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Munk, Kaj

(Encyclopedia) Munk, KajMunk, Kajkī m&oobreve;ngk [key], 1898–1944, Danish playwright, a clergyman. His ethical plays, traditional in form, led the Danish dramatic revival in the 1930s. Among…

Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers

(Encyclopedia) Rochdale Society of Equitable Pioneers, one of the first consumers' cooperatives, founded in 1844 in Rochdale, England, by 28 Lancashire weavers. Influenced by the theories of Robert…

Anzio

(Encyclopedia) Anzio Anzio änˈtsyō [key], Lat. Antium, town, in Latium, central Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is a seaside resort with a fishing industry. A Volscian…

Beck, Ludwig

(Encyclopedia) Beck, LudwigBeck, Ludwigl&oomacr;tˈvĭkh bĕk [key], 1880–1944, German general, leader of resistance to Hitler. A highly cultivated career soldier, he served on the general staff…

Patton, George Smith, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Patton, George Smith, Jr., 1885–1945, American general, b. San Gabriel, Calif. A graduate of West Point (1909), he served in World War I and was wounded while commanding a tank brigade…

George R. NETHERCUTT, Jr., Congress, WA (1944)

NETHERCUTT George R., Jr. , a Representative from Washington; born in Spokane, Spokane County, Wash., October 7, 1944; graduated from North Central High School, Spokane, Wash.; B.A., Washington…

George William NORRIS, Congress, NE (1861-1944)

Senate Years of Service: 1913-1943 Party: Republican; Independent NORRIS George William , a Representative and a Senator from Nebraska; born on a farm near Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, on July 11…

Albert Bacon FALL, Congress, NM (1861-1944)

Senate Years of Service: 1912-1921 Party: Republican FALL Albert Bacon , a Senator from New Mexico; born in Frankfort, Franklin County, Ky., November 26, 1861; attended the country schools; taught…

William Henry FLEMING, Congress, GA (1856-1944)

FLEMING William Henry , a Representative from Georgia; born in Augusta, Richmond County, Ga., October 18, 1856; attended Summerville Academy and Academy of Richmond County; was graduated from the…

Richard Patrick FREEMAN, Congress, CT (1869-1944)

FREEMAN Richard Patrick , a Representative from Connecticut; born in New London, New London County, Conn., April 24, 1869; attended the public schools; was graduated from Bulkeley High School at…