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Editorial
October 7, 1937
The Durant News
Durant, Holmes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Editorial praises Mississippi Governor White's promotion of state opportunities and joint Southern governors' program highlighting raw materials, power, transportation, labor, and climate advantages to attract investors, with objectives for freight rates, taxation, labor relations, and federal cooperation.
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BUILDING UP THE SOUTH
Governor White, just returning from a visit into the nation's capital and Eastern cities, is enthused over the splendid publicity Mississippi has received through her advertising program, including Mississippi's part in the American Legion Convention in New York. Not a politician and not a hot air merchant, but a sound business man, Governor White has made a fine impression on the nation as a whole during the nearly two years he has been Governor of Mississippi, and has investors of other states interested in Mississippi's opportunities. An important part in the state development is the new program in which the Governor joins with eight other executives of Southern states to offer among the "outstanding advantages" Unlimited raw material Ample power at low rates. Excellent transportation facilities to growing markets. Native born labor--efficient and reasonable. Unexcelled year round moderate climate which makes possible: Lower production costs. Lower construction costs. Lower capital investment And while these nine governors are advertising these things they have set forth as objectives for their states: 1. Proper freight rate differentials as affects the Southeast. 2. Equitable taxation policies. 3. Friendly labor attitude between employer and employee. 4. Cooperation with federal government on proper major policies affecting industrial employment. Due to the fact that Governor White has accomplished so much during the short year and nine months he has been Governor it is reasonable to assume that he will carry the state to great heights before his term expires two years and three months hence.
—Democrat-Times (Greenville).
Governor White, just returning from a visit into the nation's capital and Eastern cities, is enthused over the splendid publicity Mississippi has received through her advertising program, including Mississippi's part in the American Legion Convention in New York. Not a politician and not a hot air merchant, but a sound business man, Governor White has made a fine impression on the nation as a whole during the nearly two years he has been Governor of Mississippi, and has investors of other states interested in Mississippi's opportunities. An important part in the state development is the new program in which the Governor joins with eight other executives of Southern states to offer among the "outstanding advantages" Unlimited raw material Ample power at low rates. Excellent transportation facilities to growing markets. Native born labor--efficient and reasonable. Unexcelled year round moderate climate which makes possible: Lower production costs. Lower construction costs. Lower capital investment And while these nine governors are advertising these things they have set forth as objectives for their states: 1. Proper freight rate differentials as affects the Southeast. 2. Equitable taxation policies. 3. Friendly labor attitude between employer and employee. 4. Cooperation with federal government on proper major policies affecting industrial employment. Due to the fact that Governor White has accomplished so much during the short year and nine months he has been Governor it is reasonable to assume that he will carry the state to great heights before his term expires two years and three months hence.
—Democrat-Times (Greenville).
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
Infrastructure
Labor
What keywords are associated?
Southern Development
Governor White
Mississippi Publicity
Economic Advantages
Labor Attitude
Freight Rates
Taxation Policies
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor White
Mississippi
Eight Other Executives Of Southern States
Democrat Times (Greenville)
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Promoting Economic Development In The South Through Joint Gubernatorial Advertising
Stance / Tone
Enthusiastic Support For Governor White And Southern States' Advantages
Key Figures
Governor White
Mississippi
Eight Other Executives Of Southern States
Democrat Times (Greenville)
Key Arguments
Mississippi Has Received Splendid Publicity Through Advertising Program
Governor White Has Made A Fine Impression As A Sound Businessman
Investors From Other States Interested In Mississippi's Opportunities
Joint Program Highlights Unlimited Raw Material, Ample Power At Low Rates, Excellent Transportation To Growing Markets
Native Born Labor Efficient And Reasonable
Unexcelled Year Round Moderate Climate Lowers Production, Construction, And Capital Investment Costs
Objectives Include Proper Freight Rate Differentials For The Southeast
Equitable Taxation Policies
Friendly Labor Attitude Between Employer And Employee
Cooperation With Federal Government On Major Policies Affecting Industrial Employment