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Remembering the Polo Grounds

The Question: What were the dimensions of the Polo Grounds in New York, especially the distance from home plate to the center-field wall? The Answer: The…

Most Popular Kids' Books in England

The Big Read The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) compiled a list of the most popular novels in England. The kids’ titles ranged from classics to Harry Potter, from Dickens to Dahl. Check…

Austin, Tex.

Mayor: Steve Adler (to 2019)2010 census population (rank): 790,390 (14); Male: 399,738 (50.1%); Female: 390,6523 (49.9%); White: 539,760 (68.3%); Black: 64,406 (8.1%); American Indian and Alaska…

Fritz Garland LANHAM, Congress, TX (1880-1965)

LANHAM, Fritz Garland, (son of Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham), a Representative from Texas; born in Weatherford, Tex., January 3, 1880; attended the public schools of Washington, D.C., and was…

Alton Asa LENNON, Congress, NC (1906-1986)

Senate Years of Service: 1953-1954Party: DemocratLENNON, Alton Asa, a Senator and a Representative from North Carolina; born in Wilmington, New Hanover County, N.C., August 17, 1906; attended…

Burr Powell HARRISON, Congress, VA (1904-1973)

HARRISON, Burr Powell, (son of Thomas Walter Harrison), a Representative from Virginia; born in Winchester, Frederick County, Va., July 2, 1904; attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest…

1983 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearAlabamaSingle of the Year“Swingin',” John AndersonAlbum of the YearThe Closer You Get, Alabama (RCA)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Always on My Mind,” Johnny…

1984 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearAlabamaSingle of the Year“A Little Good News,” Anne MurrayAlbum of the YearA Little Good News, Anne Murray (Capitol)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“Wind Beneath My…

Joseph Gardner WILSON, Congress, OR (1826-1873)

WILSON, Joseph Gardner, (cousin of James Willis Nesmith), a Representative from Oregon; born in Acworth, Sullivan County, N.H., December 13, 1826; moved with his parents to Cincinnati, Ohio,…