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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1939
Page
2
A newspaper explains it will not front many war items but will publish brief opinions on World War II. The piece asserts Germany bears guilt for invading Poland, condemns appeasement, and notes Allied powers act but need time to mobilize and find weaknesses in German lines.
The Safety Man warns that school reopens with crowded streets and many new child pedestrians. Drivers must renew vigilant, cautious driving near schools to reduce needless child injuries and fatalities.
Commentary notes that Poland must withstand a swift German invasion and hold the line long enough for allied forces to mobilize. The analyst warns that rapid success by Germany would alter the outcome, potentially within weeks or months.
The Roanoke Rapids community bids farewell to longtime School Board Chairman Thomas Wilson Mullen who moved outside the district and became ineligible to serve. A dedicated, unpaid public servant, he led the board for years with experience and energy, shaping the local schools and earning respect as a steadfast supporter of children's education.
A debate erupts over distant events and their impact on local views. Supporters urge empathy while critics warn against overreach, highlighting tensions between nations and media narratives. The piece frames a broader discourse on responsibility and perception.
A Roanoke Rapids columnist warns that global shifts affect American life and industry. He argues the U S must stay practical, avoid emotion, and build defensive strength to deter aggression regardless of current conflicts. He stresses staying grounded amid Europe’s turmoil and distant powers.
Miss Ann Marie Long of Seaboard visits her aunt Mrs. T. M. Bullock while Seaboard and Wilson connections appear in a string of guests. George Turner and Edward Turner of Richmond stay with Mrs. H. C. Wirtz and Mrs. Jack Lipscomb. Other visitors include Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Rose and daughter Sandra, and Leburn and Fred Mills en route to High Point College.
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