The S B 242 Referendum Fight and the Raleigh Vote
The piece recalls the failed state level fight over S B 242 in Raleigh. It notes pledged votes and misrepresentation, highlights 38 legislators who supported the referendum amendment on the second reading, and argues the bill was flawed and unjust while praising Roanoke Rapids residents for democratic rights.
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House
Roanoke Rapids
Raleigh
Altho
S. B
R. Hunter Pope
Mills may move if towns lure with land and tax breaks
Enfield merchants discuss 242 and Roanoke Rapids mills. A Florida city Chamber of Commerce offers free taxes and land to attract mills. The piece warns against complacency, notes machinery and buildings can relocate, and urges serious contemplation of industry loss and steps to avert it.
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Enfield
Roanoke Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Florida
Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Association
MAKE THE BANKS SAFE
The text argues that democracy acts slowly but can move swiftly when united. It contends the U S banking and financial system requires a complete overhaul and reorganization, a change needing broad political agreement across the nation.
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Europe
U. S
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Roanoke Rapids Herald
North Carolina
Halifax County
Albert T. Reidl
Eingaer
Perow
Roanoke Rapids Building & Co
Second Street
DIAL
Zollicoffer
Allsbrook Attorneys At Law
Imperial Theatre
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
W. M. Ward
W. C. Williams
Lunsford Long
Winfield Crew, Jr
Long & Crew
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Roses
E. D. Harbour
E. P. Brenner Chiropractor
N.C
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