(Encyclopedia) Washington, Walter Edward, 1915–2003, American political figure, first African-American mayor of Washington, D.C. (1975–79) and of a major American city, b. Dawson, Ga., grad. Howard…
(Encyclopedia) Sumter, Thomas, 1734–1832, American Revolutionary officer, b. near Charlottesville, Va. He served with Edward Braddock (1755) and John Forbes (1758) in their expeditions against Fort…
(Encyclopedia) Dean, James (James Byron Dean), 1931–55, American film actor, b. Marion, Ind. After a few stage and television roles, Dean was chosen to play the moody, rebellious son in the film East…
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school7,751100.0Nursery school, preschool4495.8Kindergarten4816.2Elementary school (grades 1-8)3,28242.3High school (grades…
NumberPercentTotal population31,320100.0SEX AND AGEMale14,71047.0Female16,61053.0Under 5 years2,0456.55 to 9 years2,1746.910 to 14 years1,9486.215 to 19 years2,4087.720 to 24 years2,6338.425 to…
NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over24,597100.0In labor force14,07957.2Civilian labor force14,05857.2Employed12,82052.1Unemployed1,2385.0Percent of civilian labor force8.8…
(Encyclopedia) Wayne, John, 1907–79, American movie actor, b. Winterset, Iowa, as Marion Michael Morrison. An enduringly popular movie star from his debut in 1930, Wayne combined the toughness…
(Encyclopedia) Morris, Wright (Wright Marion Morris), 1910–98, American writer, b. Central City, Nebr. He was for many years professor of English at San Francisco State College (now San Francisco…
24, sprinter, won three gold and two bronze medals at the Sydney Olympics in Sept., somewhat of a disappointment since many expected her to become the first U.S. track and field athlete to…
NumberPercentTotal population26,294100.0SEX AND AGEMale12,76848.6Female13,52651.4Under 5 years1,9417.45 to 9 years1,9987.610 to 14 years1,8627.115 to 19 years1,7536.720 to 24 years1,5255.825 to…
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