Roanoke Rapids War Price and Rationing Board Marks Two Years
On the second anniversary of the OPA, Roanoke Rapids board members led by J. T. Chase and later H. B. Speight kept rationing in place and prevented inflation. The board includes full time staff and operates under Raleigh and Atlanta rulings.
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United States
OPA
Roanoke Rapids
J. T. Chase
W. G. Sutter
Weldon
Paul H. Johnston
Littleton
Ruby Williams
Grace M. Kennedy
H. B. Speight
North Carolina
Raleigh
Atlanta
Roanoke Rapids Voice Praises WAC Service and Duty
In a personal column the writer praises a businessman for clean living amid wartime rules and extols the value of the Women’s Army Corps. He quotes Roosevelt praise and highlights new WAC enrollment options, stressing women’s crucial roles and personal benefits.
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WAC
Local concerns echo in OPA and ODT debates
A local voice comments on OPA and ODT issues affecting Americans learning what no means, highlighting public concern and ongoing discourse.
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OPA
ODT
Why join the WAC Roanoke Rapids editorial plea
A Roanoke Rapids column promotes joining the Women's Army Corps. Lt. Pegram notes 600000 open jobs for women with 100000 in the Air Forces and nearly 200 job types offering training, skills, and vital wartime work opportunities for eligible women.
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Pegram
Women’s Army Corps
Roanoke Rapids
WAC
Army
Arnold
Sgt Hudson Visits Aberdeen With Wife and Parents
Sgt Murrell Hudson of Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland spent the weekend in town with his wife and his parents. The visit highlighted local military ties and family time amid postwar community events.
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Hudson
Murrell Hudson
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen
Maryland
Marine Rogers Visited Saint Simons Island Relatives
Marine Rogers and Mrs Vernon Rogers of the Marine Guard Detachment Saint Simons Island Georgia spent last week in town with relatives and friends.
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Marine Rogers
Vernon Rogers
Marine Guard
Saint Simons Island
Georgia
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