(Encyclopedia) Head, Bessie, 1937–86, South African writer. Born in South Africa to a white mother and black father, she was placed in foster homes and orphanages as a child. After 1964, she lived in…
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(Encyclopedia) Dulles, Allen WelshDulles, Allen Welshdŭlˈəs [key], 1893–1969, U.S. public official, b. Watertown, N.Y.; brother of John Foster Dulles. The Dulles brothers, born into America's…
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NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over23,353100.0In labor force16,42070.3Civilian labor force16,42070.3Employed16,05168.7Unemployed3691.6Percent of civilian labor force2.2(X…
NumberPercentTotal housing units12,009100.0UNITS IN STRUCTURE1-unit, detached4,80840.01-unit, attached2,46420.52 units240.23 or 4 units7436.25 to 9 units6145.110 to 19 units8106.720 or more…
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