Lessen Charges for Two in Halifax Kidnap Case
Willie Taylor and W Alligood faced kidnapping and rape charges in Halifax Superior Court. Alligood received two to five years while Taylor was set for seven to ten years with concurrent terms after a plea of guilty to assault on a female for Taylor and similar plea for Alligood. Sara Taylor earned a two year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to assault. Glenn Melwood was found guilty of striking Aliese Pearson and sentenced to 12 months.
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Willie Taylor
W. Alligood
Halifax Superior Court
Alligood
Taylor
W. H. S. Burgwyn
E. L. Travis, Sr
L. J. Hammack
Lawrenceville
Julian R. Allsbrook
Scott Benton
Allsbrook
Allsgood
Sara Taylor
Glenn Melwood
Aliese Pearson
Lost Roanoke Rapids dog Jiggs goes missing in town wide search
Mrs. M R Steinberg owner of Faye's Beauty Shoppe seeks help to recover her tiny wire haired terrier Jiggs known by locals. Police and volunteers broadcast rewards and distribute hand bills as the pet remains missing after a night away from home. The dog is famed for his front page photo in Carolina's Only Tabloid. Any information is urged to contact the owner police or the paper.
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Jiggs
M. R. Steinberg
Faye
Roanoke Rapids
Rape charge dropped after compromise in Valentine incident
Aliese Pearson 17 of Valentine reports being assaulted after a car chase near Tilghman Crossroads on November 11. Charges against Beaman Floyd Melwood Taylor Alligood and Alligood initially included rape and kidnapping but were reduced after the state reached a compromise.
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Aliese Pearson
Valentine
Luther Pearson
Beaman Floyd
Tilghman Crossroads
Melwood
Taylor
Alligood
Roanoke Rapids Post Office Building Plans Discussed
The article notes a 1934 business rise guiding hopes to place Roanoke Rapids on the building list. The Post Office Department will decide on site size and price, with Congressman Kerr as committee chair. Residents urged to mail and buy stamps locally to boost business.
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Roanoke Rapids
Post Office Department
Congressman Kerr
Negro bull rider linked to Creek shooting arrest
A fugitive Bull Rider, involved in a Creek shooting, was arrested after a girl was shot in Weldon. He denies the shooting, claims only to have been present, while a .25 automatic was found on him. He faces two shooting charges including attempted murder.
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Piner
Altho
Bull Rider
Weldon
Kelly Jenkins
Halifax
Red Price
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