Monday, Jun. 04, 1951

Blow Hot, Blow Cold. In Memphis, four months after Johnny Williams broke his wife's jaw because she served his coffee too hot, police were looking for him because she had served the coffee too cold.

Trimmed. In Quezaltenango, Guatemala, Telegrapher Cesar Arnulfo Anleu persuaded a reluctant barber to give him a shave and haircut in exchange for his $1 national lottery ticket, which next day won the $6,000 grand prize.

A for Effort. In Tonawanda, N.Y., a pheasant smashed through a kitchen window in full flight, struck the faucet in the sink and turned on the water, plugged the drain with its body, began to drown, was saved by two boys who happened by.

So Shall Ye Reap. In Racine, Wis., Theodore W. Niesen bought an old sewing machine for $9, could not make it work, took it apart and spotted the trouble, returned to the machine's former owner the $4,650 in old bills which had jammed the works.

Caste System. Near San Antonio, junior officers of Brooks Air Force Base revolted against extensive ceremonies accorded to Very Important Persons, set up their own Non Important People Club.

No Uncertain Terms. In Syracuse, N.Y., a Post-Standard advertiser sought the services of a "FEMALE, middle-aged woman."

Home Cooking. Near Marietta, Ohio, after wondering what all the tooting and waving was about, Motorists Russell and Zora Johnson stopped their car, looked around, discovered that their house trailer had burned down to its axles.

Ground Rules. In Vitoria, Brazil, after a pre-game frisking of the 22 players on two rival football teams, police impounded an assortment of 26 knives and revolvers.

Breakfast Special. In Fort Worth, two dozen eggs carried by Mrs. Jeanne Bacon got scrambled in a revolving-door mix-up with Miss Frances Hamm.

The Breath of Spring. In Buckroe Beach, Va., after a contractor quoted Milo Begor a price of $300 to remove a 65-by-15-ft. porch roof and pile the lumber near by, a big wind did it free.

Illustrated Lecture. In Vicksburg, Mich., thieves stole $100 from the high-school principal's office while Circuit Judge Raymond W. Fox addressed the students on "Crime and Punishment."

The Low-Down. In Washington, D.C., the Otis Elevator Co. opened new offices in a one-story building.

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