Occupational Hazard. In Richmond, the Virginia State Industrial Commission allowed a claim of $176 for medical expenses to Actor Mell Turner, who said that during a love scene he misjudged the distance, broke his nose on the leading lady's forehead.

Homework. In Sidney, Neb., Merle E. Faulkner explained to police how he happened to be carrying an uprooted parking meter on his shoulder: he had been having a little trouble pilfering its hoard and had decided to work on it at his leisure elsewhere.

Billet Doux. In Portland, Me., Floyd Kierstead, suing for divorce, charged his wife with carrying on a correspondence with the garbage collector, cited as evidence a love note he had found in the garbage can.

The Other Man. In Manhattan, Motorist Paul Moore admitted in court that in 20 years of driving he had never had a license, but that he "did have an attack of conscience the other day and applied for one."

Booze Who. In Chester, England, police of Cheshire County began printing photographs of the town drunkard, planned to send copies to all pubs with the warning: "If you serve this man, you are liable to a -L-10 fine."

Idle Hands. In San Diego, Sailor David S. McKinley, arrested for carrying a weapon made of iron bolts wrapped with adhesive tape, explained: "I didn't have anything to do on the ship one day, so I made this blackjack."

Test Case. In Wetaskiwin, Alta., the board of trade explained why the city was short' on publicity during fire-prevention week: all the literature had been destroyed in a warehouse fire.

Vulnerable. In Honolulu, Laura McConnell got her divorce after she testified that her husband spent five nights a week playing bridge, the rest of the time talking bridge.

Any Questions? In Manhattan, the magazine Woman's Life listed some rules for kissing: I) "do it on the quiet and do not tempt others," 2) "plenty of fresh air ... is a prime necessity," 3) "at a party where [kissing games] are played, be sure to gargle frequently," 4) "if you feel 'all in' after kissing or being kissed take a hot mustard foot bath . . ."

Family Affair. In Leicester, England, interrupted by a passerby as he stabbed a woman in the back, Bertram Bishop quickly explained: "It's all right, it's only my wife."

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