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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1934
Page
2
The paper reports on the CWA wage rate revisions and local criticism of favoritism. It notes a Washington curtailment order to halt new projects and begin gradual shutdowns aiming to end temporary relief employment by May 1. Local officials pledged tighter oversight and reduced criticism nationwide.
The Girls Reserve and Hi-Y Club promote a Go to Church drive to reduce crime by guiding schoolchildren to church and Sunday School. Judge Lewis Fawcett cites studies showing low Sunday School involvement among offenders and argues religious instruction benefits society as a crime prevention tool.
The State Highway Dept. will increase Roanoke Avenue spending from 25000 to 40000, reflecting steady city growth. The history of Roanoke Rapids shows consistent progress through recent national downturns, with no backsliding in development.
The city outlines a long approval path for major projects with steps through Washington and the PWA, plus bond approvals and bid processes. Officials note CWA activity curtails work while praising progress like the new bus line and municipal building plans amid growing pains.
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