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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1934

Page

13

Lawful Picketing Advised By Supreme Court Ruling

Roanoke Rapids confronts picketing by United Textile Workers at four mills. Pickets shifted to city property with sheriff backing lawful conduct. Supreme Court in American Steel Foundries vs Tri City Central Trades Council emphasizes free passage to work and non aggression, condemning persistent obstruction as intimidation.

Roanoke Rapids United Textile Workers United States Supreme Court American Steel Foundries Tri-City Central Trades Council U.S S. Ct

Picketing deemed unlawful amid three week strike clashes

A judge describes picketing led by several unions during a three week strike as intimidating and unlawful. Groups of four to twelve formed picket lines with electricians cranemen machinists and blacksmiths. Assaults and disturbed order rendered peaceful persuasion impossible and the court enjoins the activity as unlawful.

What About The Hospital In Roanoke Rapids

The Roanoke Rapids Hospital faces closure as mill payrolls stop and revenue from private and mill patients ends. With no new funds from Duke Endowment or federal sources, only a small surplus remains for a few days, forcing possible service curtailment and delaying emergencies for the region.

Roanoke Rapids Duke Endowment FERA Washington Rocky Mount Henderson Institution of Mercy

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