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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—CaliforniaWilliam Matthew KETCHUM
(1921-1978)
KETCHUM, William Matthew,
a Representative from California; born in Los Angeles on September
2, 1921; attended schools in Los Angeles County and military school
in North Hollywood, Calif.; attended Colorado School of Mines,
1939-1940, and the University of Southern California, 1940-1942;
entered the United States Army in 1942 and served in the Pacific
before discharge in 1946; recalled into service during the Korean
War and served 1950-1953; owned and operated a hardware and
auto-supply store, 1946-1950; salesman, 1953-1957; engaged in
cattle ranching and farming; member, Republican State Central
committee, 1964-1966; member, California assembly, 1967-1972;
delegate to the Republican National Convention, 1968; elected as a
Republican to the Ninety-third and to the two succeeding Congresses
and served from January 3, 1973, until his death in Bakersfield,
Calif., on June 24, 1978.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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