Interview with Guy C. Shearer, February 17, 1977
Project: Earle C. Clements Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Guy Shearer talks about working for Clements' campaign in the 1947 gubernatorial election. Shearer talks about being appointed Chairman of the Kentucky Alcohol Beverage Control Board by Clements. He talks about the purpose of the Board, and his and Clements' views on the enforcement of alcohol licenses, as well as his opinion on state-owned liquor stores. Shearer talks about being part of Governor Clements' cabinet and the meetings they held. He talks about some of the issues that were discussed, including the amendment to the Day Law in 1948. He discusses Lieutenant Governor Lawrence Wetherby's role in Governor Clements' administration. He discusses the 1948 and 1950 Senatorial campaigns, Happy Chandler's role in the 1955 and 1956 elections, and Clements' political philosophy and accomplishments.Interview Accession
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Clements, Earle C. (Earle Chester), 1896-1985 Kentucky. Governor (1947-1950 : Clements) Legislators--United States Politicians--United States Shearer, Guy C. Shearer, Guy C.--Interviews Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Governors--Election Governors--Kentucky Kentucky--Politics and government Political campaigns--Kentucky Politicians--Kentucky Waterfield, Harry Lee, 1911-1988 Alcohol--Law and legislation--Kentucky Alcohol--Taxation--United States.Interview Rights
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Shearer, Guy C. Interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. 17 Feb. 1977. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Shearer, G.C. (1977, February 17). Interview by T. L. Birdwhistell. Earle C. Clements Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Shearer, Guy C., interview by Terry L. Birdwhistell. February 17, 1977, Earle C. Clements Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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