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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1935
Page
2
Huey Long seeks the U S presidency to defeat Roosevelt and aid Republicans by muddying democracy He vows to run for the Democratic nomination then back a Republican if not chosen He is accused of personal ambition and party betrayal as he seeks influence across factions
A crowd of about one thousand from Roanoke Rapids attended a barbecue near here last Saturday. The gathering was notably orderly with fewer than a half dozen people deemed out of line, contrasting typical barbecues where restraint is looser and indulgence common.
A. B. Chapin notes that most people avoided trouble at a barbecue, with conducts near perfect. He praises the organizing group and Roanoke Rapids for displaying high type citizens, contrasting with a few unruly individuals and Ivory Soap's marketing.
A columnist argues baseball fans reflect a town's character and notes Windsor has suffered damage to its reputation due to fan disorders and weak police protection. Compared with Roanoke Rapids, Windsor is criticized for past field incursions and fights after games, while other towns maintain orderly conduct.
A feature story showcases a young man who travels the globe using only ingenuity and a $1.50 stake. This illustrated piece is part of the American Weekly in the Baltimore Sun Sunday American insert, August 25.
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