Clarence W. Meadows

Clarence Watson Meadows (born February 11, 1904 in Beckley , West Virginia , † September 12, 1961 in Clifton Forge , Virginia ) was an American politician and from 1945 to 1949 the 22nd governor of the state of West Virginia.

Early years and political advancement

Clarence Meadows attended Beckley high school, the Georgia Military Academy in College Park, and Washington and Lee University . He then studied law at the University of Alabama . After graduating in 1927 and subsequently admitted to the bar, he practiced in both Alabama and West Virginia. Meadows served in the West Virginia House of Representatives between 1931 and 1932 . He then served as the Raleigh County district attorney from 1933 to 1936 . He was promoted to Attorney General of West Virginia. He held this office between 1937 and 1942. He then became a judge in the 10th Judicial District.

West Virginia Governor

In 1944 he was elected as the Democratic Party candidate for the new governor of his state. Meadows' four-year tenure began on January 15, 1945. At that time, World War II was still in full swing. After the end of the war in September 1945, industrial production in West Virginia had to be converted back to civilian needs. More than any of his predecessors, Meadows used the radio to convey his ideas to citizens. During his tenure, the governor arbitrated several labor disputes. He also reformed its administration. He increased the budget for education policy, public works and various welfare programs.

Another résumé

After his tenure ended in January 1949, Meadows opened a law firm in Charleston . He was involved in oil and gas companies and three radio stations. He later moved to Fort Lauderdale , Florida . In 1958 he was the campaign manager of Claude Pepper in his unsuccessful attempt to be elected to the US Senate . Clarence Meadows died in September 1961. He was married to Nancy Ryals Massie, with whom he had four children.

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SURNAME	Meadows, Clarence W.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Meadows, Clarence Watson
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	February 11, 1904
PLACE OF BIRTH	Beckley , West Virginia
DATE OF DEATH	September 12, 1961
Place of death	Clifton Forge , Virginia