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THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, S. C. CROSS TOWN By Roland Coe “Next time you make a turn put out your hand—look out, here comes another kiddie car !” “See? I TOLD you he was beginning to notice me!” NANCY By Ernie Bushmlller I JUST happened to FEEL LIKE SWIN6INS AAV HAND AND YOU BACKED INTO MUTT AND JEFF LITTLE REGGIE By Margarita VIRGIL NOUTTLE I KID COULD EVER CLIMB UPON 4 THAT HIOH SILENT SAM By Jeff Haye* JUDICIAL WISDOM NEEDLECRAFT PAHERNS Once in the early days of a cer tain Western state a little Dutch storekeeper, long on common-sense but short on legal lore, was appoint ed to preside temporarily over the i local court. “Gentlemen of the jury,” he charged after he had heard the evi dence in his first case, a lawsuit, “if you believe ail that the lawyer for the plaintiff has said, I charge you that it is your duty to find your verdict for the plaintiff. But, if on •the other hand, you believe all that the defendant’s lawyer has said, then it is your duty to find for the defendant. But, gentlemen, if on the other hand, you are like me about the matter and don’t believe a word that either one of them has said, then I don’t know what in thun der you are going to do!” A RETRIEVER A dog-loving dowager was looking over a prospective pet. “And are you sure,” she asked the pet-shop clerk, “this dog is faithful?” “Faithful as they come,” the clerk answered. “I’ve sold him five times and each time he’s come back.” Merry-Go-Round It was quite an important preview of a new film, adapted from a novel by a very popular writer. Afterward he was asked what he thought of it. “Excellent,” he replied. “Who wrote the story?” “You did,” was the answer. “We got it from your book.” “I wouldn’t have known it,” said the author. “But it would make an excellent novel. Mind if I use it?” “Of course not, so long as you give us an option on the film rights.” Plain Talk An English prisoner-of-war repa triated via Odessa tells of meeting a Russian officer who spoke perfect English. 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The testimony of what ani mal is accepted in a court of law as evidence? 6. Does the ostrich put its head in the sand to hide? The Answers 1. Nine provinces and two ter ritories. 2. Soft limestone. 3. The first day of the month. 4. The department of foreign affairs. 5. The bloodhound. 6. No. 'It grubs for worms and other food. JhsL ficUisL J'/oudL Private Jones had been told to report at the M. O.’s surgery for a minor nose operation. “Go into the other room.” said the M. O. when Jones appeared, "and take off all your clothes.” “What!” protested Jones. “Take off all my clothes just for a nose- treatment? Is that necessary?” “Do as you are told, and don’t ask questions!” barked the M. 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MacTweet—Yes, but it takes her somewhat longer these days. What He Wanted Two Scots were having a drink. Said one seriously: “What’s your great ambition, Mac? Is there any thing in the world you’d like better than another?” “No,” said Mac, quietly. “Anoth er would suit me fine.” Explanation Inspector—Don’t you know you can’t sell life insurance without a license? Salesman—I knew I wasn’t sell ing any, but I didn’t know the rea son. Information Wanted Traffic Officer (reproachfully)— Young lady, do you know anything about the traffic laws of this city? Fair Motorist—Yes, a little. Car f help you? Her Secret The bus driver asked the little girl how old she was. “If you don’t mind,” she said, “I’ll pay my full fare and keep my sta tistics to myself.” Where to Find Them “I have just killed five flies—two males and three females.” “How do you know?” “Two were on the table and three were on the mirror.” Hard-Won Knowledge Her—Don’t you think a man has more sense after he’s married? 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