1953 [pdfs for printing]: Board Minutes of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute

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MINUTES OF WE MEETIID
of the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
of the
AIABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Grand Hotel
Point Clear, Alabama
January 9, 1953
BOARD MEETING
January 9, 1953
(Continua tion of Meeting November 7, 1952)
Grand Hotel
Point Clear, Alabama
Meeting called to order by Vice-President, Mr. Paul S. Haley
ROLL CALL
RESOLUTIO NS :
1 . Rules Governing Award of Honorary Degrees
2. Military Property Custodian
3. Changing l'1ilitary Property Custodianship
4. Cremation of Cancelled API Building Revenue Bonds
5. Pole Line Permit - Alabam.a PovJer Company - Monroeville
Experiment Farm
MISCELLANro US:
Report to the Governor on Schools and Enrollments
Auditing of Non- Profit Corporations by State Examiner of
Public Accounts
Exceptions Listed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts
Procedure on Requests for Bi-ennium Budgets to be Presented
to the Alabama Legislature
Screening Employees
l'1INUTES OF THE HEETING OF THE IDARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE ALABAMA fULYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, AUBURN, ALABAMA, HELD AT
G.RAND HOTEL, FOINT: CLEAR, ALABA:r1A, JANUARY 9, 1953, 10:00 A. M.
Followine a recessed meetine on Noveniber 7, 1952, the Board of Trustees opened
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its meeting in the Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Alabama, at 10 A.M. , January 9, 1953.
In the absence of the President of the Board, the Vice President, Mr . Paul S.
Haley, called the meeting to order and asked for a roll call by the Secreta ry.
Upon roll call, the following members proved to be pre sen t :
Redus Collier, Paul S. Haley, W. L. ParriSh , Ed. A. Roberts, Frank P. Samford,
V. S. Summerlin, J . \'1. Terry, G. H. "lright, and Berta Dunn, (Secretary.
The follm-Jing members ,-Jere absent: Governor Gordon Persons, Joe Davis, Jimmy
Hitchcock, and Walker Reynolds.
The merrbers named constitute all the members of the Board of Trustees of the
Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
Others present were 'as follows : President Ralph B. Draughon, Executive Vice
President David W. }1ullins, Business Manager vi. T. Ineram, and College Attorney
William J . Samford.
The Chairman Pro Tempore declared a quorum of the Board present ani opened the
meeting for bu siness.
I nasmuch as this meeting was a continuation of the meeting of Noverrber 7, 1952,
the Board disrensed with the reading of the minutes.
President Draughon .called attention to correspondence mailed to each membe r of
the Board for consideration in advance of the meeting concerning the award of
an honorary degree to Lieutenant General Franklin Augustus Hart. He stated that
inasmuch as the Board mIl consider at this meeting the establishing of rome
ground rule s governing the award of honorary degrees ct the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute, he would like to know their pleasure in connection with this
recommendation.
After full discussion , Mr. Fr ank P. Samford moved, seconded by G. H. Wright, and
unarlimously carried, that J~¥m,~E?nant General Franklin Augus:tus Hart be awarded
the degree l29. cj:.or of . La~s , Hon.~r:is Causa, at the first regular commencement after
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President Draughon was instructed to write immediately, informing General Hart
of the action of the Board, giving him a schedule of the Quarterly Commem ements
for the ensuing year, and asking him to inform the administration a t which
commencement he can be present .
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President Draughon expressed the hope that the Board will hold its annual
meetine the day precedine the Spring Commencement Exercises and thus be in
position to approve the award of degrees to candidate s prior to the commencement
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exercises. It was the feeling of the Board that four stated meetings should
be fixed and voted upon in order to approve all degrees before t.l-J.ey are
awarded.
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After f ull discussion, it was moved by Frank P. Samford, seconded by Redus
Collier, and unanimously voted to adopt the folloi-JiIl8 re rolution :
RESJLUTION NO. 1
RULES GOVERNING, AWARD OF HUNJBABY DEGREES
RESOLVED, that the chairman of the Boam of Trustee s -appoint a committee on,
Honorary Degree s to be composed of three members of the -Board of Trustees with
the President of the college and the Dean of Faculties serving as ex- officio
members.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President 'of the college be directed to submit
to each meeting of the Board of Trustee s the names of all persons proposed for
honorary degrees; that these names be r ead fGlr the information of each membe r
of the Board pre sen t and furni shed to tho se membe rs who are not present at the
me eting ; that the names . thereupon be referred to the Committee on Honorary
Degrees with instructions tGl report back to the Board of -Trustees one year late r.
If the names of those persons recommended for honorary degree s by the Committee
recei ve the unanimous vote of the members present at the meeting to which the
recommendation is made, then the honor ar~y- degrees as recommended shall be awarded;
if a nominee for the honorary degree does not receive ·the unanimous vote of the
Trustees pre sent, the nomine e ' s name shall be held over until t he nex t succeedi ng
meeting at which time if the nominee receive s a vote of two-thi rds of the
Trustees present, the degree shall be granted and awarded.
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After full discussion of the qllestion, upon motion by G. H. Wright, seconded by
V. S. Summerlin, the following r e_solution was unanimously adopted :
RESJ-LUTION ill . 2
MI LI TARY PROPERTY CUSTODIAN
WHEREAS, on August 3, 1928, by r e solution under Item 14, the Board of Trustees
authorized the President of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute to act as Militar,y
Property ~ustodian of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and to sign all papers
and transact all business of the college with the War Department regarding the
property belonging to the federal government and furnished to the Alabama Poly­t
echnic Institute for military training, and
1oVHERF..AS, it has 'developed in recent years that the dutie s involved r equire such
a ~olume of detail and accounting procedures that it is not feasible for the
President to personally continue such accountability, and
~REAS, t here are off ices equipped to handle the details and ac count ability of
such property custodianship
J'.DTtl, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Poly­t
echnic Institute that Ralph B. Draughon, President, or such pe rson as may be
acting a s Pre sident, be and he is hereby au thorized, empmfered, and ins tructed
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to officially designate a proper officer of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute
to assume the duties as Military Prope rty Custodian., · . until such time as
the Alabama Polyt echnic Institute may be relieved of custodianship.
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In connection ,dth th~ above resolution." the Board discussed the feasibility of
having the In stitution relieved of the custodianship of Military property. It
was suggested that the President and the Colle ge Attorney draw up an appropriate
re solution to be signed by each member of the Board and sent to each member of
Congress and the two Senators in Washington, asking th~m to take the necessary
steps to have the la1-l changed and custodianship for Military property assumed by
the Military Service concerned. It was further suggested that the President of
t.h.e Institution proceed with plans to get the Committee on Military Affairs of
the Land Grant College Association t o make every effort to get the law changed.
After full discus sion, upon motion by Frank P. Samford, seconded by Redus Collier,
and unanimous approval, the following resolution was adopted:
REroLlYrION NO. 3
CHANGING !'1ILITARY ProPERTY CUSTODIANSHIP
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RESOLVED that the College Attorney be reque~ted to investigate the legal status
of the law and that sucn steps as seem feasible be taken to relieve the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute of the responsibility of custodianship of Military property.
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Upon motion by Frank P. Samford, seconded by W. J. Terry, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
REffiLlYrION NO . 4
CREMATION OF CANCELLE.D API BU. ILDING REVENUE BONDS
WHEREAS, Alabruna Polytechnic Institute Building Revenue Bonds of 1948, issued
April 1, 1948, in till amount of $1,100,000.00, were redeemed in accordance with
schedule of redemption ani, subse-quently, refinanced and included in Alabama
Polytechnic Institute Refunding and Building Revenue Bonds of 1950, issued
April 1, 1950, in the total amount .of $4,250,000, and
WHEREAS, Alabama Polytechn:ii.c Institute Building Revenue · Bonds of 19~, issued
Jru1uary 1, 1950 , in the amount of $400,000".00, have been redeemed in accordance
with redemption schedule, and
WHEREAS, Alabama Polytechnic Institute Refunding and Building Revenue Bonds of
1950, issued April 1, 1950, have been redeemed in accordance with redemption
schedule, and
(See Exhibit "A")
WHEREAS, there is attached to this resolution a summary listing/of cancelled
- bonds and coupons as of· June 30, 1952, certified to by the Business Manage r and
the Auditor of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and
WHEREAS, these attached lists a gree with the schedule of such redemptions as
• set forth in the official audit of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute recently
completed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts, and
WHEREAS; these cancelled bonds ani coupons are of no furthe r value
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESJLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Poly­technic
Institute that Ralph B. Draughon, President, or such other person as
may be Bcting as President be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and [_
instructed to cause these cancelled documents to be properly cremated and that
there oe placed in t he off icial records of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute
a statement witnessed by hm employees to t he effect that cremation was made
in accor dance with this r esolution •
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Upon motion by V. S. Summerlin, seconded by Frank P. Samford, the following
r esolution was unanimously carJ?ied :
RESJLUTION NO. ;;
HlLE LINE PERMIT - ALABAMA roWER COMPANY
MONROEVILLE EXPERIMENT FIELD
vffiEREAS, it is nece ssary to extend the electric power line at the Monroeville
Experimental Farm in accordance with the attached drawing prepared by the
Alabama Power Company in order to provide additional facilities • .
Nmv, . THEREFORE, BE IT RESJLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Poly­technic
Institute that Ralph B. Draughon:, President, or such other person as
may be acting as President be, and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and
instructed to execute pole line agreement between the Alabama Polytechnic , .
Institute and the Alabama POvJer Company for a line to be located upon the land
of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute situated in Monroe County, Alabama, more
particularly described as follows :
"The northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of
Section 23, TOiffiship 6, Range 7, l e ss one (1) acre
in the southeast corner belonging to J. W. Feaster,
being 39 ac r es, more or less." .
(See Exhibit "B")
President Draughon stated he would like to bring before the Boar the follOwin g
items for their information and sugge stions:
1. The Report made to tq.e Oo.v.ernor in re sponse to an inquiry on
Schools and 'Enrollments, together with supplementary informa tion
regarding enrollment, iJhe level of support, and trends in the
various schools on t he campus in recent years.
Doctor Mullins spoke to these reports which were fully dis·cussed.
In connection with the discussion on f ees in general and out-of­state
fees in particular, Mr. Samford asked that the Board be
furnished additional information on out-af- state fees and that . 1\ • . .
the matter be put on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting.
Pre'sident Draughon explained that much thought has been given to
the question and he would be glad to make a recommendation and
substantiate it if the Board so desires. He stated further inform­ation
would be sent to the members of the Board as so on as pos sible.
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2. The que stion of the auditing of non- profit Corporations by
the State Examiner of Publi c /ic'counts was discussed.
President Draughon sta.ted he would like to draft a letter to
the Attorney General which would be presented jo ~ntly with
the Examiner of Public Accounts , asking for a ruling on the
question. He explained the problems involved in trying to
get an annual audit of college funds . Mr. Roberts stated he
did not see t hat the Board had anything to do with the
matter, if the projects are separat e Corporations. He
f urther stated h t the Board i s on r ecord t hat anything
over whith i t 'has' j Uri.Miction' as , to Sta':te money is 'mlb j ec't '
to ,audit and publ ic information, but things over which this
Board has no j urisdiction require no formal action by the
Trustees •
. !After full discussion of the matter, V. S. Summerlin made the
following motion, seconded by Ed. Roberts, and unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees disav010Js any jurisdiction over
the control of the actions of the Athletic As sociation, the
Auburn Alumni Association, the Auburn Research Foundation, and
the Auburn Development Society, which are all Corporations
created and eA~sting under the laws of the State of Alabama, and
WHEREAS, the EXaminer of Publ ic Accounts has concluded that
these Corporations are a par t of the Alabama Polytechnic
-Institute insofar as stat utory audit r equir ements are concerned,
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WHEREAS, it appears that the r e sulting question pertaining to
this audit is a legal question:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REWLVED that the Pr esident of the Alabama
Pblytechnic Institut e is advised to cooperate with the Examiner
of Publ ic Accounts in jointly presenting such legal que stion t o.
thei Attorney General for proper deci sion and opinion.
1:00 P.M., the meeting recessed until 2: 30 P.M. for lunch.
2: 30 P.M., the Board r econvened for further business, Mr. Frank P. Samf ord
being absent . He had to leave after lunch in or der to attend a
meeting elsevIhere.
3. Six items of exceptions listed by the Chief Examiner of Public
Accounts as a result of an examination of the accounts of the
Institution f or the period July 1, 1948, to June 30 , 1952. They
were :
a. Automobile Liability Insurance ....... . .......•.. • $10, 544. 53 .
b. Scholarship aid to students.... . ..... . ........... 5,000.00
c. Da:mages paid from 'St udent Contingency fee s
deposit . . . . . . .• . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . 796. 84 "
d. First aid treatment to injured employees......... 413.15
e. Damages to personal p roper ty..................... 228. 25
f . Expense of County Sheriff transporting employee
to Bryce Hospital ••••••••••• • ••• • ••••• • • •• • ~... 40 .00
TOTAL ••• $17, 033. 77
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These -VIere reviewed briefly and each item explained in detail.
President Draughon stated that since t hese were not illegal
disbursements under the t hen existing rules, regulations , and
procedures of the Institution, he had asked that the Colle ge
be not penalized this time and he f elt his request would be
granted.
4. The procedure used in reaching conclusions on requests for the
bi-ennium budgets to be presented to the Alabama Legislature.
Pre sident Draughon, stated the ,Gov ernor has agreed to call a
meeting of all educational force,s and tell i;.hem realistically
what the chances are for finarlcial aid. ' ' This 'wi).,l be done
prior to the first of February, and when the Institution has
been 'advised as to what the score i s, the legislative budget
re~uestwill be adjusted according to what it looks like will
be available in the Educational Trust Fund. He stated it was
ITS desire to present a" request that is reasonable in terms of
the money that will ~e available .
President Draughon stated he would like to report that in all
meetings with College Pre sidents, the Director of the Agricultural
Extension Service, and the Director of t ill Agricultural Experiment
Stations sat around the'table with the group and no agreement for
the reduction of a dime fo r either service was made until the '
Directors had concurred, with no pressure. He said there is a
feeling someirThere - ani it has been circulated over the state -
that he deliberately cut the agricultural appropriations. He,
therefore, made this statement of facts and stated he regretted [
the rumors since they give the impression that the President is
fighting agriculture, which is not true .
The Board instructed the President to proceed with plans and
work the legislative program out as best he can in the light of
the conferences w~th the Governor and the School people .
Mr. Ed. A. Roberts asked if the Inst itution ever gave consideration to Short
Courses to help people who are interested in cattle grovling and other phases
of §.griculture. He stated he is very much interested and willing to pay a
reasonable fee to get such service.
President Draughon assured him such Short Courses al~ given and he felt sure
it could · be arranged to give such courses at the Gulf Coast Experiment Station,
where the proper persons on the Colle ge staff could participate. He then
passed out to the Board members bulletins on agriculture , calling especial
attention to a cooperative bulletin and hOvJ it is being used to ansvl~r
inquiries from outside the state .
The advantages of television in dis semina ting such inforrm tion was di scussed
and the President explained that all institutions of higher l earning in the
State are working on this possibility, and that Auburn has a channel reserved.
Mr. Terry stated·a ·state-wide meeting will be held at an early date to discuss
the pr-oblem of: .what oan -he done to utilize the five channels. .
Mr. Summerlin .roaised ·the question oi' Televlsi'on and NCAA and r equested that
further infonna-tion be sent to the Board members and that the mafter be put
on the. agenda ·fo r , dd:scus-S"ion at t -he next mee ting.
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Following this discussion, the Board went into an informal discussion a s to
the care used in screening and i nvesti gating member s of t he Faculty prior to
appointment. The refe r ence was to the danger of admission of subv ersives,
and seA~ally pe rverted persons. The President stated that all r easonable
caution was exercised, and , further, that on acceptabl e evidence such persons
would be immediately separated. He knew of no subver sive or perverted
employees, but stated that he would promptly and effectively investi gate any
per son so suspected and invited t he members of t he Board to give him the
names of any such persons.
Upon motion by }'Ir. Terry, t oo Board gave a r lslng vote of thanks to Mr. Ed. A.
Roberts and to the Hanager and employees of the Grand Hat el for the d elightful
hospitality which members of the Board enjoyed as guests.
Heeting adjourned.
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Berta Dunn, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
Summary Listing of Cancelled Bonds & Coupons
as of June 30, 1952~'l-
Alabama Polytechnic Institute Building Revenue
Bonds of 1948 Issued April 1 , 1948
Bonds Numbered 1-1100, inc. Amount $1, 100,000
Bonds No . 1-25, inc . Paid 4/1/49
Bonds No. 26-50, inc . Paid 4/1/50
Bonds No . 51-1100,inc. Paid 10/1/50
Coupon No . 1 from bonds 1-1100, inc.
Coupon No . 2 from bonds l-liOO, inc.
Coupon No . 3 from bonds 26-1100, inc.
Coupon No . 4 from bonds 26-1100, inc .
Coupon No . 5 from bonds 51-1100, inc .
(Sch. 2-1) $ 25,000.00
(Sch. 4-1) 25,000 . 00
(Sch. 5-1/2l1p50~000 . 00
$1,100,000.00
(Sch. 1-1)
( fich. 2-1)
(Sch. 3- 1/2)
(Sch. 4-1)
(Sch. 5-1/2)
16,L18. 75
16 , ~18 . 75
16,075. 00
16,075.00
IS ~ 731.25
$ 80, 718. 7z.
Subtotal paid bonds and coupons •••• . . . . . . . ~~1,180, 718 . 75
Coupon No . 6-60, inc . attached to bonds 51-1100 (redeemed
10/1/50)
To tal paid and/or ca.ncelled bonds and coupons
a s of 6/30/52 • • • • • • ••• 0 • • • • . . . . ..
Cancelled and/or paid bonds and coupons above verified~~
504,993.75
$1, 685,712 . 50
w. T. Ingram (Signed) , Busine ss Manager A. P. Pearron (signed}Audi tor
Cancelled and/or paid bonds and coupons listed above cremated on -----
Witness Witness
-l~See also Report of State Examiner of Account s as of June 30, 1952
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE HELD AT 10:00
A.M., ·SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1953, IN THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT,
SAMFORD HALL
Present: Honorable Paul S. Haley, Chairman, and Honorable
G. H. Wright
Absent: Honorable Redus Collier
Others Present: President Ralph B. Draughon and Business
Manager W. T. Ingram
1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, a quorum
was declared present andW. T. Ingram was named Acting
Secretary of the meeting.
2. President Draughon presented the proposed budget of The
Alabama Polytechnic Institute, a copy of which had been
previously mailed to each member of the CoIlJIlittee.
3. The proposed budget listed Intercollegiate Athletics under
Student Activities, rather than Auburn Athletic Association,
Inc., under Related Funds, in the amount of $365,000.00.
Page 14 of budget called attention to the fact this was
proposed pending a ruling of the Attorney General as to
whether said funds are departmental. After discussion it
was agreed that it would be better to leave this account
under Related Funds pending such opinion. Mr. G. H. Wright
moved "Leave account as it is now under Related Funds,
pending opinion of Attorney General and later review by
Budget Committee." The motion was seconded by Mr. Paul
S. Haley, and adopted.
4. With t he above change Mr. G. H. Wright moved that the revised,
proposed budget, as submitted by the President, be submitted
to the Board of Trustees for adoption. The motion was seconded
by Paul S. Haley, and adopted.
5. There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 12 Noon.
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ANNUAL BOARD l-lEETING
June 1, 1953
11:00 A .~i .
Auburn ,. Alabama
Appointment of Chairman Pro-Termpo e for the Meeting
ROLL CALL
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Approval of Einutes of 14eeting on November 7, 1952 and January 9, 1953,.
which was a continuation of the November 7, 1952, meeting .
2. Approval of Degrees awarded session 1952- 53
3. Approval of Catalog for 1952-53
4. Increase in Ro< m a.nd Board and Non-Resident Fees (Confirmation)
5. Budget for 1953-54
6. Death of Dean Marion Jacob Funchess
7 . Death of Niss l{aria ADen Glenn
8 . Power Line Permit - Wiregrass Substation (Confirmation)
9. Appointment of W. T. Ingram as Treasurer (Confirmation)
10 . Increasing Bond on l'>ili tary Property
11 . Transferring Loan from TOA Fraternity to Theta Xi Fraternity
12 . Additional Loan to Alpha Psi Fraternity
13 . Gulf 3tates Paper Corporation Gift
14. Borrowing Against Bonds
15 . Naming Streets on the API Campus
16. TV Plans for Utilizing Channel 56
17 . Congratulations to the University on Selection of New President
18. Honorary Degrees
l'~ISCEL1AN.l!. .O US :
a . United States Treasury 2~% Bonds, status of .
b . Resolution passed by the Alabama Veterinary Ledical Association.
c. Garl vdlliam Connell ,jcholarship Fund
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.ANNUAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ALABA¥~ POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
. Auburn, Alabama
June 1, 1953
In the absence of the President of the Board, Judge W. L. Parrish moved, seconded
by Mr . Frank P. Samford, that lv1r. Paul S. Haley, Vice-President of the Board, act
as Chairman Pro-Tempore for the meeting . The question was properly called for and
the motion was unanimously carried.
~tr . Haley took the chair, called the meeting to order, and asked for a roll call
by the secretary •
Upon roll call the following members proved to be present:
W. J. Terry, Redus Collier, Joe Davis, Paul S. Haley, Jimmy Hitchcock, W. L.
Parrish, Walker Reynolds, E A. Roberts, Frank P. Samford, V. S. Summerlin,
G. H. Wright, B. Dunn, Secretary.
Governor Gordon Persons was absent.
The members named constitute all the members of the Board of Trustees of the
Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
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Others present were as follows: Ralph B. Draughon, President of the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute; David W. Mullins, Executive Vice President; L. O. Brackeen,
Director of Publicity; William J . Samford, College Attorney; W. T. Ingram, Business
tr..anager and Treasurer; Graham cTeer, Lee County Bulletin .
The Chail~ declar ed a quorum of the Board present and opened the meeting for
business .
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Upon motion by Frank Fe Samford, seconded by Jimmy Hitchcock, the following resolu­tion
was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING ON NOmJ3ER 7, 1952 and JANUARY 9, 1953,
which was a continuation of the November 7, 1952, meeting.
BE IT RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Board held on November 7,
1952, and the minutes of the meeting of the Board held on January 9, 1953, at
Point Clear, Alabama, which was a continuation of the meeting of November 7, 1952,
be and the same are approved as recorded.
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Upon motion by W. L. Parrish, seconded by W. J . Terry, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
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RESOLUTION NO . 2
APPROVAL OF DEGREES AviARDED SESSION 1952-53
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute tha.t [ ,
the degrees awarded by the Faculty and the Council of Deans for the Scholastic Year I
1952-53, be and the same .are heCrebY approved, and that a list of the degrees be . __ '
made a part of this resolution Official copies filed in the book of Exhibits and
made a part of these minutes), subject to any changes that may occur.
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Upon motion by Frank P. Sam ford, seconded by W. J . Terry, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTICN NO.3
APPROVAL OF CATALOG FOR 1952-53
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the catalog for the year 1952-53, as sub­mitted
b~ the President of the Institution, upon his statement that there are no
fundamental changes from the previous catalog other than the ch~~ges due to an
increase in the charges for room and board and in non-resident fee, except as it
may be in conflict with the budget hereinafter adopted .
Upon mot.ion · by Walker Reynolds, seconded by G. H. vlright, the following resolution
was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO . 4 .
INCREASE IN ROOM AND BOARD A}ID .NON-RESIDENT FEES
(C onfirma tion)
WHEREAS, because of the high cost of food, it is necessary to make a slight increase
in room and board, and
"l'J1iEREAS, it was desirable to increase the fee for non-resident students from
$30 .00 to $45.00 per quarter, and -
vv'HEnEAS, in order to carry thi s information in the new edition of the catalog, so
that students desiring to enter Auburn might have this inf ormation prior to regis­t
rat i on, it was necessa.ry to get a t elegraphic vote from the Board as follows:
t~e have been giving a great deal of thought to the matter of ra~s1ng
the fee for non-resident students and a slight increase in r oom and
board charges in the college dormitories . You and other members of
the Board will recall the discussion at the last Board meeting on
raj ~ ing the fee for non-resident students. ~e found, also, from a
recent visit~ some of the legislators here, that there is consider­able
interest among that group in these matters.
Inasn~ch as we must include any increase in the next issue of the
catalog, which is about ready to go to the printer, I am recommend­ing:
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1 . That we increase our non-resident fee from $30 ~ 00 to $45 .00
per quarter, and that this be carried in the new edition of the
catalog so that students desiring to enter Auburn may .have this
information prior to registration.
2. That we increase room and board charges by $27 .00 for the
academic year of 9 months . The quarterly rates would, .therefore,
be as follows: Room and board per quarter for .men and women;
present rate $130 .50, to be increased by '9 .00, making the
charge $139 . 50.
Food prices have advanced sharply since we have changed our
prices. We have ~lso found it necessar,r to increase salaries
and wages.
We do not believe a greater increase in the non-resident fee
would be warranted. To raise the fee more than 50 per cent
would place a serious handicap on non-resident students
presently enrolled at the institution. Furthe~ore, it
would almost certainly lead to efforts on the part of students,
parents, and Auburn alumni living outside the state who wish
to send their children to Auburn, to have the out-of-state fees
. waived or otherwise to avoid payment . We have always followed
the policy of making no exception in the collection of the f ees
and to collect them for all four years or twelve quarters.
These are matters for action by the Board of Trustees but they
do not, I think, warrant a called meeting. If members will
signify }heir approval, or disapproval, the action can be con­firmed
at the next regular meeting ."
Signatures signifying approval from the following members of the
Board:
Redus Collier, Joe M. Davis, Paul S. Haley (I hate to have
to do this), Jimmy Hitchcock, W. L. Parrish, Gordon Persons,
Walker Reynolds, E. A. Roberts, Frank P. Samford, V. S.
Summerlin, W. J . Terr,r, G. H. Wright .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute That it hereby ratifies, accepts, and confirms the above
action, and approves the new charges for room and board, and the non-resident
fee as car ried in the catalog for 1953-54 •.
Mr. Haley, Chairman of the Budget Committee, reported that the proposed budget
for 1953-54 is substantially the same as that for 1952-53, due to the fact that
the legislature which is now in session has not acted upon appropriations for
the state institutions of higher education.
Mr . Ingram, Business l1anager, explained that the proposed budget listed
Intercollegiate Athletics under Student Activities, rather than Auburn Athletic
Association, Inc., under Related Funds, in the amount of $365,000 . He stated
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that this was proposed pending a ruling of the Attorney General as to whether. these
funds are departmental and, pending this ruling, it was felt this amount should be
left under Related Funds .
President Draughon reviewed action taken by the Board at its meeting on January 9,
1953, and explained again events leading up to a request for a ruling on this matter
by the Attorney General . He stated a joint request signed by him and the State
Examiner of Public Accounts, Hr . Ralpb Eagerton, has been submitted to the Attorney
General and pending a ruling, he agrees with the Budget Committee that the account
should stay where it is. After the ruling has been received the Board can then make
whatever adjustment is necessary, along with any other adjustments that may be needed .
Mr . Haley then read the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO . 5
BUDGET FOR 1953-54
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute as
follows:
Section 1 . That the budgets of the College Proper Division, the Agricultural
Experiment Station Division and the Agricultural Extension Service Division of The
Alab~na Polytechnic Institute covering cur.rent funds, endowment and trust funds,
plant funds and related funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1953, and end­ing
,Tune 30, 1954, as presented by the President and approved by the Budget Com­mittee
of the Board of Trustees, be and the same are hereby ad09ted .
Section 2. Provided, however, that the amounts fixed in the budgets for the
year 1953-54 and set opposite the names of the respective officers, teachers, employees,
and attaches of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute shall be understood to be estimates
only and not fixed salaries, and in no sense promises to pay, and only sums fixed as
a basis for relative amount to be paid to such named officers, teachers, employees
and attaches upon a ratio or per cent of payment of the funds and/or income of the
institution for the annual support and maintenance of said institution . And nothing
in said budgets shall be accepted or construed to be legal obligations or liabilities
against The Alabama Polytechnic Institut ~.
Section 3. That the salary scale l ist.ed in this budget is hereby approved and
adopted, and, in cases where it is to the best interest of the institution and the
people of the State to retain the services of outstanding menbers of the staff or to
fill vacancies with people of unusual personalities, training, and capacities, the
President is authorized and empowered to pay salaries within reason above the scale,
with the approval of the Budget Committee .
Section 4. That the wage scale listed in this budget is hereby approved to be
used as a guide in paying wages on a reasonable and equitable basis .
Section 5. That the travel regulations listed in this budget, which includes
mileage and per diem expenses at the rate applicable to State employees, are hereby
approved and adopted .
After full discussion by members of the Board, 11r ~ G. H. l!fright seconded Mr ~ Haley's
motion and the resolution was unanimously adopted, with the understanding that if
the State legislature, or the Federal Government, makes any changes in appropriations
~he budget will later be revised accordingly.
Upon motion by Redus Collier, seconded by \~ " L. Parrish, the following resolution
was adopted by rising vote:
RESOLUTION No.6
DEATH OF DEAN l>1ARION JACOB FUNCHESS
WHEREAS, l~rion Jacob Funchess, Dean Emeritus of the School of Agriculture, for
forty-~' ~rs a faithful and esteemed member of the faculty of the Alabama Poly­technic
Institute, died on February 19, 1953, and ( -t..-,-.....- t:J,' / flllf)
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WHEREAS, in the several capacities of teacher, research worker, Dean of the School
of Agriculture, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Stations, and Dean Emerjtus~
he rendered a great service to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute and to the whole
field of agricultural research in America; and served with unremitting labor and
with distinction the best interests of his students, and
1.'JHEREAS, he brought national acclaim and international recognition to Auburn and
to the State of Alabama through the organization and development of her. Agricul­tural
Experiment Station System,- which has resulted in the creation of untold
millicns of dollars of new farm income in Alabama and the oouth, as a result of
research conducted here, and
WHEREAS, under his sympathetic and inspiring guidance to students and staff members,
some of the most productive scholars in the varied fields of Agricultural Research
have been trained here and entered positions of distinction in numerous private
and public agencies, and
\{HEREAS , his forthrightness, his uncompromising integrity, his unswerving devotion
to duty, his loyalty in friendship and his fine sense of humor earned for him
esteen and affection:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLV~ that the great loss to this lllstitution is hereby
recogn~zed, and that we express to his widow and children our high appreciation
of him in every capacity, and, that a copy of these resolutions become a part of
the minutes of this meeting of the Board of Trustees.
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}~ . Walker Reynolds asked for the privilege of introducing a resolution on the
death of l{iss Allie Glenn, Treasurer, because of his long friendship w1d affec­tion
for Vuss Glenn . The motion was seconded by Frank P. Samford, and unanimousJy
adopted by rising vote:
RESOLUTION NO . 7
DEATH OF MI::>S HARIA ALLEN GLENN
villEREAS, on February 13, 1953, ~lis ~ Maria Allen Glenn, who for 47 years served
as Treasurer of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, died,and
\AJHEREAS, her grandfather, Doctor John Bowles Glenn, was one of the founders of
the ~ast Alabama 1~le College of the Methodist Church in Auburn in the year 1857 ;
her father, Emory Thomas Glenn, became the first treasurer of this Land-Grant
College when in 1872 the property of the East Alabama V~le College was deeded
to the State of Alabama for the establishment here of the A & M College which
became in 1899, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and
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WHEREAS, Yuss Allie came to the Treasurer's Office as an assistant to her able
father in 1896 and, upon his death in 1906, was elected by the Board of Trustees
as Treasurer of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, and
Wfu.ltEAS, in the capacity as Treasurer over the years Miss Allie met and befriended
and acquired the love and respect of generations of Auburn students as she labored
so cheerfully and effectively for the good of the institution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
l e That the Board of Trustees o~ the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute joins The Faculty,
The Alumni, The Students and The Friends
of Auburn in expressing appreciation of
her long, faithful and devoted service as
Treasurer.
2. That a copy of this resolution be made a
part of the minutes of this meeting of the
Board and sent to members of her family .
Upon motion by V. S. Summerlin, seconded by W. · J . Terry, the following resolution .
was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO . 8
PO~~ LINE PERMIT - WIREGRASS SUBSTATION
(Confirmation)
l~S, The Alabama Power Company by letter of February 19, 1953, requested permission
to extend its pOi'ier lines on lands of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute known as the
Wiregrass Substation, in Henry County, Alabama, in accordance with drawing No . DSO
#6600-26, dated January 14, 1953, attached to the original copy of these minutes, and
liHEREAS, the members of The Board of Trustees have approved this pole line permit
by mail vote .
NOvl, THEREFORE, BZ IT RFSOLVED by The Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polytechnic
Institute that the execution of this pole line permit is hereby approved.
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Upon motion by V. S. Summerlin, seconded by \~ . L. Parrish, the folloi'n.ng resolution
was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO ~ 9
APPOINTI-1ENT OF W. T. INGR»1 AS TREASURER
(Confirmatio :1
WHEREAS , because of the death <n February 13, 1953, of Miss Allie Glenn, Treasurer d
the \labama Polytechnic Institute, it was necessary to get a telegraphic vote of the
appointment of a Treasurer, in order to avoid confusion in handling and disbursing
fun\ '5 of the institution, and
WHEREAS, in line with a previous action of. the Board of Trustees, authorizing
William Travis Ingram to act for Miss Glenn during her illness, the Board voted
by telegram to approve him as Treasurer, as follows:
"Regret to inform that Hiss Allie .Glenn, Treasurer, Alabama Polytechnic
Institute, died this morning . Funeral three o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Inasmuch as her name appears on all checks as Treasurer request your appro­valor
disapproval of appointment of W. T. Ingram as Treasurer of the
Alabama Polytechnic Institute . This is in line with a previous action
of the Board of Trustees authorizing Mr. Ingram to act for 11iss Allie
during her illness. Action taken now will avoid considerable confusion
in handling and disbursing funds of the institution . Will appreciate
expression of your approval or disapproval by Western Union collect.
Ralph Be Draughon, President."
Replies to above telegram signifying approval as follows:
"Montgomery, Alabama, February 13. Hon. Ralph Be Draughon, President
Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Pending action of
Board of Trustees to select permanent Treasurer approval of appoint­ment
of W. T. Ingram as Treasurer is hereby granted . Gordon Persons,
Governor."
"Albertville, Alabama, February 13 . Dr . R. B. Draughon, President
Alabama Polytechnic Institute,Auburn, Alabama. Deeply regret the
death of Miss Allie Glenn. Approve t he appointment of Travis Ingram
as Treasurer . Joe M. Davis, Member Board of Trustees."
IIJasper, Alabama, February 13. Ralph B. Draughon, President, Alabama
Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Rete1 regret death of lIuss
Glenn. Approve appointment W. T.. Ingram as Treasurer . Sorry pre­vious
engagements prevents attending funeral. Paul S. Haley."
IIHontgomery, Alabama, February 13. Ralph B. Dr aughon, President API,
Auburn, Alabama . I approve appointment of \~ . T. Ingram as Treasurer
of the Alabama Polytechnic Inst~tute. Jimmy Hitchcock. II
"Clanton, Alabama, February 13 . Ralph B. Draughon, President, Poly­technic
Institute, Auburn, Alabama. I confirm appointment of Mr .
Ingram as Treasurer. Judge W. L. Parrish ."
IIAnniston, Alabama, February 13 •. Dr. Ralph B. Draughon, President
Alabama PolytechniC Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Deep regret expect
attend funeral approve Ingram for Treasurer . Walker Reynolds ."
"Mobile, Alabama, February 13. Ralph B Draughon, President, Alabama
Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Rete1 sorry to learn of
Miss Glenn's death and approve appointment of W. T. Ingram as
Treasurer . Regards. E. A. Roberts."
"Birmingham, Alabama, February 13 . Dr" Ralph B. Draughon, President,
Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama . Regret to learn of
death of Miss Allie Glenn. Approve appointment of W. T. Ingram as
Treasurer of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Frank P. Samford . II
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IIAuburn, Alabama, February 14. Ralph Be> Draughon, President, API, Auburn,
Alabama . I approve appointment of W. T. Ingram as Treasurer of Alabama
Polytecrmic Institute . G. H. Wright."
"Atlantic City, New Jersey, Feburary 14. Dr . Ralph B. Draughon, President,
Alabama Polytecrmic Institute" Auburn, Alabama. , Approve vi. T. Ingram
appointment Treasurer API. W. J. Terry ."
"Luverne, Alabama, February 14.. Ralph Draughon, Auburn, Alabama . Approve
1"/" T. Ingram as Treasurer of Alabama ,Polytecrmic Institute. V. S. Summerlin .. 1t
IIDecatur, Alabama, February 14 . Dr. Ralph B. Draughon, Alabama Polytechnic
Institute, Auburn, Alabama. Happy to vote approval of W. T. Ingram as
Treasurer of Alabama Polytecrmic Institute. Redus Collier. 1I
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute that it hereby ratifies, accepts, and confirms the above action, desig­nating
William Travis Ingram as Treasurer of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute .
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Upon motion by V S. Summerlin, seconded by W. L. Parrish, the following resolution
was adopted after full discu,ssion and explanation by W. T. Ingram, Business ¥mnager:
. RESOLUTION NO ~ 10
INCREASING BOND ON ~ILITARY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, there is in effect at this time an Institutional bond for Army and Air
Force ROTC property, executed by The Alabama Po~vtechnic Institute on November 15,
1947, pursuant to a resolution of The Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polyteclmic
Institute passed on the 3rd day of August, 1928~ in the amount of $500,000 .00, and
WHEREAS, due to the increase in the value of the military property assigned to The
Alabama Polytecrmic Institute Army and Air Force ROTC units, we are advised by the
Army authorities that the Institution should execute a bond in the amount ,of
~800,000.OO to be forwarded to the Commaqding General, Third Army, with the request
that it be substituted for the existing bond for $500,000.00 .
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by The Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polytechnic
Institute that a substitute bond be executed for The Alabama Polytechnic Institute
by Ralph B. Draughon, President, or such other person as may be acting as President
and that same be countersigned by The Alabama. Polytechnic Institute Military
Property Custodian.
Upon motion by Frank P. Samford, seconded by Walker Reynolds, the following resolution
was unanimously carried:
RESOLUTION NO. 11
TRANSFERRING LOAN FRDM TOA FRATERNITY TO THETA XI FRATERNITY
WHEREAS, a loan was made by ~The Alabama Polytechnic Institute to the TOA Fraternity
in the principal amount of $23,000.00 under date of July 1, 1947, to be used to
purchase the property at 220 W. }~gnolia to be used for a Chapter House, and
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WHEREAS, said TOA raternity is selling this pr oper ty to Beta Zeta Chapter of­Theta
Xi Fraternity to be used as a Chapter House, and
WHEREAS, the Beta Zeta Chapter of Theta Xi Fraternity has requested a loan of
~p22, 000 .00 to be used by them to purchase this property . -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by The Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polytechnic
Institute that Ralph B. Draughon, President, or such other person as may be acting
as President, be and he is hereby authorized, empowered and instructed:
1 . To make a loan to the Beta Zeta Chapter of Theta Xi in the .
amount of $22,000 .00.
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To secure said loan by such properly executed legal documents
as may be required and approved by the Attorney for The Alabama
Polytechnic Institute .
To make the loan fronl funds that may be available within the
Endo~nent and Trust Fund, which are subject to such investment
by The Alab~ Polytechnic Institute .
To deduct from said loan the amount remaining due and unpaid on
the TOA Fraternity loan, which is estirr~ted to be on June 15, 1953,
approximately $18,441 .. 090
Upon motion by G. H. "lright, seconded by U.. J . Terry, the following resolution
was unanimously passed, with the recommendation that the loan not exceed twenty
years:
RESOLUTION NO . 12
ADDITIONAL, LOAN TO ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY
M{EREAS, on June 14, 1945, The Alabama Polyteclmic Institute made a loan to the
Theta Club of Alpha Psi Fraternity in the amount of $18,104.63, and
~~EREAS, this loan has been reduced as of June 15, 1953, to approximately the
principal amount of $9,244 .73, and
WHEREAS, said Fraternity has now made application for an additional loan of
approximately $16,000.00 for the purpose of altering the present Chapter House
to provide for a full basement, which can be used for a dining room and recrea­tional
room, and to hard surface the drive leading from ~~gnolia Avenue to the
house .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL~~ by The Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polytechnic Inst.
that Ralph B. Draughon, President, or such other person as may be acting as Presi-dent,
be and he is hereby authorized, empowered and instructed:
1 . To make a loan to the Theta Club of Alpha Psi Fraternity for the
purpose of making alterations to its Chapter House in an amount
not to exceed $16,000 .00 .
2. That the amount of the loan together with the balance on the present
loan shall not be in excess of a total of ~25 ,000.00 .
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3. To s.ecure said loan by such properly executed legal documents as
may be reqDred and approved by the At torney for The Alabama Poly­technic
Institute.
4. To make the loan from funds that may be available within the
Endowment and Trust Fund, which are subject to such investment
by The Alabama Polytechnic Institute .
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Upon motion by V. S. Summerlin, seconded by Frank P. Samford, and unanimous vote,
the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO . 13
GULF STATES PAPER CORPORATION GIFT
WHEREAS, the Gulf States Paper Corporation of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on May 18, 1953
presented to the Alabama Polytechnic Institute the sum of ~?16,000, and
vmEREAS, this sum of $16,000 added to a similar donation received in 1952 makes
possible an endowment of $25,000 to be used for the establishment of scholarships
and fellowships in forest~ and
\~rlEREAS, this donation will encourage the development of forestry resources in
Alabama through the training of students of unusual ability to work in this field :
NOW, THER.c.'FORE, BI'~ IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute:
1 . That the gift of the Gulf States Paper Corporation be and the same is
hereby accepted.
2 . That the gratitude of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute of the generous
gift of the Gulf States Paper Corporation is hereby expressed and that
copies of this resolution be furnished to the Corporation.
Upon motion by Frank P. Samford, seconded by G. H. Wright,. the following resolution
was unanimously passed:
RESOLUTION NO . 14
BORROWING AGAINST BONDS
ItlHEREAS, The Endowment and Trust Account of The Alabama Polytechnic Instit'.:lte owns or
will own as of July 1, 1953, approximately $160,000 .00 of U. S. Treasury 2~ Bonds due
12/15/72-67 held as part of its investment portfolio, and
WHEREAS, during the fiscal year July 1, 1953 - June 30, 1954, The Alabama Polytechnic
Institute through its Endowment and Trust Account is committed to make loans for
fraternity house construction as follows :
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Total
$ 80,000 .00
85,000 .00
$165, 000 .00, and
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vfIHEREAS, if these loans are made it would be necessary to sell the abovementioned
Government securities which at present are on a discount basis, and
WHEREAS, in order to avoid such a loss in the Endowment and Trust Account we are
advised that The First National Bank of Atlanta, Georgia, would make a loan on an
annual basis with these bonds as security at an interest rate of 1 3/4%.
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NOW, TH..ii:.REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by '!'he Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polytechnic
Institute that Ralph B. Draughon, President, or such other person as may be acting
as President, be authorized to borrow against said U. S. Treasury bonds and to
execute proper note to cover as may be required and approved by the Attorney for
The Alabama Polytechnic Institute .
The Chair recognized Mr . Jimmy- Hitchcock, Chairman of the Naming of Buildings
Committee, who presented a resolution on naming certain streets on the campus of
the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, as follo\'(s:
RESOLUTION NO. 15
NAIVlING STRZETS ON THE API CAMPUS
WHEREAS, names of the streets on the campus of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute
have never been officially designated, and
W~S, the campus has grown to such an extent that it is necessary and desirable
that the streets be named, and
WHEREAS, the Campus Planning Committee has recommended names for all campus streets
as shown on the attached plan prepared by the Department of Buildings and Grounds,
and dated ~ay 1953:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby adopt the
recommendation presented by the Campus Planning Committee as the official names of
the streets on the campus of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute .
Upon motion by V. S. Summerlin, seconded by W. J. Terry, the resolution was unani­mously
adopted.
President Draughon, Superintendent W. J. Terry and Director of Publicity, L. O.
Brackeen, discussed TV plans for education, after which, upon motion by V. S.
Sumnerlin, seconded by W. J . Terry, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted: -
RiSOLUTION NO. 16
TV PLANS FOR UTILIZING CHANNEL 56
WHEREAS, on October 15, 1951 the Alabama Polytechnic Institute made formal applica­tion
to the Federal Co~mrunications Commission to reserve UHF Channel 56 for a
non-commercial educational television station in the City of Auburn, Alabama;
and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 1952, the Federal Communications Commission allocated UHF
Channel 56 t o Auburn) Alabama, along with four other non-commercial educational
channels to Birmingham, University, Montgomery, and Mobile; and
TNHEREAS , the Alab~~ Polytechnic Institute joined in calling a one-day, state-wide
meeting of Ala.bama's educational leaders in the office of the St ate Superintendent
of 3ducation in Montgomery on October 9, 1952, to make plans for utilizing the five
cha'1nels allocated to Alabama; and
WHEREAS, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute has had an official representative on a
seven-man Executive Committee appointed a.t the initial meetinp' in hontgomer,f and
which met in Montgomery October 15, 1951 , in Birmingham onOctrl2r 29, 1952, in
Montgomery on December 30, 1952; and
"i'ffiEREAS, the Ala.bama Polytechnic Institute participated in a regional television
meeting called by the Southern Regional Education Board in Atlanta, Georgia, Decem­ber
11-13, 1952; and
~iHEREAS, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute paid $250 of $800 spent for a state-wide
engineers' television survey; and
~~S, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute had an official representative on a com­mittee
of five to work out details for a state-wide Governor's conference in educa­tional
television in Hontgomery February 26 and 27, 1953; and
vffih1lliAS, the Governor appointed an official of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute on
a seven-man co~nittee to work out plans for a state-wide television system to be
presented to the Alabama legislature; and
-MffEREAS, the Alabama Legislature at present has before it legislation proposing to
set up a state-wide educational television council and to appropriate $500,000 for
the next two years for promoting and operating one or more television stations and
facilities in Alabama; and
~~iEAS, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute had an official representative at the
Citizens' Conference in Birmingham where -the Storer Broadcasting Company offered
to Bi~ningham facilities for utilizing Channel 10, one of the five channels
allocated to Alabama; and
-WHEREAS, the divergent activities of the ~labama Polytechnic Institute, through its
divisions of Instruction, Research and Extension, offer sources of unlimited informa­tion
and facts for preparing and present~1g most valuable and interesting television
programs;
Nmv, THEREFORE, BE IT ac;sOLVED:
1. That the Alabama Polytechnic Institute presents these facts as
evidence of its intention to join in a state-wide television
system for utilizing Channel 56 along with other non-commercial
educational channels allocated to Alabama .
2. That we request the Federal Communications Commission to continue
to reserve the five non-commercial educational channels for Alaba~
until the educational forces in the state have had time to perfect
a state-wide television plan for utilizing these channels.
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Mr. Frank P. Samford called attention to the fact that the University of Alabama
has selected an outstanding educator and man for its president, and offered the
following resolution, which was seconded by Walker Reynolds and unanimously adopted
by rising vote:
RESOLUTION NO. 17
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE m~IVERSITY ON SELECTION OF NEW PRESIDENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute:
1 . That the Board of Trustees of the University of Alab~~ be
cOHunended for their wisdom in selecting a successor to Doctor
J ohn IJ~ . Gallalee upon the occasion of his retirement, a dis­tinguished
Alabamian who has won national and international
pre stipe as an educator, in the person of Doctor Oliver C.
C armicha. el; and
2 .. . That the greetings and felicitations of The Alabama Polytechnic
Institute be extended Doctor Carmichael upon his decision to
return to his native state as the President of his Auna ~~ter .
ITEM 18
In line with a resolution adopted on January 9, 1953, concerning Honorary Degrees,
the following names of persons who have been suggested for consideration as reciF ~
. ~ents for an honorary degree were read:
Herbert Barks
Henson Estes Bussey
Hal ~tephens Dumas
Frank L. Grove
John K. Hodnette
Gordon R. Holstun
John Ilges
Richard T. Rives
Ed . A. Roberts
Will Howard Smith
ADDRESS
Chattanooga, Tennessee
2452 Peachtree Road, N. W.
Atlanta, Georgia
Executive Secretary of AEA
hontgomery, Alabama
Vice Pr.esident, \Afestinghouse Ela:: tric
Birmingham, Alabama
Superintendent of 0chools
Thomaston, Georgia
Columbus, Georgia
Judge and Attorney
Montgomery, Alabama
Chairman, Waterman Steamship Corp .
Mobile, Alabama
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Paul T. Stone Dean, Huntingdon College
}ontgomery, Alabama
Lily Ross Taylor
Charles Allen Thomas
Dean of Graduate School
Bryn Nawr College
Bryn¥~wr, Pennsylvania
President, 1iionsanto Chemical Co.
St . Louis, Missouri
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President Draughon r eported on the following :
a . United States Treasury 2~% Bonds, status of:
That under the authority of a resolution authorizing the sale of 1950 R
and BR bonds of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, the proceeds of the
same were invested in United St ates Treasury 2~% bonds, pending the
needs of such proceeds for payment of construction cost author ized. He
reported that these bonds had declined in par value and we are now faced
with the necessity of converting certain of these bonds to cash. After
some discussion it was agreed that no resoJution was necessary because
of the fact the original bond resolution authorized the investment and
conversion of these bonds .
b . Resolution passed by the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association:
IIThat the following resolution was passed by the Alabama Veterinary Medical
Association at its annual meeting in Gadsden, Alabama, I'larch 21, 1953:
Be it resolved that this Association:
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Extend to Dr. R. B. Draughon, President, and to the Board
of Trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute its
appreciation and thanks for their past support of the
School of VeterinarY gedicine:
~arnestly request that Dr. Draughon and the Board of Trustees
give early and serious consideration to the construction and
equipment of an adequate and modern laree a.T1imal clinic build­ing
.
Be it further resolved that when such clinic ·s constructed it be named
McAdory Hall in honor of a man who gave of his entire professional energies
to the development and betterment of the Veterinary School. Be it further
resolved that the Secretary be instructed to send copies of this resolution
to Dr . Draughon, to each member of the Board of Trustees and to Mrs. I . S.
HcAdory .
April 72 1953
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slM. K. Heath
M. K. Heath
Secretary
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c . Carl william Connell Scholarship Fund:
That a memorial scholarship in honor of VJajor General Carl William Connell,
a nat·ve of Jefferson County, has been set up at the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute .
Although General Connell did not attend the Alabanm Polytechnic Institute
he had selected it for his "Alma Mater", and named it as contingent bene­fic
i ary in his National ~ervice Life Insurance Policy.
This spring the school received S'6,049.00 for his insurance . Interest
from the fund will be used as a gift scholarship for some worthy Alabama
boy each year. The Principal amount was invested in Endol'IIDent and Trust
Fund and will maintain this scholarship continuously .
Upon mot ion by Jimmy Hitch;ock, seconded by Ed Roberts, the Board approved the
establishment of the memorial scholarship
~eeting adjourned.
Berta Dunn, Secretary
Minutes of the Meeting of the Budget Committee, of The Board of Trustees
of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute , held in the President's Office at
10 A.M., October 16, 1953 .
Members Present: Paul S. Haley, Chairman, Redus Collier and G. H. Wright
Absent: None
Also Present: President R. B. Draughon, D. W. Mullins and W. T. Ingram
1 . The meeting was called to or der by the Chairman and W. T. Ingram was elected
Acting Secretary of the meeting.
2. President Draughon presented the proposed revision of the 1953-54 budget to
the Committee and same was reviewed and discussed.
10, 3. The budget proposal was amended to include the following:
(a) Set up new project, "Auburn Graduate Placement" , with a budget for the
remaining 9 months of this fiscal year in the amount of $2,295 . 00 .
(b) Distribute salary of The President effective October 1 , 1953, as follows:
College Proper Division
Agricultural Experiment Station Division
Agricultural Extension Service Division
$6, 900 .00
1 , 500 .00
4, 800.00
4. Upon motion of Mr. Redus Collier, seconded by Mr . G. H. Wright, the proposed
budget revision as amended was approved by the adoption of the following
resolution:
"Whereas, the budget for The Alabama Polytechnic Institute for the fiscal
year 1953-54 was developed and adopted by the Boa rd of Trustees prior to
the passage of the appropriation acts by the 1953 Legislature , and
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"Whereas, appropriations have now been established as set forth in legi"slative
acts 242, 508, and 522, passed by the 1953 Legislature , and
"Whereas , Ralph B. Draughon, President , has submitted to the Budget Committee
of the Board of Trustees the attached proposal to revise the budget of The
Alabama Polytechnic Institute for the fiscal year beginning July 1 , 1953 and
ending June 30, 1954, in conformity with revised estimates of revenues and
appropriations and i n keeping with the provisions of Act No. 242 concerning
salary i ncreases .
"Now, Therefore , Be it Resolved by the Budget Committee of the Board of Trustees
of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute that the attached proposal is hereby ap­proved,
and that Ralph B. Draughon, Pre sident, or such other person as may be
acting as President, be and he is hereby authorized, empowered, and instructed
to put into effect the attached proposal providing for the revision of the budget
and the salary improvement program."
5. There being no further business the Committee adjourned at 12:10 P.M.
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May 22 , 1951
COMhITTEES OF THE BO,·JW r.AN~D BY GOVbRlWR PERSONS
BY TELEPHONE TO PRESIDENT RALPH B. DRAUGHON, AS
FOLLONS :
BUDGET CONHIT'l'iE:
Paul S. Haley, Chairman
Redus Colli er
G. H • . vright
EXECUrIVE CO -jJ'lIT'l'EE:
Frank oamiord, Chairman
Joe Davis
-ialker Reynolds
~J . L. Parrish
Redus Collier
Jimmy Hit chcock
BUI LDING COM -U'l'TEE:
Ed Roberts , Chairman
,Talker Reynolds ./
T/l . L. Par r ish ~~ /.31510
NAlvlING 01 BUILDI G CO ';J.~ITrEE :
Jimmy Hitchcock, Chairman
V • .::3 . Summerlin
Paul S. Haley
HONOHlffiY DEGHEES CO ·.J.\~ITTEE : (Named 1/9/53)
Ed Roberts, Chairman (as of 2/18/53)
Frank P. Samford
Redus Collier
President, Alabama Polytechnic Insti tute - Ex- Officio
Dean of Faculties, ditto
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BOARD MEETING (Called)
October 30, 1953
Auburn, Alabama
Appointment of Chairman Pro-Tempore for the Meeting
ROLL CALL
REOOLUTIONS:
1. Approval of Minutes of Meeting on June 1, 1953
2e Revised Budget for 1953-1954
3. Loan to Gannna Sigma Alumni of Sigma Chi, a
Corporation
4e Loan to Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega
Fraternity, a Corporation
5e Purchase of 1.3 Acres of Land
6. Sale of Certain United states Savings Bonds
7. Endorsement -of Plans to Improve Certain Agencies
of the College
8e Representative to Meeting of Governing Boards
MISCELLANEOUS I TEMS:
9. Honorary Degrees
10. Regrets to Governor Gordon Persons
11. Recognition of Coaching Staff
12. Extension Service Personnel and Job Analysis stuqy
13. School of Engi neering
14. President's Annual Report
15e General Discussion of Legislative and Other Matters
Meeting Recessed.
CALLED MEETING, IDARD OF mUSTEES
ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC" INSTITUTE
Auburn, Alabama
October 30, 1953
2:00 P.M.
The Board " of Trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute met in regular
called session in the Office o:f the President on the Campus, Auburn,
Alabama, October 30, 1953, "2:00 P; M., pursuant to notice thereof duly given
each member of the Board in full compliance with the law.
"STATE OF" "ALABAMA
Executive Office
Montgomery
September 10, 195J
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE ALABAMA POLYTECHNIC INSl'ITUTE
Gentlemen:
In accordance with " the " p"rovisions of" "Ti tIe 52, ' Section 480, of the Code
of 1940, as amended and""approved June 28, 1943, I am" hereby officially
calling a rneetinffof the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute to convene in the office' of the President on the Campus, Auburn,
Alabama, on Frid~, October 30, 1953, 2 P.M.
The purposes of this meeting of the Board are:
1 . The presentation of the Annual Report.
2. To consider ariy arid all " other" matters which may be properly '
brought before the Board pertaining to the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute.
Sincerely,
(Signed)
GORDON PERSONS
ACKIDWLEDGMENT: Notice of the above call is hereby acknoiiledged.
I " "am -checking in the spaeebelow whether or not" I Will
be"'able to attend the" meeting and" am mailing one copy of
the notice to " the Presiderit of Alabama Polytechnic Institute,
and one copy to the Governor of Alabama.
I will be present ()
I will not be pre sent ( )"
Member", B-o ard "OY "Trus tee s . . -
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
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In the absence of the President ~f the Board, the"Vice-President,- Mr. " Paul
S~· Haley; called the meeting to order and suggested that a Chairman Pro­Tempore
be elected.
upon motiofi -by Joe Davis, seconded by W. L. Parrish, PaUl "5. Haley was
duly elected to serve as Chairman .Prp-Tempor~ for the meeting.
Mr. !raleY tOok the chair, called the meeting " to order, and asked for a roll call
by the Secretary.
Upon roll call, the following members proved to be present:
Joe Davis, PaulS. Haley, W. L. Parrish, Walker ReYnolds, Frank P. Samford,
Vernon Summerlin, W. J. Terry, G. H. Wright, and Berta Dunn, Secretary.
The following members were absent: Redus Collier, Jimmy Hitchcock,
Governor Gordon Persons (President),
E. A. Roberts
The members named constitute all the members of the Board of Trustees of
the Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
others present were as follows: President Ralph B. Draughon; Executive
Vice~Presiaent "David W. Mullins; -
Business Manager W. t. - Ingram; College
Attorney Wm. J. Samford;- Direotor 'of
Pliblici ty L. 0. ' "Brackeen, and Graham
McTeer of the Lee County Bulletin.
A quorum" of the Board being declared present, the meeting was opened for
business.
upon motion by V. S. SUmmerlin, seconded by W. J. Terry, the .following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
REroLUTION ID. 1
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETIm ON JUNE 1, 1953
REOOLVEn that the miinites of the meeting of the Board held on June 1, 1953,
be and the same are approved as recorded.
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After full discussion, upon motion by Frank P. Samford, seconded by W. J.
Terry, the Board unanimously approved the Revised Budget as follows:
REroLUTION NO.2
REVISED BUDGET FOR 1953-1954
WHEREAS:, "" the budget " for The Alabama Polytechnic Ihsti tute for ;t;he fiscal
year 1953-54 was developed and adopted by the Board" of Trustees prior to
the passage of the appropriation acts by the 1953 Legislature, and
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~S, appropriations have now been established as set forth in legis­lative
acts 242, S08, and 522, passed by the 1953 Legislature, and
~S, Ralph B. Draughon, Presipent, has submitted to the Budget
Committee of the Board of Trustees the attached proposal to revise the
budget of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute for the fiscal year beginning
July 1,. 1953 and ending June 30, 1954, in conformity with revised esti­mates
of revenues and appropriations and in keeping with the provisions
of, Act No$ 242 concerning salary increases.
NJW, THEREFORE, Be it Resolved by the Budget Committee of the Board of
Tl'Ustees of The Alabama Polytechnic Institute that the attached PI'9posa1
is hereby approved, and that Ralph Be Draughon, President, or such other
person as may be, acting as President, be and he is hereby authorized, em­powered,
and instructed to put into effect the attached proposal provid­ing
for the revision of the budget and. the salary improvement program.
After explanation by President Draughon and discussion by the Board, upon
motion by Frank P. Samford, seconded by W. J. Terry, the following reso­lut.
ion was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION 00. 3
LOAN TO GAMMA SIGMA ALUMNI OF SIGMA CHI, A CORPORATION
WHEREAS, Res?lution No. 15 was passed June 2, 1952, pertaining to a
loan to The House Corporation of Ganwa Sigma Chapter of Sigma Chi Fra­ternity,
which corporation is incorporated in the name of Ganwa Sigma
Al umni of Sigma Chi, and it appears that the total construction costs,
including architect fees and other expenses, will cause the sum of
$80,000. 00 to be less than 75 per cent of the said total construction
costs of the contemplated Chapter House to be built.
- . row, THEREFORE, BE IT REIDLVED, by the Board of Trustees of The Alabama
Polytechnic Institute that paragraph numbered 1. of said Resolution No.
15 of June 2, 1952, be amended to read as follows:
1. To make a loan in the sum of $80,000.00 to Gamma
Sigma Alumni of Sigma Chi, a porporation, for the
purpose of constructing a new Chapter House.
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After discussion of the situation, upon motion of Frank P. Samford,
seconded by W. L. Parrish, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLUTION IDe 4
lOAN TO ALPHA EPSIION CHAPTER. OF ALPHA TAU OMEGA
FRATERNITY, A CORIURATION
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 16 was passed June 2, 1952, pertaining toa loan
to Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Building Fund. Board of Trustees,
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which body is incorporated in the name of Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Alpha
Tau Omega Fraternity, and it appears that the total construction costs,
including the costs of the real estate involved, architect fees and other
expenses, will cause the sum of $85,000.00 to be less than 75 per cent of
the said total construction costs of the contemplated Chapter House to be
built.
ww, THEREFORE, BE IT REroLVED, by The Board of Trustees of The Alabama
Polytechnic Institute that paragraph numbered 1. of said Resolution No. 16
of June 2, 1952, be amended to read as follows:
1. To make a loan in the sum of $85,000.00 to Alpha Epsilon
Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, a corporation, for
the purpose of constructing .a new Chapter House.
After explanation ·by President Draughon, upon motion by Frank P. Samford,
seconded by Walker Re,ynolds, the following resolution was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLUTION IDe 5
PURCHASE OF 1.3 ACRES OF LAND
WHEREAS, in the acquisition of certain lrolds now used by the Agricultural
Experiment Station Division for a beef cattle reseal~h unit it was not
possible to acquire a certain parcel of land consisting of 1.3 acres on
which a house is situated, and
WHEREAS, this land is completely surrounded by lands of The Alabama Poly­technic
Institute and highway US 241, and
WHEREAS, this land and house situated thereon is now available at a price
of $1,200.00, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that this property is necessary for the
more efficient operation of the beef cattle research unit.
N1W, THEREFORE, BE IT REIDLVED by The Board of Trustees of The Alabama
Polytechnic Institute that. Ralph B. Draughon, President, or . such person
as may be acting as President, be and he is hereby authorized, empowered
and instructed to purchase said tract of land for The Alabama Polytechnic
Insti tute, said land more particularly described as follows;:
Commencing-at a blackjack tree standing on the line between
the property of H. C. Flanagan and Myrtle Flanagan and ' of Hugh
Carroll, the same being on the west margin of the road leading
from the Opelika-Waverly Highway to the houseseat of the said
H. C. Flanagan and Myrtle Flanagan; thence west along the line
between the property of H. C. Flanagan and Myrtle Flanagan and
of the said Hugh Carroll 630 feet; thence in a norther~ di­rection
parallel to said road leading to the houseseat of the
said H. C. Flanagan and Myrtle Flanagan 70 feet; thence east
630 feet to the west margin of said road; thence in a southerly
direction along the west margin of said road 70 feet to the point of
beginning; containing one acre and being situated in the southern part
of the northwest quarter of Section 25, Township 2), Range 25, Lee County,
Al abama.
Also the following described tract or parcel of land in Lee County, Ala­bruna,
adjoining the t r act of land hereinabove described, containing one­half
acre, more or less, and particularly described as beginning at the
northeast corner of said tract of land hereinabove described and running
thence north 45 degrees west for a distance of 125 feet, thence south
200 feet, more or less, to the north line of said tract hereinabove de­scribed;
and thence east along said north line of the above described
tract to "said point of begipning; being in the northwest quarter of Sec­tion
25, Township 20, Range 25.
Being the same property described in and conveyed by deed dated March
9, 1953, from Mrs. Myrtle Flanagan, administratrix of the estate of
Ollie. E. Brinkmeye~ Jackson, deceased, to H~ C. Flanagan, recorded in
Book 392,. page 2 28~ in the office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County,
AlabEqlla.
upon motion by Joe Davis, seconded by V. S. Summerlin, the following
re.solution was unanimousl y adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 6
SALE OF CERTAIN UNITED 'STATES SAVINGS OONDS
WHEREAS, The Alabama Pol ytechnic Instit ut e did purcha se and does own
certain United St ates Savings Bonds for the account of the Agricul tural
Extension Service DivISion, which are held in the Endowment "and Trust­Fund,
and
- WHEREAS, certain of these United States Savings Bonds matured on
October 1, 1953, and are now s~bject to redemption, and
WHERF~S, in order to redeem sai d bonds, the TreasUry Department r equires
a resolution to be adopt ed by the Board of Trustees, as prescribed in
its Form P.D. 1010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT REOOLVED by The Board of Trustees of The Al abama
Polytechnic I nstit ut e as follows:
1. That this resolution be in compliance with Form P.D. 1010.
2. That W. T. Ingram, Treasurer of The Alabama Polytechnic In­stitute,
or such other person as may be acting as Treasurer,
i s authorized, empowered, and instr ucted to sell and assign,
or to request payment or reissue of the following described
United States securities registered on the books of the
Treasury Department and registered securi ties with respect
t o which the Treasury Department acts as the transfer agency
i n the name of, or assigned to
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(a) "Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polytechnic
.Institute, in trust for the Agricultural Extension
Service, under Section 539, Alabama School Code of
1927. ,Auburn, Alabamae"
(b) "Board of Trustees of The Alabama Polytechnic
. Institute (in trust for the Agricultural Extension
Service, under Section 53, Code of Alabama, 1901)
Auburn, Alabama."
(c) ",Alabama Polytechnic Institute, a corporation, for
.the Agricultural Extension Service under Section
539, Alabama School Code 1931. Auburn, Alabama. "
Serie s F - Saving s Bonds
Serial Number
D36642F
M76556-51F
V3330F
x34l8~19-20-2l-22-23F
Issue Date
10-1-41
10-1-41
10-1-41
10-1-41
Denomination
,$ · 500 . 00
$ 1,000.00
$ 5,000.00
$10, 000.00
Total
$ . 500 . 00
$ 2,000. 00
$ 5,000.00
$60~OOO . Oo
$61,500 .00
3. And it is further re"solved that any, and all reassignment and
requests for payment or reissue of the above described securities
heretofore or hereafter made by the above named officers, are
hereby ratified and confirmed.
Mr. Frank p" Samford introduced the following resolution which was dis­cussed,
seconded by V. S. Summerlin and adopted,
RESOLUTION NO. 1
ENDORSEMENT OF PIANS TO IMPROVE CERTAIN
AGENCIES OF THE COLLEGE
WHEREAS, as indicated by statements appearing in the public press that
President Eisenhower and Secretary of Agriculture Benson plan to enlarge
and extend the work of the Agricultttral Extension and Experiment Station
Services cormected with the Land-Grant Colleges, and
WHEREAS, this would increase the importance of the Agricultural Extension
Service and the Agricultural Experiment Station Research of the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute .
IDW, THEREFORE, BE IT REOOLVED, that the Board of TrUste'es of the' Alabama '
Po~ytechnic Institute endorses such plans as m~ be proposed to further
extend and improve the work of these agencies of the college.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Uni ted State Senators and members of Congress from Alabama.
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After full discussion, upon motion by Frank P. Samford, seconded by
Walker Reynolds, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLu'rION ID. 8
REPRESENTATIVE TO MEETING OF GOVERNING BOARDS
WHEREAS, the Alabama Polytechnic Institute has not in .the past had a
~epresentative attend the annual meeting of the Association of Governing
Boards, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed advisable by the Board that the President of the
Alabama Polytechnic Institute, together with a~ member of the Board
who can do so, attend said meeting
IDW, THEREFORE, BE IT REOOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama
Polytechnic Institute:
1. That President Draughon be requested, if possible
without too serious conflict, to attend the 31st
annual meeting of the Association of Governing
Boards to be held at the University of Florida,
November JO-December 4, 1953.
2. That President Draughon canvass the .Board of Trustees
to ascertain if any member will be able to attend
said meeting.
3. That if any member can attend said meeting, he is
automatically designated as the official representative
of ~he .Board 'of Trustees.
ITEM NO. 9
IDN)RARY DEGREE
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In line with a resolution adopt~d by the Board on January 9, 1953,
concerning Honorary Degrees, the name of
Brigadier General Auby C. Strickland
who has been suggested for consideration as recipient for an honorary
degree was read.
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ITEM NO. 10
REGRETS 'IO GOVERNOR GORDON PERroNS
A motion was made by Walker Reynolds, which was duly seconded and
passed, to send regrets from the Board to Governor Gordon Persons that
he could not be present for this meeting and the hope that he will be
present at the next meeting. Mr'. W. J. Terry was asked to convey the
message to the Governor ..
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ITEM 00. 11
RECOGNITION OF COACHING STAFF
upon motion by Frank P. Samford, seconded by Walker Reynolds, the Board
voted to commend Coach Ralph Jordan and his stafr on the fine progress
made in developing a football team and the success they have had thus
far in the season.
ITEM 00. 12
EXTENSION SmVICE PERSJNNEL AND JOB ANALYSIS STUDY
President Draughon discussed the work of an active committee of the
Agricultural Extension Service on a personnel and job ana~sis stuqy.
He stated the work of the committee is not compl ete but some recommend­ations
have been made which involve two or three serious questions. For
these reasons, he said he -hesitated to present their recommendations be­fore
the Supreme Court decision had been made, since it involves putting
all the work of the Agricultural Extension Service in the counties under
one County Agent. Many of the counties have Negro County Agents whose
'WOrk is headed up in Tuskegee under our Director of Extension and the
proposed reorganization plan would give the Negro County Agents the title
of Assistant County Agents.
President Draughon further stated he had discussed the matter ver,y frankly
with the committee and believes their recommendations are ver,y desirable
but need further thought and work before presentation to the Board.
After discussion, Frank P. Samford moved, seconded by V. S. Summerlin,
that the matter be deferred until further study and a definite plan has
been worked out. Motion carried, with the suggestion that the -matter be
placed on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting of the Board.
ITEM ID. 13
SCHOOL. OF ENGlNEFlUNG
Mr. Haley asked about progress in the School of Engineering. In reply
President Drau~lon reported that a representative of the Sandia Corporation,
Sandia Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, was here recently interviewing stu- .
dents and asked to come in and say to him that the men they have employed
from Auburn in the last four or five years are outstanding ani they are
completely satisfied with them. He stated they had dropped 15 Engineering
Colleges from their visiting list this year but were keeping Auburn because
she stands at the top, insofar as the. kind of men they are looking for is
concerned. From this, he stated, he 'WOuld think the School of Engineering
is doing satisfactory work.
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PRESIDENT" S ANNUAL REPORT
President Draughon presented -bis·annual report Which was discussed briefly.
ITEM NO. 15
GENERAL DISCUSSION OF. LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER MA TTERS
President Draughon distributed copies of comparative enrollments for the
1953 Fall Quarter of Auburn and the University, representing ~ campus
figures only. The figures used were based on a news story from the Univer­sity
and a report from the Registrar's Office of the College. He discussed
briefly the housing situation and the necessit.y of turning aw~ many stu­dents
because of lack of housing facilities and adequate support from the
State Legislature.
Attention was called to a Panel Discussion held the previous evening at
which the fact was brought out that in the years just ahead there will be
a tremendous i ncrease in enrollment. In this connection, President
Draughon stated the Board would be interested in the fact that since Sep­tember,
1946, there have been more graduates from the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute than from 1812 to Septembe~ 1942--11,000 since and 10,000 prior.
Mr. Frank P. Samford asked to be briefed on the proceedings in connection
with .obtaining additional funds from the state Legislature. He stated he
was not in the country at the time and would like for someone who was on the
scene to give him a report.
Mr. V. S. Summerlin, a ·member of the state Legislature from Crenshaw Count,r,
reported on opposition to an increase for the Instructional Division of the
College. He read the following excerpts from a letter to members of the
Board of ' Trustees from Mr. Walter P. Givhan, dated October 20, 1953:
"As you know, the present Administration has gone I all out I for
. education. Thi s was true of the first session of_the present
Legislature, . when additional taxes were levied, as well as the
recent session, when again all available funds were appropri-
. ated for educational puzposes. In the past, educational
leaders have worked for appropriations for education with 88%
of the total to be expended upon the public school system and
the remaining 12% to be divided between the institutions of
higher learning upon a formula generally understood and agreed
upon. The cooperation and spirit of good will between educa­tional
leaders and members of the Legislature which prevailed
for many years helped make it possible to find additional
sources of income for education.
"There were certain definite reaoons why connnittees of .the
.House and Senate charged with the responsibility of appropri­ations
did not recommend special consideration for resident
teaching at Auburn in the recent session. These committees,
as well as other members of the Legislature, have access to
the financial records kept at Qur state Capitol. They knew
the bad feeling that was caused between educational leaders
when the major portion of the Building Commission money was
allocated to Auburn in 1952. They knew that a retroactive in­crease
in salaries for more than a year was made to two of the
three divisions at Aubu~n (teaching and research) shortlY after
the action of the Building Commission. Members of these com­mittees
ani other members of the Legislature also knew funds
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were not available for the special increases requested for resident
teaching at Aubu.rn and t hat such action would have been unwise had
there been funds available unless all phases of our educational
s,ystem could receive their proper share.
liThe Legislature did make an increase in the annual appropriation to
.the Extension Service and the Experiment Station system. We were
mindful of the financial facts before us; that the Extension Service
was operating on a deficit basis and that its activities would have
to be curtail ed unless relief could be obtained. We also knew this
division had not been able to make the salary increases in recent
years as had been done for most other State Employees. Most of us
believe that the best way to make Alabama progressive and to have
additional tax money is to expand our research and education in
agriculture. Our agricultural income can be increased by hundreds
of millions of dollars over a period of years. This new wealth can
be created by relatively modest increases in our agricultural research
and education. 1t
Mr. Sununerlin termed Mr. Givhan as IIspokesman for the Farm Bu.reaull • He said
that attitudes of members of the House Ways and Means Committee were favor­able
toward a budget increase but tha·t. these feelings were apparently
changed as Mr. Givhan called committee members aside individua~ for dis­cussion.
In his opinion these actions were primarily responsible for tb.e
committee's failure to take action to increase funds for instruction.
President Draughon stated he did not receive a copy of Mr. Givhan's l etter
and, therefore, did not know its contents.
Mr. Samford stated that he had been told that there was an -agreement between
the College Presidents that would have been broken if Auburn had received
additional funds for the College. President Draughon said there was no such
ag~eement and that for this session of -the Legislature each college pursued
its le~lslative program independently.
Mr. Samford then asked about the existence of a formula for the distribution
of funds for education between the Public Schools and the Colleges. It was
explained that during Governor Dixon's administration such a formula was
devised on a 88-12 rat io, based on a . study of expenditures at t hat time, but
that it is no longer applicable and does not justly reflect the needs of the
colleges now.
Doctor David W. MUllins, Executive Vice President, who served as liaison
officer of the college during the legislative session, discussed the possi­bility
and need of devising a plan that could be used to make an equitable
appropriation to all institutions of higher education on the basis of needs
according to the progrrun offered. He stated he felt this is one of the
biggest problems and -should be solved. He discussed the situation that
faced Auburn when we went into the legislative session in connection with
enrollment, due to the fact we had picked up around 1500 students over and
above the number estimated, t.hus something had to be done to take care of
the extra number enrolled. At the same time the enrollment of the Univer­sity
had not increased as had that of Auburn.
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Doctor Mullins stated this put l ubunl in an emergency situation and we
said we needed some help. We needed funds for additional teachers and
badly need those still. When we came to that situation the University
was going along with us, if they could get a dollar for dollar increase,
but it was reported they had about $500,000. 00 surplus. The .Governor
did not feel that he could recommend an increase for the University be­cause
of that surplus. However, in the case of Auburn he felt that we
needed hel p because of that situation. When he indicated that thinking
the University representatives immediately started opposing our appro­priation.
It was true the· Budget Officer indicated it looked like there
was not much additional money available. University officers served
notice they would oppose a~ increase in appropriations for instruction
at Auburn unle ss they received a like amount increase themselves, but
would not oppose the increase for the Agricultural Experiment Station
System or the Agricultural Extension Service - - just the instructional
part.
He stated we are not on a par with the University now; they ge~ approxi­mately
$.300,000.00 more than we for campus instructi<m. We took the
position we have always taken, that of not opposing the appropriation of
any educational agency. It is our responsibility to present the needs
of this institution as fairly, intelligently and completely as we can.
This, together with what Mr. SWnmerlin has mentioned, plus the fear on
the part of the public school people that if Auburn was given an increase
to help us over the emergency it would open up the matter and make it
necessary to grant an increase to all of the colleges, thus resulting in
pror~tion. These factors resulted in our failure to receive an increase.
He said members of the legislature were pretty well ~onvinced that some­thing
should be a,ne at this time. Mr. Terry was convinced that we can­not
do anything without finding a way to get more money. There will be
more . stUdents. next year, as the situation now stands. There should be
some way to figure out how we will get the money to meet the situation
and how we will divide it whe!l we get it.
Mr .. Samford stated he thought it fair to get some commitment from candi­dates
before they run for an office. He asked if the other schools
.took the same attitude as the University.
Doctor Mullins stated he felt they did not take the same attitude and
we never opposed in any way the appropri ation for the Universit,y. Also,
there was never any agreement. College representatives met in Birming­ham
in an effort to agree on the division of the 12 per cent of the
surplus in the Special Educational Trust Fund. At this .time, as at all
other times when the matter was under discussion, we told other college
~epresentatives that we had an emergency situation and would have to .
press for an increase this time. They were advised each time any change
was made in our request and the President advised them as to when our
hearings were to be held and cordially invited them to be present. Repre­sentatives
of the University and from a number of t he other colleges did
si t in on our hearings before legi sl ative committeese They were sent
copies of all material submitted in support of our request.
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Doctor Mullins further stated that in his opinion the legislature as a whole
was convinced that. we had a very serious need here. He said members told
him many times they felt something should be done for us but other things
came up and they did not want to get in a controversy between the University
and Auburn. He said we need the formula now much worse than formerly be­cause
of the enrollment situation. In his opinion, the kind of program we
have to offer at Auburn will be the kind of program the people will want
for the next 25 years and a way nIl have to be found to get additional
supporte Boys who come here have a right to equal consideration with those
attending the University. Considering the welfare of the people of the
state and students, some way should be found to make appropriations on a
more realistic basis ..
President Draughon stated that after the Board of Trustees had approved our
legislative request we invited six legislative committees to the campus and
made an excellent presentation of our needs. Copies of the material. pre­sented
were mailed to the Trustees and to the Presidents of all the state
Colleges. Following that, .we appeared before the Governor ' s Budget Com­mittee
and were told that we had made an excellent case. " Subsequently, we
appeared before the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee and the House
Ways and Means Committee in separate hearings and presented our requests
effectively_ At some time after these hearings, and before the Ways am
Means Committee made its· recommendations in Executive Session, someone very
effectively torpedoed our requests for more funds for the Division of Cam­pus
Instruction •
. He further stated that in addition to presentations before Legislative Com­mittees,
the request was discussed with Mr. Walter Randolph, his assistant,
Mr. Griffin, and Mr. Walter Givhan , Who styled himself as the spokesman of
the Farm Bureau Legislative Program in. the Legislature. This discussion
tOOk _place in the President's Office at Auburn. In addition to Farm Bureau
officials, Senator John Lewis Whatley am Representative D. W. Ward, both
of Lee County, were present. Others pr.esent were : Doctor E. V. Smith,
Mr. P. O. Davis, Dean M. C. Huntley, Mr. L. O. Brackeen, Mr. Sam Brewster,
and Mr. Joe B. Sarver. In this meeting, it was agreed that the needs of
all three divisions would be pressed and that all would work for the ap­propriations
requested for t.he College, the Research Experiment stations,
and the Agricultural Extension Service. Mr. Givhan, Mr. Randolph and Mr.
Griffin specifically concurred in this agreement.
President Draughon stated that the part that was so serious to us was the
fact that we all agreed to work together, all planned our program together,
just as we have always done, but some of our people did not do What they
had agreed to do .
Mr. Samford stated he felt something should be done about the situation.
He further stated it is not fair to the students or the people of the State
of Alabama. There is need for a proper division of what is in the pot
before .we get more. He said he would like to sit down with Doctors
Draughon and Mullins and get the real behind-the- scene story.
Mr. Terry stated, among other things, that as he sees it, now is the time
When all parties interested·~ ~n education in Alabama should put forth every
effort to get a program ready to get the people who will run for the legis­lature
next year to commit themsel ve s to support. He expressed the opi ni on
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that education will never get the support it should have until all forces
work together. President Draughon stated that the Alabama Polytechnic
Institute has never opposed any public school or any other appropriation
for education.
Doctor Mullins stated that he had a feeling that if .everybody who met
around the table and "WOrked on the program had stuck together we would
have received all we asked for and no division of the institution 'WOuld
have failed to get any increase. We had the best opportunity this time
of closing the gap between the appropriations to the two institutions
than ever before, which would have been a healthy thing for the state.
The opportunity was better this time because of t he attitude of the Gover­nor
to put appropriations on a more equitable basis. We let the oppor­tunity
slip by because we did not stick together.
In summary, the follOwing facts were brought to the attention of the Ibard:
1. There was no agreement between the College Presidents
as to a unified approach to the Legislature, and no
promise or agreement was violated by Auburn in this
connection.
2. The Legislative request was carefully prepared with
the Director of Agricultural Extension and the Director
of Agricultural Research providing the amounts and the
supporting justifications of needs for Extension and
Re search.
3. All three divisions prepared the proposal and agreed to
work together for the whole program.
4. Farm Bureau Officials and Mr. Givhan did agree in c(m­ference
with the Lee County del egation and officials of
the college, to 'WOrk for increase in appropriations for
the Coll ege, the Agricultural Experiment Stations and
the Agricultural Extension Service.
After full discussion it was the feeling that with the proper cooperation
something could be -worked out and we should be ready by the time the next
l egislative se ssion is convened.
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President Draughon called attention to the program for Homecoming weekend
and invited the members of the Board to attend all or as many activities
as possible .
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Upon motion by G. H. Wright, seconded by Frank P. S~nford, the Board recessed
until January IS, 1954, 11:00 A.M. j Pre sident 's Office, Campus.
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B. Dunn, Secretary
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October 30, 1953
:r-rinutes of the :tvIeeting of the Budget Conunittee of the
Board of Trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute ,
held in the President ls Office 4:45 P.M., October 30, 1953.
Present : Pau S. Haley, Chairman; G. H. Wright
Absent: Redus Collier
Others Present: President Ralph B. Draughon
Business Y~nager W. T. Ingram
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The meeting was called to order by the Chairman and
W. T. Ingram was elected Acting Secreta.ry.
President Draughon submitted a supplementary proposa
to the revised 1953-54 budget to the Conunittee and
upon motion by G. H. lr{right , seconded by Paul S. Haley,
it was unanimously adopted to a prove the r oposal as
per copy attached .
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Acting seLjet ary
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October 30, 1953
Honorable Paul S. Haley, Chairman
Budget Committee of the Board of Trustees
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Jasper, Alabama
Dear Mr. Haley:
As we revised the budget and prepared payrolls in accordance with the proposal
approved by the Budget Committee on October 16, 1953, we find that the follow­ing
adjustments are requested and same are recommended for your approval:
Present Proposed Excess Over
Name Rate . Adjustment Rate Formula,
COTI'ege ProEer Division
Sara M. Tidmore $1920.00 $ 60.00 $1980.00 $; 60.00
Helen H. Padgett 2040.00 120.00 2160.00 120.00
Verna R. Harrison 2400.00 300.00 2700.00 300.00
See i nsert on page 2 .
~ricultural ExEeriment Station
Fred Maultue 5820.00 360.00 6180.00 180.00
G. E. Hawkins 5520.00 360.00 5880.00 180.00
Tokuji Furuta 5340.00 180.00 5520.00 180.00
Tye G. Calleun 1020.00 30.00 1050.00 30.00
Ruth McCullough 900.00 30.00 930.00 30.00
w. J. Burns 6360.00 none 6360.00 -180,00
Marilyn B. Major 3000.00 none 300().00 -120.00
Nancy S. Shanklin 3000.00 none 3000.00 -120.00
Agricultural Extension Service Divisi~~
County Agents
L. C. Alsobrook
C. H. Johns
J. R. Lowrey
J. C. Odom
W. L. Martin
Asst. Co. Agts.
T. W. Camp
Albert Pitts
Present
Salary
Rate
5700.00
7098.45
5100.00
5040.00
5700.00
3840.00
4054.44
Rate App. Add. Inc.
by Bud. Com. Proposed
10/16/53 from Co. Fds.
6000.00 180.00
7098.45 291. 72
5520.00 180.00
5280.00 180.00
6000.00 120.00
4020.00 180.00
4234.44 138.97
Total Total
Propos~d ~ Proposed
Increase Salary
420.00 6120.00
291. 72 7390.17(A)
480.00 5580.00
420.00 5460.00
360.00 6060.00
360.00 4200.00
318.97 4373.41
Mr. Paul S. Haley -2- October 30, 1953
Continued
Home ~em. Agts.
Irby Barrett 5160.00 5340.00 203.74 383.74 5543.74
Dorothy Hixson 4200.00 4320.00 120.00 240.00 4440.00
Kirtis Martin 3660.00 3960.00 120.00 420.00 4080.00
Jewell Neel 3840.00 4260.00 00 180.00 4020.00
Christine Huber 4080.00 4320.00 60.00 300.00 4380.00
Asst. Home Dem. Agts.
Jeanette McDowell 3180.00 3420.00 00 120.00 3300.00
Mildred Nesbitt 3900.00 4080.00 198.96 318.91 4218.91
Olivia lNeems 3120.00 3300.00 00 120.00 3240.00
CountJ!: Clerical
Bobbie Glassco 1860.00 2040.00 240.00 240.00 2100.00
Oneita Doss 1860.00 2040.00 120.00 300.00 2160.00
Elizabeth Harris 2220.00 2340.00 00 60~00 2280.00
Sara Meaders 3081.90 3180.00 120.24 218.49 3300.39(B)
Dorothy Patterson 1620.00 1800.00 00 120.00 1740.00
Maybelle Watson 2700.00 2880.00 100.33 280.33 2980.33
Mary Neel Smith 1800.00 1980.00 60.00 240.00 2040.00
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(A) Over the scale of 7,020.00
(B) Over the scale of 3,180.00
Written requests supporting each item above are on file.
Sincerely yours
Ralph B. Draughon
President
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