(Encyclopedia) Blass, Bill (William Ralph Blass), 1922–2002, American fashion designer, b. Fort Wayne, Ind. Active for three decades, he was most noted for high-quality, high-priced, and…
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NumberPercentEMPLOYMENT STATUSPopulation 16 years and over156,045100.0In labor force107,37268.8Civilian labor force107,31968.8Employed100,67764.5Unemployed6,6424.3Percent of civilian labor…
NumberPercentSCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school56,505100.0Nursery school, preschool4,2967.6Kindergarten3,1775.6Elementary school (grades 1-8)24,77243.8High school (…
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(Encyclopedia) Stewart, William Morris, 1827–1909, American lawyer and political leader, b. Wayne co., N.Y. After migrating to California in 1850 he engaged in mining and held several state elective…
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