Ruth Ann Minner was an American politician and businesswoman who served as the 72nd governor of Delaware from 2001 to 2009. She previously served in the Delaware General Assembly from 1975 to 1993, and as the 23rd lieutenant governor of Delaware from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first female governor of Delaware. She was originally from Milford, in Kent County, Delaware.

Headlines from January 17, 1935

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LEAGUE SUPPORTS FIRST PUNITIVE ACT; CURB ON PARAGUAY; Assembly's Chaco Group Votes Unanimously for End of Arms Embargo on Bolivia.

LA GUARDIA FAILS IN APPEAL TO ICKES; PWA Administrator Remains Firm in Moses Dispute at Half-Hour Conference.

FRED BARKER AND 'MA' DIE; Shoot to the Last When Trapped by Federal Agents in Florida.

3 KILLED AS POSSES CHASE ILLINOIS GANG; Banker and Sheriff Slain and a Bandit Ends His Life in a 3-County Gun Battle.

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