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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
2
Raleigh reports warn that opponents of reform may bury the balance of election laws in committee. The appeal urges passage of the marker bill to end forged ballots and wholesale marking, arguing no reform if it dies. Citizens are urged to contact Senators immediately to push the bill through.
The Senate passed a bill to eliminate absentee voting in primaries and restrict its use in general elections. The House is expected to concur, paving the way for swift enactment. Observers note the reform ends a major abuse source though other issues persist in elections.
The piece urges swift passage of primary reform bills from the House, including banning cross voting and tightening registration, while warning that unchecked aggression by Hitler imperils America. It argues absentee voting reform is good but not a excuse to ignore other evils and warns of looming war.
The text laments looming war as Fascist Germany and Italy threaten peace. It calls for preserving American freedoms and comforts while warning of renewed global danger and aggression.
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