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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1935
Page
2
The Senate has passed the four billion eight hundred eighty million relief fund with amendments. When funds are allotted, a heavy task falls on local officials to spend honestly and efficiently. Citizens must serve diligently like the one dollar a year workers in wartime. There must be no slackers or grafters as the offensive continues.
The Roanoke Rapids legislature passed Senator Allsbrook's act clarifying city election laws. It requires mayoral races at large and ward resident candidates for commissioners. Winners must gain a majority, possibly triggering runoff elections. Candidates must indicate party affiliation, restoring Democratic participation.
In Raleigh the battle over a state sales tax moves from pro and anti camps to a possible reduction. Willard Dowell of the State Merchants Association says a 2 percent rate is the hopeful outcome after the House kept 3 percent despite opposition. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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