George Metesky Smiles As He Leaves Court

(Original Caption) 12/12/73-New York: George Metesky (C), the man initially dubbed "the mad bomber," smiles as he leaves court here 12/12 after charges against him were dismissed, paving the way for his release after nearly 18 years in state mental institutions. Metesky, 70, planted bombs in buildings and phone booths in New York City for some 22 years until being caught in 1957. The judge told Metesky "not to do it again" before dismissing the charges.