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Pamlico County has three large rivers forming borders at its top and bottom, the Pamlico and Neuse Rivers, with one river in the middle known as the Bay River. Statistics of these rivers list their drainage areas, depth, and tributaries. Further statistics list resources abounding in these rivers, as well as population estimates back to 1880.
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For fifty years, pilot and Rev. L. D. Hayman has kept both his pilot and ministry licenses. Possibly the only ordained minister in North Carolina who also runs a professional sport-fishing guide business, Hayman recently put his fishing cruiser up for sale. Although no longer a professional, Hayman will continue to keep his pilot license up, and enjoys fishing for mullet recreationally.
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Partly located in the Piedmont, and partly coastal plains, Anson County was known previously for its plantations. In an effort to balance its agricultural economy, Anson is now tinged with the trappings of modern industry. Anson County's 211-year history includes dissent, border disputes, and battles.
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North Carolinian Joe King wins fame abroad for his sought after paintings, under the alias of Vinciata. Ventriloquist, comedian, playwright, and painter, King began a series of portraits and other canvases with restrained and harmonious colors, an individualized and instantly recognizable style. His first North Carolina exhibit will be held on May 7 in the Tomlinson Exhibition building.
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Jones County is not a rich county in monetary terms, but possesses a wealth of historical prestige and natural blessings. Located in eastern North Carolina, Jones is bordered by Carteret and Craven Counties, in a countryside dotted with the homes of hardworking folk. Jones sole industry is logging, with its primary income relating to the agricultural production of tobacco, corn, grain, and livestock.
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At the age of 81, John B. Taylor is the most widely known trouble-shooter in the newspaper business. Having started his career in Charlotte in 1900, Jack spent the early part of his career at the WINSTON-SALEM SENTINEL, eventually elevating his knowledge of the printing press and moving to Durham. Jack's knowledge of printing press mechanics so overshadows and dominates the newspaper world that there is not even a close rival.
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12708
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A \"quality education\"Âas promised by appropriations increased in 1961 is coming to public schools, and the result is palpable. A survey conducted by the author represents visits to 100 school systems in North Carolina, and interviews with school officials. Some of the improvements include smaller teacher loads, recruitment of better teachers, and enrichment of school programs.
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12709
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In 1889, Durham leaders stated the main objective for the town was to use capital and labor, as a way to promote manufacturing enterprises. Today, Durham has become a center of education, industry, trade, and medicine, and continues to map new expansion.
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The number one issue in the spring legislative primaries will be the sales tax on food. Although the issue is more pronounced in some counties than others, there is no other one issue of state-wide importance which even approaches it in interest. There is no liberal-conservative division in the food tax controversy, and there is no correlation between the controversial tax and the spirited primaries and election of two years ago.
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12718
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Author Bill Sharpe weaves tales of North Carolina newspapers and newspapermen, including sections on Rocky Mount Telegram, Charlotte News and Observer, and positions held by newspapermen in the past that have become obsolete. Other newspapers discussed include but are not limited to Gastonia Gazette, Post Dispatch, and Wilmington Star.
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Two artificial-snow runs are scheduled to open around December 15th, hopefully bringing a break-through in western North Carolina's economic growth. The locations of these slides are Blowing Rock, and Cataloochee Ranch on Fietop Mountain. Although both areas experience heavy snowfall, snow-making machinery is being installed to facilitate skiing anytime the weather is freezing.
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12741
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A year which started uncertainly developed into a prosperous and happy one for most North Carolinians. There was a tremendous volume of construction, both in new enterprises and expansions. Agricultural and business incomes rose, as evidenced and reported by a county to county synopsis of North Carolina.
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Measured by a variety of standards of accomplishment and service to the State, Hugh McRae Morton of Wilmington and Linville has been named the North Carolinian of 1961. Best known for his leadership in the successful campaign to bring the USS NORTH CAROLINA home, Morton originated the idea of establishing the vessel as a floating museum. As authorized by the Assembly, Governor Sanford named a Battleship Commission, with Morton as head chairman, raising over $500,000 for the saving of the battleship.
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Eastern North Carolina has several large Marine bases, and few people realize the extent of the payroll at Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, Fort Bragg, and others. Many towns house employees of these bases, like the 700 people in Pamlico County working at Cherry point. This accounts for the livelihood of approximately 3,000 of Pamlico County's families, a significant percentage of the scant 9,850 population count.
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Although opposed to the idea, Western Electric employee Hank Snyder came to North Carolina to open several plants for the company. Along with other industrialists, he believed Southerners were slow and not adapted to factory work. Snyder was later astonished when North Carolina workers not only equaled production in the northern plants, but exceeded it.
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