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Kelly AYOTTE, Congress, NH (1968)

Senate Years of Service: 2011- Party: Republican AYOTTE, Kelly, a Senator from New Hampshire; born in Nashua, N.H., June 27, 1968; graduated Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1990; graduated…

Defiance

(Encyclopedia) Defiance, city (2020 pop. 17,066), seat of Defiance co., NW Ohio, at the confluence of the Auglaize and Maumee rivers, in a farm area;…

Leominster

(Encyclopedia) LeominsterLeominsterlĕmˈĭnstər [key], city (1990 pop. 38,145), Worcester co., N central Mass.; set off from Lancaster 1740, inc. as a city 1915. Plastics, fabricated metals, locks,…

1969 CMA Awards

Entertainer of the YearJohnny CashSingle of the Year“A Boy Named Sue,” Johnny CashAlbum of the YearJohnny Cash at San Quentin Prison, Johnny Cash (Columbia)Song of the Year (Songwriter's Award)“…

Ailey, Alvin, Jr.

(Encyclopedia) Ailey, Alvin, Jr.Ailey, Alvin, Jr.āˈlē [key], 1931–89, American modern dancer and choreographer, b. Rogers, Tex. Ailey studied in Los Angeles with Lester Horton, whose strong, dramatic…

Ed McMahon

announcer, television host, actorBorn: 3/6/1923Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan Each night, Ed McMahon would introduce Johnny Carson with a, rolling “Heeeeeeeeere's Johnny!,” and he was so supportive…

Samuel Bell MAXEY, Congress, TX (1825-1895)

Senate Years of Service: 1875-1887Party: DemocratMAXEY, Samuel Bell, a Senator from Texas; born in Tomkinsville, Monroe County, Ky., March 30, 1825; attended the common schools and graduated…

Briceño, Juan Antonio

(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…

bookplate

(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…