n Swiss physiologist noted for studies of the brain (1881-1973)
n Nazi leader who in 1941 flew a solo flight to Scotland in an apparent attempt to negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain but was imprisoned for life (1894-1987)
n United States physicist (born in Austria) who was a discoverer of cosmic radiation (1883-1964)
Hess garners fourth-place medal in Drake high hurdles DES MOINES -- While quick to critique his performance and not yet satisfied with his times, Harlan Community senior Austin Hess also knows the significance of a fourth-place medal at the Drake Relays.
June 12, 2013 - The Harlan Tribune
Gazette.Net: HESS holds bowling fundraiser HESS Construction’s fourth annual Bowl-A-Thon raised more than $48,000 for Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. The fundraiser was held at 300 Shady Grove in Gaithersburg .
June 12, 2013 - Gaithersburg Gazette
Ham denies Hess state title repeat in photo finish DES MOINES (May 18) -- For Harlan Community senior Austin Hess, the difference between defending or not defending his state title came down to a lousy hundreth of a second and perhaps one mere inch on Drake Stadium’s photo-finish camera.
June 12, 2013 - The Harlan Tribune