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15337
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James Davis ran the state's first printing press in New Bern, 1749. The General Assembly hired Davis as the official state printer. He was charged with printing money, journals about the assembly's activities, and the state's first newspaper called the North Carolina Gazette in 1751.
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14490
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Descendant of one of eastern Carolina's most illustrious families, Henry R. Bryan himself played a prominent part in the years following the War Between the States.
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Kannapolis, already far famed as the largest unincorporated town in the world and the home of the world's largest towel factory (Cannon Mills), is becoming noted as the \"Wilmington of North Carolina,\" inasmuch as all new buildings in the business district are being designed in the colonial style.
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The Superior Stone Company of Raleigh cashed in on the limestone industry during the early 1940s. As of 1941, the company employed 200 men, 40 trucks, and large mining machines capable of processing 300 tons per hour. Limestone could be found along the Onslow and Jones County line with large quantities concentrated near Belgrade. The demand for limestone was generated by construction of the New River Barracks.
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An extensive recreational program, in which adults and children a like are participating, is working out in splendid fashion in the Craven County capital of New Bern.
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After years of trying and being told no, New Bern native Samuel J. Battle became New York City's first African American policeman in 1911. He was later promoted to sergeant and later detective. He has served 30 years on the force. Recently Mayor LaGuardia appointed him Municipal Parole Commissioner in New York. His term expires in January 1950.
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As the country enters its second year during World War II, Carraway recounts a number of changes and events that have taken place in the war effort. Among them are military camp and base construction; men who have been cited for gallantry; an increased population--especially at the Wilmington shipyards; and mining for valuable minerals, such as mica, copper, and manganese.
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15346
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Slater Path was a unique town located on the banks of Bogue Sound near Morehead City. The isolated community lacked paved streets, automobiles, electricity, and any form of local government. Religion and fishing were the cornerstones that held the community together.
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Mrs. Lucy Mathilda Kenny, native North Carolinian, is said to be the only Confederate woman who fought through the American Civil War. She cut off her hair, took her squirrel rifle, and performed a valiant service to the Confederate Army. She died at the age of 112 years.
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As one of the most successful restorations ever undertaken in North Carolina, James Hasell McCoy has restored at Wilmington the oldest Masonic lodge buildings in North Carolina. He as converted it into an attractive tavern. Besides its historical and architectural interest, it appeals to thousands as a recreation center and first-class restaurant.
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19067
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Although the list is far from complete, it gives readers some idea of what North Carolinians are doing to help win the war.
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14643
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Many owners of private boats turned them over to the Government shortly after the outbreak of the war. These boats have rendered effective service in keeping watch along the coast.
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14837
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Now that North Carolina's official state flower, the dogwood blossom is staging its annual floral show, it is interesting to note some facts about the flower and tree. There are 25 species of dogwood in the world. The wood is white, hard, and fine grained - good for turning and inlaying. And the bark contains a bitter tonic that is used in the treatment of fevers.
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In 1899, Gilbert S. Waters, a buggy manufacturer in New Bern, built one of the first gasoline cars in the country. His 1903 car still runs at about 30 MPH and gets 30 miles to the gallon. He couldn't create enough interest to obtain financial backing for his automobile ideas; otherwise North Carolina might have become a great auto manufacturing state.
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June 1, 1942 marked the first time African Americans were allowed to enlist in the Marine Corps. For 167 years the Corps remained segregated. A camp opened called the Negro Marine camp at Montford Point at Camp Lejeune, New River. Howard P. Perry, a native of Charlotte, became the first African American to enroll in the Corps.
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