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The colorful history of Durham town and tobacco often overshadow the outlying village and farms. Sprinkled among outlying wooded areas are small farms averaging in size 89.9, valued at $206.68 per acre in 1961, allowing the cultivation of tobacco and livestock. The biggest livestock show and sale in North Carolina takes place in Durham every spring, providing a forum for showcasing the product of 4-H and FFA members.
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13489
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This photo was given by Superior Court Judge Henry A. Grady to the State and identifies the UNC summer law class of 1900.
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The search for Flora MacDonald's old home has lead explorers into Montgomery County. R. E. Wicker, an historian of Moore County, has moved the old plantation of Flora MacDonald out of Richmond, across the line into Montgomery. After 40 years of research, Wicker is satisfied that he has pinpointed the exact spot where the noted Scotchwoman and her family lived during their brief and stormy career in North Carolina.
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Louis V. Sutton, president of Carolina Power & Light Company, is presented as the North Carolinian of 1953.
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Charlotte is not depending on just brochures to expand its industrial and commercial community. Three recent plans, including \"Acres for Industry\" and \"Derita Road Tract,\" go right to the heart of the importance of industrial location with practical, easy to see, and ready to use packages for business.
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Ava Gardner, the youngest of six children, was a Smithfield girl; the cute little daughter of J.B. Gardner, who had a tobacco farm at nearby Brogden.
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Two hydroelectric dams span Deep River between Lee and Chatham Counties, but neither contributes appreciably to the abundance of electric power enjoyed in the area.
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13532
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A well defined program of land utilization, and forestation and soil improvement is providing Duke Power Company with a profitable byproduct. Also, Duke provides adequate protection of its water resources for hydroelectric power production.
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13539
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The first state-wide Scholastic Art Exhibition, which was recently held in Winston-Salem, brought to light dozens of talented youngsters.
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13555
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East of Murphy, North Carolina is the John C. Campbell Folk School for the Enrichment of Rural Life, home of appealing wood carvings.
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Native North Carolinian, Corporal Jerry K. Crump, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions during the Korean War. Crump shot at least 17 Korean soldiers in defense of American lines and saved four fallen soldiers, dragging them from the field, into his fox hole for protection. When the enemy threw a grenade into Crump's fox hole, Crump rolled on the grenade, shielding the wounded soldiers he previously saved.
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13569
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Offers state statistics about population, area, industry, fisheries, parks, lakes, business, finance, and weather.
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13577
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Discussing the opening of new stores and the selection of managerial staff, this article offers details pertaining to Belk retail stores and day to day operations.
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13579
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The Belk buying service, based in New York and Charlotte, enables Belk franchise stores to purchase large-quantity orders at discounted rates. There is further information about the real estate department and Belk employees. The remaining articles in this issue of The State discuss various aspects of the Belk franchise.
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13585
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BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine's city profile features Charlotte.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 2 Issue 9, Oct 1982,
p35-36, 38-40, il
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