biography
| name: |
Combs, Bert(ram Thomas)
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pronunciation:
[koomz]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1911– )
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| biography:
| US governor, born in Manchester, Kentucky, USA. A lawyer, he served on General MacArthur's staff (1942–6), prosecuting Japanese war criminals. Returning to his law practice in Prestonburg, KY, he became a Court of Appeals judge (1951–5). Appointed Democratic governor (1959–63), he instituted a merit system for state employees and reformed election procedures. Returning to his law practice once more, he also served as a US Court of Appeals judge (1967–70). |
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