HEFLEY Joel M. , a Representative from Colorado; born in Ardmore, Carter County,
Okla., April 18, 1935; B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Okla., 1957;
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(Encyclopedia) Humphrey, Hubert Horatio, 1911–78, U.S. Vice President (1965–69), b. Wallace, S.Dak. After practicing pharmacy for several years, Humphrey taught political science and became involved…
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