Buddie Newman
Clarence Benton "Buddie" Newman (May 8, 1921 – October 13, 2002) was an American politician who served as Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1976 to 1988. He was elected to one term in the state senate before beginning his 36-year career in the House, representing his native Issaquena County.
Buddie Newman | |
|---|---|
| 58th Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1976 – January 5, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | John Junkin |
| Succeeded by | Tim Ford |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1952 – January 5, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Wade Cole |
| Succeeded by | Charles Weissinger Jr. |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1948–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Graft |
| Succeeded by | Herman C. Glazier Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clarence Benton Newman May 8, 1921 Valley Park, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 2002 (aged 81) Valley Park, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Betty Petrus |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Technician fifth grade |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
A conservative Democrat, Newman was a close ally of House Speaker Walter Sillers Jr. and Governor Ross Barnett, supporting racial segregation throughout the Civil Rights era and afterward.
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