A so‐called star witness in the Brooklyn grand jury inquiry of alleged links between the police and gamblers sought unsuccessfully yesterday to free himself from protective custody.

Fifty-five dealers and reconditioners of used metal beds, bedsprings and folding cots signed representations yesterday that their legal maximum prices for these products were those set forth in a schedule drawn up by the Office of Price Administration after consultation with the industry.

She blithely maintained that she could have smiled magnolias and y'alled her way out of any tight spots.

It is a very pretty name, Mma. I should like to be called Poppy. The compliment drew a smile. I used to be very embarrassed about it, said Poppy. I used to try to hide my name from people. I thought it was a very silly name. Mma Ramotswe shook her head. There was nothing embarrassing about the name Poppy, but there was no telling what names people would find embarrassing.