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Biographical Chronology
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EVENT |
| March 9, 1911 |
Born near Fort Worth |
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Graduated from North Side High School |
| 1929-1934 |
Student, Baylor University. B.A., M.A. (Economics), and LL.B. |
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Married Hattie Mae Yelvington, daughter of Rev. Jesse L.
Yelvington |
| 1930s |
Received Master of Patent Laws and Doctor of Juridical Science
from National University Law School, Washington, D. C. Completed most of
requirements for Ph.D. in Economics from American University |
| 1934-1942 |
Attorney, Federal Power Commission |
| 1934, 1937 |
Became member of the bar of the Supreme Court of Texas in
1934, and Supreme Court of the United States in 1937 |
| 1942 |
Enlisted in the army as private. Received commission at Officers'
Candidate School, Fort Benning, Georgia. Served overseas with 96th Division
infantry, platoon leader. |
| 1946, 1948, 1950 |
Ran for governor of Texas |
| 1946-1948 |
Taught law at Baylor Law School |
| 1950-1967 |
Attorney, National Labor Relation's Board |
| May 12, 1985 |
Died in Cincinnati, Ohio. Service at North Fort Worth Baptist
Church. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. |
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