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  Canada's Air Force, Aircraft: Douglas Boston
Boston W8268 was not one of the three Bostons of various models that was on strength with the RCAF, although it was obviously flown by Canadians as evidenced by the "Ottawa, Ontario" logo on the nose.
In spite of its bulky airframe the Boston's high speed was its saving grace and can be attributed to the two 1600 horsepower 14 cylinder Wright Cyclone engines which gave it a top speed near the deck of 339 miles per hours.
The Douglas DB-7 was one of the most produced and most widely operated light bombers of World War II.
www.airforce.forces.gc.ca /equip/historical/bostonlst_e.asp   (486 words)

  
  Stephen A. Douglas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Douglas seems never to have had any personal moral antipathy towards slavery; in March of 1847, he married Martha Martin, the daughter of a slaveholder, Colonel Robert Martin of North Carolina, and a cousin of D.S. Reid, one of Douglas's colleague in Congress.
In the Senate Douglas was not reappointed chairman of the committee on territories.
Douglas died from typhoid fever on June 3, 1861 at Chicago, where he was buried on the shore of Lake Michigan; the site was afterwards bought by the state, and an imposing monument with a statue by Leonard Volk now stands over his grave.
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 Stephen A. Douglas
Stephen Arnold Douglas (April 23, 1813 - June 3, 1861), American statesman associated with Illinois, was one of the Democratic Party nominees for President of the United States in 1860 (the other being John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky).
Douglas died on 3 June 1861 at Chicago, where he was buried on the shore of Lake Michigan; the site was afterwards bought by the state, and an imposing monument with a statue by Leonard Volk now stands over his grave.
Douglas County, Minnesota and Douglas County, Nevada are named after him, as is Douglas, Georgia.
www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/s/st/stephen_a__douglas.html   (1128 words)

  
 Douglas DB-7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Douglas DB-7 was a family of attack, light bomber and night fighter aircraft of World War II, serving primarily with Soviet, US and British airforces.
The aircraft was known as the "Boston" among Commonwealth airforces, while the night fighter variants were known as the "Havoc." The USAAF assigned the DB-7 the designation "A-20" and gave it the popular name "Havoc," adopted from the RAF moniker.
Boston Mks I and II The Royal Air Force agreed to take up the balance of the now-frustrated French order was diverted to Britain, and the aircraft were designated Boston Mk I or Mk II according to the earlier or later engine type.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/A-20_Boston   (1752 words)

  
 Douglas and Clay2   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Douglas had a very animated canvass, commencing early in the summer and extending down to the very eve of the election.
Douglas' efforts in 1850, to strike from the compromise bills every word that directly or indirectly restrained or prohibited the territorial legislature form legislating upon the subject of slavery.
Douglas, in condemnation of the treasonable designs of the Hales, Hawkins, Lincolns, and other free-soilers and abolitionists, and in person gave utterance to deep-toned and fervid denunciations of the same class of men.
lincoln.lib.niu.edu /498R/danielle/Douglas-Clay2.html   (523 words)

  
 Stephen A. Douglas -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Each lost to (The younger of two major political parties in the United States; GOP is an acronym for grand old party) Republican Party candidate (16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)) Abraham Lincoln, also from Illinois.
On the outbreak of the (Civil war in the United States between the North and the South; 1861-1865) American Civil War he denounced (Formal separation from an alliance or federation) secession as criminal, and was one of the strongest advocates of maintaining the integrity of the Union at all hazards.
In person Douglas was conspicuously small, standing somewhere from 4 foot 6 inches (137 cm) to 5 foot 4 (163 cm) in height, but his large head and massive chest and shoulders gave him the popular sobriquet "The Little Giant".
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/st/stephen_a._douglas.htm   (1062 words)

  
 'Old' Michael Douglas - Boston.com
Michael Douglas says he is getting too old for action films.
Douglas, 62, said: "I had a bad knee and a pulled hamstring so it was tough physically and actually quite humiliating.
The Oscar winning actor has now taken time off from work to look after his two children, six-year-old Dylan and three-year-old Cerys, while wife Catherine Zeta-Jones is away from home working on her new film.
www.boston.com /ae/celebrity/articles/2006/12/29/old_michael_douglas   (185 words)

  
 Mapleshade Artists - Douglas Allanbrook
Born in 1921 and raised in the suburbs of Boston, Douglas Allanbrook began studying piano at eight.
That was the mid-1930’s, the height of Koussevitsky’s reign at the Boston Symphony.
Douglas spent two extraordinarily creative years in Italy composing, among other works, his first opera, a brilliant setting of Edith Wharton’s classic novel, Ethan Frome (recorded and to be issued shortly by Mapleshade).
www.mapleshaderecords.com /artists/douglas_allanbrook.php   (695 words)

  
 DOUGLAS of Boston, MA & New London, CT
William Douglas emigrated to New England with his wife and two children, Ann and Robert, in 1640, though the exact time of their arrival and the name of the ship which brought them is unknown.
Douglas and goodman Hough [William Hough] are voted by the Towne to demand the 80 pound of Mr.
Douglas was chosen a town packer of meat and was voted to brand all horses with "L" on the left shoulder, and to record same.
homepages.rootsweb.com /~legends/douglas.html   (2362 words)

  
 Dave Douglas Biography & Discography   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Douglas considers himself influenced by the many musics he heard in his parents' and elder siblings' record collections, from Wagner, Beethoven, the Beatles and the Jackson Five to Billie Holiday, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Cecil Taylor and others.
Douglas moved to New York in 1984, initially working with jazz and funk bands on the street while finishing a degree in music at New York University's Gallatin Division in 1986.
"Douglas is one of a handful of young and adventurous composers receiving well-deserved recognition both in New York and across the landscape of jazz patronage, from Europe to Japan [because of] the incredible mixture of musical vocabularies [he] commands.
www.blacksaint.com /bios/ddouglas.html   (709 words)

  
 Douglas A-20 Havoc -- Chapter 6   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Douglas DB-73 was basically the French equivalent of the DB-7B that was ordered by the Royal Air Force.
III only in their electrical systems, in the removal of the "alligator-tail" flame-damping exhaust pipes in favor of ventral stubs, and in the extensions of the carburetor air intakes forward over the type of the cowling to include tropical air filters.
Following the American entry into the war, substantial numbers of Bostons destined for the RAF were requisitioned by the USAAF.
www.csd.uwo.ca /~pettypi/elevon/baugher_us/a20-06.html   (431 words)

  
 Music
Douglas Yeo is the Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a member of the Faculty at Boston University School for the Arts.
Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has recently published a new book called "Mastering the Trombone." Written with his former teacher Edward Kleinhammer, retired bass trombonist of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the book is a significant addition to trombone pedagogy.
Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and member of the faculty at Boston University School for the Arts, is heavily involved in influencing public education and policy in his community, Lexington, Massachusetts.
www.leaderu.com /menus/music.html   (3334 words)

  
 NBA.com: Sherman Douglas Bio
Although Boston lost to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 1993 NBA Playoffs, Douglas still averaged 11.0 points and 9.5 assists during the series.
Douglas was selected Miami's Most Valuable Player after starting all 73 games in which he played and improving his personal numbers in nearly every category.
Douglas also left Syracuse as the school's all-time leader in scoring (2,060 points) and steals (235), and he still shares the NCAA Division I single-game record for assists with 22.
www.nba.com /playerfile/sherman_douglas/bio.html   (2142 words)

  
 Douglas Boston Mk V of 13 Squadron in Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Douglas Boston Mk V of 13 Squadron in Italy
The Boston V, which was in many respects superior to the earlier marques of the aircraft, replaced the Mk.IV version on the Squadron in December 1944.
XIII Squadron was one of the four squadrons of 232 Wing engaged mainly on night "interdiction" operations intended to hinder, and so far as possible restrict, the movement of reinforcements and supplies to the enemy front-line.
www.pewteraircraft.com /RAF/BOSTON/Boston-V.htm   (297 words)

  
 Douglas, Massachusetts   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Douglas has worked hard to preserve many of its historical buildings, such as Jenckes General Store, and is home to the 3752 acre Douglas State Forest containing Wallum Lake, walking trails and archeological sites.
Douglas was named after William Douglas of Boston who donated money to initiate the development of the town's free schools.
Douglas Daily provides a framework of information, including town statistics and tax rates as well as regional news and an index.
www.blackstonedaily.com /douglas.htm   (562 words)

  
 Boston medium bomber
For this reason, the Boston holds a special place in the history of the RAAF and Newton's VC reflects the substantial contribution No 22 SQN and its Bostons made to the Allied campaign in the New Guinea theatre of WWII.
The Douglas Boston aircraft was a highly effective light bomber/light attack aircraft.
Although the Boston was built in great numbers by the Douglas Aeroplane Company, USA, only 69 aircraft were operated by the RAAF, all serving with No 22 Squadron from 1942 to 1944.
www.diggerhistory.info /pages-air-support/ww2-allied/boston.htm   (343 words)

  
 Canada's Air Force, Aircraft: Douglas Boston
Boston W8268 was not one of the three Bostons of various models that was on strength with the RCAF, although it was obviously flown by Canadians as evidenced by the "Ottawa, Ontario" logo on the nose.
In spite of its bulky airframe the Boston's high speed was its saving grace and can be attributed to the two 1600 horsepower 14 cylinder Wright Cyclone engines which gave it a top speed near the deck of 339 miles per hours.
The RAF and RCAF flew several different models of the Boston mostly differing in powerplant and armament, and in addition, deliveries took place to the U.S.S.R., Brazil, and France contributing to a total of 7,385 Aircraft being produced.
www.airforce.dnd.ca /equip/historical/bostonlst_e.asp   (486 words)

  
 Douglas in Boston   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The visit of Judge Douglas to Boston was the occasion of one of the most enthusiastic popular demonstrations ever before witnessed in that city.
At Boston, the Post tells us, the reception was a most imposing one, the crowd being the greatest that has assembled in Boston since the great reception of Mr.
Douglas delivered a brief address to the vast crowd which had assembled to honor the "man of the people." We copy below Mr.
lincoln.lib.niu.edu /498R/danielle/Douglas-Boston.html   (506 words)

  
 CEO & Founder Named on The Boston Business Journal's 7th Annual 40 Under 40 List   (Site not responding. Last check: )
"Boston stands at the forefront of America's economy, and the vigor and razor-sharp intelligence of this year's honorees holds out promise that the region will continue to lead," said George Donnelly, the BBJ's editor.
On Nov. 9, the Boston Business Journal will host a celebratory reception at the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center to honor the 40 finalists and their guests.
The advantages of hosting world class events and meetings in the City of Boston are undisputable!” NXTevent completes the design, implementation and execution of 70 to 80 programs each year for numerous clients including organizations coming to the area for annual meetings, events and conferences.
www.prweb.com /releases/2004/10/prwebxml168680.php   (739 words)

  
 Red Roo Models - Boston Book
Australia's association with the Boston began when the Japanese overran the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) and several Dutch ships carrying aircraft for the beleaguered NEI forces were diverted to Australia.
The Bostons were off-loaded and towed by road to RAAF Richmond, west of Sydney, where they were assembled.
For Australia, the Boston was a significant aircraft because it was the first light bomber that the RAAF could employ in the ground attack tactical role and thus carry the war to the enemy.
users.bigpond.net.au /repeat/redroo/html/boston.html   (926 words)

  
 Ancestors of Elliot Alfred Newell, Sr. - pafn06 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The first town meeting was held in his house in 1746/7/8 when there were not enough qualified voters to fill the offices which was the reason for his brother, John Marsh, was selected as the town clerk despite of his not being a legal voter.
DOUGLAS was settled about 1722 and incorporated as a town in 1775.
Named for Dr. William Douglas of Boston, a Scotchman by birth, physician, and author of historical and medical books, who in appreciation of the honor, gave the town $500 and 30 acres of land.
home.comcast.net /~kaeh/GEN/Newell/pafn06.htm   (783 words)

  
 YouTube - Douglas Boston Bomber
The Douglas Boston aircraft was a highly effect...
The Douglas Boston aircraft was a highly effective light bomber/light attack aircraft.
Douglas Boston Bomber A-20 aircraft aviation history ww2
youtube.com /?v=1AC8HoUvdW0   (229 words)

  
 Flying Officer Chet Popplewell's Douglas Boston   (Site not responding. Last check: )
was equipped with Douglas Bostons, used primarily as fast, daylight tactical bombers against shipping and ground targets relying on speed and surprise to avoid flak and enemy fighters.
The four squadrons operated their Bostons until early 1946, when they were either disbanded or re-equipped with Mosquitos.
Popplewell's Boston, being built some time between May and December 1941, may well have been quite well used at the time he was transferred to the OTU in May, 1942 to prepare for heavy bomber duties.
www.making-history.ca /features/british/popplewell/default.htm   (3370 words)

  
 Amtrak’s Downeaster thrives [Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen]
But the number of passengers who rode all the way from Portland to Boston was down 9.6 percent, from 27,729 in the last three months of 2002 to 25,064 in the last three months of 2003.
Douglas speculated that bus services competing with the Downeaster are luring some riders away, while others are using other stations on the train's Boston-Portland line, where ridership is growing.
Douglas said fares for the 30-day pass and the 10-ride pass are going up 7 percent, effective in March.
www.ble.org /pr/news/pf_headline.asp?id=9458   (896 words)

  
 EthnoNe - Séminaire II - Anthropologie britannique - Douglas
- "Mary Douglas : symbols and structures, pollution and purity", in: Visions of culture : an introduction to anthropological theories and theorists / Jerry D. Moore.
Anthropology and comparative religion by Mary Douglas and Edmund F. Perry.
The contribution of anthropology: a response to Mary Douglas and Edmund Perry by Jacob Neusner.
www.unine.ch /ethno/biblio/2000douglas.html   (2270 words)

  
 Douglas, Massachusetts Real Estate
Douglas is 18 miles south of Worcester, 40 miles southwest of Boston, and 35 miles northwest of Providence,
Education is extremely important here and Douglas makes sure students have plenty of choices when it comes to the type of education they desire, so from public to private, Douglas has it all, including excellent teachers in both the private and the public sector.
Douglas is a town on the go, with a lovely river and part of a state park you can feel like you are in the middle of the country, while still being close to the bigger, more urban areas.
www.relocate-america.com /states/ma/cities/douglas.htm   (606 words)

  
 Douglas Fir Band
Boston's Douglas Fir band, whose principal songwriter is Jay Walsh, may share similar influences to NYC early '80s revivalists such as Interpol, Longwave, and The Walkmen, but they beat those bands to the punch, having played their blend of chilling, atmospheric, effects laden pop since the late '90s.
There are some very distinct anachronisms hanging in the air when Boston's Douglas Fir fill an entire disc with the kind of gorgeously claustrophobic melancholy pop that was a tough sell even back in the '80s when that stuff actually had an audience.
But with the rise of soul-baring emo, perhaps the time is right for the Douglas Fir to recreate the somber ennui of those old Smiths and Cure and Nick Cave albums while giving them a slightly more luscious sonic bed to lounge in.
www.darkyears.com /reviews.html   (1133 words)

  
 Douglas A-20 Boston aircraft profile. Aircraft Database of the Fleet Air Arm Archive 1939-1945
III/intruder, Boston I. The first was received by 771 squadron at Twatt in November 1943 (eg AH507), then in February 1944 to RNDA (W8393), and March 1944 (W8255).
Bostons were also used to lay smoke screens for the raid at Dieppe in August 1942.
The Boston holds a special place in the history of the RAAF and Newton's VC reflects the substantial contribution No 22 sqdn and its Bostons made to the Allied campaign in the New Guinea theatre of WWII.
www.fleetairarmarchive.net /Aircraft/Boston.htm   (910 words)

  
 Douglas, MA News
S ecretary Douglas I. Foy, from the Office for Commonwealth Development, will give a keynote address and present the commonwealth's perspective on "smart growth" at the Housing Corporation of Arlington's 2005...
The admission of women to the School coincided with a period of general rebirth under the direction of HDS Dean Douglas Horton, whose tenure also began in 1955.
Selectman Douglas Stephenson asked the group to take care in promoting itself, since many citizens' groups with "Great Barrington" in their title are mistakenly assumed to be town-sponsored organizations.
www.topix.net /city/douglas-ma   (906 words)

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