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30298
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An important factor for the growing strength of North Carolina's industry is the cooperation of the banking institutions throughout the state. With over two billion dollars in resources, the 186 state banks and 46 national banks are a position to provide high standard resources.
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30299
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Since the turn of the century, North Carolina's state government has been balancing the principals of conservatism and progress. The conservative background of the state's people has not prevented the progressive improvement of public services such as education and health care.
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30300
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The North Carolina is a state of small farms, cities, and towns, but the trucking industry in the state prevents the economic isolation of these small entities. With over 450 certified franchise carriers and another 8500 exempt certified carriers, millions of dollars are invested into the trucking industry through equipment, terminals, and warehouses.
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30301
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An important factor in the growth of industry throughout North Carolina has been the nearly 5000 miles of railroad, main lines and branch systems. Railroad facilities help make North Carolina even more centrally located along the eastern seaboard for the transportation of raw materials and finished products.
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We the People of North Carolina
(NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 11 Issue 6, November 1953,
p69-70, 118, 120, por, map
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30302
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Millions of dollars worth of industrial plants have been developed in North Carolina over the past two decades. North Carolina builders, using North Carolina materials, are now equipped with the technical experience for maintaining high standards in a variety of construction types from roads to buildings.
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30303
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Despite growing industrial demands alongside domestic use, North Carolina has never experienced a widespread power shortage. Electric companies such as Duke and Nantahala cooperate with industry to meet the goals and needs of business and manufacturing without taking away from domestic power use.
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30318
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North Carolina's citizens and money are well protected with over 27 insurance companies for life, fire, casualty and hospital care. In 1952 the value of assets for these companies was over $657 million and capital investments over over $30 million.
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30323
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North Carolina has some major advantages in the product market. Thanks to large populations and a location advantage near larger markets of the east and midwest, North Carolina is growing within the production, manufacturing, and shipping markets.
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30325
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For over 200 years, tobacco has been a dependable crop for agricultural progress and profit. Tobacco is a $450 million crop, accounting for between 50 and 60% of the state's farm income. And the value of tobacco as a manufactured product produces a commodity of over $2 billion, furnishing a livelihood for over 300,000 farmers.
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We the People of North Carolina
(NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 11 Issue 6, November 1953,
p88, 90, 92, 94, por
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30326
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In total volume and number of people employed, the textile manufacturing industry is the number one manufacturing business in North Carolina. There are over 1100 plants engaged in textile manufacturing, and they are valued at over $657 million.
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30327
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North Carolina is the national leader in wooden furniture, selling one-fourth of all the furniture produced in the south. From split-bottom chairs to reproductions made of imported woods, investment in plants and equipment totals over $31 million with hour hundred plants employing over 33,000 people, and producing $276 million worth of furniture.
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12.Typical Success Story by Not Given We the People of North Carolina Vol. 11 Issue 6, November 1953
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30330
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Standard Hosiery Mills, Inc. of Burlington, North Carolina produces a wide array of men and women's socks and hosiery and is an example of how a small industry has prospered in the state. Hosiery manufacturing in North Carolina is a $3 billion sector of the state's textile industry, with hundreds of mills and thousands of workers.
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We the People of North Carolina
(NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 11 Issue 6, November 1953,
p102,104, 112, por
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30334
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R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company entered the cigarette field in 1913 and 40 years later, the Camel cigarette is still a popular products in the cigarette field. Although still only a minor product compared to other tobacco items in North Carolina, Camels and R.J. Reynolds are pioneers in cigarette manufacturing.
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30335
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One primary core of the industrial South's population has been the Piedmont region of North Carolina. With rolling hills and folkways, the Piedmont has produced the physical conditions and populations that have prompted the growth of industry in North Carolina.
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30336
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North Carolina's mid-south resorts, typically known as winter playgrounds near population centers of the east and midwest, are now increasing their facilities to welcome a record number of vacationers. Additionally, resorts such as Pinehurst and Tryon are extending their seasons to be nearly year-round.
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