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Paul L. Bloom, 70, an Energy Department lawyer who led a Carter administration effort that recovered billions of dollars from major oil companies that had overcharged their customers, died Oct. 9 of pancreatic cancer in Rockville, Md. He lived in Chevy Chase, Md.

G. Robert Werness tended to the grieving

Werness, a respected funeral director, was founder of Mr. Basketball Minnesota and loved his community.

Photo right: George Werness

Zev Aelony, 71, a champion for civil rights

As one of the "Americus Four," he was jailed for trying to register black voters in south Georgia in the 1960s.

Photo right: Zev Aelony

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James Lehman set records as St. John's football player

"A kind and generous man," he played for Colts, was a teacher, insurance agent and father of pro golfer Tom.

Photo right: James Lehman

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