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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1937
Page
7
The piece warns Halifax County residents that the last legislature did not grant universal pensions for those over 65. Benefits target only destitute individuals with no income or unable to be cared for by relatives, prioritizing relief recipients and the neediest cases over a broad elderly population.
The piece argues that umpires and public office holders live in glass houses since their actions, words, and private life are publicly visible due to their roles and public funding. It emphasizes the danger of claiming private life is off limits.
The piece praises Roanoke Rapids judging its public life and the A&P supermarket's new, large, modern facility. It argues office holders need thick skins and clean consciences, and invites all citizens to visit the expansive Carolina grocery store showcased in the town.
Residents weigh the Virginia Electric and Power Co proposal for a five to six million dollar dam on the Roanoke River near Roanoke Rapids. Northampton County would hold most of the dam, fueling a clash over steam versus hydro power and the impact on taxes and jobs.
The Roanoke Rapids A&P opens this Tuesday night in a modern, large store seen as a source of pride for the community and a highlight among Carolinas retailers.
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