CORNWELL, David Lance, a Representative from Indiana; born in Paoli, Orange County, Ind., June 14, 1945; attended Paoli public schools, Culver (Ind.) Military Academy, Phillips Andover (Mass…
(Encyclopedia) Stoppard, Tom, 1937–, English playwright, b. Zlín, Czechoslovakia (now in the Czech Republic), as Tomas Straussler. During his childhood he and his family moved to Singapore, later (…
ABERCROMBIE, John William, a Representative from Alabama; born near Kellys Creek Post Office, St. Clair County, Ala., May 17, 1866; attended the rural schools; was graduated from Oxford (Ala…
(Encyclopedia) HalloweenHalloweenhălˌəwēnˈ, hälˌ– [key], October 31, the eve of All Saints' Day, observed with traditional games and customs. The word comes from medieval England's All Hallows' eve […
(Encyclopedia) aquarium, name for any supervised exhibit of aquatic animals and plants. Aquariums are known to have been constructed in ancient Rome, Egypt, and Asia. Goldfish have been bred in China…
(Encyclopedia) Blum, RenéBlum, Renérənāˈ [key]Blum, René bl&oobreve;m [key], 1878–1942, French ballet impresario, brother of Socialist leader Léon Blum. He edited (1903–13) the journal Gil Blas…
