Neither Snow Nor Rain ... In Greenfield, Ohio, John Rooks finally received the civilian clothes that he had mailed home from an induction camp in World War I.

Cut-Up. In Newark, N.J., John L. Sullivan, hunted by police for three years as the ringleader in a $2,000,000 holdup, was caught trying to steal a $23 razor.

Fiery Furnace. In Buffalo, Shadrach Abednego, trapped in a gas explosion, died of burns.

Choice of Weapons. In Norfolk, Va., Court Clerk Betty Jean Woolard reported that a woman, told to wait an hour for a pistol permit, had flounced out saying: "No, that would be too late. I guess I'll have to use a knife after all."

Extenuation. In Jonkb'ping, Sweden, Ole Jonson, convicted of stealing and embezzlement, was only put on probation when he told the court that he did it to get money so he could move away from his mother-in-law.

Austerity. In Conington, England, Mrs. Thomas Murden, who cleans out the town telephone booth, threatened to quit when the government asked for half of her 2-c--a-week salary in taxes.

Fifth Column. In Los Angeles, Mrs. Mary Magley got her divorce after testifying that her husband Guy insisted on hanging photographs of his four ex-wives in their bedroom.

Deduction. In Palermo, Sicily, Giovanni Villa, who has spent four years trying to get himself declared officially alive, complained that the only person convinced thus far is the tax collector.

Precept & Example. In Detroit, James Morgan, arrested for creating a hazard by storing combustibles in his shop, identified himself as the sign painter who makes safety posters for the city. In Newcastle, Australia, after Radio Announcer Philip C. Furley warned listeners to get their government listening licenses, he was fined $15 for not renewing his own.

Prospector. In Superior, Wis., Ernest Smith pleaded guilty to stealing his ex-wife's dentures and selling the gold in the upper plate for 75-c-.

Best Friend. In Bradford-on-Avon, England, Thomas Musty complained that when he offered a biscuit to the dog that had bitten him the previous day, the dog ate the biscuit and bit him again.

Them As Has. In Guelph, Ont., the local Lions Club offered their raffle prize--a year's supply of ice--to Mrs. John Collens, wife of an electric-refrigerator dealer.

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