Need of Another Doctor in Halifax County Health Work
County Board of Commissioners considered replacing Health Officer Dr McGeachey a move that shocked many locals. McGeachey ran seven weekly clinics in seven parts of the county and led the Crippled Children Clinic and a planned Summer Rest Camp. Supporters urge hiring an assistant to handle medical calls at the County Home Sanatorium and jails to let McGeachey continue his public health program.
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Censorship row clashes with newspaper freedoms in Scotland Neck
Our Views on Censorship commends open records and denounces PTA efforts to muzzle school news. The Commonwealth editors defend printing all facts on local government and urge public access to information, praising Halifax County's new newspaper for upholding press rights.
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Open government pledge voiced by our paper
The editorial urges city, school, and county boards to publish all actions and reports. It condemns officials who censor news and calls for open meetings. The piece quotes The Commonwealth on public trust and stresses newspapers as the people’s recorder.
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