Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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nove forward in developing its natural resources Although not as young as some of the other states and in the same token not as old as the others, Arkan- sas has advanced rapidly in the developing of her in- dustry, natural resources and her people. It has been said that if any of the states had the capacities needed to become independent, only Arkan- sas could come close to being that state. Proof ol her importance to others is the fact that Arkansas is the only area on the North American Continent that has a diamond field, its industries have grown beyond leaps and bounds, and many of her people have become very prominent in the fields of education, politics, and athletics. Arkansas is just beginning her development. In the next few years, the world will be able to look upon the state of Arkansas and will marvel at her rapid and successful growth in her three main resources . . . people, industry and natural resources. its industry its people