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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1944
Page
2
Notice to advertisers announces rate increases due to pulp and paper shortages and higher production costs. The Roanoke Rapids Herald will base new rates on increased costs for a circulation over 4,000, with readers over 20,000 per issue.
Notice to subscribers states that War Production Board plans will limit newsprint in 1944 and only paid in advance subscribers will receive each issue. One year in advance costs two dollars delivered to home store or P.O. box by Uncle Sam. street sales and newsstand delivery may be curtailed next year.
The Roanoke Rapids Herald explains it will keep sending copies worldwide to readers in uniform as long as paper allows. Over 500 copies depart Roanoke Rapids weekly bound for service members and families. readers are urged to share and stay with the paper.
A lighthearted ad notice promotes buying bonds with a playful slogan about securing investments. It frames a humorous defense of financial planning and saving, using local language and a cheeky call to action.
In Roanoke Rapids more than fifty nurse’s aides have been trained by the Red Cross Volunteer Nurse’s Aide Corps. The program shows how trained civilians can assist nurses and strengthen community wartime support.
In wartime Roanoke Rapids announces a new class starting January 24 for women to become commissioned Nurse's Aides. Leaders praise their untiring service to the sick and suffering as shortages of trained nurses persist in the community.
A Roanoke Rapids citizens committee, lacking legal status, has presented the milk issue to the Mayor and City Board of Commissioners. The board seeks audited cost figures from dairies to base an official appeal to OPA. Two OPA officials previously requested similar data, and Judge Norfleet advised against the Colorado coupon plan. Officials expect action once figures are provided.
Roanoke Rapids faces the county ABC Board closure of the North End liquor store on January 15. Citizens on both ends sign petitions amid fears of bias and liquor shortages, with talk the move shifts supply to Weldon and nearby towns and possibly targets Uncle Hux Baird. The writer denies any vendetta and resists the suggested motive.
If the petition fails, a junction court could be sought to compel ABC Board to show cause why it is closing this particular store. The move targets the authority and process behind the closure.
The piece argues that elected or appointed officials hold the key to political outcomes across issues from milk to liquor. It urges citizens to recognize the power of those in public office regardless of personal interest in politics.
The remark implies Marshall criticized strikes and threats slowing war effort and aiding the Axis. It notes his role as Chief of Staff and Time’s choice, suggesting a defense of his leadership and stance during wartime.
Attorney General Biddle indicts several individuals for conspiracy to overthrow the American government and to harm military personnel. Senator Wheeler sharpens charges against the author of Under Cover, with Wheeler topping the Senate list in the expose.
Despite bad weather, Lassie Come Home breaks records, surpassing Mrs Miniver which the audience saw twice. The report notes Lassie’s strong run and continued popularity of Mrs Miniver in repeat viewings.
Albert M. Poindexter, formerly Corporal, is promoted to Sergeant as of December 10. He completed Ordnance School at Cherry Point and studied Aircraft Recognition at Ohio State University. He serves on the staff at Cherry Point assisting pilots and aerial gunners. home address 426 Madison Street.
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