PASHAYAN, Charles, Jr., a Representative from California; born in Fresno, Fresno County, Calif., March 27, 1941; graduated from Bullard High School, 1959; B.A., Pomona College, Claremont,…
actorBorn: 3/27/1942Birthplace: Fulmer, England Versatile actor whose fined-boned good looks and skill have brought him a broad range of film and TV roles. In his 30-plus-year career, York has…
ANDREWS, Elizabeth Bullock, (wife of George William Andrews), a Representative from Alabama; born Leslie Elizabeth Bullock in Geneva, Ala., February 12, 1911; attended Geneva public schools; B…
(Encyclopedia) Nast, Thomas, 1840–1902, American caricaturist, illustrator, and painter, b. Landau, Germany. He was brought to the United States in 1846. He began his career as a draftsman for Frank…
(Encyclopedia) Ellery, William, 1727–1820, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Newport, R.I. While a member of the Continental Congress (1776–81…
The Wage Gap in Pro Sports: Cashing In On Fameby John Gettings According to Forbes magazine, the top 40 highest-paid athletes pulled in $360 million in salary and winnings in 1998 plus an…
NIBLACK, William Ellis, (cousin of Silas Leslie Niblack), a Representative from Indiana; born in Dubois County, Ind., May 19, 1822; attended the country schools and the Indiana University at…
(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…
