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Title Scenic Parkway Seems Assured
Date November 13, 1933
Description Editorial that lauds Secretary Ickes for his positive attitude towards the park road project. Mentions J. Q. Gilkey's assertion that the right of way in North Carolina will be easily secured and states that this is the "right spirit," as the project will be a boon for labor and tourism in the state.
Creator Organization Asheville Citizen Times
Tags Blue Ridge Parkway--Planning
Blue Ridge Parkway--Right-of-way
Byrd, Harry F.
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Economics
Gilkey, J.Q.
Ickes, Harold L.
Credit North Carolina Collection, Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill