Roanoke Rapids Notes on Taxes Politics and Progress
The article recalls a letter to President Roosevelt on taxes and state finances, critiques government bookkeeping, and uses Roanoke Rapids history to illustrate growth. It mentions earlier efforts to create a new Halifax County, railroad spur pursuits, and a graded school vote with strong local sentiment. It ends noting Charlotte’s Mercy Hospital planning a $100,000 addition to expand beds to 150.
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Roanoke Rapids
Weldon
Halifax County
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Charlotte
Mercy
Gratitude Letter to Herald Printing Co Supporter
A letter from Howard Hancock in Halifax thanks the Herald Printing Co Roanoke Rapids for courtesy and prompt coverage during the May 4 primary campaign for Clerk of the Superior Court. Hancock, not aligned with the paper's faction, commends fair impartial treatment and extended regards.
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Roanoke Rapids
Herald Printing Co
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Superior Court
Housing shortages across 83 cities from National Health Survey
The 1935-36 National Health Survey confirms widespread overcrowding and inadequate sanitary facilities in cities large and small. About 3 million U S families have too few rooms, with 1 million in dwellings oversubscribed, and 700 thousand in double occupancy. Bank loans to farmers rose 19 percent in 1937 to 1.29 billion, driven by personal and collateral lending and CCC cotton and corn programs. Depreciation has left many farm buildings unreparable, sparking calls for repairs and new construction. Local notices note Carolina resident Clarence Coburn visiting, and Farmville visitors N A Cates and Lola at White Plains.
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The
Public Health Service
U. S
Commodity Credit Corporation
Duke Endowment Gives 24000 To Pediatric Department
The Duke Endowment contributed 24000 to establish a modern pediatrics department and a new operating unit, bolstering pediatric care and services.
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Duke Endowment
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Roosevelt
Wyoming
Texas
Arkansas
Wilmington
North Carolina
Kiwanis and Lions Club
S. F. Patterson
Murphy Jackson
Leversrom
Halifax
N. C
Howard Hancock
Washington News
Clarence Coburn
Carolina
F. M. Coburn
Bill Duke
Farmville
N. A. Cates
Lola
White Plains
Nat'l. Home Show
Ed Home Ownership
Modern Savings and Loan
Building & Loan Ass’n
F. J. Hawley
Sec’y
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