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officers with prior service who would not normally be involved in any future war to agree to assume responsibility for the Cadre which would be formed in each county. These officers would be responsible for the armory and the State property located therein and, in addition, be immediately available for local missions. They would in general be responsible for each county organization which would be in turn a part of a State Defense Militia Cadre. All of the authority for such action comes under HB 924 which was ratified on June 19, 1963. The Board made a list of men who could serve with the State Defense Militia Cadre. Chairman Stanford was authorized to act in behalf of the Board with the others members of the committee which were to be appointed. Chairman Stanford read a letter from T. A. Burton, Division Engineer of the State Highway Commission. Said letter stated that the State Highway Commission had been unable to secure the right of way on the Blythe Wilson Road, known as Secondary Road #1944. Mr. Burton further stated that unless the right of way was available by October 1, 1963, the project would be deleted from the program and the funds used elsewhere. A discussion arose concerning the problem of walkway on shoulders of the Merritt Mill Road. Upon motion of Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Cleveland, and unanimously adopted, the Clerk was requested to write the State Highway Commission asking them to again investigate this problem and to send a copy of their findings to this Board. Upon motion of Commissioner Sennett, seconded by Commissioner Smith, and unanimously adopted, Harold Ray was appointed to the Carrboro Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Don Lowe. The request made by Mr. Lynch concerning a monthly salary for Neil Jones was again discussed. It was agreed that before any action would be taken the Board would discuss the matter with Mr. Jones. The Clerk of Court was to have Mr. Jones -appear at the next Board meeting. A letter addressed to L. J. Phipps from Cecil C. Lloyd, Captain, AUS (Ret), was read by Chairman Stanford. Mr. Lloyd stated his interest and qualification in Civil Defense, He expressed his desire to be named Assistant Civil.Defense Director for Orange County, if such a position exist. No action was taken on this request. The Board drew 58 jurors for the September 23, 1963 term of Civil Court and 59 jurors for the September 30, 1963, term of Civil Court. There being no further business to come before this meeting, same was adjoiuned. Donald Stanford Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk and S. M. Gattis, Acting Clerk