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Board members: Arthur W. Arundel, Judge, Albert V. Bryan, Jr., Preston C. Caruthers, John T. “Til” Hazel, C. Hunton Tiffany, John C. Wood, John J. Corson, Elias Blake, Harriet F. Bradley, Dr. Alvin E. Conner, A. George Cook, William C. Frogale, Carol Griffee, Dr. Warren J. Pace, Lutrelle F. Parker, and Lester G. Sturgill.&#13;
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In addition, Chancellor, Lorin A Thompson and Legal Counsel, Arthur Hugo Blankingship, Jr. were in attendence. 16 pages.</text>
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