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NATIONAL SPINNING CO., INC. Y
I MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE OFFICES POST OFFICE BOX 101 . WASHINGTON. NORTH CAROLINA 27000
W I AREA 9104464111 . TWX 510 924-1830
HENRY C HUMPHREYS. JR.
PRESIDENT
I Dear Citizens and Merchants of Duplin County:
On behalf of National Spinning Co., Inc. and its valued employees,
I urge you to shop for American-made textiles and apparel this
Christmas. Here in Duplin County, more than 2,000 men and women
depend upon the textile and apparel industry for their livelihood. (?
They are earning good wages and contribute substantially to the
economic well-being of the entire area. They pay taxes, use /
professional services, and buy from local retailers. But this
economic contribution is being threatened.
Already in North Carolina 12 plants have closed, 14 have had
severe layoffs and more than 5,000 people have lost their jobs. 0
A Cannon Mills Plant in Kannapolis has closed, Tultex in Marion,
and Burlington Industries Greige Plant in Franklinton, just to
name a few. National reports indicate that textile imports .
increased 48% in the first three months of 1984 as compared to
the same period in 1983.
At the present rate of growth, foreign textiles and apparel could L
claim at least 50% of the American market by 1988. More jobs lost, ?
more dependence upon foreign countries for basic products that we
can manufacture right here at home, given the opportunity. Imports
do not keep many people working here, American-made products do.
Our employees work hard to keep us at the "leading edge" of the
textile industry. But to stay there, we must work together as
citizens to stop the problem. We cannot depend on the Federal
Government. Already we are looking for the "Made In U. S. A."
labels when we shop and urge you to do the same. Ask for American
made products. If none are available when you are shopping, do
not buy. Go where they are available. We urge all retailers to
display those American-made products in advertising and make them
visible to the consumer within your stores.
It's our intent to continue searching for more reasonable import I
controls and to remind our employees, elected officials, community
leaders, consumers and retailers that there is a great deal at
stake.
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There are six good reasons for buying textiles and apparel
"Made In U. S. A."
II) American-made textiles and apparel are HIGH QUALITY. . L
2) They offer GOOD VALUE AT REASONABLE PRICES.
3) They provide JOBS FOR AMERICANS, some right here.
4) They guarantee our COMMUNITY PROSPERITY.
5) They provide for ECONOMIC GROWTH AT HOME.
6) They are an INVESTMENT IN AMERICA'S FUTURE.
Even though the import situation has devastated many textile
plants, National Spinning's 2,500 employees have helped boost *
National into the lead in textile manufacturing. Efforts to
maintain quality standards, investments in modern machinery and
Quality Circles have helped National Spinning to maintain a solid
foundation of productivity.
National's ability to service the demands of the consumer with a
high quality product is the direct result of an experienced manage- I
ment team and company of valued employees dedicated to keeping : "
National Spinning number one. So when you shop this Christmas,
shop for AMERICAN-MADE TEXTILE AND APPAREL PRODUCTS. It helps
support our textile industry and the number one yarn manufacturer
in the world; National Spinning Co., Inc., a Duplin County
Industry. Thank you for your continued support and have a merry
Christmas.
I Sincerely,
? NATIONAL SPINNING CO., INC.
I He/ry C. Humphreys, Jr.
President A
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