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- 1 2 3 Goodman, Julle (April 12, 2003). "Former state treasurer Cole dies at age 54". The Clarion-Ledger. p. B1.
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- ↑ Nash & Taggart 2009, p. 90.
- 1 2 "Bill Cole sworn in as state treasurer". Hattiesburg American. Associated Press. December 20, 1980. p. 2.
- ↑ "Bill Cole selected to succeed Dale". The Greenwood Commonwealth. Associated Press. December 17, 1980. p. 6.
- ↑ McIntosh, Shawn (January 8, 1988). "New state officials take oaths". The Clarion-Ledger. p. 1B.
- 1 2 "William J. 'Bill' Cole III". The Clarksdale Press Register. April 14, 2003. p. 2.