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Merlin Vanfossen 1918 - 1991

Merlin Vanfossen was born on July 26, 1918, and died at age 72 years old on March 19, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Merlin Vanfossen.

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In 1918, in the year that Merlin Vanfossen was born, following European countries, Daylight Saving Time went into effect in the United States in March. It was an effort to conserve fuel needed to produce electric power. This was a war effort and proved unpopular so in most areas of the United States, Daylight Saving Time ended after World War I. It returned during World War II.
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In 1935, at the age of 17 years old, Merlin was alive 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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Vanfossen, John (Oct 30, 1953 - Jul 1978) Vanfossen, Florence (Sep 30, 1895 - Sep 1979) Vanfossen, Charlotte (Feb 7, 1930 - Apr 11, 1992) Vanfossen, Donald (May 16, 1935 - Feb 1981) Vanfossen, Rose (Jul 24, 1908 - Oct 24, 1996) Vanfossen, Ernest (Jul 16, 1899 - Jul 1972) Vanfossen, Charles (Jan 4, 1882 - Aug 1962) Vanfossen, Mildred (Sep 11, 1918 - Jan 12, 1998) Vanfossen, Harry (Nov 6, 1911 - Nov 1969) Vanfossen, Ethel (Nov 25, 1897 - Oct 1986)
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