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231:, Houck organized support among South Dakota delegates for
208:. Houck served in the state senate from 1949 through 1954.
304:"Former Lieutenant Governor Roy Houck dies in Rapid City"
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596:"Ted Turner buys famed Triple U Ranch"
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200:In 1948, Houck decided to run for the
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653:"Buffalo herd beefs up family luck"
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213:lieutenant governor of South Dakota
174:lieutenant governor of South Dakota
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685:"Buffalo rancher featured in book"
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