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Meinhardt Raabe, who played the Munchkin coroner in “The Wizard of Oz” and proclaimed in the movie that the Wicked Witch of the East was “really most sincerely dead,” has died. He was 94.

His caregiver, Cindy Bosnyak, said Raabe — pronounced RAH’-bee — died Friday morning at a hospital in Orange Park, Fla. He was one of the few surviving Munchkins from the 1939 film.

Bosnyak said he complained of a sore throat at his retirement community before collapsing and going into cardiac arrest. He was taken to Orange Park Medical Center, where he later died, she said.

“He had a headful of hair at 94 and he … remembered everything everyday,” she said. “To me he was a walking history book, very alert.”

Raabe was one of the 124 Munchkins in the film classic and one of only nine who had speaking parts. He was 22 years old and a show business veteran, earning money for college as a “midget” performer, as they were called then, when the movie was shot in 1938.

Raabe portrayed the diminutive Munchkin official who solemnly pronounces the witch dead after Dorothy’s farmhouse lands on her: “As coroner I must aver, I thoroughly examined her, And she’s not only merely dead, she’s really most sincerely dead.”

His costume included a huge hat with a rolled brim, and dyed yak hair was used for his handlebar mustache and long beard.

In a 1988 Associated Press interview, he said he had no idea the movie would become a classic, because at the time of its release, it was overshadowed by “Gone With the Wind.”

“It was only after CBS got the film in 1956 and used it for their promotions that it became as well known,” he said.

“There is nothing in the picture that dates it,” he said. “There are no old vintage cars or old vintage streetcars. … It’s a fantasy picture that will be fantasy for generations to come.”

Raabe was about 3 1/2 feet tall when the movie was made. He eventually grew to about 4 1/2 feet. He toured the country for 30 years in the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile, promoting hot dogs as “Little Oscar, the World’s Smallest Chef.”

He also enjoyed going to Oz nostalgia events and getting fan mail.

“It’s an ego trip,” he said. “This is our reward, the nostalgia.”

In 2005, his book “Memories of a Munchkin: An Illustrated Walk Down the Yellow Brick Road,” co-written by Daniel Kinske, was published. In later years, he lived in a retirement community in Penney Farms, Fla.

In 2007, Raabe was one of seven surviving Munchkins on hand when the Munchkins were honored in Los Angeles with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Raabe said he couldn’t remember what he was paid for his role in the movie, but that it was very low.

“By today’s standards, people would say you were crazy to work for that,” he said.

Raabe, born in Watertown, Wis., in 1915, was a member of the Midget City cast at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1934. He also performed at other fairs, including the San Diego Exposition in 1935.

“By working at these world’s fairs as a midget, I was able to work my way through the university,” Raabe said. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin and, years later, a master’s degree in business administration from Drexel University.

Raabe married Marie Hartline, who worked for a vaudeville show called Rose’s Royal Midget Troupe, in 1946. She died in a car crash in 1997.

Raabe said some little people resented the word “midget,” but that was the description widely used when he was in show business.

“My wife and I were both in show business, were both midgets. My wife worked from 1929 to 1932 as a member of Rose’s Royal Midgets, the largest midget troupe in vaudeville,” he said.

Raabe became a regular visitor to the annual OzFest in Chittenango, N.Y., the birthplace of “Oz” author L. Frank Baum, after reading about it in a magazine in the late 1980s.

“Meinhardt wrote us a letter and said, `You know I’m a Munchkin. I was in this movie. Would you ever be interested in having me come.’ Of course, after we stopped screaming …,” organizer Barbara Evans said in 1998.

“Things didn’t start to get really big until Meinhardt first came and we started getting the Munchkins to come,” said Evans.

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Associated Press writer Daniel Yee in Atlanta contributed to this report.

10 Ways To Lower Your Auto Insurance
 by: Pete Lance

Nowadays, auto insurance is really expensive. A typical insurance policy can cost a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars a year. And the insurance rates you pay are hugely dependent on the insurance company or agent, your age, your car type, your driving record, and even the area you reside in!

You should never go without auto insurance though, despite the costs. Almost all the states require you to protect yourself with a minimum amount of liability coverage. Naturally, the bare minimum is not adequate enough for the average car owner. And as you add in additional coverage for your car, you realize that you will be paying a fairly large sum annually.

So, understanding auto insurance can actually help you to decide on a suitable insurance policy that won’t vacuum clean your wallet! Here, we have gathered 10 of the best tips for lowering your auto insurance, by as much as 40%!

Always compare insurance policies. There are states which regulate auto insurance rates, but the insurance premiums can vary by hundreds of dollars for the exact same coverage. It is definitely worthwhile to shop around. The first thing you can do is to check with your state insurance department. They often provide information about the coverage you need, as well as sample rates from the biggest companies. You can also ask your friends or look up the yellow pages. Checking consumer guides and asking insurance agents can pay off as well. You can easily find out the price range for your insurance policy, as well as discover the lowest prices in town.

However, you should not be shopping based on price along. The insurance company should provide good service at the best price. Excellent personal service is available as well, and they provide added conveniences, although they cost a fair bit more. Ask the company how you can lower your costs, and also check their financial ratings. The rule of thumb is always to get three price quotes from three different companies, and pick the one with the best value.

It can also be a good idea to increase your deductibles. When you file a claim, the deductible is the amount you pay before the insurance company pays for the rest of the damage. A higher deductible on collision and comprehensive coverage can lead to a much lower premium. For example, increasing your deductible from $200 to $400 can reduce your premiums by up to 25%. However, you must ensure that you have the financial resources to handle the largest deductible when the time comes.

Remove certain types of coverage from your policy. Almost all the states require liability coverage for your car, but the rest of the coverage is probably dispensable. However, you do not want to be underinsured if you’re in an accident, so it isn’t advisable to remove all of your additional coverage. Optional coverage includes medical payments, uninsured motorist, collision, and comprehensive coverage.

Drop collision and comprehensive coverage for older cars. If you drive an older car that’s worth less than $2,000, it’s probably more cost-effective to drop collision and comprehensive coverage since you’ll probably pay more for the coverage than you’ll collect for a claim. You can find out the worth of your car by asking auto dealers and banks.

Make sure your credit report looks good. Car insurance companies often look at your credit history as there is a correlation between the risk to the company and your credit history. If you pay your bills on time and maintain a good credit history, you can enjoy lower insurance rates.

Drive less. Insurance companies often offer low-mileage discounts to motorists who drive less than a predetermined number of miles each year. You can use public transportation more often, car-pool with friends, and take the train or a plane instead of driving to another state. And you’ll save on more than your coverage as you’ll need to spend less on gasoline (of which prices are incredibly high).

Maintain a clean driving record. The company will give you a price break and you can save on your insurance policy after a specified period of a clean driving record. This means that you have no accidents, no serious driving violations etc, during this period of time. The simplest and surefire way to qualify for this discount is to drive carefully and defensively all the time.

Choose a low-profile car. Insurance rates vary among difference models of vehicles. Generally, sports cars and high-performance cars tend to cost more to insure, mainly because they represent more risk of theft and the drivers are often the people who drive more recklessly. Newer cars will cost more to repair or replace than older ones, so naturally they can more to insure. Low-risk vehicles include station wagons and sedans.

Ask about safety and security discounts. The insurance companies sometimes offer discounts on your insurance if your car is equipped with the following: anti-lock brakes, air bags, automatic seat belts, car alarms, tracking systems. These reduce the injury risk to you, as well as the chances of your car being vandalized or stolen.

Finally, ask about other discounts. You may receive a discount if you buy more than one type of insurance from the same company or if you insure multiple cars under the same policy or company. You may also receive discounts for taking a defensive driving course, staying with the same company for a few years, being a driver over 50, good-student discounts, and being an AAA member. If you already have adequate health insurance, you can also eliminate paying for duplicate medical coverage, thus lowering your personal injury protection costs by a substantial amount.

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Finding That Affordable Auto Ins Today

Yes you can find affordable auto ins, and you can find it today. All you need to do is go online and pull up a comparison quote. You will be provided many rates from most companies and they will be free of charge.

The process is one that will help a consumer find a good deal and get the best rates on their insurance. It can be used by any driver out there looking for insurance and from any state. Take advantage of a tool that will allow you to find great rates on insurance.

When you find a place that will give you their rates and many others it is a great idea to use that one. Because it is like one stop shopping, everything will be provided to you in one link. All you need to do from that point is compare the different offers to see who has the best deal.

Remember that you will be able to save money even from those quotes that are shown. Because you have discounts that you can apply, if you qualify. Plus adjusting that deductible is another way that you can adjust your rates.

But first when you first get your quotes, you should make sure that they are comparable. Meaning the length of policies should be the same, plus the deductible should also match on those different quotes. When you have seen that those match, move on and look for the best overall rate, and monthly payment.

Some companies have different payment schedules set up, and that may have you paying less each month, but more overall. At times you may even find a company that will only have you paying a few months out of that length of policy. Sometimes that option can be a nice choice, because having a month or two free of paying can help you out.

Pick your best offer and follow the link to their web page. Here you will need to supply your personal information for the first time. Remember that you can adjust that deductible at this time to help save money too.

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Chris

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There are many ways to lower your Amarillo auto insurance rates. As long as you know the factors that determine your insurance rates, you can make necessary adjustments and changes to push your insurance rates down to its cheapest possible. One basic rule of the thumb to get lower insurance rates is to lower the risk of your car being stolen, damaged or lost.

If you are a new driver or a teenager, you will naturally be quoted with higher insurance rate than regular drivers. Insurance companies will think that you are more prone to road accidents due to lack of driving experience. To remedy this thought, you must prove that you are capable of driving safely. One way is to attend classes on defensive driving in a program whose certificate is recognized by car insurance companies.

Always maintain a clean driving record free from road violation tickets and accidents. Once you are able to establish this, you can avail of no claims bonuses that can help lower your Amarillo auto insurance rates down.

Choosing your car that belongs to the lower insurable bracket will obviously get you lower Amarillo auto insurance rates. Choose compact or middle-sized cars with low engines. Avoid sports cars and other fast cars if you want to save up on insurance costs.

Know the safety features and the security devices that are built with your car. Inform your car insurance provider about these items and see if it can lower your insurance rates. Security and safety devices lower the risk of your vehicle being lost due to burglary and theft.

Avoid modifications to your car. This can affect your insurance rates and most often, your policy gets void when you modify your cars. Modified cars are vehicles that are enhanced or tinkered to go beyond the standard factory specifications.

These are just some of the major things you can consider to do to help lower your insurance rates.

Laura

Amarillo Texas

The Internet has a lot of function that people these days can use in order to perform tasks easier, faster and more convenient. Such as finding the cheapest auto insurance available in the market, searching for available options through the Internet is much faster than any human being can do. The Internet has also provided a lot of benefits to us. Aside from getting information at a much faster and convenient pace, we can also perform our transactions on the Internet without having to move around the city to pay our dues.

As everybody have known already, the Internet is a good place to be when you are looking for the cheapest auto insurance because with the many Amarillo auto insurance companies now competing for your attention through the Internet, you are more likely to be offered with the lowest rates you never thought was possible. This is because as more and more auto insurance companies resort to online marketing, the competition among companies becomes intense. As it becomes more intense, prices become lower and lower all in the effort to attract the potential clients. Another reason why auto insurance policies tend to be cheaper online is because the auto insurance company offering it doesn’t have fixed expenses that could have increased your auto insurance rates. These fixed expenses could be the insurance agents’ payments and bonuses.

Finding the cheapest auto insurance in Amarillo is quick and convenient when done online. There are third party insurance websites that are equipped with a search robot that will help gather the appropriate car insurance quotes from various sources and from various auto insurance companies. Additionally, with the technology that the Internet has, you will be presented with these auto insurance quotes all in an instant. In this way, you are able to shorten the time you have to finally find your car insurance policy because you can now immediately do your comparisons of your auto insurance quotes.

You see, you will not only be able to save on expenses for your auto insurance needs, you will also save energy and time through the Internet! Good luck in your search.

A: We work with a large number of companies to get the most competitive auto insurance rates for our customers. Other auto insurance companies are often reluctant to serve DUI and DWI offenders or High Risk clients. Then you must purchase the proper kind of Automobile, Motorcycle, or Non-Owners policy and have the carrier issue an SR22 Filing.

State-by-State Drunk Driving Laws regarding drunk driving vary from state to state. Minimum Drinking Age of 21 Saves Lives A comprehensive study on the minimum drinking age found that laws prohibiting the consumption of alcohol by people under the age of 21 have significantly reduced alcohol-related fatal vehicle crashes. All states also now have zero tolerance laws: the license of anyone under 21 driving with a BAC of 08. Immediate License Suspension Saves Lives State drunk driving laws that allow the immediate suspension of a driver’s license for failing a breath test save 800 lives a year and serves as a deterrent to driving while intoxicated, according to a comprehensive, 26-year study.

Get Free Confidential SR22 Quote We want to put you back in the driver’s seat today. There are many websites that offer no obligation quotes for the best SR22 insurance companies. The internet offers SR22 insurance online quotes and all you need to do is just spend a little of your time browsing through the websites that offer SR22 insurance in your area.

Jenny

Amarillo, TX

Your cousin can definitely avail of teacher discount auto insurance. This discount is offered to those who are teachers by profession like those who are certified by your state, college or university professors and alike.

Car insurance companies offer a teacher discount auto insurance because studies showed that drivers with such profession are found to be careful drivers thus they have lower chances of getting involved in car accidents.

It is important that your cousin check with his car insurance agent to avail of the teacher discount auto insurance to help him save a lot of money. It is a known fact that teacher’s income is not that high here in Texas. In fact, about 25% of Texas teaches hold two jobs just to make ends meet. If your cousin avails of this teacher discount auto insurance, he could get as much as 10-30 % discount on the insurance’s base rate.

In addition, your cousin could also check on the websites to find out more about getting auto insurance rates for teachers. All he needs to do is to enter his zip code here and he’ll get the results right away!

Does the car I drive determine the cost on my insurance rates?

Hank

Amarillo, TX.

Great Question Hank,

The car itself is also a main consideration as to what your auto insurance rates will be. This is based on risk to the insurer. A more expensive car means that an insurer may lose more money – so they charge you more for it. Obviously, your insurance rates on a Ferrari will be higher than on most other cars. Also, a brand new car right off the dealer’s lot will be more than a car that is one year old. Some models of cars are the most likely to be stolen. These cars are reported regularly online every year, and if you want lower rates the stay away from these hot cars.

Having certain safety features on your car can reduce your rates, too. If you live in an urban area, things like steering wheel locks, car alarms, and other features will lower your rates.

Sarah

Amarillo TX

Sarah

If you always rent vehicles, non owners auto insurance may save you money on rental vehicle insurance. Non owners auto insurance protects you if you have a business and you have an employee for running errands.

Non owners car insurance pays for repairs when you get involved in a wreck and it was your fault and damage someone else’s vehicle, and for the medical expenses of the passengers of that vehicle or for any injured pedestrians. It also covers you and your passengers for medical bills.

Non owners auto insurance does not pay to fix damage to your vehicle when you cause an accident.

The best thing to do to obtain cheapest non owners auto insurance is to go to an insurance comparison website where you can obtain non owners auto insurance rates from a various car insurance providers, then choose the cheapest non owners auto insurance policy that best suits your needs.