(A). A man who ascends a church spire to repair it. This is done by a series of short ladders, tied one to another as the man ascends, the topmost one being securely tied to the point of…
A supernumerary who plays on both sides to make up a party; one who for profit or policy is quite colourless. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Jack o' the…
Jack BowmanAge: 61 Buffalo Sabres director of scouting since 1996 and a member of the organization since 1980; after a brief illnessDied: London, Ontario, Canada, June 22, 1998Gene BossardA…
Jack KrollAge: 74 editor and critic who covered art, drama, movies, books, and dance in his 35-year career with Newsweek. He died of colon cancer. Died: New York City, June 8, 2000Robert…
Jack FlemingAge: 77 former Pittsburgh Steelers announcer famous for his call of the "Immaculate Reception" in 1972; broadcast West Virginia basketball and football games for 42 years. The…
Jack GelberAge: 71 playwright whose award-winning The Connection broke ground with its realistic, haunting portrait of drug addicts. The 1959 Off-Broadway play won three Obie Awards. Died:…
Jack PaarAge: 85 comedian who was the unpredictable, intelligent host of the Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. His guests included a mix of celebrities, politicians, and wits, including Richard…
Jack Lord (John Joseph Ryan)Age: 77 actor best known for his role as Detective Steve McGarrett on the police drama in TV's Hawaii Five-O. He also starred in several Broadway productions and…
Jack KilbyAge: 81 Nobel Prize–winning electrical engineer who designed and developed the integrated circuit, commonly called the microchip, which miniaturized many consumer electronic…
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