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14971
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There are quite a number of historic trees which are associated with important historical events during the early history of North Carolina and they are found in all sections of the State. Outstanding among them are three which are located at the Guilford Battleground, formerly known as Guilford Courthouse, near Greensboro.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 33, Jan 1943, p4-5, f
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14972
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The log home of Captain Archibald McCurdy, of Revolutionary War fame, still stands in a secluded spot of the most picturesque section of Cabarrus County. Although in dilapidated condition after 160 years, the home still contains many relics such as spinning wheels, clocks, chests, and candle snuffers.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 33, Jan 1943, p6
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18888
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As the country enters its second year during World War II, Carraway recounts a number of changes and events that have taken place in the war effort. Among them are military camp and base construction; men who have been cited for gallantry; an increased population--especially at the Wilmington shipyards; and mining for valuable minerals, such as mica, copper, and manganese.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 33, Jan 1943, p1, 28
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18921
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During the Civil War, Lieut. William B. Cushing, an intrepid and courageous Union naval officer, carried out daring exploits in North Carolina. Several did not succeed, such as the attempts to capture the commanders at Fort Fisher and Fort Johnson. His greatest accomplishment was planning and carrying out the sinking of the Confederate ram Albemarle on the Roanoke River near Plymouth.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 33, Jan 1943, p3, 20
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18922
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As North Carolina enters its second year of the war, renewed efforts are being made all across the state to find and extract minerals for material-hungry industries. Plans are being made to continue or reopen mines for badly needed material such as manganese, corundum, copper, and mica.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 33, Jan 1943, p7
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18923
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High Point was incorporated in 1859 and soon became a trading center. In the late 1880s it had two tobacco factories and three warehouses. Then in 1888 furniture manufacturers came to town and the town began its change to a modern industrial center. At the moment High Point has 183 manufacturing plants, with furniture factories number one with 40, and hosiery mills second with 20.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 10 Issue 33, Jan 1943, p12-13, 15-17, 19-20, il
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