Clarke, Thurmond Born June 29, 1902, in Santa Paula, CA Died February 28, 1971 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 21, 1955, to a new seat authorized by 68 Stat. 8. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 1955, and received commission on August 3, 1955. Served as chief judge, 1966-1966. Service terminated on September 18, 1966, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Reassigned on September 18, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Served as chief judge, 1966-1970. Assumed senior status on September 1, 1970. Service terminated on February 28, 1971, due to death. Education: University of Southern California Law School, LL.B., 1927 Professional Career: Deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County, California, 1927-1929 Deputy city attorney, Los Angeles, California, 1929-1932 Judge, Los Angeles [California] Municipal Court, 1932-1935 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1935-1955 Research Collections