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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1948
Page
4
The piece urges voters to study domestic cost of living and foreign policy issues in the coming election. It warns of partisan propaganda from Truman Taft and others while stressing the need for wise, restrained leadership. It highlights Europe recovery aid and concerns about Russia under Stalin, urging careful candidate evaluation.
Roanoke Rapids police led by Officer T L Glosson solved break ins at Roanoke Pharmacy and Roanoke Mills Clinic within fourteen days recovering most merchandise valued at 1500 to 2000 dollars and arresting a suspect, demonstrating strong departmental tenacity.
Roanoke Rapids reflects on events from 1, 5, and 10 years ago. Curfew for pool halls, ensign commission of Frank C Williams Jr, burglaries at a depot, tobacco acreage assessments, service anniversaries, and local notices span topics from civic honors to fires and personal injuries.
James Parsons of Louisburg and Weaton visited his sister Mrs AL Gillian Tuesday. Al Gillam accompanied him back to Louisburg to attend summer camp as a counselor. Bernice Hitchens and Viola Glover plan a Greensboro weekend with friends. E R Martin of Rainelle West Virginia visits Clyde Martine. Mr and Mrs Clayton Nortis and Lona Belle Acree of Coats spent days in South Rosemary with the Greenes and visited Norfolk Virginia.
Theaters plan to install a wide range sound system as Maurice Chevalier plays the Smiling Lieutenant at Speal Theater. Cotton blooms appear on surrounding farms, hitting an all time first appearance record for the season.
Warrenton announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Leon C. Wright in the Hunter Clinic. Macon couples Mr. and Mrs. John M. Rodwell also welcome a son June 23. Warrenton residents attend the funeral of Mr. Jack L. Smiley Jr. in Morehead City. numerous locals named among mourners and visitors.
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