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Adams, Sherman
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Adams, Sherman (1899–1986) governor, government official; born in East Dover, Vt. A lumber company executive and New Hampshire Republican legislator (1941–44), he served New Hampshire in the U.S. House of Representatives (1945–47). As governor (1949–53), he streamlined government and encouraged business development. As President Eisenhower's domineering chief of staff (1953–58), he resigned under pressure after accepting expensive gifts from businessmen. He later developed a ski resort.
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During the Eisenhower administration, Sinclair Weeks of Lancaster served as secretary of commerce, and Sherman Adams was White House chief of staff, and John H.
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Sherman Adams (Republican House member from New Hampshire from 1944-46) held the job from 1952-59; Donald Rumsfeld (Republican House member from Illinois from 1962-69) held the job from 1974-75; Howard Baker (Republican U.
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Association salutes ski area operators The National Ski Areas Association has announced that Carolyn Stimpson, David Crowley and Jeff Crowley, operators of Wachusett Mountain Ski Area in Princeton, have been selected as the recipients of this year's prestigious Sherman Adams Award.
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