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The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
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tampion ˈtæmpēən also tompion ˈtämpēən n. a wooden stopper for the muzzle of a gun.
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Jack Curtin and Ben Chifley: a day in their lives.(book review)(Book Review)
Magazine article from: The Australian Journal of Politics and History; 3/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...In 1999, David Day's 610-page John Curtin: a Life was published by HarperCollins...says that: "As with my biography of John Curtin, it attempts to present a...observes: "It was impossible to write John Curtin: A Life without constantly...
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 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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CURTINS CONNECT IN SKANEATELES.(Stars)(Column)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 8/17/2003; 700+ words
; ...of Albany, spoke about the Curtin families of Syracuse. Peter gave a talk on the Curtin migration to New York state...family in Ireland and Dave Curtin gave a history of the Auburn Curtins. Participants were also treated...closed Sunday morning with Rev. John Dillon, of Moravia, who ...
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CURTIN MAY RISE EMPIRE GAMES PRESENT BIG TEST.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 8/3/1988; 700+ words
; ...Gene Levy Staff writer Joe Curtin is a great runner waiting to...Under those cold yardsticks, Curtin falls short. He's never won...for the Olympic Trials. But Curtin, 24, a product of Bishop Gibbons...in a class with Barry Brown, John Underwood, Jimmy O'Connell...
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Curtin closes another hit season on '3rd Rock'.
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 5/13/1997; ; 700+ words
; Jane Curtin was cleaning her kitchen...which also stars John Lithgow -- who won...Dream of Jeanie." Curtin laughs easily about...says. "I had known John in New York, and I...It made me laugh when John and I were working together...
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Curtin Sarawak stamps its mark
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 4/19/2009; 610 words
; ...Straits Times 04-19-2009 Curtin Sarawak stamps its mark Edition...international university in Sarawak, Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak...We should be proud that Curtin Sarawak has made its mark here...and chief executive Professor John Evans and Assistant Minister...
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Reappraising Curtin.(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Quadrant; 6/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; Curtin's Gift: Reinterpreting...Prime Minister, by John Edwards; Allen &...come to rank leaders. John Curtin's role in leading...s office. With the Curtin book, he has had to...a fellowship at the John Curtin Prime Ministerial...
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IT'S CURTINS FOR RICHARDSON IN FIRST MATCH
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 7/27/2000; ; 661 words
; ...score than Thorny Lea's Susan Curtin in Tuesday's qualifying round...against Karen Richardson, who as Curtin pointed out, "has won everything...year she won't, however, as Curtin worked overtime yesterday to...caddie in two days (friend John Mineck caddied Tuesday), Curtin...
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Curtin lands career best six-win haul
Newspaper article from: The Press; 6/17/2006; ; 700+ words
; Templeton reinsman Jimmy Curtin was red hot with a six-win...season at Marlborough yesterday. Curtin is to have a rod inserted in...have reined over 1000 winners, Curtin emulated other South Island...five in a day include May, John Hay, Jack Smolenski and Maurice...
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 "The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY)")
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JOHN CURTIN JR., HEMMER EXECUTIVE, DECORATED VET.(News)(Obituary)
Newspaper article from: The Kentucky Post (Covington, KY); 9/13/2005; 698 words
; John F. "Jack" Curtin Jr. was a star athlete...president for the former John M. Hemmer Construction Co...life for all of us." Mr. Curtin coached knothole baseball...survivors include sons, John F. Curtin III of Villa Hills...
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Metropolitan-Curtin link a big boon
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times; 2/19/2003; ; 643 words
; ...02-19-2003 Metropolitan-Curtin link a big boon Byline: Arni...radio station. There is the John Curtin Centre, which features the key components of the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library, the John Curtin Art Gallery, and the...
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John Joseph Curtin
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
John Joseph Curtin John Joseph Curtin (1885-1945) was an Australian political leader who...difficulties and his rousing leadership gained him his countrymen's respect. John Curtin was born in Creswick, Victoria, on Jan. 8, 1885. He attended...
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Andrew Gregg Curtin
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Andrew Gregg Curtin The American politician Andrew Gregg Curtin (1815-1894) was the influential...powerful supporters. Andrew Gregg Curtin's father was an Irish immigrant...promptly formed a partnership with John Blanchard, later a member of...
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Curtin, John
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to World War II
Curtin, John (1885–1945),Australian...1945. Leader of his party from 1935, Curtin nearly won the general election of 1940...s coalition government was defeated and Curtin became prime minister, though Labour lacked...
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Curtin, Jane 1947–
Book article from: Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television
CURTIN, Jane 1947 – PERSONAL Full name, Jane Therese Curtin; born September 6, 1947, in Cambridge, MA; daughter of John Joseph (an owner of an insurance...archive footage) SNL Remembers John Belushi, NBC, 2002. On Stage...
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Curtin, John (Joseph Ambrose)
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History
Curtin, John (Joseph Ambrose) (1885–1945) Australian Labor statesman, Prime Minister (1941...laid down the groundwork for the postwar economy, and introduced various welfare measures. Curtin died while in office.
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