Thompson still clinging to home state

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  January 9, 2002 ;     700+ words ...Thompson still clinging to home state, title By STEVEN WALTERS...Wisconsin to join President Bush's administration, Tommy G. Thompson still prefers to be introduced as "governor," as he was...someone's highest elective title be used in introductions, and Thompson was not elected to his present job as U.S. ...

BOOK REVIEW: Newest Thompson bio reveals late author's many personas

University Wire;  January 15, 2008 ;     700+ words ...Thompson University Wire 01-15-2008 (The Poly Post) (UWIRE) CSU POMONA -- Fans of the late author Hunter S. Thompson should take ample delight from the latest biography about...Doctor, the aptly titled "Gonzo: The Life of Hunter S. Thompson." Editors Jann Wenner and Corey Seymour attempt to reconstruct...

IT'S NO ACT: THOMPSON MAY BE RUNNING

Roanoke Times & World News;  June 3, 2007 ;     574 words ...Fred Thompson has portrayed a president on film. But...a man ready to run for the real deal. Thompson starred as the featured attraction at...anticipated presidential bid. Though Thompson has not declared his candidacy, some...

The Thompson tenure

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  December 4, 2004 ;     694 words ...The Thompson tenure Tommy Thompson hardly seemed like the best fit for secretary of the Department...named him to the job four years ago. As governor of Wisconsin, Thompson had solid credentials; his administration launched the pioneering...

'KITCHEN' CREW SALUTES CAPTAIN FAMILY, FRIENDS, CELEBRITIES GATHER FOR...

Rocky Mountain News;  March 7, 2005 ;     700+ words ...Hunter S. Thompson was known for offering cigarettes to...conference involving former President Nixon, Thompson broke the tops off bottles of Jim Beam...bloody while imbibing. Then there was Thompson, as a young boy, taking on the FBI and...

HAUNTED THOMPSON STILL DREAMS PITCHER REFUSES TO LET HISTORY OF INJURIES...

Rocky Mountain News;  August 26, 2002 ;     700+ words ...Mark Thompson thought he was passing through Chattanooga...on returning to the Colorado Rockies. Thompson never imagined he would end up in the...from three operations on his right knee. Thompson, 31, tumbled to that level in what has...

Thompson looks back

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  January 6, 2002 ;     700+ words ...Thompson looks back, and ahead Among friends in Madison, he gets...Sunday, January 6, 2002 Madison -- Former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson refused to take himself out of Wisconsin's political future...another hill to climb. Who knows what might take place?" Thompson also Saturday passed up a chance to praise ...

THOMPSON ZEROES IN ON WSU INTERCEPTION RECORD.(Sports)

Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA);  November 20, 1998 ;     700+ words ...Lamont Thompson had a plane to catch. Before last year...own heroics. The Cougars won 41-35 and Thompson was one of the key players in the game...tackles. The game ended at 4:24 p.m. and Thompson had to be whisked away from the media...

Thompson covertly backing Daley's mayor bid

Chicago Sun-Times;  December 7, 1988 ;     533 words ...Gov. Thompson is covertly supporting State's Attorney...s 1989 Democratic mayoral candidacy. Thompson believes Daley's election as the city...sources close to the Republican governor. Thompson is working against Mayor Sawyer's retention...

Thompson's last dance

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  February 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Thompson's last dance In final `state of the state' speech, governor...staff Thursday, February 1, 2001 Madison -- Gov. Tommy G. Thompson tried to bulletproof his 14- year legacy Wednesday in...We set a new tone, where success was the only option," Thompson told a packed Assembly chamber. "We began ...

Thompson was spender

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  February 9, 2001 ;     662 words ...Thompson was spender, Jensen says Ex-governor built legacy on big...Sentinel staff Friday, February 9, 2001 Former Gov. Tommy G. Thompson was no conservative when it came to spending state money, Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen charged Thursday. Thompson also has made exaggerated claims about his ...

Thompson accepts HHS cabinet position

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  December 22, 2000 ;     700+ words ...Thompson accepts HHS cabinet position Governor `honored,' source says Friday, December 22, 2000 Madison -- Gov. Tommy G. Thompson has accepted the job of U.S. secretary of Health and Human...immediately confirm the deal was closed. The report of Thompson's decision shook the foundation of Wisconsin ...

Start your engine Midget race car driver David Thompson ready to hit the...

Herald News, The (Joliet, IL);  April 9, 2004 ;     700+ words ...David Thompson races his midget race car at Grundy County Speedway.| Driver David Thompson (standing) watches while crew member Steve Beard works on Thompson's new chassis for this year. He has one month. That is when the 2004 midget racing season...

Thompson gives Ryan the cold shoulder - again

Chicago Sun-Times;  August 7, 1989 ;     471 words ...Gov. Thompson is having some mischievous fun with his...Republican nomination for secretary of state, Thompson is tacitly supporting his former campaign...suggested that Baise drop out of the race, Thompson rushed to Baise's defense, sources said...

Thompson's next steps critical for his viability Newcomer's response to...

The Boston Globe;  September 7, 2007 ;     700+ words ...Fred Thompson has stepped immediately into the firing...marriage ban, and campaign finance reform. Thompson spent months testing the waters and deciding...Senator John McCain of Arizona said of Thompson's absence: "Maybe we're past his bedtime...