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State Supreme Court Upheld Begging Permit Power
The state supreme court upheld municipalities power to ban alms soliciting without a permit. Welfare officials say the decision prevents a beggar influx and aids enforcement. County superintendents note ordinances support welfare work and reduce transient begging in communities like Vance County. Dr C B Wilmer cautions against emotional charity that harms service.
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Johnson
W. B. Waddill
Vance County
C. B. Wilmer
Protestant Episcopal Church
Raleigh