(Encyclopedia) Robertson, Oscar, 1938–, U.S. basketball player, b. Charlotte, Tenn. Passionately devoted to basketball as a youth, Robertson led his high school team to 45 consecutive victories.…
(Encyclopedia) badlands, area of severe erosion, usually found in semiarid climates and characterized by countless gullies, steep ridges, and sparse vegetation. Badland topography is formed on poorly…
(Encyclopedia) MurphysboroMurphysboromûrˈfēzbûrˌə [key], city (1990 pop. 9,176), seat of Jackson co., S Ill., on the Big Muddy River; inc. 1867. It is a trade and distribution center for a fertile…
(To). To look stout and hearty, as if fed on bull beef. Bull beef was formerly recommended for making men strong and muscular. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer,…
NumberPercentTotal population25,233100.0SEX AND AGEMale14,03055.6Female11,20344.4Under 5 years1,5506.15 to 9 years1,6546.610 to 14 years1,7156.815 to 19 years1,7737.020 to 24 years1,7536.925 to…
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over19,988100.0In labor force9,03745.2Civilian labor force9,03745.2Employed8,33941.7Unemployed6983.5Percent of civilian labor force7.7(X)…
NumberPercentTotal housing units9,882100.0UNITS IN STRUCTURE1-unit, detached7,79278.91-unit, attached4124.22 units3063.13 or 4 units2462.55 to 9 units1631.610 to 19 units2482.520 or more…
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school6,496100.0Nursery school, preschool3014.6Kindergarten3936.0Elementary school (grades 1-8)2,88744.4High school (grades 9…
