Human Domino

Philadelphia newsmen who cover the City Hall get many a laugh out of their work. Most innocent source of merriment is Councilman Charlie Pommer, known in the City Hall pressroom as "The Human Domino."

Charlie Pommer's 68 years, high brow, jutting nose, pince-nez and white-piped vests make him the picture of statesmanship, but not the mouthpiece. Last week some newsmen feared a Democratic victory in Philadelphia might remove Mr. Pommer from his post and their ken. Against that untoward hap, they set about collecting his legendary sayings:

"A lot of water has flowed under the dam since then."

"Let the shoe fall where it may!"

"We ought to sit down and have a house-to-house talk."

"I will reserve the right to criticize anything I think is right!"

"Where'd they get the money? Why, right out of the rabbit's hat!"

"If I was to tell you that, you'd drop right outa your pants."

"We went to see Snow-White and the Seven Drafts."

"It all depends on where the shoe is going, and what pot's being filled."

When the returns were in last week, Mr. Pommer was back for his 42nd year, now as senior councilman. Keystone of his winning campaign was his philosophy: "I have always been man enough to stand on my own two shoulders."

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