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Ex-NH Gov. Walter Peterson dies of cancer at 88
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| Contributor | Mr. Matt |
| Last Edited | Mr. Matt Jun 02, 2011 02:29pm |
| Category | Obituary |
| News Date | Jun 02, 2011 02:00pm |
| Description | Former New Hampshire Gov. Walter Peterson who was the state's chief executive for four years in the late 1960s and early 1970s has died of lung cancer.
The 88-year-old Peterson, who never smoked, found out he had lung cancer this spring and received treatment at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Peterson, a moderate Republican from Peterborough, was governor from 1969-1973. He lost a bid for re-election after renouncing New Hampshire's traditional pledge among its political leaders to oppose an income or sales tax.
Peterson's death was announced Thursday by Gov. John Lynch, who ordered the state's flags lowered. The governor's office did not release the day or place of Peterson's death. |
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