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The North Carolina Highway Patrol reported six wrecks in Bladen County. Four drivers were arrested, a horse and a deer were killed, and property damage was $2,750.
DuPont announced an expansion of the Cape Fear “Dacron” polyester plant.
The Kelly Volunteer Fire Department elected the following officers: Jerry Potter, Chief, Carl Potter, Assistant Chief, Donnie Ridenhour, Captain, , Ray Corbett, Lt., and Leon Ray Potter, Secretary-Treasurer. Board of Directors, Donald Kelly, Donald Parker, Sam Potter, Jolie Metts and Elliott Henry.