The Federal Building Site Reopened After Debate
The U S Treasury announces the Ninth Street site after four Post Office inspectors weighed two options. Business leaders favoring Seventh Street press Washington hearings while the Town Board backs the Ninth Street choice. Citywide concern urges balanced decision to avoid losing the project.
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Post Office Department
9Th Street
7Th Street
Treasury Department
North Ward
Post Office
Treasury
Washington
The Blind Corner on Highway Safety in Eastern North Carolina
A county editorial urges safer driving and better traffic controls amid frequent wrecks. It notes fog harms pedestrian visibility, praises footpaths and special wagon roads, and calls for driver exams and licenses to reduce crashes and protect lives.
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Carolina
Filling a Big Order on North Carolina Road Safety
The article notes rising property damage injuries and deaths from automobile accidents across North Carolina. It cites statistics and public apathy, warning that Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County are not exceptions to the trend.
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Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
Halifax County
Relief Work Grabs Momentum in Roanoke Rapids
Federal relief efforts in Roanoke Rapids show a marked rise over the past two weeks as many seek work. Local relief workers under J. B. Hall report to Mrs. O'Berry, state head of FERA, with funding now required from city county and state alongside federal dollars.
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Roanoke Rapids
J. B. Hall
Halifax County
O’berry
FERA
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South Ward
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W. C. Williams
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Sagres
Hodges
Elgin Watches
Roses
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