Character Reference. In Cairo, Egypt, defending a client accused of being a spy, Attorney Mohamed Kamal Abul Kheir told the court: "Intelligence is an essential factor in espionage, but Ibrahim el Atwy is known for his stupidity. Therefore he cannot be guilty."

Minority Opinion. In Phoenix, Ariz., while covering a Chamber of Commerce meeting devoted to pooh-poohing the city's sweltering summers, Gazette Reporter Lloyd Clark collapsed of heat exhaustion.

Cleaning Up. In West Orange, N.J., Mrs. Cleo Edwards, employed as a maid, was charged with petty larceny when she admitted drinking, in 2 1/2 weeks, 32 bottles of her employer's liquor.

Hardened Criminal. In New Orleans, police searched in vain for Burglar Willie Green, who had broken into a grocery, until he emerged voluntarily from a 32DEG refrigerator.

Wire Service. In St. Paul, after complaining to his newsboy of late deliveries, early-rising Dewey Friedman got a note in return: "Enclosed please find my telephone number. Will you please call me every morning at 5 a.m. so I won't be late with your papers."

Exhibit A. In Jacksonville, charged with drunken driving, Louise Wood got 30 days for contempt when she appeared in court drunk.

Installment Plan. In Detroit, thieves stole the furnishings from a model home, next night returned and stole the carpeting from the house next door.

Semi-Soft Sell. In Columbus, the Dispatch ran an ad for the movie, The Story of Life: "Mothers, bring your daughters. Fathers, bring your sons. It frankly answers their every curious question! Recommended for adults only."

Motivation. In East Lansing, Mich., three students at Michigan State University were caught selling stolen final examinations in "Psychology of Advertising and Selling."

First Serving. In Albany, Calif., arrested for robbing a restaurant of $295, Ernesto Salinas protested to police: "I had reliable information that the place was going to be held up. I did it to protect the money."

Spit & Polish. In London, David Wal-der was fined $11.60 when a constable examining his car found the fenders wired to the hood, a door dangling by a string, inner tubes peeking through the tires, wheel spokes that could be poked out with a finger, a steering wheel that turned 85DEG before engaging, then locked.

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