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Earle C. Clements (1896-1985)

This Union Countian became governor following service in World War I, then as sheriff, county clerk and judge, state senator. As governor, 1947-1950, Clements spurred massive industrialization effort as well as road and state parks development. Resigned to serve a term in U.S. Senate; ally of Lyndon Johnson. Later Ky. highway commissioner.