No More Munichs as War Looms Over Poland
A newspaper column argues that Hitler shows hesitancy but war remains likely. It notes England France and Poland stand firm, Germany rethinks plans after Munich, and warns against expecting lasting peace, predicting renewed German offensive with shifting strategies.
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Hitler
Poland
Rhine
England
France
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Japan
Italy
Turkey
The President Helpless on Neutrality in World Crisis
The United States faces a slow move toward involvement as isolation ends in a connected world. Roosevelt urged Congress to modify neutrality laws, but Congress adjourned without action, Congress members scoffing at any danger of a global war.
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United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Just an Old Soviet Custom Crisis Anew Sparks Session Call
The passage notes the world facing a crisis unseen since 1914 as the couple returns home and begins greeting, warning that if war erupts the President will need to convene a special session of Congress to take actions they failed to take before departure.
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Congress
Lack of Flood Control in Wake of Recent Rains
In a critical editorial voice, the piece blames Congress for neglecting a comprehensive flood control program urged by President Roosevelt. It warns that unchecked rivers and deforestation threaten highways bridges and crops, and urges immediate federal action to curb worsening flood risks.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Highway 158 Slips Cause Four Accidents In Wet Weather
During the wet weather four accidents occurred on Highway 158 between Roanoke Rapids and Littleton due to a slippery surface. No deaths were reported but several people were injured and vehicle damage totaled a substantial amount. Drivers were warned to watch for slick spots, while blame was placed on the State Highway Commission for unfulfilled paving promises.
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Roanoke Rapids
Littleton
State Highway Commission
Halifax County
Slippery Highway Delays Spark Roanoke Rapids Plea
The Roanoke Rapids area laments years of partial work on the Littleton to Roanoke Rapids route. Officials blame drivers for fatalities while criticizing the State Highway Commission for delaying completion of the concrete road, urging renewed attention to this vital highway link.
PWA Overhead Shows Low Cost Roanoke Rapids Project
Resident Engineer Charles H. Rogers reported on the 234000 street improvement project in Roanoke Rapids where overhead totaled 3.9 percent, well below the usual 10 percent. PWA touts the efficiency and may seek more funds when Congress reconvenes, though no new applications are being received and work may halt in June 1940 without additional appropriations.
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PWA
Roanoke Rapids
Charles H. Rogers
Town gossip lists local residents traveling and visiting
Mrs. Sarah Sancken and Betty Gilles pie and Helene Powell have returned to Chester Pennsylvania after a stay with Mrs. J F Turner. Ella Butts Carroll Butts and Velvie Williams with her children Bobby and Faye return to Florida after visiting here. Lucy and Madge Erwin came home from Hillsboro. Bill Cobb went to Portsmouth Virginia after visiting Mrs P S Rook. Bolling Field Griffin and daughter Bolling returned to Petersburg Virginia from Mrs Carl Thompson. Lelia Webb Otha and Linsey Bone spent weekend in Rocky Mount with the Bones. D K King of Spartanburg and wife visited Hubert White. Frankie Stalls and Elizabeth Butts weekend in Robersonville. Mary Taylor visiting Norfolk Virginia.
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Sarah Sancken
Betty Gillespie
Helene Powell
Chester
J. F. Turner
Ella Butts
Carroll Butts
Velvie Williams
Bobby
Faye
Florida
Lucy
Madge Erwin
Hilsboro
Bill Cobb
Portsmouth
P. S. Rook
Bolling Field Griffin
Bolling
Carl Thompson
Petersburg
Lelia Webb
Otha
Linsey Bone
Rocky Mount
Bone
D. K. King
Spartanburg
S. C
Hubert White
Frankie Stalls
Elizabeth Butts
Robersonville
Mary Taylor
Norfolk
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