North Carolina Builds War Skilled Labor Pool
North Carolina mobilized skilled workers through vocational training and war production. About 42 428 were trained for shipbuilding, machine shop and aviation services while 18 231 were prepared for supervisory roles. Postwar plans anticipate 100 000 skilled workers returning from war work and 165 000 natives migrating to defense jobs elsewhere.
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Veteran Charles W Coon Transferred After Discharge
The body of Charles W. Coon of Gastonia, a veteran recently discharged from the armed forces, arrived at the Remains Office in Elizabeth City. Brooks B. Little attended the transfer and accompanied the casket.
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Charles W. Coon
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Farm Repair Work Will Supply Jobs
Federal farm officials estimate urgent rural development needs at about 30 billion dollars with reserve needs near 50 billion and marginal needs around 25 billion. Immediate improvements include roads schools sanitation facilities and housing while forestry and soil conservation projects would cost billions more.
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National Banks Asked to Report Bank Conditions
The comptroller of the currency called for a statement of condition for all national banks as of December 31, 1945. The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued similar calls to insured banks for reports as of the same date.
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Rev. William Jackson Named Director of Religious Training
Rev. William Jackson of Roxboro was announced yesterday as director of religious training for the state. He has served five years as an army chaplain and assumed the new duties today under Chairman A. H. Graham of the highway and public works commission.
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Power reach costs cited for rural electrification drive
Officials estimate more than five million rural homes lack power and project a total cost around 1,800 lion dollars to extend lines to reach these potential customers.
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