John McCuish
John Berridge McCuish (June 22, 1906 – March 12, 1962) was the 34th governor of Kansas. A member of the Republican Party, McCuish is best known for his 11-day tenure as Kansas' governor, during which he appointed his immediate predecessor to the Kansas Supreme Court. The episode, dubbed the "Triple Play of 1956", spurred legislation designed to prevent it from happening again.
John McCuish | |
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| 34th Governor of Kansas | |
| In office January 3, 1957 – January 14, 1957 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Fred Hall |
| Succeeded by | George Docking |
| 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Kansas | |
| In office January 10, 1955 – January 8, 1957 | |
| Governor | Fred Hall |
| Preceded by | Fred Hall |
| Succeeded by | Joseph W. Henkle, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1906 Leadville, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1962 (aged 55) Newton, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cora Hedrick |
| Education | Washburn University |
| Profession | Advertising salesman, newspaper editor, politician |
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