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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
4
A U S notices that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to their news dispatches for republication unless credited otherwise in this paper. Local news published by the paper remains part of its content.
A projection says U S travel and tourist spending will reach about 6.00000008 billion this summer, with Europe largely closed. Most activity will occur in the western hemisphere including cruises in the Caribbean and air trips to the south. Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico and Canada join the destination mix as Rotary and Lions conventions spark an inter American tourism surge. The trend promises stronger inter American trade and renewed cultural ties ahead of 1940.
A Dublin Opinion writer defines propaganda as the other side's case so convincingly that it annoys you. The piece urges humor as the best defense against being unduly influenced by propaganda, whether foreign or domestic.
The article envisions a vast national forest feature stretching from Cleveland to Pittsburgh to Charleston and Columbus, planted over the past five years. It notes about 1,500 square miles of new forest land, forming a rough rectangle on the map, with every citizen now richer and more secure in the country’s future.
A conservation group named Friends of the Land formed to promote soil conservation. Morris L. Cooke notes that soil loss and water damage drive farm migration and threaten long term business and social conditions, urging serious steps to keep land fertile and deter future migrant pressures.
A diarist laments widespread illness during April with high heat and notes family methods to kill germs. She recalls childhood travels, the old surrey and neighborly visits, and resolves to be a better neighbor and visitor.
The piece argues for a dedicated holiday honoring secretaries, suggesting Monday as the date. It praises secretaries for handling telephones, schedules, and tasks that keep business running, noting they often bear the day’s stress and deserve recognition.
A montage of quotes from figures like George B. Cutten Garner Hooton Champ Clark Vandenberg Wendell Willkie and Alf Landon. The remarks touch on laziness in learning neutrality in foreign affairs and opposition to Communism while critiquing political processes and party conventions.
In a bold strategic move Nazi aggression expands to Scandinavia with Denmark invaded and Norway seized while Sweden is isolated. The piece argues Britain and the Allies must act quickly to counter Norwegian gains and protect neutrality amid this widening war.
A garbled OCR of a radio schedule mixes musical programs with scattered glossary terms and fragments. It hints at concert music, dance programs, and a salute to Adm. Byrd, interspersed with stray definitions and quirky phrases.
Washington reports a German drive into Scandinavia tied to war aims and resource access. Germany relies on imported fats including whale oil, butter, eggs, and bacon from Denmark and Norway, while Britain seeks substitutes. Allies assess limited naval value and risks, with German propaganda and misdirection shaping public opinion.
Radio features list a revived wartime schedule led by WEAF NBC CBS and WJZ NBC with programs spanning quiz dramas symphonies and variety shows. Friday listings include CBS NBC and WJZ slots with talks news sports and dance music echoing a broad entertainment roster.
A joint meeting of Huron Kreanis Lions and Rotary Clubs heard Chicagoan Dancy discuss Americanism. The Citizen Foundation is called the nationwide creation house for service civic and patriotic organizations. Wendland named training manager for Red Owl in Huron, tasked with training prospective store managers through study and practice. Over 4000 termites counted in a cubic foot of wood.
South Dakota nears completion of most seven year PWA construction programs announced by Regional Director Ed Kennicott. Only two Brookings State College buildings remain unfinished as crews employ 31 men. Since 1934 PWA added about 22 million in state public improvements and funded 297 thousand wages.
Dainty little girl frock pattern No. A6B7 designed for sizes 1 to 5 years. Includes two sleeve styles, a yoke with inverted pleats, and bow under the chin. Pattern and book offers available by mail from Chicago.
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