter to which he clung, despite his protest that he had put in his nickel and still had 35 minutes to go.

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