R.W. Apple, Jr
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Raymond Walter Apple Jr., in the course of his 43-year career with the New York Times, earned the reputation of being a colorful reporter, news analyst, associate editor, and national and international correspondent and bureau chief. In addition, Apple wrote on a wide variety of issues, from war, politics, and other world affairs to travel, food, and wine.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2007
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Richard Pryor
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The cable-television station Comedy Central in 2004 in its list of the 100 greatest standup comics of all time ranked African American comedian, monologist and actor Richard Pryor number one. Pryor revolutionized American comedy, and he was especially effective in inspiring and opening the way for a host of younger irreverent African American comics.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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William Proxmire
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William Proxmire won a special election to fill the US Senate seat left vacant by the death of the Republican senator Joseph R. McCarthy. Proxmire's major legislative accomplishments include sponsorship of the Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968, popularly known as the Truth Lending Act.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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