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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1941
Page
4
The piece laments gas mask drills in Britain during 1941, arguing respirators save infants from toxic air and tyranny. It contrasts protective measures with a grim future where state tyranny drains life, light, and liberty, making the image of masked babies a stark warning.
The Huron paper lists publisher Theee Publishing Co and editor Robert D Lusk. It states mailing and carrier rates for Huron and regions in South Dalais. Rates include one month 60c, six months 2.75, yearly 6.00 for U.S. addresses. Also notes Associated Press affiliation and circulation audit.
A 16th century fragment argues that lasting peace requires American strength, mobility, and open commerce to sustain employment and preserve freedom at home and abroad, stressing the need to maintain independence and robust trade.
The text argues that Nazi victories in Yugoslavia Greece and elsewhere do not spell final victory. It contends the real war extends beyond military conquests into ideas and spirit. Only victory in the human spirit can defeat the Nazi threat, not mere battlefield wins. It notes Lindbergh misreads the resolve to fight and asserts freedom’s will cannot be crushed by panzer power.
Ruth Millett argues the birth rate among the educated class is dropping and warns the modern attitude has drained joy from parenting. She cites Dr. George H. Estabrooks, Colgate psychologist, who warns America risks moronocracy as fewer educated couples have children. Millett contends prospective parents fear children as problems, not people, and claims the cure is experiencing early parenthood to regain the fun.
President Roosevelt stresses defense and preservation of spiritual and social values as essential. Henry Collins Stillman of the National Association of Manufacturers notes no majority creates great works of invention. Jonathan Daniels, editor, cautions that democratic pressure on the press can be more dangerous than plutocracy.
A guest editorial lauds Willkie for supporting Britain and warns that if Roosevelt uses convoys or war moves toward war, Mundt suggests the president resigns in favor of Willkie. The piece notes public opinion split, with a majority favoring staying out of war yet backing all out aid to England.
Raymond Clapper reports Mexico’s new labor law tightens strike rules, requiring a majority plant vote and six days’ notice with conciliation, aiming to curb abuses while protecting labor rights. President Avila Camacho seeks balance between private enterprise and organized labor, contrasting Cardenas reforms.
A puzzle feature asks readers to match cities to their states. List includes Jefferson City and Carson City, Columbia and Columbus, Salem and Springfield, Pierre and Montpelier, Boise and Tallahassee with answers on Classified Page.
Central Standard time radio schedule lists multiple networks NBC CBS and MBS with varying programs. Highlights include Viscount Hali at Red Cross dinner, Byrd on Bundles for Britain, Free Legal Advice for Soldiers, Labor's Rights and Defense, Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob Hope, Uncle Walt's Doghouse, Court of Missing Heirs, Grand Central Station and Seiente Roundtable finale. The April 23 lineup features Scattergood Boines, Edwin Hill, News Broadcasts, Quiz Kids, Big Town, Dr Christian, and Fred Allen specials among others.
Fragmentary OCR note notes a church event at 6 o'clock with Vincent and Bars of Bivsien Ne 73 mentioned in a local page. Difficult legibility limits precise names and locations.
Dorothy Kilgallen writes that a proposed Assembly bill barring theater owners from barring columnists is overreach. She recalls being barred by the Shuberts, argues for freedom with limits, and defends press rights while noting industry rules have tightened.
Walter Lippmann tells Evening Huronite readers that President Roosevelt underestimates the American people, drifts from them, and fails to provide clear leadership. He argues Congress and public must demand candor and decisive guidance as wartime pressures rise, with calls to trust the people and delegate authority wisely.
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