(Encyclopedia) Berry, Wendell Erdman, 1934–, American farmer, environmentalist, and writer, b. Henry co., Ky., grad. Univ of Kentucky (B.A., 1956; M.A., 1957). He taught at various colleges including…
(Encyclopedia) Jackson, Michael Joseph, 1958–2009, American performer, b. Gary, Ind. Jackson was an extremely successful pop singer, superb dancer, and talented composer who often conveyed an…
(Encyclopedia) Ginsberg, AllenGinsberg, Allengĭnzˈbûrg [key], 1926–97, American poet, b. Paterson, N.J., grad. Columbia, 1949. An outspoken member of the beat generation, Ginsberg is best known for…
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BENJAMIN Adam, Jr. , a Representative from Indiana; born in Gary, Lake County, Ind.,
August 6, 1935; attended the public elementary schools of Gary; graduated,
Kemper Military (high) School,…
Richard Gordon Hatcherpolitician, law professorBorn: 7/10/1933Birthplace: Michigan City, Ind. Hatcher was elected mayor of Gary, Ind., in 1967, and he remained in office for the next 20 years. A…
Notable Chess Players Gary Kasparov See also Deep Blue, Chess Computer The Turk Wolfgang von Kempelen People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links…
(Encyclopedia) espionageespionageĕsˈpēənäzhˌ [key], the act of obtaining information clandestinely. The term applies particularly to the act of collecting military, industrial, and political data…
