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Doretha Bates 1923 - 1981

Doretha Bates was born on November 16, 1923, and died at age 57 years old in February 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Doretha Bates.
Doretha Bates
November 16, 1923
February 1981
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Doretha Bates' History: 1923 - 1981

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  • 11/16
    1923

    Birthday

    November 16, 1923
    Birthdate
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  • 02/dd
    1981

    Death

    February 1981
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
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    Doretha Bates lived 15 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 57.
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In 1923, in the year that Doretha Bates was born, the A.C. Nielsen Company was founded in Chicago. It provided an audience measurement system that could provide radio station owners with information on their listeners and the popularity of their shows. Later, the Nielsen company became the basis for the fate of television programs.
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In 1935, Doretha was only 12 years old when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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