Hahn
Americannoun
noun
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Kurt. 1886–1974, German educationalist. During the Nazi era he escaped to Britain, where he founded Gordonstoun School (1935) and helped to establish the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme
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Otto (ˈɔto). 1879–1968, German physicist: discovered the radioactive element protactinium with Meitner (1917); with Strassmann, demonstrated the nuclear fission of uranium, when it is bombarded with neutrons: Nobel prize for chemistry 1944
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It was a rout, at 58% for Villaraigosa to 41% for Hahn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Asked about the federal investigation, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said she has long supported a plan to replace Men’s Central Jail with a mental health facility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Hahn said she also supports keeping a smaller population of about 200 deer on the island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Removing all the deer would actually increase fire risk by allowing brush to grow uncontrolled, according to Hahn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Hahn had discovered fission less than seven years before.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
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