Roanoke Rapids Election Called One Of The Fairest In History
The Roanoke Rapids city election drew record 2500 voters on a difficult day and was praised for fairness. Registrars stopped attempts to break or bend the law, and voters reportedly faced no intimidation or outside influence. Both sides conducted themselves well and weather hindered poll observers but did not disturb results.
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Roanoke Rapids
Altho
John L. Lewis
Washington
Outlaw Strikes and End Coal Mine Turmoil
A reader condemns group actions that halt business and health, opposes outside agitators misusing organized labor, and calls for ending coal strikes. The letter lists hardship from 1934 and urges settling the current coal dispute to prevent further suffering.
Coal Strike Threatens Roanoke Rapids Mills
Local mills face layoffs as nationwide coal strike tightens supply. Editor condemns John L. Lewis and union leaders for causing hardship in Roanoke Rapids and urges immediate action to end the stoppage.
Roanoke Rapids Glee Clubs Sweep State Contest
Roanoke Rapids glee clubs and high school band brought home top honors from the State Music Contest in Greensboro. The Mixed Chorus Boys Glee Club and Boys Quartet claimed first, along with Unchanged boy's voice solo Lanier Davis. Girls Glee Club and Girls Trio earned second place, with the Mixed Quartet also in second. The town expresses pride and calls for more music.
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Glee Club
Roanoke Rapids
Glee Clubs
Greensboro
Lanier Davis
Girls Glee Club
Let's Get Behind the Mayor After City Election
After the election, readers are urged to unite behind the new mayor and support a constructive administration for the city and its citizens. The piece praises bipartisan spirit from those who opposed the winning candidate and asks for cooperation.
Miss Courtesy honors given to Patricia Gilligan in NYC
Patricia Gilligan a ten year old girl was named Miss Courtesy after tests assessed the politeness of more than 100000 children in New York City. The title reflected her courteous conduct as the city chose the winner from a wide field of candidates.
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Patricia Gilligan
New York City
Bell ringing tradition cited from ancient times
The article notes bell ringing for prominent deaths predates Bible times and mentions the 74 ton Chionin temple bell rung by 24 men. It also highlights a new Mammoth Cave section, a seashore national park proposal on the Outer Banks, and Manila’s 400000 population.
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Chionin Temple
Japan
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
United States Seashore National Park
North Carolina
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North Carolina Press Association
Carroll Wilson
Post Offill
Stanley
Sey
Buseh
Bolivia
Thomas Smith
Tennessee
Nashville
Pereson
Manila
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