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Gillespie, Harry Robinson was born on May 24, 1922 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Robinson and Margaret Louise (Weisskirchen) Gillespie.
(By the middle of the 22nd Century, Earth has sent an unma...)
By the middle of the 22nd Century, Earth has sent an unmanned research probe to Alpha Centauri: the nearest Star System to Earth. It returns with a warning. Stay out of this part of the Galaxy or they will destroy any space ships, manned or unmanned. Earth launches a second probe with a database of information proclaiming we are trying to share science and want a peaceful relationship with them. RAM STAR is launched with a crew of four. Their seven-year journey and contact with the beings of Alpha Centauri bring life threatening dangers. A surprising twist reveals the cause of their aggressive behavior and the possible demise of an entire planet.
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(It Might Not Be Murder, but. This novel brings together a...)
It Might Not Be Murder, but. This novel brings together a Chief of Detectives in New Scotland Yard and an academic from the halls of a prestigious University in the States. Their respect for one another and their successes in solving crimes in the Metro London area foster a close and respectful relationship. Chief Inspector Ian MacPherson hires Dr. David Campbell, a retired Professor, as a temporary Sergeant. Dr. Campbell has offered to work as a low paid Sergeant in order to learn to inner workings of Scotland Yard and to enhance his background and experience. Dr. Campbell plans to write about his work as a consultant in the LAPD and his experience in Scotland Yard as a part of his retirement. Dr. Campbell's introduction to the London Metro Force is unusual. He is "arrested" for attempting to enter England without a valid passport. His passport suddenly became filled with blank pages, between the time he last checked it, upon landing, and arriving at the customs inspectors. His training started early, explained Chief Inspector MacPherson, when he is taken to Scotland Yard. Dr. Campbell realized it had been a long time since he had last experienced a "Hazing." The novel follows Campbell through his indoctrination and then the Dixson case, where the demise of Mrs. Dixson is complicated by the fact that the cause of death is listed as "Unknown" by the Medical Examiner. There is no suspect. Death occurred in her own living quarters, there is no evidence of forced entry, no poisons were detected and there is evidence that her death was not by natural causes: To the Hawkins Manufacturing Company, where the VP of Manufacturing is found crushed to death in the bed of a large hydraulic press: To Brighton, England where MacPherson recognizes a man that participated in a terrorist bombing that killed his wife, while they were visiting Paris five years previously: To the case of Helen Blakely whose body is found in her car at the bottom of a deep ravine. There are no skid marks. Campbell proves that the prime suspect could not have been involved in her death. The newly formed "MacPherson Team" is put together and develops a psychological profile of the perpetrator and ties together bits and pieces of information to find the killer: To the end of the Dixson case when a friend of Mrs. Dixson comes to Scotland Yard to find out the cause of death and who was responsible. Mrs. Brooks tells MacPherson she brought a gift to Mrs. Dixson in order to thank her for her help in the past, and for her friendship. Thus, Mrs. Brooks was in Mrs. Dixson's living quarters on the day of her death. An innocent comment leads to closure of the Dixson case. The book presents a methodology in criminology that has a greater emphasis on the "Psychological" aspects of the total equation.
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Gillespie, Harry Robinson was born on May 24, 1922 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Robinson and Margaret Louise (Weisskirchen) Gillespie.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1944. Postgraduate executive program, University Chicago, 1955. Postgraduate, Claremont College, 1960.
Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University, 1975. Doctor Business Administration, United States International University, 1980.
Engineer, engineering manager then division manager, Cinch Manufacturing Corporation, Chicago, 1947-1958; division manager, Edcliff Instruments, Inc., Monrovia, California, 1958-1962; president, general manager, Robinson Components Company, Temple City, California, 1962-1970; general manager, Los Angeles division Virco Manufacturing Company, 1970-1975; vice president administration, B.P. John Company, Santa Ana, California, 1975-1976; president, general manager, Hancock Manufacturing Company subsidiary Samsonite Corporation, San Diego, 1977-1981; consultant general management and telecommunications, Management Analysis Company, San Diego, 1981-1990; president, Gillespie Consulting Group, San Diego, since 1990. Adjunct Professor Management National U., San Diego, since 1981.
(By the middle of the 22nd Century, Earth has sent an unma...)
(It Might Not Be Murder, but. This novel brings together a...)
Served with United States Navy, 1945-1947. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life), Academy Management, Stategic Management Society.
Married Shirley Hodek, June 21, 1944. Children: Anne Louise, Andrew Scott, Douglas Robinson.