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Along the western border of North Carolina, the Appalachian Trail skims across the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. In the Great Smoky Mountains, the trail reaches its highest peak at Clingman's Dome, 6641 feet above sea level.
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30430
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In Old Salem, an 18th century community of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a museum founded in 1845 and housed in an historic building is being reopened to the public. One of the largest exhibits of antiques in the country, the Wachovia Museum is just one of the projects to restore and preserve the character of Old Salem.
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30431
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North Carolina General Fund tax collections showed a gain of 7.7 percent over the previous year. Highway fund collections and large estate inheritance taxes increased the collections received by the state. However, as appropriations continue to climb, revenues are not keeping up with the spending.
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30432
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With at least the nineteenth new type of cigarette to appear on the market since 1953, the battle for domination of the popular filter-tip cigarette market is in full force. Now, more than 21 brands have unit sales that exceed one billion dollars annually and filter tip products make up more than 12 percent of the industry's total output.
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30433
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There are several factors affecting the future of the clay pipe industry. Increases in population and associated housing requirements, along with the shift to suburban communities has required changes in the development and use of clay pipes. Improved techniques and industrial development will help the clay pipe industry aid in sanitary advancements and improvements to older dwellings.
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30434
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McLean Trucking Company of Winston-Salem, North Carolina--one of the nation's top trucking companies--is going to sea. McLean is seeking to get approval for a $38 million 'Sea Land' proposal for coordinated land-water transportation of freight along the Atlantic Coast.
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30435
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The 1955 North Carolina General Assembly will delay actions with regards to the operation and administration of public schools in the state due to issues that arise from developments on the question of segregation. It has been decided in the state that integration within the public school system should occur slowly to prevent any issues of violence.
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30436
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Golf tops the list of North Carolina's winter resort attractions. Lodges like Pinehurst--a winter golf capital--provide quality accommodations and food to golfers at a low price. And although golf is a major attraction to winter resorts, horse racing and skiing also draw large crowds.
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30437
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Congress is considered a revisions of the original atomic law, Atomic Energy Act of 1946. North Carolina congressmen are heavily involved in the Congressional Atomic Energy Committee, which are attempting to make fundamental changes to the Nation's atomic energy program such as, increased cooperation among allies.
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30438
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North Carolina's beaches are witnessing rapid clean up and rebuilding after Hurricane Hazel. Although property damage was extensive on larger and smaller beaches, the general condition of the beaches is looking good. Most beach activities are returning to normal, and fishing is again drawing thousands of visitors to the coast. Beach residents, hotel managers, and lodges are hoping that fishing tourism will also aid in restoring and rebuilding some of the more damaged components.
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30439
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Mr. Stroud of Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina is growing an usual type of bean for his part of the country. Foot-long bean pods are producing large beans similar to lima or butter beans, which will be a feature of the North Carolina fair.
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30443
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The fishing pier became big business in 1954 with North Carolina's rapidly growing tourism industry. Six new ocean piers were built, bringing the total to 13 along the entire coast from Fort Fisher to Kitty Hawk. Many of the new piers are elaborate, with tackle, bait, and snack shops. And although Hurricane Hazel caused a lot of destruction to these features, they are being rebuilt.
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30446
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In North Carolina there were less people on farms and less farm land in 1953 compared to 1952. Although harvested cropland and improved pastures gained acreage, total farm land declined over 73,000 acres. Additionally, of people of all ages on North Carolina farms there was a decrease of 2.7 percent, a continuation of previous years trends.
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30447
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An era has come to an end; since 1933 revenue has produced enough money to cover annual North Carolina General Fund appropriations but that has changed as of June 1955. Wile spending is at an all-time high, the 1955 North Carolina General Assembly must look to either cut spending or increase taxes while also dealing with issues of state highways, redistricting, government reorganization, and segregation in public schools.
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30455
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With the exception of South Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana, North Carolina leads the southeast in the amount of per capita taxes paid by the state's residents. However, North Carolina ranks 44th in the per capita income earned by residents of the state.
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