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Terrible Terry Carpenter a Nebraska political firebrand
Lincoln Nebraska based Terry Carpenter born in Scottsbluff rose from an eighth grade education to build a oil trading and refining venture using Terrible Terry branding Then he moved into politics facing presidents senators and governors while serving seven terms in the Nebraska legislature He is known for bold stances and a restless career including a 1956 convention controversy and multiple runs for higher office.
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