CWA Concerns Rise in Halifax County
The Roanoke News urges an inquiry into CWA operations amid complaints of favoritism and political influence in Halifax County. Readers are invited to report verifiable violations as the paper presses for an audit of who receives CWA work and why, stressing the need to aid truly unemployed workers.
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Congress Is In Session by Albert T Reid
A reader argues CWA is for the unemployed only and not for those seeking higher paying temporary work. The piece condemns using CWA to replace skilled labor with lower paid tasks and urges immediate federal action and stricter state cooperation to avoid a federally controlled system.
Fireworks and Food
A reader letter criticizes Christmas fireworks in Roanoke Rapids, noting the desecration of Christ’s birthday. The author argues some families received charity for gifts yet spent money on fireworks, suggesting those who can buy fireworks should also buy food.
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Roanoke Rapids
Federal Police Guard North Carolina License Law
State officials urged local officers to aid the Highway Patrol in enforcing the 1934 license tag law starting January 1. Every car owner received a warning to obtain new tags, but several large city police departments, including Raleigh and Charlotte, refused cooperation. The piece argues this could lead to a statewide police force.
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