Interview with Bert T. Combs

Partial Transcript: In 1963 when Governor Breathitt was inaugurated, as I understand it you didn’t go to the ball.

Segment Synopsis: Combs says that Kentucky Governors are beloved after leaving office so he made an effort to not upstage Breathitt.

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Subjects: Breathitt, Edward T., 1921-2003 Combs, Bert T., 1911-1991 Governors--Kentucky

Partial Transcript: He had very little name recognition.

Segment Synopsis: Combs discusses helping Breathitt run for office.

Keywords: Breathitt, Ned; Ramada Inn

Subjects: Elections Governors--Kentucky Political campaigns

Partial Transcript: When I got out as governor, I got a job representing Southern Railways.

Segment Synopsis: Combs discusses his career after being governor but before becoming Federal Judge.

Keywords: Breathitt, Ned; Combs, Bert; Ware, Henry

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

Partial Transcript: I wanted to have you talk a little bit about your court experience.

Segment Synopsis: Combs discusses what he liked and disliked about being a federal judge. He says that he liked the work but it did not pay well and left him isolated.

Keywords: Barrett, Ross; Combs, Bert

Subjects: Clements, Earle C. (Earle Chester), 1896-1985 United States. Court of Appeals (Federal Circuit)

Partial Transcript: J.R. Miller was undecided about Wendell Ford.

Segment Synopsis: Combs discusses why he decided to run again in 1971.

Keywords: 1971 campaign; Clemenbts, Earle; Federal Judge

Subjects: Elections Ford, Wendell H., 1924-2015 Political campaigns Sales tax