(Encyclopedia) Alsop, JosephAlsop, Josephôlˈsəp [key], 1910–89, and Alsop, Stewart, 1914–74, American political journalists, b. Avon, Conn. Joseph joined (1932) the New York Herald Tribune as a staff…
(Encyclopedia) Mitchum, Robert (Robert Charles Duran Mitchum), 1917–97, American film actor, b. Bridgeport, Conn. He found extra work and bit parts in early 1940s movies, and first achieved wide…
(Encyclopedia) bonesetbonesetbōnˈsĕt [key] or thoroughwortthoroughwortthûrˈəwûrtˌ, –wôrtˌ [key], perennial North American herb (Eupatorium perfoliatum) of the family Asteraceae (aster family), having…
LEIGHTY, Jacob D., a Representative from Indiana; born near Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., November 15, 1839; in 1844 moved with his parents to De Kalb County, Ind., where they settled…
(Encyclopedia) Dundee, Angelo, 1921–2012, American boxing trainer, most famous for his work with Muhammad Ali, b. Philadelphia as Angelo Mirena, Jr. After serving in World War II he moved to New York…
(Encyclopedia) Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848–1908, American short-story writer and humorist, b. Eatonton, Ga., considered one of the great American regionalist writers. As an apprentice to the editor…
(Encyclopedia) MacKay, Peter GordonMacKay, Peter Gordonməkāˈ [key], 1966–, Canadian politician, b. New Glasgow, N.S. A lawyer who briefly worked (1992–93) in Germany, MacKay returned to his native…
Selected records. Source: National Aeronautic AssociationGreat Circle Distance Without LandingInternational: 2,213.04 mi; 3,561.55 km.Robert G. Ferry (U.S.) in Hughes YOH-6A helicopter powered by…
Primary Election Dates They're off and running Convention Delegates as of March 11, 2004 John Kerry 2162 Al Sharpton 27 Dennis Kucinich 23 John Edwards 534 Wesley Clark 57…
