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30456
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At the end of the third quarter of 1954, North Carolina paid over $200,000 of franchise taxes to cities and towns where these taxes were collected. This type of state aid to municipalities is new, and checks to the cities and towns ranged from one dollar to over $27,000.
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30457
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For the first time since 1933 North Carolina's General Fund revenue will not be enough to cover spending, particularly for support and personnel salaries. With climbing spending, the General Assembly has attempted to cut spending and prevent salary increases, the difference between income and outgoing spending is now over $20 million annually.
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3.Cost of Prison Transfer by Not Given We the People of North Carolina Vol. 12 Issue 8, January 1955
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30458
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The prison system is not a self-sustaining department of North Carolina's state government. It has previously been part of the highway department, but it is being transferred to the North Carolina General Assembly General Fund, given the costs of the system.
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30460
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The 1955 session of the North Carolina General Assembly is taking a large portion of its time to examine the relationship between state and local governments, especially state aid to local governments. In addition to this financial question, tax and spending hearings are focusing on tobacco and insurance taxes, while the state again will tackle the question of segregation in the schools.
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30461
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Although it has been suggested that a study be done on the cause for North Carolina's low per capita income, it is argued that the reasons behind it are already known. Five major factors affect the low per capita income in the state: large percentage of children, a still predominantly rural economy, small farms, a large African American population, and low wages in many industries.
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30462
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A new full-scale operation has begun in Gastonia, North Carolina by the Firestone and Tire Rubber Company. Cars will get safer, stronger, longer-wearing tires due to new electronic tire cord tensioning and gum-dipping equipment.
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30466
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The nation's independent and privately-owned colleges and universities are in difficult financial situations. It has been suggested that business owners can extend a helping hand to provide financial support for these institutions voluntarily, or a tax bill may be in the future.
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30467
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As more and more tourists travel to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area, it has been argued that a small toll fee for use of the federally-constructed roads would help alleviate the Park of some its deterioration issues. However, there is a general opposition to imposing a fee on the public, believing it will discourage visitation.
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30468
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At the end of 1954, 1018 drivers licenses were revoked in the state of North Carolina. Due to drunk-driving convictions, the North Carolina State Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the second-most licenses for the year, while other convictions were given for speeding, reckless driving, driving with suspended licenses, and automobile theft.
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30469
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Although North Carolina is well known as a textile manufacturing center, it is less known that there are a large number of apparel establishments in the state. The apparel industry is not the largest industrial activity for North Carolina, but it is scattered across the state and employs thousands from the east to the west.
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30471
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Continuing a 182 year tradition, Moravian sunrise services will be held in Winston-Salem for Easter. Throughout the city and the 18th century community of Old Salem, music and processions will occur for the 183rd time.
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30472
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A tempting aroma carried over Smithfield, North Carolina during April when crowds gathered to attend the annual Johnston County Ham and Egg Show and Sale. Country hams are in the spotlight, and the grand prize winner sold for over $25 per pound.
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30473
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Edenton, North Carolina was the setting for Revolutionary tea party in 1774, and many of the residences and public buildings from the time are still standing. The town will be open the state's colonial capital to visitors to celebrate the biennial in April.
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30488
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North Carolina's new motor routes are making the spring and summer vacation lands from the mountains to the coast more accessible than ever. Major highway improvements and additional roads, along with new attractions such as museums at Cape Hatteras, the 18th century village at Old Salem, and access to Fontana Lake provide tourists with historical, scientific, educational, and recreational activities.
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30495
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Motor vehicle deaths in North Carolina were fewer in 1954 than in any previous year since 1950. Nine hundred and ninety one fatalities were reported, with over 40,000 accidents. Speeding and car collisions were the major source of both deaths and accidents.
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