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MILITARY BAD LUCK

IT IS BAD LUCK FOR A SOLDIER TO CARRY AN UMBRELLA.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT TOLD ME THAT THE REASON FOR THIS IS TO SHOW
THE WORLD HOW RUGGED HE IS AND NEEDS NO PROTECTION. HE ALSO SAID
THAT HIS OFFICER HAD TOLD HIM NEVER TO CARRY AN UMBRELLA WHILE IN
UNIFORM.

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

Keyword(s): MILITARY

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F535
BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance

Date learned: 10-20-1971

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