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William Thomas Somers (June 19, 1916 – March 14, 1994) was the 26th mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey, from 1969 to 1972.

Biography

He was born on June 19, 1916, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was a Republican. As Mayor, Somers was convicted of extortion under color of official right.

He died at Shore Medical Center on March 14, 1994.

References

1. "William T. Somers, 77". The Philadelphia Inquirer. March 16, 1994. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
2. Stern, Herbert J. (September 2012). Diary of a DA: The True Story of the Prosecutor Who Took on the Mob, Fought Corruption, and Won. Skyhorse Publishing. ISBN 9781620876749.
3. United States v. Somers, 496 F.2d 723 (3d Cir. 1974).

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