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Blaze Starr, stripper linked to Louisiana governor, dies. In this Sept. 2, 1959, file photo, Blaze Starr, a burlesque star and stripper, arrives in New Orleans by plane from Miami to visit Louisiana Gov. Earl K. Long.
Governorsâ Pardons Are Becoming a Rarity. Many governors are now reluctant to grant pardons. The reason, according to analysts, is mostly political. This week, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe announced his intent to pardon Herman T. Warren, who had been convicted of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia in 2003.