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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
4
Voters approved the on sale liquor system with implied aims to curb abuses under the old bottle sale regime. City commissioners face creating policies to align with public desire for improved liquor control while limiting establishments and enforcing strict rules. Citizens will closely watch the board as it implements a system reflecting the will of the people.
Supporters of a 25000 airport upgrade in Rapid City await Friday canvass to overturn an unofficial tally showing the measure defeated by 12 votes. Huron touts its airport as a key asset and aims to boost aviation development in other cities, urging Rapid City not to fall back on progress made.
A survey of New York University College of Engineering June graduates shows 80 percent employed. Of 211 graduates, 107 worked, with weekly salaries from 15 to 60 dollars and an average of 29 dollars. The finding offers hopeful signs for broader employment as engineers typically create more work for others.
Ruth Millett argues modern American youth face hearty support rather than censure. A Evanston Illinois youth panel, acting as a mock courtroom, critiques parents society and church for lack of understanding opportunity and demon strates bold, opinionated youth.
A farm wife records a dry harvest start as Jim struggles with horse plowing on seventy acres and contemplates a Farmall. She reflects on the burden of chores, longing for rain, and her dream of reporting human interest stories while managing farm life.
Washington dispatch says Hitler will likely reject Roosevelt's peace guarantees and press for expanded control in Europe and Africa based on calculations of British and French global reach. Danzig may act before the 28th as a birthday gift to Hitler while Paul Mallon provides the inside view. Senator Mead's loan bill faces opposition from Jones who fears small business loans via the RFC.
A collection of statements from Bernard Baruch, Jusé Cantilo, Lily Dache, Loren Dickinson, and Dorothea Layton highlighting views on neutrality, foreign campaigns, labor, and peace. The remarks span governance, fashion, wages, and international cooperation, reflecting era concerns about state policy and global participation.
Dr. Andrew Karsten urged rapid industrial growth in South Dakota to widen the tax base. He cited Pennington and Lawrence counties, noting Rapid City and Homestake mine contribute large shares of state taxes. He urged local businesses to push new industries to relieve property owners and create $50 million in new property on the tax rolls.
New York April 20 NBC Symphony Orchestra ends its second broadcast season on WJZ EC with Gian Carlo Menotti's The Old Maid and the Thief performed by a four member cast including Mary Hepple Margaret Daum Dorothy Sarnoff and Robert Weede. Programs include Talks WMCA and WIZ NBC town meetings and weathered commentary on European politics and trade policy.
The column blends puzzle clues with scattered notes on wartime figures and radio program listings. It mentions a Spanish general image, various crossword entries, and a wartime address by Private R. E. Beckwith at the Bijou Theatre, tied to Canada's World War I history.
Washington reports 37 404 ineligible workers removed from Works Progress Administration rolls after nationwide review of 2,929,662 enrolled. Administrator F C Harrington notes 1.3 percent excess removals. during Feb 15 to March 15 turnover added 122 396 leaving 2 976140 enrolled by March 29. State removals include Minnesota 47 North Dakota 114 South Dakota 176.
A collection of items from a Huron issue notes Mrs. George Wright delivering a talk on Greek architecture focusing on the Parthenon and Mrs. Carl Smith presenting a paper on Greek women. Also announced are Easter events at the college auditorium with jschnecker's The Risen King and a junior choir performance. Tank Day plans to arrive from Miller tonight with events at the jetty starting at 2 pm tomorrow. many stores will close 2 to 4 pm. The Paris-Germany indemnity claim from the Frankfort Gazette references damages from aerial attacks at Versailles.
Huron High Saint instructor C Reutter spoke on Europe's unrest as the World War settlement under Versailles. He linked Italy and Germany's troubles to postwar terms and Hitler's rise, noting relief was unlikely under harsh conditions. Club directors for the coming year were elected and will meet soon. Also mentioned: United States as a major fur producer and hear- ing notice in Beadle County Court for Charles Edward Wilson estate.
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