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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
2
On the eve of the Saturday primary election a political attack aimed at this writer by Robert Carey Josey III was aired on a local radio station. The writer notes Josey has since left Roanoke Rapids for military service and wishes him well in his new duty.
In Halifax County anger rises as hundreds of citizens unable to vote claim they were misregistered or missing from primary books. The writer denounces crooked and ignorant officials for manipulating election laws and warns of potential revolts, calling for cleaner, accountable spending.
A Roanoke Rapids protest criticizes Halifax County election practices. Voters report registrar neglect and denial of voting rights, urging standing observers to demand their rights at the June 27 election.
The report shows only 3 of 5 eligible voters and 3 of 8 regular voters went to the polls in North Carolina last Saturday. The piece urges citizens to exercise the right and duty to vote, noting it as essential as the right to food and calling for fearless participation.
A call to citizens to vote and take elections seriously. It warns that those denied voting rights have grounds to complain and urges participation to preserve self government. The note emphasizes political duty and vigilance.
The column defends the newspaper's integrity saying it prints only what it believes to be true and condemns malicious or false statements that would ruin the paper. It notes that printing criticism makes them a target and that honesty is the column's commitment.
A wartime appeal urges every American to finance the war by buying War Stamps and Bonds. It argues voluntary sacrifice funds the effort, warns against cashing in early, and says compulsory measures could follow if the public does not act in the coming days.
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