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SALARY OF PRESIDENT COMBS

At the September 1950 meeting, Mr. Gay was requested to explore with the State budget
authorities the possibility of an increase in the salary of President Combs to $10,000 per year.
Mr. Gay reported that he had discussed the matter with both the Budget Director and the Governor.
Prior to this meeting he had asked the Budget Director if a decision had been reached and was informed
that the Governor was making an investigation of the matter before reaching a decision.