Walton,
Sir William (Turner) 1902-83; Eng. composer
See Walton in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(wôlˈtən), Ernest Thomas Sinton 1903-1995.
Irish physicist who with Sir John Cockcroft succeeded in splitting the atom (1931). They shared a 1951 Nobel Prize for their contributions to nuclear physics.
, Izaak 1593-1683.
English writer primarily known for The Compleat Angler (1653), a literary treatise on fishing.
, Samuel Moore Known as “Sam.” 1918-1992.
American business executive. In 1962 he founded Wal-Mart, which he built into one of America's most successful discount retail chains.
, Sir William Turner 1902-1983.
British composer of orchestral works and chamber music, including Façade (1923), an extravaganza accompanying poems by Edith Sitwell.