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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1942
Page
4
An AP affiliated notice credits re publication rights and local news content to the paper. It mentions the Audit Bureau of Circulation and stresses exclusive use of AP dispatches and locally published material.
A collage of 1940s celebrity sightings and lore from Manhattan to Broadway. Madeleine Carroll, Elsa Maxwell, Ruth Chatterton, Alfred Hitchcock, Wendell Willkie, Glenda Farrell, Katharine Cornell, Alfred Lunt, Gloria Swanson, Gene Marcus, Carole Landis, and Mary Astor appear in assorted social scenes. The piece threads fiction and real figures with stage life, wartime rationing, and a look at postwar glamour.
Mrs. Francis B. Sayre wife of the Philippine high commissioner and Joseph E Davies former ambassador to Russia urge Americans to stop squabbling and fully back the war effort. Sayre recalls Philippine hardships and calls for rapid aid while Davies warns the next six months will decide if the war lasts 40 months or 40 years and stresses support for the Soviet ally. They challenge critics to prove they are qualified to advise the nation.
The piece argues wars fail not only from grand errors but petty jealousies and unfounded suspicions. It cites Mt. Gilead Ohio as an example where citizens overpromised and underdelivered, sulking when not in the lead, showing how individual pride can undermine collective war effort. It condemns childish attitudes and stresses unity over personal glory.
An editorial urges towns and groups to rise above petty rivalries and work as a united team. It cites Mt Gilead’s leadership as a model and warns that internal quarrels threaten community cohesion. Americans are urged to examine personal cooperation and commit to collective effort for victory.
The government urges saving materials in daily life and retail campaigns promote conserving food, paper, metals, and rubbers. Institute of Distribution advises sparing office supplies, maintaining equipment, and recycling scrap for charity or junk dealers while recognizing the military demand for scarce resources.
Ruth Millett argues women wear trousers to fit new roles. She cites factory work and economic necessity, noting women may soon be left to manage alone. She links slacks to a psychological shift as wartime shifts women into men’s responsibilities.
A compilation of wartime views condemning profiteers and ration violators. Ethics officials like Assistant Price Administrator John Hamnan and Nazi official Robert Ley are cited, alongside praise for General MacArthur. The note links social duty to collective effort amid Allied Australia and America.
A guest editorial from The Evening Huronite argues South Dakota faces greater danger now than in World War I and urges robust state defense. It cites Governor Norbeck’s wartime actions, including emergency warrants, bridge protection, a defense council, and a state defense loan, as proof defense works. The piece warns against complacency amid two new army bases and strategic mineral deposits, stressing readiness and vigilance.
Walter Lippmann argues that long US history with Asia shows trade and cultural ties, not conquest, shape policy. He says Western democracies must support Asian independence, reject imperialism, and unite with Allies to secure China and India while opposing conquest and dismemberment.
Sioux Falls officials announce the Democratic convention is set for June 15 at the coliseum. County Chairman Gordon Hanson said three delegates from each of South Dakota's 64 counties will attend, with the event expected to draw statewide participation.
Raymond Clapper argues the AVG must overcome aircraft shortages to sustain China’s war effort. He notes the volunteer group’s proven tactics under General Chennault, its possible integration into the Army Air Forces, and the critical need for more fighters and bombers to keep Chinese resistance and tie up Japanese forces.
New York listings for April 9 and 10 present a dense radio slate across networks CBS NBC MBS Blue and others. Notable segments include Canada War Effort discussions People’s Platform from New Orleans Labor Sacrifices for War, Fanny Brice and Bing Crosby appearances, and defense and war news across channels with various plays, music, and talks.
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