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Roanoke Rapids Herald in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

09 Mar 1944

Page 28

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Roanoke Rapids Herald

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

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Mar 09, 1944

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28

Final Testimony in Weldon Trial Ends During Cross Examination

The Roanoke News editor and publisher B F Turner testified about an editorial alleging Gov Broughton backed Carroll Wilson as Highway Commissioner. Turner stated he believed Wilson supported Broughton and helped him politically. He named roads in Halifax County and sources Sheriff Harry A House and J R Wrenn as informing his claims.

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Dunn Roanoke News Wilson Ans- Bner Broughton Carroll Wilson Halifax County Weldon Roanoke Rapids South Weldon Chockyate Creek Halifax Thelma Roanoke River Old Gaston Harry A. House J. R. Wrenn Board of County Commissioners Sheriff House
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Leathernack Spearhead Goes Forward

Testimony details discussions on a road project linking a Roanoke Rapids Thelma route with a new stretch, including claims of a shack or club house on Roanole River at old Gaston Townsite. Witnesses Sheriff House and Mr. Wrenn corroborate, noting no house on the new road and ties to Carroll Wilson.

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Thelma Roanoke River Roanoke Rapids-Thelma Wrenn Board of County Commissioners Mr. Wrenn Sheriff House Mr. House Roanole River Old Gaston Carroll Wilson
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Turner B. F. Turner Tes U.S. Marine Corps U. S New Britain Cape Gloucester Atlanta Seven Seas Coca-Cola Company Weldon Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc Coca-Cola
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