Early Life
Barr was born in Pittsburgh to a large family, and started his career as a salesman in the city. In 1940, he became the state's youngest state senator, serving the Pittsburgh-area in Harrisburg. His career in Harrisburg roughly coincided with David Lawrence's reign as Pittsburgh mayor.
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