Mitchell
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Arthur, 1934–2018, U.S. ballet dancer, choreographer, and ballet company director.
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John, 1870–1919, U.S. labor leader.
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Margaret, 1900–49, U.S. novelist.
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Maria, 1818–89, U.S. astronomer.
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Peter, 1920–92, British biochemist: Nobel Prize 1978.
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Silas Weir 1829–1914, U.S. physician and novelist.
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William, 1879–1936, U.S. general: pioneer in the field of aviation.
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Mount, a mountain in western North Carolina: highest peak in the eastern United States, 6,684 feet (2,037 meters).
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a city in southeastern South Dakota.
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a male given name, form of Michael.
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Joni, original name Roberta Joan Anderson. born 1943, Canadian folk-rock singer and songwriter. Her albums include Blue (1971), Court and Spark (1974), Mingus (1979), Turbulent Indigo (1994), and Shine (2007)
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Margaret. 1900–49, US novelist; author of Gone with the Wind (1936)
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Reginald Joseph. 1895–1937, British aeronautical engineer; designer of the Spitfire fighter
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Sir Thomas Livingstone , known as Major Mitchell. 1792–1855, Australian explorer born in Scotland
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In contrast, Mitchell argued the national environment would actually help him.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
The board voted 4-0 to place binding arbitration on the Nov. 3 ballot, with Mitchell abstaining.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Today’s newsletter was curated and edited by Liz Webber and Gary Mitchell in collaboration with Editor in Chief Emma Tucker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
"Perhaps we have become a little bit predictable," said Mitchell, who arrived in Canada unbeaten as England head coach.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Mitchell started to laugh, but one look from Toby shut him up.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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