Randolph Farmers Embrace Modern Methods for Profit
The Randolph county farming region, once dominated by crude tools, now shows a shift to modern machinery, electric lighting, pure bred livestock, and extensive soil conservation. County official EB S Millsaps Jr notes the area hosts over 45 plants yet agriculture remains its strongest industry with diversified crops and improved farm prosperity.
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By Faith Brewer
Randolph County
EB. S. Millsaps, Jr
North Carolina
Randolph County Farming Triumphs Under Modern Techniques
Randolph County leads in wheat acres and Guernsey cattle and ranks high for owner-occupied land. The county showcases terrace farming, soil conservation, and mechanization with a Caterpillar Diesel tractor. Poultry, tobacco, cotton, and dairy outputs support a robust cash income and future farm succession.
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Randolph County
Randolph
Soil Conservation Association
Hade Grange
Millsaps, Jr
Negroes Stage Sit Down Strike At Richmond Leaf Plant
In Richmond Virginia on April 17 a Carrington and Michaux Inc plant idle after about 250 Negro workers quit their machines and benches in a sit down strike demanding higher pay. T M Carrington Jr said the firm is ready to discuss terms Monday but cannot say if work will resume then.
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Richmond
Carrington and Michaux, Inc
T. M. Carrington, Jr
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