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Alfred W. Bethea

Alfred W. Bethea

American politician

Alfred W. Bethea (June 20, 1916 – September 13, 1999) was an American politician. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.[3]

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Life and career

Bethea was born in Dillon, South Carolina. He attended Dillon High School, Clemson University and Colorado State University. He served in the United States Army Air Corps.[1]

Bethea was a farmer.[4]

In 1961, Bethea was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing Dillon County, South Carolina.[5] The next year, he was a Democratic candidate for governor of South Carolina.[6] In 1970, he was again a candidate[7] for governor.[8]

Bethea died in September 1999, at the age of 83.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "A.W. Bethea". The State. Columbia, South Carolina. September 15, 1999. p. 22. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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    "State Post, ETV Topics Of Bethea". Herald-Journal. March 2, 1962. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Google Books. Open access icon
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    "Members of the 95th General Assembly - 1963 to 1964". SC Home. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
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    "Wallace Backer Enters Race For South Carolina Governor". The New York Times. April 26, 1970. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
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    "Members of the 94th General Assembly - 1961 to 1962". SC Home. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
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    "SC Governor - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
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    "Bethea Urges Halt To School Change". The State. Columbia, South Carolina. May 10, 1970. p. 33. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  8. [8]
    "SC Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 28, 2023.


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