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West Virginia's oldest governor gains youngest Knight Ridder spotlight
Cecil Underwood, who became West Virginia's oldest governor at age 74 after a long political arc from 1956 to 1996, reflects on change and argues for economic development while maintaining low taxes. He won with 52 percent over Charlotte Pritt and has held varied roles in business and education.
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Knight Ridder Newspn
Huntington
W.va
Cecil Underwood
Screen Actors Guild
Underwood
West Virginia
Re “Cecil
Emerson Wood
Ning
House of Delegates
Herbert
U.S. Senate
Jay Rockefeller
GOP
Marietta College
Monsanto
Bethany College
New York Life
Island Creek Coal Co
Software Valley
Caperton
Charlotte Pritt