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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
4
Ernie Pyle reports how front line troops in Northern Tunisia view killing as a profession after months of fighting. He contrasts civilian war weariness with soldiers who express pride in destroying German forces, noting experience shapes mindset and bravery seen in the 1st Infantry Division during the Central Tunisia campaign.
President Roosevelt said Japan executed several American bombing crew members and pledged to bring involved officers to justice. He cited a note from the State Department and detailed how eight fliers were prisoners or executed, naming the airmen and their home towns.
A naval commander proposes using old newspapers as morale boosting wrapping for equipment at remote outposts. Lettuce outer leaves are processed to extract carotene for fortifying butter and margarine, enabling a $30,000 plant. Army Air Forces plan rests and rest rotations for crews.
Ruth Millett argues civilians talk of boosting service morale but ignore housing for sailors on leave. A Coast Guard sailor recounts repeated landlord refusals to rent an apartment to his wife and baby, despite his danger and sacrifice. He questions what civilians fight for when families lack decent homes. Millett calls communities to address servicemen families needs.
A guest editorial praises city leaders and voters for approving a large bond to improve the Lake Mitchell spillway. It notes the lake is full this spring due to favorable runoff and heavy snows north of the watershed, with the new spillway expected to handle possible floods in the coming spring.
Clapper reports the Bermuda refugee conference allows press access at first session while most talks remain private. The Horizons hotel hosts officials and correspondents as debates focus on aiding refugees already outside Germany and potential relocations, with caution on Germany’s motives and no expectation of broad solutions before victory.
Charles McCumsey, vetoed by National FCA and Governor Black as president of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Omaha, declares wariness over the action. He states the four-state Omaha district farmers support him, while Black rejected him and the record is clarified. He now serves on the Price Adjustment Board for the Army Engineers in Omaha. The piece also notes a Nazi radio quip about euphemisms for the Mediterranean shores.
The calendar outlines April through June 1943 ration stamp changes for Blue G H T and Red E A B C D stamps, with expirations on May 31 and mid May for certain items. It notes retailer registrations, Gasoline ration book updates, and weekly Red Cross training sessions with contact details.
The Huron Elks male chorus Hu Bee Clinic nurses chorus and Huron College women's chorus will merge for a Servicemen's Center benefit concert on April 30. About 20 to 25 servicemen use the center daily at Marvin Hughitt Hotel. Proceeds aim to extend recreation facilities including billiards, pool, reading room and magazines. Local groups may stage entertainments for servicemen. the center serves army students on furloughs and travelers between trains. Tl. takes 747 people buying two year bonds at $75 each to pay for making one medium sized LU. S Army tank.
Dorothy Kilgallen muses on how studio powers push Veronica Lake to reveal less and stars shed iconic looks. She notes wartime changes in speech and fashion, contrasting male stars keeping toupees and accents with female stars altering signatures as careers mature.
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