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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1938
Page
3
A seagoing oil expedition 120 miles from New Orleans aims to tap a Gulf pool beneath depths up to 500 feet. Derricks and workers cover a makeshift island, with potential federal state and local claims looming. Local notices mention residents visiting Siler City and Carolina Beach as schedules shift around the large operation.
Local notes recount weekend visits and hosting duties among Swan Quarter, Kinston, Winston-Salem, Emporia, Waynesboro, Petersburg, Ocean View, and other communities. Mentions births, marriages, travels, hospital stays, and a road trip with A W P A work crew and car trouble en route to vacation.
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