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Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul von

(Encyclopedia) Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul vonLettow-Vorbeck, Paul vonpoul fən lĕtˈō-fôrˈbĕk [key], 1870–1964, German general. In World War I he conducted a brilliant defense of German East Africa against…

South India, Church of

(Encyclopedia) South India, Church of, Indian Protestant church, formed in 1947 by the merger of Anglican dioceses in India, Myanmar, and Ceylon (Sri Lanka); the Methodist Church of South India; and…

Paul John MOORE, Congress, NJ (1868-1938)

MOORE, Paul John, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Newark, N.J., August 5, 1868; attended the public and parochial schools and St. Benedict’s College, at Newark, N.J.; entered the…

Albert Paul MORANO, Congress, CT (1908-1987)

MORANO, Albert Paul, a Representative from Connecticut; born in Paterson, Passaic County, N.J., January 18, 1908, moved to Greenwich, Conn., in 1912; attended the public schools of Greenwich…

Paul Grant ROGERS, Congress, FL (1921-2008)

ROGERS, Paul Grant, (son of Dwight L. Rogers), a Representative from Florida; born in Ocilla, Irwin County, Ga., June 4, 1921; B.A., University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.,1942; United…

James Paul MAHER, Congress, NY (1865-1946)

MAHER, James Paul, a Representative from New York; born in Brooklyn, N.Y., November 3, 1865; was graduated from St. Patrick’s Academy, Brooklyn, N.Y.; apprenticed to the hatter’s trade;…

Peter Paul MAHONEY, Congress, NY (1848-1889)

MAHONEY, Peter Paul, a Representative from New York; born in New York City June 25, 1848; educated in the common schools of New York City; engaged in the dry-goods business for several years;…

Paul Herbert MALONEY, Congress, LA (1876-1967)

MALONEY, Paul Herbert, a Representative from Louisiana; born in New Orleans, La., February 14, 1876; attended the public school and Mrs. Ashe’s Private School, Pass Christian, Miss.;…

Paul Grier McCORKLE, Congress, SC (1863-1934)

McCORKLE, Paul Grier, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Yorkville (now York), York County, S.C., December 19, 1863; attended the public schools of his native city and Kings…