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1996 Women's Olympic Fencing Medalists

Individual Epée: 1. Laura Flessel, FRA, def. 2. Valerie Barlois, FRA (15-12); 3. Gyoengyi Szalay Horvathne, HUN def. Margherita Zalaffi, ITA, (15-13). Team Epée: 1. France def. 2. Italy (45-33); 3…

Johnson, Hiram Warren

(Encyclopedia) Johnson, Hiram Warren, 1866–1945, American political leader, U.S. Senator from California (1917–45), b. Sacramento, Calif. His role as attorney in the successful prosecution of Abe…

Fletcher, John

(Encyclopedia) Fletcher, John, 1579–1625, English dramatist, b. Rye, Sussex, educated at Cambridge. A member of a prominent literary family, he began writing for the stage about 1606, first with…

Morgenthau, Henry

(Encyclopedia) Morgenthau, HenryMorgenthau, Henrymôrˈgənthô [key], 1856–1946, American banker, diplomat, and philanthropist, b. Germany; father of Henry Morgenthau, Jr. He emigrated to the United…

Biko, Steve

(Encyclopedia) Biko, Steve (Steven Biko) Biko, Steve bēˈkō [key], 1946–77, South African political leader. A medical…

Price, Sterling

(Encyclopedia) Price, Sterling, 1809–67, Confederate general in the American Civil War, b. Prince Edward co., Va. After moving to Missouri, he practiced law and entered politics. He served in…

Other USBC Champions, 2006

Senior Masters—Tom Baker, King, N.C.Senior Queens—Sandra Postma, Lansing, Ill.Intercollegiate Singles—Men: Brian Valenta, Lindenwood Univ.. Women: Olivia Sandham, Wichita State.…

Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris

Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions Asylum Their Trio partner Dolly Parton is nowhere to be found on this set, but Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris deliver a captivating collaboration of their own…