Abney Asked to Resign as Southern Railway Counsel
Washington state sources report Ben L. Abney, longtime Southern Railway general counsel in Columbia, has been relieved over alleged unpatriotic remarks during the second Red Cross drive. He refused a contribution and reportedly criticized the drive. The Columbia Federation of Trades and Southern Railway employees urged dismissal. Washington announced his resignation was requested and accepted.
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