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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1944
Page
2
Chicago and Sioux Falls reports show hogs slipping to steady with some higher bids early, then flat. Cattle and sheep move mixed with feeders steady, prime weight ranges and stocker activity noted across markets in Sioux Falls Sioux City and St Paul.
Hogs steady to 10 higher with butcher hogs 11.50 to 13.46 and sows 9.85 to 12.60. Hogs overall 10 to 15 higher with butcher 11.60 to 13.30 and sows 12.35 to 12.50. Sheep markets steady with lambs and feeding stock listed. cattle steady with red steers yearlings and heifers 13.00 to 15.60, cows 8.00 to 10.50 and smaller stock 6.00 to 10.00.
Huron market notes daily price ranges for poultry eggs and butterfat. Reports from Chicago New York and Sioux Falls list live poultry prices by weight and grade, eggs by grade, butter, cheese, and assorted grains with current receipts and market directions.
Two Huron youths aged 14 and 17 plus a 17 year old held on burglary charges after confessing to three robberies in Huron between March 23 and April 1. A fourth suspect found in Sioux Falls faces motor vehicle without owner’s consent. They allegedly stole from Daum’s Bowling Alley Model Laundry and Webb Oil Company, with a handgun recovered. All ex-inmates from Plankinton training school. arraignment set before City Judge C N Hall to decide trial venue.
Favorable weather for winter wheat growth and plans to import 20 million bushels of Canadian oats by May 15 sparked light selling in grain futures. Declines were minor as activity remained quiet with the market awaiting Good Friday closure and a brief Saturday session. Local traders avoided new commitments amid potential European war and political events. Minneapolis cash close shows various grain bids and basis unchanged.
New York April 6 stock market edges higher on a modest lift from mails motors and specialties while leaders face recovery hurdles. Investors show cautious optimism aided by Wisconsin primary results and a political revival, though invasion-day concerns and a light Saturday session temper gains.
Allied headquarters report heavy bomber losses in the Mediterranean yesterday, with 12 B-17s and Liberators missing after raids on Ploesti. U S Eighth Air Force and Ninth Air Force sorties over Germany and France yielded several ground and air victories, including destruction of multiple Nazi aircraft on the ground and successful Mustangs deep into German airfields.
Lt Gen Trat Baker stated that several Allied soldiers died when bombs fell far from the Cassino target during the Allied Mediterranean air force operation. He cited mechanical failures causing bombs to dislodge from racks and misidentification behind the front, while stressing air power has limits and not to blame ground commanders.
Governor Bricker and Mrs. Bricker will make platform appearances in Aberdeen at 4:15 PM and Mobridge at 6:30 PM while en route to Spokane. State GOP Chairman Glenn W. Martens was informed, with the Olympian as transport.
The War Department released 654 U.S. soldiers missing in action, including individuals from South Dakota in the Mediterranean theater. James Pic DuBray and Robert Turner are listed with relatives in Draper and Lead, respectively, as missing. Three Huron WAVES members on leave Jeannette Hollarbush Phyllis Ascoigne and Ethelyn Anderson recently completed training at Indiana University Bloomington and arrived in Huron for a week’s pass.
South Dakota imposes a weekly shipping quota of 10 carloads of field run potatoes under the current government buying plan. Growers must list potatoes with county Triple-A committees. permits flow from the state office in Huron. Commercial and Number 1 grades are bought on track at 1.96 to 2.10 dollars per cwt, with Number 1 field run at 2.35. other grades fetch 0.91. Potatoes move to sugar plants in Minnesota and Nebraska for dry starch and industrial uses, while some shipments flow to Chicago firms. Johnson warns farmers to check inventories to ensure seed potato supplies remain available.
Milwaukee reporting early returns shows Thomas E. Dewey already securing at least 15 Wisconsin delegates to the Republican National Convention with possible total 18. MacArthur earns 3 delegates and Stassen 3, as Dewey supporters maneuvered to align with his request not to run.
In a 50 minute speech in York Willkie announced his retirement from the race after the Wisconsin primary. He urged Republicans to nominate a candidate embracing his principles and urged Midwestern support to shorten the war and rebuild global peace. He said he cannot be nominated and asked friends not to ballot his name at the convention.
A hospital notices multiple patients admitted for medical conditions across Huron Artesian and Wolsey areas. Names include Mrs John Kieinsasger Mrs Albert Zel Goldie Baker Bert Mason Hannah McLaine Rolla Kenison Vanderwert and Bri Woonsgeer.
A wartime note to Mr and Mrs Albert Conner of Huron confirms the death of their son 2nd Lt Howard A Conner Air Corps on March 26 1944 near Cape Pacord Republic of Panama. Brig Gen Robert H Dunlop notes the casualty was from an airplane crash and the body recovered with no further details available.
Lt. Gov. Miller charged Chan Gurney with embracing New Deal philosophy in his campaign and record. He said he previously supported Gurney in 1938 but now criticizes his silence during five years in office. Miller framed the dispute as a clash within the Republican party in the state.
Funeral services for Mary A. Kinyon 42 will be held Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Kinyon's Chapel with Rev. C E Wilcox of the Methodist Church in charge. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. She died of a heart attack after a brief illness at her home 373 Wisconsin Avenue Southwest. She was born May 14 1880 in Minnesota Junction Wisconsin and lived in Clark County before moving to Huron and Bradley. Survived by a brother Frank D. B. Kinyon a sister Jennie Kinyon and a nephew rank I Kinyon. She was a member of the Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge and Eastern Star.
Continued discussion on Dewey's stance after the Wisconsin primary shows the possibility of him rejoining the Democratic Party or supporting Roosevelt, with speculation of Willkie on a ticket. Comments from Bricker Ball Nye and Murray reflect mixed reactions as Dewey's isolationist and foreign policy positions shape Republican and Democratic responses.
Allied heavy bombers and escorts shot down more than 40 enemy planes in a raid on Ploesti Romania, targeting rail yards packed with tank cars and adjacent oil refineries. Medium bombers attacked rail lines in Italy while Yugoslav targets also drew fire as the campaign against German transport continued.
The State Department announced that Secretary Hall will deliver a 45 minute speech on foreign policy Sunday. The address will elaborate on the recently summarized 17 points with examples of how the policy is working. It will be broadcast on CBS from 5 30 to 6 15 p.m. CWT.
Governor Sharpe designated May 1 as Child Health Day and urged youths to plan a health improvement project. He proposed forums and programs in schools and churches to mark the day. Immigration official from St Paul to attend naturalization matters Saturday at 1 p.m. in the clerk of courts office.
Notice calls all Eastern Star members to gather Friday at 3 15 PM at Kinyon's Chapel for the funeral of Sister Mary A Kinyon. The rest of the text lists miscellaneous classified items and notices including wanted to buy ads, roomer calls, manure sales, and various sale offers with contact numbers.
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