Nation: Old Happy

Kentucky, land of high spirits, never seems to tire of one particular product. It is called Old Happy. Known also as A. (for Albert) B. (for Benjamin) Chandler, Old Happy has a guaranteed age of 64, has given Kentuckians a kick for three decades—and seems good for many more.

This year "Happy" Chandler is running for Governor, an office he has held twice before (1935-39, 1955-59) in a career that includes a stint in the U.S. Senate (1939-45) and a notably unhappy period as commissioner of major league baseball (1945-51). Opposing Chandler in the May 28 Democratic primary is Lawyer Edward T....

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