Richard C. Frame | |
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Republican Leader of the Pennsylvania Senate |
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In office January 3, 1973 – November 30, 1976 |
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Preceded by | Robert Fleming |
Succeeded by | Henry Hager |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 25th district |
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In office January 7, 1969 – February 24, 1977 |
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Preceded by | James Berger |
Succeeded by | Robert Kusse |
Constituency | Parts of Venango, Warren, Forest, McKean, Elk, Potter, and Crawford Counties |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 48th district |
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In office January 1, 1963 – November 30, 1968 |
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Preceded by | Leroy Chapman |
Succeeded by | Clarence Manbeck |
Constituency | Parts of Venango, Warren, Forest, McKean, Elk, Potter, and Crawford Counties |
Personal details | |
Born | July 16, 1926 Franklin, Pennsylvania |
Died | February 24, 1977 near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
(aged 50)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Josephine |
Children | 3 children |
Alma mater |
Yale University University of Virginia School of Law |
Military service | |
Allegiance |
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Service/branch | United States Army |
Years of service | World War II |
Richard C. "Dick" Frame (July 16, 1926 – February 24, 1977) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1962 to 1977. In 1973, he became Republican Senate Leader, defeating Robert D. Fleming. In 1976, he lost that position to Henry G. Hager.
He served in the military during World War II. He then earned a degree from Yale University and a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law.
He died on February 24, 1977 in a plane crash near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A bridge on Pennsylvania Route 8 is named after him.