North Carolina Drives Southeast Economic Rise in 10 Years
The Wachovia Monthly reviews U S Department of Commerce data showing the Southeast leading national gains in banking manufacturing employment and payrolls. North Carolina tops the region in manufacturing employment retail sales and industrial firm growth, with industrial employment rising from 371 700 to 460 800 and payrolls from 674 million to 1 449 billion over ten years. Farm cash income climbs to 950 million, highlighting sustained growth within a larger regional lag.
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North Carolina
The
Wachovia
Bank of the Same Name
U. S. Department of Commerce
Southeast
Carolinas
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi
U. S
High Point feature in Behr Manning house organ
A High Point feature story appears in Behr Manning's Tri angle edition published from Troy New York with aerial views of High Point College and City Lake Park. A Wade Morris Jr manages the High Point operation and the Credit Bureau of High Point names Paul Laws as collection manager. Oversute Transportation Co reports 10 month revenue over 8 million dollars with a 22 cent dividend.
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High Point
Behr- Manning
Troy
N. Y
High Point College
City Lake Park
A. Wade Morris Jr
Credit Bureau of
Merchants Assn
Paul Laws
Laws
Winchester
Tenn
Marine Air Station
Cherry Point
Civil Service
St. Lawrence Seminary
Wisconsin
Mary Ruth Haynes
Oversute Transportation Co
Virginia
Carolinas
Georgia
Bond Volume Rises Across U S Government and Corporate Debt
New York reports a broad bond rally with both corporate issues and U S government bonds advancing on expanded volume. Utilities and high quality issues led gains with rails and industrials joining the upswing while foreign dollar liens dipped. Tax swapping noted as banks plan to extend maturities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S
Local Minister Will Address Methodists
Greensboro District conference convenes at Bethlehem Methodist Church at 2 p.m. today with about 300 persons expected from all district churches. Dr J Clay Madison district superintendent presides. Supper served at 6 p.m. Evening service speaker is Dr C C Herbert pastor of Memorial Methodist Church.
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High Point Methodist
Greensboro
Bethlehem Methodist Church
J. Clay Madison
C. C. Herbert
Our Memorial Methodist Church
Life expectancy rankings show Netherlands at top
The Netherlands has the highest average longevity for women at 72.9 and men at 70.6. United States women rank second with 72.7 years, while American men are seventh at 66.6 years.
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Netherlands
United States
U. S
Leather Design Wins $1,000 Prize at Chicago Show
Heritage Furniture Co. of High Point earns a $1,000 award in the Third Annual Design Competition sponsored by the Upholstery Leather Group in Chicago. Designers James and Marie Howell of Providence Rhode Island created a leather paneling wall and bold purple sofa scene showcased at the Leather in Decoration Show.
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Heritage Furniture Co
High Point
James and
Marie Howell
Providence
R. I
Chicago
Heritage
Stock Market Faces Mixed Week Slump Despite Gains
New York reports a mixed week for stocks as the rally faltered after three weeks of advance. Steel and freight car loadings fell to decade lows, though gains appeared in shipbuilding and utilities indicating some capital shifting despite a retreat in overall market tone.
Mississippi River Drainage Covers Much of the Nation
More than 40 percent of the United States lies in the drainage area of the Mississippi River and its 250 tributaries, spanning from the Rockies to the Appalachians.
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United States
Rockies
Appalachian Mountains
Bulb Longevity Still Expensive for General Use
A discussion notes electric light bulbs can last thousands of hours but would be prohibitively expensive for widespread use. The statement emphasizes cost as the main barrier to early adoption of long lasting lamps.
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R. T. Waugh
Federal Home Loan Bank of Greensboro
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J. D. Wood
Lees Carpets
N. J
Wilbur M. Currie
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P. Lee Smith
Greenshave
Home Ins Co
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Werere Us
Hyeon Mtg Co
Ove
Inter Mt Tel
Alivac Metals
Wee Amer & Efird Mills
Eee
Oo Ee Canada
American Heritage
Ivey, IB
Ween M7
Amer Hospital Supply
Jefferson Glandara Life
Amer Marittia
Atlantic Steel
Liberty Life
Atlas Sewing Centers
Life and Casualty
Life Companies
Pank
Amer
Life Ing Co
Besset Purniture
Lincoln Natl Life
Rarvilesst
Lithium Corp of Amer
Reusch & Lomi
Lone Star Steel
Beneficial Corp
Lucky Stores
Lve Blue Bell
MacMillan Co
Blue Rides Inc Co
Maryland Casualty Brush Berstitum
W.L. Maxson Corp
Butler’s Inc Common
McLean Industries
Cannon Mills
Dieseenere National Life & Accident Insois Chatham Mfe Coeereewee Ue
North Amer
Serene Colonial Stores
North Carolina Telephone
Colonial Stores
Occidental Life
Creeseees Colonial Stores
Ohio State Life
Commonwealth Life
Peninsular Life
Seeeeeenee
Penn Fruit Co
Osseceses
Donnelley,r.r.y & Gons
Permutit Co
Seeeeereene
Drexel Purniture
Piedmont Aviation
Flectroni
Card
Piedmont Natural Gas Eee
Frein Mills
Piedmont & Hern
Farrington Mir” Eee Potash Co
Seeeewee Pirst Nat
Bank of
Guardian Consumer
Ae Bantam
Guerdien Consumer Pineeeeenee
Guilford Natl Ban
Lite
Gut Cities Gas Security Natl Bank
Guilt Life Ins
Vee Hanes Phen
Holiday Inns of
Amer Southeastern Pactors Home Fun Group
Southeastern Orree
Standard Fruit & Southland Life
Towmotor Corp
Travelers Ins Co
Scsevss
Union Natl Bank
United Ins Co
Ameri Tom UB
Life Ins Co
Sicvissosvees
Wachovia Bank and Trust
Watson Brothers Trans - Western Car Tel
West Point Misseie
Blackwell Insurance Agency, Inc
N. Main St
Gulf Life Insurance
Bassons Industries
Jefferson Standard Life Ins
50 Lucky Stores, Inc
Piedmont Natural Gas
J. Sturgis May & CO
Security Bank Bldg
High Point, N. C
Spivey
P. O. Box
High Point Merchants
High Pony Savings and Trustgm
N. Main
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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