19 Apr 2003 11:37 BST
Wife-subduing air raid siren confiscated
BERLIN (Reuters) - A 73-year-old man who used an air raid siren to stun his
wife into submission has had it confiscated by German police.
"My wife never lets me get a word in edgeways," the man identified as Vladimir
R. told Mannheim police. "So I crank up the siren and let it rip for a few
minutes. It works every time. Afterwards, it's real quiet again."
A police spokesman said neighbours had complained at the noise from the
220-volt rooftop device, believed to be an old-fashioned air raid siren.
Rosina, Vladimir's wife of 32 years, said she sometimes had to yell to get his
attention. "My husband is a stubborn mule so I have to get loud."
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