Word: somber
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Governor to die in office in the state's history. Since the state constitution has no provision for a lieu tenant governor, his successor was a Republican, John H. Reed, 38, president of the state senate. Reed was sworn in by Maine's chief justice in a somber evening ceremony in the Capitol's Executive Council Chamber. Said Republican Reed of Democrat Clauson: "He was a much beloved...