Huston Smith, Author of ‘The World’s Religions,’ Dies at 97 Professor Smith, whose work has been a college fixture for decades, pursued enlightenment in churches, monasteries and even Timothy Leary’s living room. By DOUGLAS MARTIN and DENNIS HEVESI
Melvin Laird, Defense Secretary Who Challenged Vietnam Policy, Dies at 94 By late 1968, Mr. Laird believed that diplomacy was the only way to end the war, and later pressed the Nixon White House to wind down troop involvement. By DENNIS HEVESI
Irwin Schiff, Fervent Opponent of Federal Income Taxes, Dies at 87 Mr. Schiff, who was serving his third prison term, considered income tax unconstitutional, and he pressed his cause in six self-published books. By DENNIS HEVESI
Louis Stokes, Congressman From Ohio and Champion of the Poor, Dies at 90 Mr. Stokes, a Democrat, served in the House for 30 years, and led a special investigation into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By DENNIS HEVESI
Jack Carter, Comedian Who Brought His Rapid-Fire Delivery to TV, Dies at 93 Mr. Carter was a comic and an actor possessing a rapid-fire delivery, a barrage of one-liners and impressions, a dancer’s light-footedness and a more than passable singing voice. By DENNIS HEVESI
Robert P. Griffin Dies at 91; Michigan Senator Urged Nixon to Quit Mr. Griffin, a former Republican senator and congressman from Michigan, championed a law to fight corruption in labor unions. By DENNIS HEVESI
David Laventhol, Publisher on Both Coasts, Dies at 81 Mr. Laventhol, a former publisher of The Los Angeles Times and Newsday, tried to break into the New York newspaper market by starting New York Newsday in 1985. By DENNIS HEVESI
Claude Sitton, 89, Acclaimed Civil Rights Reporter, Dies A son of the South, Mr. Sitton delivered unwavering and perceptive coverage of the tumultuous civil rights movement and was hailed as a benchmark of 20th-century journalism. By DENNIS HEVESI
Karl Albrecht, a Founder of Aldi Stores, Dies at 94 The German billionaire and his brother built their mother’s World War II-era corner shop into a global grocery empire known for bare-bones ambience enlivened by cut-rate prices. By DENNIS HEVESI and JACK EWING
Curtis Bill Pepper, Author, Reporter and Traveler, Is Dead at 96 Mr. Pepper, a prolific journalist and author, excelled at finding anecdotes that revealed greater truths about his subjects. By DENNIS HEVESI
Hobie Alter, Innovator of Sailing and Surfing, Dies at 80 Mr. Alter used a production line and polyurethane foam in surfboard manufacturing, then created the popular Hobie Cat sailboat in the late 1960s.
Patty Andrews, Singer With Her Sisters, Is Dead at 94 Ms. Andrews was the last living member of the sister trio that gained fame with hit songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B).” By ROBERT BERKVIST
Geraldine Rhoads Dies at 98; Edited Woman’s Day As editor in chief of Woman’s Day for 16 years, Miss Rhoads guided the magazine toward covering a wider variety of issues of concern to women. By DENNIS HEVESI
Dave Purchase Dies at 73; Led Early Needle Exchange Mr. Purchase, a biker from Tacoma, Wash., began handing out sterile syringes on the streets to prevent AIDS among drug addicts 24 years ago. By DENNIS HEVESI
J. Richard Hackman, an Expert in Team Dynamics, Dies at 72 Dr. Hackman, a professor of psychology, wrote or helped write 10 books on the dynamics of teamwork and effective leadership. By DENNIS HEVESI
Corinne Jacker, Playwright With Light Touch on Dark Subjects, Dies at 79 Ms. Jacker’s earliest plays, “Bits & Pieces,” from 1974, and “Harry Outside,” from 1975, earned Obie Awards. By DENNIS HEVESI
J. Richard Hackman, an Expert in Team Dynamics, Dies at 72 Dr. Hackman, a professor of psychology, wrote or helped write 10 books on the dynamics of teamwork and effective leadership. By DENNIS HEVESI
Vincent Sombrotto, Who Led Postal Strike, Dies at 89 After the wildcat strike in 1970, Mr. Sombrotto went on to lead one of the nation’s most powerful postal workers’ unions.
Daniel J. Edelman, a Publicity Pioneer, Dies at 92 Mr. Edelman was the founder and chairman of one of the largest public relations firms in the world and a groundbreaker in the field.
Ruth Carter Stevenson of the Amon Carter Museum Dies at 89 Mrs. Stevenson, a loyal daughter who followed the wishes of her father, Amon G. Carter Sr., built a museum of American art.
Huston Smith, Author of ‘The World’s Religions,’ Dies at 97 Professor Smith, whose work has been a college fixture for decades, pursued enlightenment in churches, monasteries and even Timothy Leary’s living room. By DOUGLAS MARTIN and DENNIS HEVESI
Melvin Laird, Defense Secretary Who Challenged Vietnam Policy, Dies at 94 By late 1968, Mr. Laird believed that diplomacy was the only way to end the war, and later pressed the Nixon White House to wind down troop involvement. By DENNIS HEVESI
Irwin Schiff, Fervent Opponent of Federal Income Taxes, Dies at 87 Mr. Schiff, who was serving his third prison term, considered income tax unconstitutional, and he pressed his cause in six self-published books. By DENNIS HEVESI
Louis Stokes, Congressman From Ohio and Champion of the Poor, Dies at 90 Mr. Stokes, a Democrat, served in the House for 30 years, and led a special investigation into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By DENNIS HEVESI
Jack Carter, Comedian Who Brought His Rapid-Fire Delivery to TV, Dies at 93 Mr. Carter was a comic and an actor possessing a rapid-fire delivery, a barrage of one-liners and impressions, a dancer’s light-footedness and a more than passable singing voice. By DENNIS HEVESI
Robert P. Griffin Dies at 91; Michigan Senator Urged Nixon to Quit Mr. Griffin, a former Republican senator and congressman from Michigan, championed a law to fight corruption in labor unions. By DENNIS HEVESI
David Laventhol, Publisher on Both Coasts, Dies at 81 Mr. Laventhol, a former publisher of The Los Angeles Times and Newsday, tried to break into the New York newspaper market by starting New York Newsday in 1985. By DENNIS HEVESI
Claude Sitton, 89, Acclaimed Civil Rights Reporter, Dies A son of the South, Mr. Sitton delivered unwavering and perceptive coverage of the tumultuous civil rights movement and was hailed as a benchmark of 20th-century journalism. By DENNIS HEVESI
Karl Albrecht, a Founder of Aldi Stores, Dies at 94 The German billionaire and his brother built their mother’s World War II-era corner shop into a global grocery empire known for bare-bones ambience enlivened by cut-rate prices. By DENNIS HEVESI and JACK EWING
Curtis Bill Pepper, Author, Reporter and Traveler, Is Dead at 96 Mr. Pepper, a prolific journalist and author, excelled at finding anecdotes that revealed greater truths about his subjects. By DENNIS HEVESI
Hobie Alter, Innovator of Sailing and Surfing, Dies at 80 Mr. Alter used a production line and polyurethane foam in surfboard manufacturing, then created the popular Hobie Cat sailboat in the late 1960s.
Patty Andrews, Singer With Her Sisters, Is Dead at 94 Ms. Andrews was the last living member of the sister trio that gained fame with hit songs like “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (of Company B).” By ROBERT BERKVIST
Geraldine Rhoads Dies at 98; Edited Woman’s Day As editor in chief of Woman’s Day for 16 years, Miss Rhoads guided the magazine toward covering a wider variety of issues of concern to women. By DENNIS HEVESI
Dave Purchase Dies at 73; Led Early Needle Exchange Mr. Purchase, a biker from Tacoma, Wash., began handing out sterile syringes on the streets to prevent AIDS among drug addicts 24 years ago. By DENNIS HEVESI
J. Richard Hackman, an Expert in Team Dynamics, Dies at 72 Dr. Hackman, a professor of psychology, wrote or helped write 10 books on the dynamics of teamwork and effective leadership. By DENNIS HEVESI
Corinne Jacker, Playwright With Light Touch on Dark Subjects, Dies at 79 Ms. Jacker’s earliest plays, “Bits & Pieces,” from 1974, and “Harry Outside,” from 1975, earned Obie Awards. By DENNIS HEVESI
J. Richard Hackman, an Expert in Team Dynamics, Dies at 72 Dr. Hackman, a professor of psychology, wrote or helped write 10 books on the dynamics of teamwork and effective leadership. By DENNIS HEVESI
Vincent Sombrotto, Who Led Postal Strike, Dies at 89 After the wildcat strike in 1970, Mr. Sombrotto went on to lead one of the nation’s most powerful postal workers’ unions.
Daniel J. Edelman, a Publicity Pioneer, Dies at 92 Mr. Edelman was the founder and chairman of one of the largest public relations firms in the world and a groundbreaker in the field.
Ruth Carter Stevenson of the Amon Carter Museum Dies at 89 Mrs. Stevenson, a loyal daughter who followed the wishes of her father, Amon G. Carter Sr., built a museum of American art.
