Born in Henderson on October 28, 1920, son of Ora L. and Pearl Harbor. Graduated from high school in 1938. B.A., University of Iowa, 1943. Owner-operator of grain elevator. World War II, Naval lieutenant, three years. Henderson city councilman, 1950-54 and 1964-66, Henderson city mayor, 1977-80. State senator, 1957-61. State representative, 1955-57, 1967-73, 1977 to present. Iowa House speaker, 1969-73 and 1980. Iowa House speaker pro tempore, 1979. Iowa House chief clerk, 1973-74. State Heart Fund chairman, 1976-77. Chairman of board, Iowa affiliate of American Heart Association. Member: Mended Heart Association, Masons, Elks and Henderson Fire Department. Tenth term.
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