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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
4
Readers learn the unemployment system details with a focus on filing, waiting periods, and how benefits hinge on 1937 work records. The explanation includes employer tax funds, quarterly credits, and how ongoing employment restarts insurance, arguing the program protects workers based on their own records.
The article argues the Resettlement Administration plans to enter mercantile business on Resettlement farms in Halifax County. It warns local merchants will face competition and taxes funding government operations, making the policy hit close to home for Halifax County residents.
The text argues government competition with power companies angered others and notes Resettlement asked Halifax County to fund two school buildings with tax money. It points out Resettlement Farms are tax-free for years and questions how Halifax can fund services when tax ground is removed.
The writer rejects strict straight party loyalty citing Roosevelt and Senator Reynolds to argue that voting for the best policies matters more than party labels. He states willingness to oppose party leaders and supports cross party actions while remaining a Democrat and continuing to vote the straight ticket.
Miss Mildred Balmer stays in Washington with Miss Lottie Allen while Miss Eulalie Roberson of Richmond Virginia visits her mother Mrs A L Roberson. Henry Pair and daughter Glen Alda visit from Richmond. Mrs Loyd Bryant stays in Williamston with relatives. R C Hardy of Elizabeth City visits town. M C Newsome and Miss Margaret Johnson in Fremont. Mr and Mrs Ellis Crewe in Richmond. The Carlyles attend the funeral of Mrs Eliz a geourn in Blackstone Virginia.
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