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Crooks, Lawrence, 1924-2007
Lawrence Crooks was born Fubruary 29, 1924, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Lawrence married Jean on August 8, 1947, and had two children: James Lawrence and Kathryn Jean.
Crooks was enlisted in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945 as a combat engineer battalion in the European Theater, First and Third Armies and served during the Battle of the Bulge.
Crooks obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from thr University of California located in Berkeley, California.
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Cunningham, Harold David
Harold David Cunningham was born December 10, 1926 in Arrey, New Mexico. Harold married Cynthia W. on June 7, 1949 and they had three children: Frank W., Catherine S., and Harold D. Jr.
Cunningham enlisted into the United States Army in 1944.
Cunningham graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1948.
Cunningham was employed as the president and general manager of Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co. (REECo) at the Nevada Test Site.
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Curran, Robert Joseph
Robert Joseph Curran was born on August 31, 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri. Robert married Mary Ward on September 1, 1969 and they had three children: Kathlees (1970-06-29), Elizabeth (1973-08-26), and Patricia (1977-02-14).
Curran obtained a bachelor of arts degree in history and political science from the University of Missouri in 1956. Curran then obtained a juris doctor degree from the University of Missouri in 1962.
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Davis, Sammy, Jr., 1925-1990
Samuel George Davis Jr. (1925-1990) was a successful comedian, actor, dancer, and singer in America during the mid-20th century. Davis was also a part of the famous Rat Pack with lifelong friend and collaborator, Frank Sinatra, and frequently performed in Las Vegas, Nevada. He overcame racism during his career and refused to appear at clubs that practiced racial segregation. Some well known recordings of Davis’s include "I've Gotta Be Me" and the hit "The Candy Man."
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De Becker, Hal
Hal de Becker spent his early life in Southern California, where he was a child actor with small roles. While in California, he fell in love first with classical music and then with ballet. He danced in shows around the world including Switzerland, France, Palm Springs, Italy, Holland.
De Becker worked on stages from Lake Tahoe, California where he opened for Nat King Cole to Casino Campione in the Italian Alps, to the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. De Becker also opened his own dance studio.
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Deal, L. Joe (Laurie Joe), 1924-2008
Laurie Joe Deal wa born on July 3, 1924 in Hickory, North Carolina. Laurie married Rosa Allen on April 26, 1958 and they had three children: David, Stephen, and James.
Deal obtained a bachelor of science degree in science and math from Lenoir Rhyne College.
Deal is associated with the Nevada Test Site as Director of the Civil Effects Group for the Application Englineering Company (AEC) and as a BioMed member of the Nevada Test Site planning board.
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Denver, John
John Denver (1943-1997) was a popular country-folk singer-songwriter of the 1970s and was also known for his work as an actor, activist, and humanitarian. His popularity brought him to many different places including the Harrah’s Lake Tahoe property, where he performed along the likes of Frank Sinatra and hosted events like the Celebrity Ski Classics.
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Dill, David Bruce, 1891-
David Bruce Dill was a physiologist in the study of exercise, sports medicine and applied sciences. His research focused on the effects of temperature exposure, high-altitudes, diet, age and fatigue on the human body. Dill received his bachelor's degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California and both his master's and doctoral degrees from Stanford University in Stanford, California. He began his physiology career at Harvard’s Fatigue Laboratory in its inaugural year, 1927.
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