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Dean Park TAYLOR, Congress, NY (1902-1977)

TAYLOR, Dean Park, a Representative from New York; born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., January 1, 1902; attended the public schools and Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y.; was graduated…

James ABERCROMBIE, Congress, AL (1795-1861)

ABERCROMBIE, James, a Representative from Alabama; born in Hancock County, Ga., in 1795; attended the common schools; moved to Alabama about 1812 and settled in Monroe (now Dallas) County, and…

Paddy Chayefsky

Sidney ChayefskywriterBorn: 1/29/1923Birthplace: Bronx, New York Chayefsky's first foray into Hollywood in the 1940s ended when he left in disgust after losing control of a screenplay. He made his…

1968 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearGlen CampbellSingle of the Year“Harper Valley P.T.A.,” Jeannie C. RileyAlbum of the YearJohnny Cash at Folsom Prison, Johnny Cash (Columbia)Song of the Year (Songwriter's…

Summer Olympics Through the Years: 1924

ParisTop 10 StandingsLeading Medal WinnersTrack & FieldSwimmingTeam SportsBoxingCyclingEquestrianFencingGymnasticsModern PentathlonRowingShootingTennisWeightliftingFreestyle WrestlingGreco-…

Summer Olympics Through the Years: 1956

MelbourneTop 10 StandingsLeading Medal WinnersTrack & FieldSwimmingTeam SportsBoxingCanoeingCyclingEquestrianFencingGymnasticsModern PentathlonRowingShootingWeightliftingFreestyle…

Helmholtz, Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von

(Encyclopedia) Helmholtz, Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand vonHelmholtz, Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand vonhĕrˈmän l&oomacr;tˈvĭkh fĕrˈdēnänt fən hĕlmˈhôlts [key], 1821–94, German scientist. Although known…

Great Falls

(Encyclopedia) Great Falls, city (2020 pop. 60,442), seat of Cascade co., N central Mont., second largest city in the state, at the confluence of the…