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References
- ↑ "Representative Arthur Williams (Dem)". General Assembly of North Carolina. Archived from the original on 2009-11-22. Retrieved 2010-01-25.
- ↑ "Personals", Washington Daily News , Washington, North Carolina, February 8, 1960, page 3.
