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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
4
Huron newspaper notice lists Chas. H. J. Mitchell as President and Treasurer Robert D. Lusk as Secretary. It describes postal handling and subscription rates for city and nationwide mail, and credits the Associated Press for news dispatches.
Masonic Temple hosted a large turnout as Col B F Ives presided at the installation. New officers named for the year include Campbell as C T H Campbell, Jackson as V E, Wharton as CG, Otis as P W F, Campbell as J W, Harvey Rice as recorder, Brown as S WG, Weis s B as J W, Verne Warren as St EB, Cogswell W as J C W, Lampe as S, Peterson as C of G O, and Ricker as O A R.
The piece lauds Union Pacific and midwest railroad leaders like Fred W. Sargent Cayl Gray and Larry Downs for transforming rail service. It argues railroads must be trusted to compete, modernize, and reduce government interference while delivering better speed and lower costs for shippers and travelers.
An Omaha World-Herald analysis argues that cries to soak the rich arise from concerns about fair wealth accumulation. It contrasts legitimate wealth with alleged wealth extracted via corporate manipulation and calls for a balanced solution to fund large ventures requiring vast capital.
The author argues large capitalists crave power over industries like cars and steel. He warns that eliminating selfishness is impossible but urges the wealthy to end the "soak the rich" spirit. Capitalists could reduce exploitation without sacrificing wealth, finding greater joy in fair pursuit.
An eastern educator contends the public labels teachers as sissies for refusing to smoke drink or use strong language. He argues that while small towns push higher moral standards teachers are pressured to be morally flawless and suggests the question of whether such perfection is necessary for educating youth. He questions if adults can enjoy life without harming students.
U S Commerce figures show February exports to Russia near 1.5 million dollars, up from 321 thousand in January and about triple February 1933. The rise follows government recognition of the Soviet Union, with broader business conditions likely to boost American manufacturers.
Sioux City Journal notes a proposed ten percent increase on this year’s income tax, with examples showing extra ten percent on base taxes. It discusses Couzens of Michigan’s amendment, White House veto possibilities, and fears of unprecedented peacetime spending. It warns of expanding taxes in many states and a mounting fiscal crisis.
James Adams reports from Europe that war risks are overblown. He says England would strike rather than fight, France will avoid war, Italy faces trouble, and no major conflict is imminent between Japan, Russia, or the United States. The world feels too tired to wage war.
An April 18 report describes a lavish reception for Ambassador and Mrs. Troyanovsky at the Soviet embassy in Washington. Cabinet members, justices, senators, and social figures lined up for invitations, amid caviar, sturgeon, vodka, and Russian delicacies. Notable attendees included Justice Roberts, Darrow, Tugwell, Wallace, Borah, and Alice Longworth, with coverage of fashion, chatter, and the political notes surrounding the event.
An Open Forum reflects on press freedom and Morals in public life. The Presbytery of Huron protests beer gardens dance halls and pari mutuel betting at the state fair, urging abstention by readers across thirteen counties to uphold moral standards.
Twenty years ago in Fiuron GW Wright returned from Mitchell where he attended the bull moose convention. John Wheeler left for Sioux City and Des Moines to take an advanced course in pharmacy. Mrs Elizabeth Brown and family departed for Sioux City to attend the wedding of Miss Letitia Brown and George N Brown in Huron. Mr McGinty and wife left for Roswell New Mexico for business where they will reside. Washington readers showed little interest in Roosevelt fishing probe as many issues at home demanded attention.
The piece discusses expected congressional action delaying new legislation until January, notes on administration positioning and insider expectations, and hints at the summer economy, production, and building trends. It mentions commerce shifts, possible staffing moves, and Roosevelt associate reactions amid stock market tensions.
News dispatch from New York describes a spring foothill broadcast of Colgate at Hamilton NY for WIZ NBC on May 5. The piece outlines quarter rules with a 12 man field general and notes network schedules and program lineups across WEAF WABC and WIZ stations with various shows and performances.
A former dishwasher posing as a Holland Daily News correspondent duped film studios during the Olympic games, with stars like Claudette Colbert and Erich von Stroheim photographed beside his stretcher. Police seek Bernard Putnam, real name Pieter Jaarsma, on burglary charges as colleagues condemn the deception. Two teenagers drown near Maryville when a boat capsizes during a property reserve incident. Edison reports a rise in U S electricity output last week to 1,842,187,010 kilowatt hours.
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