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- ↑ "Dan Ponder, Jr". jfklibrary.org. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "Donalsonville News, Mayor-elect Ponder's plan of action". Donalsonville News. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ↑ "Ponder wins Donalsonville mayor's race by three votes - www.millercountyliberal.com - Miller County Liberal". millercountyliberal.com. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
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