Merrell Williams Jr. (1941-2013) was a noteworthy whistleblower in the tobacco industry, who exposed the deception of tobacco companies regarding the risks associated with smoking. His actions led to a historic multi-billion-dollar settlement with U.S. states against the tobacco industry. Born in Baton Rouge and raised in West Texas, Williams struggled personally and professionally before his courageous revelations. He obtained critical documents that refuted the industry’s key claims, significantly impacting public health policy and awareness.
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Meaning of the name - Merrell
lake, sea
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Merrell Williams, Jr. belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Place of Death: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Cause of Death: heart disease, probably brought on by heavy smoking
Educated At: Baylor University
Occupation: whistleblower, paralegal
Employers: Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs
Awards Received: Joe A. Callaway Award for Civic Courage (1997) | Gleitsman Foundation's Citizen Activist Award (1998) | Proposed for Congressional Medal of Appreciation of Public Spirit (1994)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 26, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2024 |
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| Sun | 6 Aquarius 22 | 6 Aquarius 13 | 29 Aries 14 |
| Moon | 27 Capricorn 7 | 16 Leo 51 | 13 Aquarius 13 |
| Mercury | 16 Aquarius 46 | 16 Capricorn 0 | 12 Aries 24 |
| Venus | 16 Capricorn 0 | 4 Capricorn 7 | 29 Aries 20 |
| Mars | 14 Sagittarius 48 | 16 Capricorn 36 | 11 Aquarius 53 |
| Jupiter | 6 Taurus 47 | 6 Taurus 45 | 21 Taurus 18 |
| Saturn | 8 Taurus 21 | 5 Pisces 48 | 15 Taurus 44 |
| Uranus | 22 Taurus 10 | 19 Taurus 6 | 24 Taurus 37 |
| Neptune | 27 Virgo 29 | 25 Pisces 37 | 25 Virgo 28 |
| Pluto | 3 Leo 7 | 0 Aquarius 10 | 2 Leo 2 |
| Rahu | 4 Libra 48 | 19 Aries 30 | 0 Libra 24 |
| Ketu | 4 Aries 48 | 19 Libra 30 | 0 Aries 24 |
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