American Hero

by Sol Gordon

           
       
         
     
       
         
           
     
                           

A.   An unusual, significant or unaccountable occurrence

B.   First name of puppet Doody in 1950s kid`s TV show

C.   Prayer leader in a mosque

D.   One who opposes technical change

E.   Furniture piece designed for repose

F.   A short commentary covering a broad subject

G.   Demanded vehemently

H.   The leader of the choir in a cathedral

I.   Rounded protuberance

J.   Argued face to face in close quarters (slang)

K.   Lyrics used in a grand musical show (2 words)

L.   Benefit that accrues to a team when playing in its
own stadium (3 words)

M.   A place of nonexistence

N.   A filled shell generally used as a dessert, a sort
of fruit pie (2 words)

O.   Eradicated

P.   Short sound made with a voice

Q.   British truck

R.   Of or relating to the 7th President of the USA

S.   Aloof, reserved

T.   Oliver in the White House basement

U.   A promotional statement for a product

V.   A cessation of operations or activity