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Foot-Dragging Will Cost State Dearly For Raleigh Property
Raleigh legislators approved a $500000 emergency land fund for the Capitol area without detailing the emergency. The tract near Capitol square, tied to a future state complex and currently under private development for a motel, could cost more than the appropriation after condemnation. Sen. Jules J. Coggins urged excluding the motel site from the purchase funds to prevent delays in development.
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Raleigh
William A. Shires
State Capitol
Governor
Council of State
Capitol
Capitol Square
State Legislative Building
Legislative
Ben Haigh
Wake County Board of Commissioners
Condem
Jules J. Coggins
Wake