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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
9
A man described as a white male about 28 years old, with 140 pound frame and blonde hair combed straight back, entered Barefoot's Drug Store in Asheville by being pulled in from other drug stores with a stamped state addressed envelope. He asked one of Mr. Barefoot's clerks for assistance as the incident unfolded.
A woman requested change for a twenty dollar bill but could only find two ten dollar notes. The man offered the ones, then claimed he would fetch a dollar from his sister’s car. He disappeared after returning a suspicious envelope and nine counterfeit paper slips, prompting readers to note Doc Glover’s return to town from Duke Hospital in Durham and Asheville.
River Mill workers plan a union vote tomorrow as about 140 textile workers and supporters gather. Mendes signals future TWUA and CIO organizing waves, with Roanoke Rapids to follow in time, envisioning a city known for its working people.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and titles for the Buggs Island Group with roles including Vice-Chairman and Secretary from Roanoke Rapids Scotland Neck and nearby areas. The text is incomplete but identifies W. J. Long, Louis T. Ra or, and W. P. Ben as part of the clerical or administrative roster.
A compilation of individuals and towns across North Carolina including Rich Square Scotland Neck Weldon Warrenton Webb Williams ton Roanoke Rapids Plymouth and Franklinville with associated initials and surnames such as Alexander Temple Crockett Seifert Buss Smith Kerr Turner Bounds Barnes Adams Fletcher Hampton and Clark. The list appears to catalog local officials or participants linked to various small communities within the state.
Rodgers pressed for joint state agency control to keep the hatchery operating if federal support ends. The Conservation Department and Wildlife Resources Commission were urged to work out a plan, and Director Etheridge pledged Raleigh consultations. A telegram this week confirmed the hatchery will stay open this season for sport and commercial fishermen.
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