ARTHUR C. NIELSEN, JR. (1919-2011)
Died Oct. 3rd at age 92. Made his father's obscure market research firm into a measurement giant. He joined his father's firm after service in the Army Corps of Engineers in World War II. Television was gaining popularity. he came up with a system of measuring how many people were watching using a system that sampled a small number of viewers.
Sometimes I have to wonder how some shows get their ratings as I sure don't watch them. And, I watch a lot more than I should.
THE REV. FRED SHUTTLESWORTH (1922-2011)
Died Oct. 5th at age 89. A major leader in the Civil Rights Movement, was beaten, bombed and blasted by fire hoses for his stand against segregation in 1950s and 1960s Birmingham, Alabama.
The airport in Birmingham named after him.
To stand up for what was right despite risking his life makes him one brave soul.
From the Oct. 6th Chicago Tribune.
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