At Bottom of International Recovery in 1939 Figures
Carl Goerch notes a Charlotte Observer index showing six nations' early 1939 production recovery, with the United States near the bottom despite large spending and new schemes. He blames politicians in Congress and executive offices, urging more business operation and management to lift the nation.
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Charlotte Observer
The
Observer
United Kingdom
Tialy
Carl
Congress
U. S
No U Turn Signals Ordered at Busy Roanoke Intersections
The City Board of Commissioners ordered painted no U turn signals at 10th and 11th Streets on Roanoke Avenue with stop signs at entry. Opponents’ motives unclear while advocates cite improved traffic conditions at the two busiest intersections. Southbound drivers may still U turn at 9th and northbound at 12th, limiting inconvenience.
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10Th & Ith
City Board of Commissioners
10Th
11Th
Roanoke Avenue
9Th
12Th
On Fishing and the Joy of Silent Angling
A reflective piece describes two friends drift fishing for hours with little talk. The scene shows a shaded creek bank, birds and a chattering squirrel as the men experience a rare calm. The narrator notes the joy of doing nothing but fishing.
Malaria Control Effort Shared by City and County
Health officials report Roanoke Rapids will share the cost to drain Chockoyette Creek as part of ongoing malaria control. The article recalls past town outbreaks that once forced mills to close and credits scientific progress for current public health success.
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Chockoyette Creek
Roanoke Rapids
Crash on Jackson Street Warns Drivers to Slow Down
A new city stretch on Jackson Street saw a crash where glass shattered and a girl in white was knocked unconscious though injuries remained non fatal. The piece urges readers to recognize danger at every corner and take personal responsibility to prevent further harm.
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Jackson Street
You
Man Held After Drunken Driving Arrest Admitted to Hospital
Negro Foundell Lee Chancel of Hamparia was arrested last week for drunken driving. After a Monday hearing he complained of a headache and was taken to Roanoke Rapids Hospital where an X ray revealed a past head wound. He was kept under guard pending Halifax County care arrangements.
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Lee Chancel
Hmparia
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Halifax
Notice of Absolute Divorce Action in Halifax County
In Halifax County Superior Court Lucy Kearney Shearin plaintiff sues Pearl ie Shearin for an absolute divorce on statutory grounds. Defendant must appear at the Halifax clerk's office within 30 days from August 14 1939 or answer the complaint. If no answer is filed by September 14 1939 the plaintiff will seek relief. This notice dated July 13 1939. A L Hux Clerk.
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Superior Court
Halifax County
Halifax
North Carolina
Said County
A. L. Hux
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Sheira
Ghee
North Carolina Press Association
Carroll Wilson
Carl Goerch
Second Street
Lucy Kearney Shearin
Pearlie Shearin
A&b
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