North Carolina Fair Tax test aims to settle sales tax legality
The North Carolina Fair Tax Association led by Paul Leonard plans a clear legal challenge to the state sales tax. A wide, multi county group backs the move to test the law before the highest court, while critics warn of political motives and upheaval. Editorial opinion supports the showdown as a necessary clarity on constitutional validity.
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North Carolina Fair Tax Association
Paul Leonard
The
Tax Association
Winston-Salem
Leonard
Raleigh News and Observer
Fair Tax Association
North Carolina
Mr. Leonard
North Carolina Department of Revenue
Hickory Daily Record
Son of the President Triggers Insurance Tricks
A historical column warns that the President's son Jimmy has built a reputation in the insurance world for taking over lucrative accounts from established brokers. The piece recalls an old broker who stressed courtesy and perseverance, only to lose a lifetime client to Jimmy. It questions ethics of using office prestige to gain favored deals.
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Jimmy
Jimmy Got It story in Saturday Evening Post
The piece titled Jimmy Got It centers on Jimmy Roosevelt with wide reader interest reflected in scarce newsstands. It frames Roosevelt’s significance as a public figure and the post highlights are drawn from the issue’s feature.
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Saturday Evening Post
Jimmy
Jimmy Roosevelt
Roanoke Rapids to Begin Paving Project Soon
The city expects paving on additional streets to start in about a month after rains eased. Heavy traffic routes will be worked first, causing noise and detours during construction, but residents are urged to endure the minor disruptions.
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Roanoke Rapids
Call for More Paving on Roanoke Rapids to Littleton Highway
The letter notes temporary paving on five miles by the State Highway Commission and a promised second five miles a year later. With a new district commissioner living nearby, the writer urges action to complete a permanent surface on the long-traveled missing link between Roanoke Rapids and Littleton.
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Roanoke Rapids
Littleton
State Highway Commission
Town talk notes visitors and weekend guests
Alice Johnson of Jackson North Carolina visits her daughter Mrs Sheppard Cullom. Many relatives travel and stay with friends in Norfolk Salisbury Richmond Ocean View Cape Henry and Christiansburg. Families including Kee Hawley Allsbrook Browning and Martin enjoy weekend gatherings and summer visits.
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Alice Johnson
Jackson, N. C
Mrs
Sheppard Cullom
Aubrey Kee
Norfolk
Lee Kee
Mae Lightner
Frank Hawley
Frank Jr
Christiansburg
Aldine Boswood
Coitock
Henry Taylor
Salisbury
Velma Clark
Cape Henry
Frances Wilson
Clayton Phillips
Richmond
Jimmie Cullom
Hawkins Chapel
J. L. Smith
Mary Wilson
Jack Newsome
Ocean View
Abner Braswell
Jackson
Beaman Floyd
Ellen Taylor
Florence Floyd
J. P. Wood
Slagles
Doris Lee Browning
Aurelian Springs
J. B. Browning
Vera Martin
Jane van Stavern
Leroy Morris
Tag Martin
North Fort
W. Va
Nettie Morris
Mason Faison
W. Allsbrook
John Martin
Freddie
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