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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MissouriMelton D. (Mel) HANCOCK
(1929- )
HANCOCK, Melton D. (Mel),
a Representative from Missouri; born in Cape Fair, Stone County,
Mo., September 14, 1929; attended schools in Carthage, Mo., Topeka,
Kans., and Springfield, Mo.; B.S., Southwest Missouri State
University, 1951; served in the United States Air Force, 1951-1953;
second lieutenant, United States Air Force Reserve, 1953-1965;
engaged in the insurance business, 1959-1969; owner of a security
equipment leasing company; unsuccessful candidate for the
Republican nomination for United States Senator in 1982;
unsuccessful candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, 1984;
elected as a Republican to the One Hundred First and to the three
succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1989-January 3, 1997); was not a
candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fifth Congress; is a
resident of Springfield, Mo.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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