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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1948

Page

6

Names of fallen servicemen listed alphabetically

A long list of individuals honored for giving their lives includes Vernon E Whitley Marvin W Scott William H Camp Jr Robert E May R H McCommons James W Whit ley Grover Woodruff Winfield Hasty Daniel E Faison Robert Lee Moore Curtis E West Edgar H King Robert Lee Ingram Thomas A Cooper Marvin F Matkins James G Whitby Thomas H Cook Jr Elmer E Chambliss Randall White Robert L Harris Joseph A Crouch Davie L Harper Brutus W Rook Robert R Northington Eugene Basil Glover William C Moody Frank W Harris Wayne C Green Rufus S Finch Lawrence W Myrick Walter G Cooley Charlie L Whitby Melbourne Barry Jones Robert A Rogers Rufus J T Woodruff Clinton B Deberry Herbert S Edwards H Charles Leatherwood Jr John Wayne Thomas Alex Bullock Jr Frank P Hunter Cecil Coburn Wilbur Anderton Lott Harris Shearin Kenneth L Evans

Vernon Edgar Whitley Marvin William Scott William H. Camp, Jr Robert E. May R. H. McCommons James W. Whitley Grover Woodruff Winfield Hasty Daniel E. Faison Robert Lee Moore Curtis E. West Edgar H. King Robert Lee Ingram Thomas A. Cooper Marvin F. Matkins James G. Whitby Thomas H. Cook, Jr Elmer E. Chambliss Randall White Robert L. Harris Joseph A John Wayne Thomas Alex ‘Bullock Frank P. Hunter Cecil Coburn Wilbur Anderton Lott Harris Shearin Kenneth L. Evans

Editorial on Coal Strike Hurting Roanoke Rapids Mills

The Roanoke Rapids area faces severe disruption as coal stockpiles at Roanoke Mills Patterson Mills and Rosemary Manufacturing dwindle. The 25 day miners strike jeopardizes a $10 million payroll weekly losses near $200000 if mills idle for five weeks. John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers defy federal orders, risking a long legal fight and wider national hardship.

Roanoke Mills Company Patterson Mills Company Rosemary Manufacturing Company Roanoke Rapids John L. Lewis United States Lewis United Mine Workers Union

Industrial strains push rail, mail, and power curbs

The text notes trains are being cut off mail service delayed shipping and manufacturing curtailed. It says power companies are forced to reduce supply to industries. It condemns John L. Lewis for encouraging Russia and its communist allies, worsening the world situation.

John L. Lewis Russia

Financial Responsibility Proof Needed for License Reinstatement

North Carolina drivers facing license restoration after suspension are urged to act now under the Financial Responsibility Act. About 900 people are expected to reinstate next month. proof can be shown via SR22 insurance, a surety or real estate bond, or cash securities. If insured, file SR22 with the Highway Safety Division. if uninsured, contact the Assigned Risk Plan after three insurer declinations. Start procedures now as liability insurance often takes 15 to 20 days.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Financial Responsibility Act Department Highway Safety Divison Ile Highway Safety Division Nrth Carolina North Carolina Automobile Assigned Risk Plan Bos 1509 Motor Vehicle Department

Farm Quiz on Egg Weight Grading and Kitchen Vent Fan Care

A reader asks how eggs are graded by weight. Extra large eggs weigh at least 27 ounces per dozen, or 24 to 27 ounces per dozen. Medium eggs are 21 to 24 ounces per dozen, while small eggs are at least 18 ounces per dozen. Another reader asks how to clean an electric kitchen vent fan. Experts say regular cleaning prevents grease buildup on blades and vents, which harms efficiency, noting these fans remove steam odors and greases and carbon.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Home Tips on Fan Cleaning and Canning Prep

Practical notes describe cleaning a fan by cutting power and wiping with kerosene damp cloth. It advises stitching plastic with tissue under fabric, test samples first, and stitching density of 2 to 14 stitches per inch. Also suggests preps for canning season including checking equipment, cleaning freezers, using stored foods, and organizing supplies.

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