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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
2
A civic notice urges equal treatment under the conscription bill across all sections, races, colors, and creeds. It emphasizes fairness as the sole approach and calls for universal application without exception.
A Halifax County editorial argues there are more colored than white people in the county and questions why only a small number of colored youths enlist while about 250 white youths join the armed forces. It urges Congress to pass the conscription bill and demands action against perceived barriers to colored enlistment.
A Roanoke Rapids Herald excerpt discusses a German publication Facts In Review from New York praising Nazi policy and promoting a favorable view of Germany. It cites alleged German stand against Britain and boasts about the German Soviet pact and national leadership under National Socialism.
The piece argues Nazi cultural propaganda in American media and Congress aims to soften resistance to defense efforts. It cautions readers that flattering images of German soldiers and refined culture mask coercive aims, urging vigilance against propaganda and complacency.
Thirty five undernourished children from Roanoke Rapids spent nearly six weeks at the Roanoke Rapids Preventorium gaining weight in the program. Average gain was 6.08 pounds per child funded by the Community Chest and initiated by the Kiwanis Club.
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