Interview with Philip Ardery

Partial Transcript: Mr. Ardery, give me a little background on your beginnings in Kentucky.

Segment Synopsis: Ardery discusses the 1955 primary campaign and why he thinks that Combs lost to Chandler.

Keywords: Bourbon County; Waterfield, Harry Lee

Subjects: Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Clements, Earle C. (Earle Chester), 1896-1985 Combs, Bert T., 1911-1991 Elections Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: I think it became apparent fairly soon that he would have another try.

Segment Synopsis: Ardery talks about the campaign. He was a Wyatt supporter and was surprised by the merger.

Keywords: Chandler, Happy; Combs, Bert

Subjects: Democratic party (Ky.) Political campaigns Sales tax Toll roads Wyatt, Wilson W. (Wilson Watkins), 1905-1996

Partial Transcript: Do you remember anything about the constitutional issue of limited salaries?

Segment Synopsis: Ardery discusses the Combs administration and the truck deal which caused a rift between Combs and Clements.

Keywords: Clements, Earle; Combs, Bert; Merit system; Truck Deal; Wyatt, Wilson

Subjects: Governors--Kentucky Roads--Construction Sales tax State parks Toll roads

Partial Transcript: Did his appointment to the federal court surprise you?

Segment Synopsis: Ardery discusses Combs' legacy and time as a federal judge.

Keywords: Combs, Bert

Subjects: Kentucky. Court of Appeals Lawyers United States. Court of Appeals (Federal Circuit)