Miscellany, Dec. 29, 1952

A calendar of the triumphs, defeats and contortions of the human spirit during 1952.

JANUARY—Inside Man. On the central front, Korea, a captured Chinese soldier who wore several layers of underwear, two quilted uniforms, a double-breasted overcoat, new boots and winter cap, explained: "I'm a supply sergeant."

FEBRUARY—News. In Rio de Janeiro, after a snake bit him, Francisco Feliciano chased and caught the viper, bit it to death.

MARCH—Psychology Student. In Tulsa, Motorist Walter Mims explained to police why he had hit a woman driver: "She signaled she was going to turn right, and...

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