Private Funds Build Road To Bypass Racial Dispute In North Carolina
In Claremont North Carolina a private fundraising drive raises about 2500 to finance a 600 foot roadway and water line to two aging frame houses housing 19 people. The push follows a federal threat to cut 23900 in annual revenue sharing funds over alleged discrimination by not providing access. Community leaders say private donations will circumvent the dispute as the Treasury Department weighs options.
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Oxford
North Carolina
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Claremont
Treasury Department
Priscilla Crane
Japan
City Builds Road Blocked by Discrimination Claim
A dispute over revenue sharing funds halted in August amid an alleged race based denial of city services to the Shuford brothers Joseph and Russell. The city argued a road to their homes used public funds for private benefit and questioned their taxpayer status after an informal 1936 agreement. tax bills recently issued were paid, and residents dispute the lack of formal paperwork.
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Treasury Department
Joseph
Russell Shuford
Shuford
Shufords
Ralph Shuford
Larry Shuford
Septic Tank Issue Affects Home With Outdoor Privy
A report notes one residence has a septic tank while the water supply is affected and an outdoor home lacks a running privy. The situation highlights sanitation challenges and potential public health concerns in the area.
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