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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
12
The piece flags Henry Hoke’s Black Mail as a detailed warning about German influence via U S mail channels aimed at sowing national disunity. It argues the Nazis seek civil war by pitting Americans against each other across class race religion region and politics.
The article argues that if voter turnout matches 1940, 30 million fewer ballots will be cast this year. It cites 7.86 million armed forces members, with likely under one million voting, and 5 million families totaling about 15 million voters who have relocated for war work.
A commentary notes voters can cast ballots by new or old home rules, but apathy and low turnout plague primaries. Time Magazine survey shows 33 percent in Wisconsin, under 15 percent in Jersey City, and 25 percent in Maryland. The piece argues a large turnout benefits democracy and urges self-government through voting.
An American journalist contrasts domestic inflation with Central American revolts. He argues money management should stay with bankers and government, while individuals address daily problems. He warns thirty seven billion dollars of spending now would only raise prices, urging restraint.
A wartime nationwide program promotes converting factories to peace with new houses and electrical aids, expanding employment, and improving mood. The plan emphasizes paying debts, up-to-date insurance, and saving for the future while buying War Bonds to win the war now, curb inflation, and yield rewards later.
September 20 1944 Armory notes report the 14th Company marching to Rosemary Ballpark for a hike and tent pitching instruction to be intensified later. The September 18 assembly lists Instructors Ist Lt John Dunk NCSG and several absences with leave and AWOL. Next assembly set for September 25 at the Armory 4.
Weldon Corporal Clayton Sledge and Edwin Powell from Quantico and Norfolk spent the weekend with relatives. Francisco Oakes and Albert Oakes visited in Durham. Mrs Barthenie Poole visited sister Annie Moody in Black Mountain. Private Alex Lassiter from Fort Bragg visited his mother. Virginia Sledge leaves for High Point College. Pat Carter Ernestine Turner Ballard Mahorn depart for Peace College Raleigh and Jo Maddrey Bettie Davis Florence Draper head to Greensboro for Women’s College.
Town social notes list Mrs Frank W Harris returning from Camp Cooke Calif with her husband Corporal Frank W Harris. Newport News Virginia visitors Mr and Mrs Fred D Woodruff and family join Mr and Mrs Tom B Harris Jr. in town. Mrs J W Taylor spent the weekend in Greensboro with daughter Mrs E R Burnette and attended the High Point wedding of Ella Lou Taylor. Other visitors include Mrs Bur nette who sang at the ceremony and Mrs J C Okenfuss with Mrs Harold Clark en route to Jacksonville Fla. Miss Josephine Bilis spent the weekend in Rocky Mount.
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