Monday, Jan. 29, 1951

Custom of the Country. In Manhattan, the thugs who locked up the manager and bartender of the Pony Stable Inn, and made off with $2,350 in cash and $200 in checks, left a $1 tip on the counter.

Potluck. In Syracuse, N.Y., a woman explained to cops what she was doing in someone else's parked car: "I often sit in parked cars hoping the owner will come back and give me a ride downtown. I hate buses."

World Leadership. In Canberra, Australia, an official explained why the liquor laws in the capital city had been revised to permit 1) hotel barmaids, 2) sale of liquor in grocery stores, and 3) drinking at dances: "We're trying to make the place more like Washington."

As Advertised. In San Diego, Duane P. Fraser succeeded in cashing a worthless check for $20 at the Soft Touch Service Station.

Choice. In Passaic, N.J., thieves drove off with a meat-packing company truck, abandoned the truck, but kept its $2,000 cargo of hams.

Solution. In Fort Lauderdale, Fla., because the price of haircuts had gone up to $1.25, Harvey Ingalls, 22, hurried down to the recruiting office, signed up for the Navy.

Answer. In Chicago, somebody stole the camera of the Tribune's "Inquiring Camera Girl."

Partners in Crime. In Oklahoma City, in a robbery attempt, an armed thug and his helpful black, chow dog beat and bit Gas Station Attendant Earl Noseff.

Editorial. In Lee's Summit, Mo., summarizing the year's events, the Journal took note of the fact that in July, ". . . Emery Allison [the Administration's unsuccessful candidate for the senatorial nomination] gave his approval of President Truman's Korean policy. Another wind damaged crops . . ."

Opportunist. In Bartow, Fla., after an automobile smashed the door and two plate-glass windows of his laundry, undaunted John W. Edwards posted a notice: "Business as usual. Bartow's only drive-in laundry."

High & Lows. In Portland, Ore., Weather Forecaster Alan Jones made a request in a local newspaper: "Often I have some arthritic or rheumatic person call me during or after a heavy rain to say that his pains or lack of them warned him that the storm was coming. I should like to have those persons call me before the indicated weather occurs--call Capitol 1132 when you feel stormy or clear weather coming on."

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