(Encyclopedia) Stanwyck, Barbara, 1907–90, American stage, film, and television actress, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., as Ruby Stevens. She started as a chorus girl, was in the Ziegfeld Follies (1923–24) and…
(Encyclopedia) Spillane, Mickey (Frank Morrison Spillane), 1918–2006, American mystery writer, b. Brooklyn, N.Y. After contributing stories to comic books and pulp magazines, Spillane wrote his first…
(Encyclopedia) Bogart, Humphrey DeForestBogart, Humphrey DeForestbōˈgärt [key], 1899–1957, American film actor, b. New York City. After a succession of stage roles he achieved note with his portrayal…
Supreme Court Rules Against Considering Race to Integrate Schools: Bitterly divided court rules, 5â4, that programs in Seattle and Louisville, Ky., that tried…
(Encyclopedia) Anderson, Laurie, 1947–, American performance artist, b. Chicago. Originally a sculptor, she was influenced by Philip Glass and other avant-garde composers in the early 1970s and soon…
(Encyclopedia) Emanuel, Rahm Israel, 1959–, American politician, b. Chicago, grad. Sarah Lawrence College (B.A., 1981), Northwestern Univ. (M.A., 1985). A seasoned Democratic power broker and skilled…
(Encyclopedia) Rothstein, ArnoldRothstein, Arnoldrôthˈstēn [key], 1883–1928, American gambler, b. New York City. Supposedly beginning his career at the age of 12, Rothstein became a professional…
(Encyclopedia) Puente, Tito (Ernesto Antonio Puente, Jr.)Puente, Titotēˈtō pwĕnˈtā [key], 1923–2000, American musician, b. New York City. One of the premier composers and players of Latin music, he…
(Encyclopedia) Palmer, Arnold Daniel, 1929–2016, American golfer, b. Latrobe, Pa. The son of a professional golfer, he won three regional titles in his youth. Turning professional after winning the…
