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Chandler, Raymond Thornton

(Encyclopedia) Chandler, Raymond Thornton, 1888–1959, American author, b. Chicago, educated in England. After World War I, he entered the oil business in California. Bankrupt during the Depression,…

Calgary

(Encyclopedia) Calgary Calgary kălˈgərē [key], city (2020 pop. 1,239,220), S Alta., Canada, at the confluence of…

Abbott, George

(Encyclopedia) Abbott, George, 1887–1995, American theatrical producer, director, and playwright, b. Forestville, N.Y. He began (1913) in the theater as an actor and, during a career that spanned…

Simms, William Gilmore

(Encyclopedia) Simms, William Gilmore, 1806–70, American novelist, b. Charleston, S.C. He wrote prolifically, both prose and poetry, but it is for his historical romances about his own state that he…

Damon Runyon

Born: Oct. 4, 1884Kansas native who gained fame as New York journalist, sports columnist and short-story writer best known for 1932 story collection, “Guys and Dolls.”Died: Dec. 10, 1946

Super Bowl XXXIV Preview

Super Bowl XXXIV Preview St. Louis Rams vs. Tennessee TitansJan. 30, 2000, 6:00 p.m. on ABC by Gerry Brown This is what they're playing for: the Lombardi…

New Zealand Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign GovernmentsDate of Information: 4/3/2012 Governor Gen. Jeremiah MATEPARAE Prime Min. John Phillip KEY Dep. Prime Min. Simon William…

Georgia Information

The Question: I'm a student in middle school, and I'd appreciate it a lot if you guys could send me some information on the state of Georgia.…

Frank Capra

directorBorn: 5/18/1897Birthplace: Palermo, Sicily Academy Award-winning director known for his films that depict the triumph of the little guy. His films include It Happened One Night (1934), Mr…