(Encyclopedia) Henderson, Leon, 1895–1986, American economist, administrator of the Office of Price Administration (1941–42), b. Millville, N.J. An official of the Russell Sage Foundation (1925–34),…
(Encyclopedia) Providence, city (1990 pop. 160,728), state capital and seat of Providence co., NE R.I., a port at the head of Providence Bay; founded by Roger Williams 1636, inc. as a city 1832. The…
2001 American League Preview by Michael Morrison American League EastNew York Yankees Will George Steinbrenner ever be satisfied? In the offseason, after winning their third consecutive…
WHAT IS SUPPLY AND DEMAND? WHAT IS THE MARKET? WHAT TYPES OF ECONOMIES ARE THERE? WHAT IS NOT PART OF THE ECONOMY? PRODUCTIONCONSUMERSFIND OUT MOREPeople work together to grow things, extract…
(Sebastian Spering Kresge) merchant, philanthropistBorn: 7/31/1867Birthplace: Bald Mount, Pa. With a newly minted business degree in hand, Kresge worked as a traveling tinware salesman (1890–97)…
American Indian Heritage Month is observed every November in the United States. Learn about famous firsts by American Indians, read about the origins of American Indian Heritage Month, and…
(Encyclopedia) CanonicusCanonicuskənŏnˈĭkəs [key], c.1565–1647, Native North American chief, who ruled the Narragansett when the Pilgrims landed in New England. He granted (1636) Rhode Island to…
(Encyclopedia) Pied Piper of Hamelin, legendary figure of Hameln, Germany. He rid the town of its rats and mice by charming them away with his flute playing. When the citizens refused to pay him the…
(Encyclopedia) Clayton Antitrust Act, 1914, passed by the U.S. Congress as an amendment to clarify and supplement the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. It was drafted by Henry De Lamar Clayton. The act…
Spikes in oil, gas, and food prices raise awareness of the need to conserve resourcesby Beth RowenEarth Day was first celebrated in 1970, a result of the efforts of Sen. Gaylord…
