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(Encyclopedia) slang, vernacular vocabulary not generally acceptable in formal usage. It is notable for its liveliness, humor, emphasis, brevity, novelty, and exaggeration. Most slang is faddish and…

David, T. W. E.

(Encyclopedia) David, T. W. E. (Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth), 1858–1935, Australian geologist and explorer, b. near Cardiff, Wales. David came to Australia in 1882 as an assistant geological…

W. E. B. Du Bois Biography

W. E. B. Du Bois(William Edward Burghardt Du Bois)writer, teacherBorn: 2/23/1868 African-American author and teacher who helped found the National Association for the Advancement of Colored…

Alfred E. (Bill) Luders Jr. Biography

Alfred E. (Bill) Luders Jr.Age: 89 sailboat designer and racer responsible for building Weatherly, which successfully defended the America's Cup in 1962.Died: Stamford, Conn., January 31,…

Michael E. McMAHON, Congress, NY (1957)

McMAHON Michael E. , a Representative from New York; born in Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y., September 12, 1957; graduated from Monsignor Farrell High School, Staten Island, N.Y.; B.A., New…

Clarence E. MILLER, Congress, OH (1917)

MILLER Clarence E. , a Representative from Ohio; born in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, November 1, 1917; graduate of Fairfield County public schools; utility company electrical engineer,…

Harry E. MITCHELL, Congress, AZ (1940)

MITCHELL Harry E. , A Representative from Arizona; born in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz., July 18, 1940; graduated from Tempe High School, Tempe, Ariz., 1958; B.A., Arizona State University, Tempe…