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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
4
Local management denies rumors of mill ownership or leadership changes spread via a Raleigh News & Observer report. Simmons Company states no sale or management changes have occurred, urging workers to ignore such false street rumors and let them die.
The City Board and sidewalks committee led by Collier and Smith push ten miles of five foot concrete sidewalks into Roanoke Rapids. The plan prioritizes streets to schools and churches, letting most children walk 90 to 95 percent of routes. Property owners pay 25 cents per running foot, about one third of the total cost, while mills contribute around six thousand dollars.
The governor refused to extend the license tag deadline despite newspaper and radio outcry. He warned car owners through notices from the State Revenue Department and urged compliance, earning guarded praise for sticking to his word and setting a clear rule.
The Roanoke Rapids Merchants Association is set to become a leading city organization. It seeks active participation from every merchant and business firm, ample funds for a secretary, and a broad program of activities aiding city business and community welfare. It emphasizes merchants as key stewards of civic life and urges collective effort.
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