Looney Laws (1947) comic books 1947

Looney Laws (1947), by Dick Hyman with illustrations by O. Soglow, was published by the Arpy Book Co., Inc. Forward by Jack Benny. This humorous book is filled with outlandish and oft absurd laws. It starts with Alabama and proceeds alphabetically through New Mexico. Some of these Looney Laws are accompanied by funny illustrations. Examples: "It is illegal for a woman to rifle her husband's pockets while he is asleep according to Maryland's code of laws," and "A law in Haley, Nebraska, states that a constable shall at all times remember his manners." The latter of these is even more humorous as the cartoon depicts a mugging in progress as the policeman politely taps the criminal on the shoulder and tips his hat as if to say, "Pardon me, good sir, but might I have a moment of your time?" 96 pages, B&W, cardstock cover, 8.5-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.00.