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High Point leaders urge postwar industrial drive
A speech by Hugh Childress of Carolina Container Co and others argues that peacetime prosperity relies on continued high production. Leaders say government control during war helped, but long term security comes from industry initiative, labor cooperation, and research. The list of High Point businesses and manufacturers follows the speech.
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Fred
Carolina Container Co
Hugh Childress, Inc
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
High Point
Alma Desk Co
Amos Hosiery Mills
Roy Armstrong, Veneers
Guilford Hosiery Mills, Inc
Atlantic States Motor Lines
B. & W. Frame Works
L. H. Bottoms Truck Lines, Inc
Carolina Upholstery Co
Colonial Motor Freight Lines, Inc
Crown Hosiery Mills, Inc
R. D. Fowler Motor Lines, Inc
Furniture City Upholstering Co., Inc
Haltom Hosiery