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In 1985 the NC General Assembly passed the Comprehensive Obscenity and Child Protection Act that would make pornography contraband across the state. The act was referred to as a model for other states. However, despite the tough new law, pornography still pays huge profits in North Carolina.
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15576
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Marvin Coghill is president and chief operating officer of Standard Commercial Tobacco, Co. in Wilson, the world's second largest independent tobacco trading company. Recently the company has added a new venture, the wool market. The company has acquired 2 to 3 percent of the world's wool market, which is significant since no company controls more than 7 percent of the market. Wool sales for the last fiscal year were S235 million and produced $6 million in profit. Standard's tobacco sales were $375 million with $14.5 million in profit.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 7 Issue 4, Apr 1987, p28-30, 32, 34, por Periodical Website
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15577
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Captive-Aire Systems of Raleigh manufactures kitchen ventilation systems and equipment for the food service industry. Robert Luddy founded the company which Inc. magazine ranks 43rd on its list of 500 fastest growing private companies in the country. Based on company sales, Captive-Aire is one of the top three manufacturers of kitchen ventilation equipment in the nation.
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