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Cooke Reflects on 38 Years in Virginia House of Delegates
Richmond AP reports retiring Virginia House of Delegates leader John Warren Cooke recalls a dark era after the 1953 desegregation ruling and massive resistance debates. He defended not closing schools, supported Gov. Almond, and touts experience, tenure, and calls for balanced government as he leaves in January.
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