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Merritt Introduces Controversial Consolidation Bill
Representative Hugh Merritt of Surry County proposed a highly controversial bill to merge Jonesville and Arlington in Yadkin County. He said local mayors asked him to act after Jeter L. Haynes indicated not to introduce it, with Merritt vowing to vote against amendments he opposed. The proposed town would be Jonesville with interim officials named D. Phillip Wilkins as mayor and a slate of council members until May 1969 elections.
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Hugh Merrit
Surry County
Jonesville
Arlington
Yadkin County
General Assembly
Raleigh
Merritt
Jeter L. Haynes
Yadkin
Hayne
Jonnsvile-Arlington
Lownie
D. Phillip Wikins
Thomas L. Osborne
Tt. J. Barr
J. M. Adams
Léon H. Martin
Aubrey RB. Martin, Sr
Wayne V. Moore
Harold C. Simmons
Enoch BE. Templeton
Alvin C. Patterson
Albert M. Tilley