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    Edgar Doud Whitcomb (November 6, 1917 – February 4, 2016) was an American attorney, writer and politician, who served as the 43rd governor of Indiana...
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  • The Sagamore of the Wabash is an honorary award in the state of Indiana. It is given by the Governor of Indiana under their own criteria, and there is...
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  • Whitcomb may refer to: Arthur J. Whitcomb (1886–1942), American politician and lawyer Christopher Whitcomb (born 1959), American author Edgar Whitcomb...
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  • Governor Whitcomb may refer to: Edgar Whitcomb (1917–2016), 43rd Governor of Indiana James Whitcomb (1795–1852), 8th Governor of Indiana This disambiguation...
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    Democratic Governor Roger D. Branigin was term-limited. Republican nominee Edgar Whitcomb defeated Democratic nominee Robert L. Rock with 52.72% of the vote....
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    in office for eight out of 12 years, incumbent Republican Governor Edgar Whitcomb was term-limited due to having been elected under the prior version...
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    Thomas J. H. Trapnell Jesus Vargas James R.N. Weaver Arthur Wermuth Edgar Whitcomb Paul Wing Manuel T. Yan Teófilo Yldefonso Philippines portal Battle...
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  • Supreme Court ruled pocket vetoes unconstitutional in 1969. Governor Edgar Whitcomb requested that the General Assembly pass an act repealing all laws that...
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    Georgians to drive for a week with their lights on. Indiana's Governor Edgar Whitcomb asked that all state flags be flown at half-staff for Calley, and the...
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    January 8, 1973 – January 12, 1981 Lieutenant Robert Orr Preceded by Edgar Whitcomb Succeeded by Robert Orr Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives...
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    Lugar, former Mayor of Indianapolis and nominee for Senate in 1974 Edgar Whitcomb, former governor of Indiana 1976 United States Senate elections "Our...
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    personnel. The Virgil I. Grissom Museum, dedicated in 1971 by Governor Edgar Whitcomb, is located just inside the entrance to Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell...
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  • Democratic nominee for Governor of Indiana in 1968, but lost to Republican Edgar Whitcomb. Born in Alexandria, Indiana, Rock grew up in Anderson, Indiana. He...
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    Later that year, he became an administrative assistant to Governor Edgar Whitcomb. From 1973 to 1974, he was the Director of the Inheritance Tax Division...
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    1965 sess., 50, accessed August 19, 2023 Sobel 1978, pp. 423–424. "Edgar Doud Whitcomb". National Governors Association. Retrieved February 25, 2023. Indiana...
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    current residence was in renovation. During that period, governors Edgar Whitcomb and Otis Bowen took up residence in Riley Towers located at 650 N. Alabama...
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    In 1972, the Indiana General Assembly overrode a veto from Governor Edgar Whitcomb to place the northwest and southwest corners of Indiana in the Central...
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    KKK, convicted rapist, and murderer Gary Wagner, former MLB pitcher Edgar Whitcomb, the 43rd Governor of Indiana, maintained a law practice and a home...
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    Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye (August 25, 1850 – February 22, 1896) was an American humorist. He was also the founder and editor of the Laramie Boomerang. Nye...
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    distant third at the Republican state convention to eventual winner Edgar Whitcomb and future governor Otis R. Bowen. Butz was Assistant Secretary of Agriculture...
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    forces during the Battle of Corregidor in May 1942. He escaped with Edgar Whitcomb, future governor of Indiana, and on May 22, 1942, swam 8+1⁄2 hours across...
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    Branigin 43   Richard E. Folz January 13, 1969 January 8, 1973 Republican Edgar Whitcomb 44   Robert D. Orr January 8, 1973 January 12, 1981 Republican Otis...
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  • Indiana gubernatorial election, 1968 Party Candidate Votes % Republican Edgar Whitcomb 1,080,271 52.72 Democratic Robert L. Rock 965,816 47.13 Prohibition...
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  • (1898–1903) Jonathan Weinzapfel (B.A. 1988), Mayor of Evansville (2004–2011) Edgar Whitcomb (attended), Governor of Indiana (1969–1973) Greg Zoeller (J.D. 1982)...
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    Fame Mike Simon, Major League Baseball player Jessamyn West, author Edgar Whitcomb, 43rd Governor of Indiana Albert Edward Wiggam, psychologist, lecturer...
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    didn't take place until November 1972. This ruling in effect said that Edgar Whitcomb was not eligible for another term. In Iowa, Republican incumbent governor...
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    (Southern District of Indiana), first woman to run for Governor of Indiana Edgar Whitcomb (1950), Governor of Indiana Harriette Bailey Conn (1955), first woman...
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    Governor of Illinois: Richard B. Ogilvie (Republican) Governor of Indiana: Edgar Whitcomb (Republican) Governor of Iowa: Robert D. Ray (Republican) Governor of...
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    James Whitcomb Riley (October 7, 1849 – July 22, 1916) was an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the "Hoosier...
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  • Mirra, BMX rider (born 1974) Edgar Mitchell, astronaut (born 1930) Axl Rotten, professional wrestler (born 1971) Edgar Whitcomb, 43rd Governor of Indiana...
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