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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1934
Page
10
North Carolina voters faced a mixed political tide as anti Prohibition groups regroup after defeats. Georgia and South Carolina shifts energize wets while Maine moves to repeal Prohibition. Legislative plans loom for 1935 with Kilpatrick listed as a gubernatorial hopeful and a crowded field of early potential candidates.
The piece notes Congressman R L Doughton may seek the 1936 governorship and faces questions over the sales tax in North Carolina. It recalls his House stance against taxes, the state tax nearing seven million dollars annually, and concerns about repeal unless a replacement is offered. Also mentioned is progress on fireproofing Raleighs old State Prison and safety debates around incarceration.
Sally Rand plans to give up her fan dancing career to become a housewife as banks plan to hire sisters to handle FHA loan applications. An FHA official visits the capital as banks agree to pay agents a one dollar application fee while many applicants rush to get a share of Uncle Sam’s money. Life amid these pressures is tense as unemployment relief officials struggle with demand and eligibility. Raleigh banks show caution on Roosevelt home modernization lending despite expected application volume.
Announcement states the Rocky Mount Fair will run the week of October 15 after the North Carolina State Fair. Local manager E. J. Gordon directs major improvements at the fair grounds. Effie Vines Gordon oversees all agricultural exhibits. Norman Y. Chambliss directs the Rocky Mount, NC and Greensboro, NC fairs.
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