WALKER E. S. Johnny , a Representative from New Mexico; born in Fulton, Ky., June 18,
1911; attended the public schools; moved with family to Albuquerque, N.Mex., in
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(Encyclopedia) Briceño, Juan Antonio, 1960–, Belizean political leader, known as Johnny Briceño. A member of the People's United party (PUP), he was first elected to the national assembly in 1993. He…
(Encyclopedia) bookplate, label pasted in a book to indicate ownership, also called ex libris [Lat.,=from the books of]. The bookplate is usually of paper on which heraldic or other designs are…
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