Martha's Vineyard has never seen anything quite like Ernie Boch
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Ernie Boch made a $100 million fortune by building a car dealership empire that stretches across New England. He made himself famous by appearing in garish commercials, but his ways often clash with old money islanders, who prefer a more genteel manner and less ostentatious displays of wealth.
Publication Name: Yankee
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0044-0191
Year: 1995
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'Is this what the 15 people at the TV tower died for?' (Lithuania)
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Life is grim in Lithuania two years after its 1990 split from the Soviet Union, and most Lithuanians believe their sacrifices will only benefit future generations. Parliament is divided into ten quarreling factions and Russian troops have not yet withdrawn from the country.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1992
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What is it about August? Year after year, this month of dog days brings world wars, coups, natural disasters. And guess when Elvis died
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Bad things happen in August. For example, the invasion of Kuwait, the Soviet Coup and Hurricane Andrew all occurred in August. Perhaps so many bad things happen in August because so many therapists are on vacation. Additional humorous explanations are provided.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
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