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Davis, Lydia

(Encyclopedia) Davis, Lydia, 1947–, American writer known for innovative, very short stories, b. Northampton, Mass., studied Barnard College. Davis earned early praise for her translations from the…

Baumgartner, Felix

(Encyclopedia) Baumgartner, Felix, 1969–, Austrian skydiver and daredevil. He made his first skydive at age 16, and turned to BASE jumping [Buildings, Antennas, Spans (bridges), and Earth (mountains…

Alan Bowlby MOLLOHAN, Congress, WV (1943)

MOLLOHAN Alan Bowlby , a Representative from West Virginia; born in Fairmont, Marion County, W.Va., May 14, 1943; graduated from Greenbrier Military School, Lewisburg, W.Va., 1962; A.B., College…

Chester Alan ARTHUR, Congress, (1829-1886)

ARTHUR, Chester Alan, a Vice President and 21st President of the United States; born in Fairfield, Franklin County, Vt., October 5, 1829; attended the public schools and graduated from Union…

Alan John DIXON, Congress, IL (1927)

Senate Years of Service: 1981-1993 Party: Democrat DIXON Alan John , a Senator from Illinois; born in Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill., July 7, 1927; attended the public schools; graduated,…

Judd Alan GREGG, Congress, NH (1947)

Senate Years of Service: 1993-2011 Party: Republican GREGG Judd Alan , a Representative and a Senator from New Hampshire; born in Nashua, Hillsborough County, N.H., February 14, 1947; attended the…

former President Alan García., 2001 News

Peruvian opposition politician, was elected president of Peru in June, narrowly defeating former President Alan García. It was Toledo's second presidential race in just 13 months. Last year…

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn

Director:Alan SmitheeWriter:Joe EszterhasDirector of Photography:Reynaldo VillalobosEditors:Marcus Manton and Jim LangloisMusic:Chuck D and Gary G-WizProduction Designer:David L.…

SMITH, Dennis Alan (Denny), Congress, OR (1938)

SMITH, Dennis Alan (Denny), (cousin of Steven Douglas Symms), a Representative from Oregon; born in Ontario, Malheur County, Oreg., January 19, 1938; graduated from Grant Union High School, John…

Dennis Alan (Denny) SMITH, Congress, OR (1938)

SMITH Dennis Alan (Denny) , a Representative from Oregon; born in Ontario, Malheur County, Oreg., January 19, 1938; graduated from Grant Union High School, John Day, Oreg., 1956; B.A., Willamette…