In the case of Scotland, use of a blue background for the Saint Andrew's Cross is said to date from at least the 15th century, with the first certain illustration of a flag depicting such appearing in Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount 's Register of Scottish Arms, circa 1542.
Dennis Johnson, a brilliant defensive player who helped propel the Seattle SuperSonics and the to N.B.A. championships, died yesterday in Austin, Tex. He was 52. The cause was a heart attack, the National Basketball Association said.
Killed were the driver, Jacob Bruce Johnson, 17, and Taylor Rae Johnson, 15, both of Clay Center. Jacob Johnson was pronounced dead on arrival at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, and Taylor Johnson was pronounced dead at the crash site, the Sheriffâs Office spokeswoman said.