Word: haney
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Earl P. Haney of Winchester, Mass. was forced (by ulcers) "to give up a fine and highly paid position" and expect "a lingering death." He made what Author Carnegie calls a "rare and superb decision"; he set off on a round-the-world jaunt, taking his coffin with him. The undertaker has now bought back the coffin, and Mr. Haney, who stopped worrying en route, has "gained 90 pounds...