Balancing Budget A Cartoon on Congressional Waste
A satirical column argues that balancing the budget requires cutting wasteful pet projects. It depicts lawmakers arguing over funding for roadside ditches and painter’s colic eradication, then unites to protect their own interests while spending more overall. It urges hard choices and staff reductions to achieve fiscal balance.
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Representative Gerrymander
Painter
Gerrymander
PAXING THE PENALTY Unemployment Census Delayed by 4 Years
The present administration has four years without a full unemployment census, hindering relief planning. Roosevelt estimates $1.5 billion needed for relief this year, while Congress splits between $1 billion and $2.5 billion. Without exact figures on jobless numbers, duration, and future outlook, lawmakers face uncertainty in relief funding.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Wise Move Aviation May Postpone New York Paris Race
The French Air Ministry signals possible delay for the New York to Paris nonstop race as aviation progress meets practical limits. The plan faces postponement considerations amid evolving feats by modern airmen and related official oversight.
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Air Ministry
New York-Paris
Commemoration Of Lindbergh Solo Flight Anniversary
The Ministry weighed protests over the hazardous solo hop by Col Lindbergh. It argued postponement could reduce risk, noting the race aims to honor Americas famed airman while avoiding loss of valuable lives.
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Lindbergh
America
Potocki urges U.S. to balance security with rights at home
Polish ambassador Count Jerzy Potocki told a Boston banquet that Europe seeks a model in the United States by reconciling economic security with individual rights. He warned Europe has experimented with various governments, while the United States should preserve its traditions by staying focused on domestic affairs and its own knitting.
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America
Europe
Jerzy Potocki
United States
Boston
Count Potocki
Count Potock
Interesting Editorials from Other Newspapers
A garbled note from the Evening Huronite offers fragments about editorials drawn from other papers. It mentions access for readers during office hours and library availability in the News Room on the second floor. The piece preserves a period voice with limited readable facts and names.
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America Newanavers
South Dakote
Waronite
State debt burden justified by 25 percent interest cost
Watertown public opinion reports South Dakota treasurer W O H Hingelman released an analysis showing 24 percent of the state's expenditures for 1935 36 went to interest on bonds totaling 10 451 108 42 with highway funding matching federal aid. The piece warns against further bonded debt and urges rapid debt reduction to ease the tax load and permit needed taxes.
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Watertown
W. O H. Hingelman
South Dakota
Hirschman
Public Affairs
South Dakan
Glale
Economic Outlook and Market Signals Amid Policy Shifts
Washington reports industrial output rising past 112 percent of 1929 norms in March with April seen at about 121 percent. Analysts expect a readjustment period, potentially shallow, as prices ease from late spring highs while production and wages rise and wholesale goods soften. The piece notes Roosevelt policy moves, commodity price trends, and Treasury tax revision discussions, plus European events.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Roosevelt
Eoart
Congress
Critics Ban Foreign Journals In Italy In March Ban
Rome reports that in the last two weeks of March the Fascist government banned three foreign journals with international standing, including the New York Herald Tribune and the London Daily Telegraph. Many non Italian papers are barred for criticizing Mussolini and Fascism, with Italian journalists jailed and foreign editors expelled as undesirables. World opinion is shaped by scrutiny of Fascist policy rather than daily praise, critics say.
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Christian Science Monitor
Rome
Italy
New York Herald Tribune
London Daily Telegraph
Swisa
the Duce
Mussolini
Foreism Independent Journal
Deadwood Returns to Wide Open City Ideals
Deadwood votes to restore a majority favoring wide open policies after a reform wave. The shift prompts concern among some residents while boosters boast the town will reclaim its famed lively character. The change signals potential controversy as the old regime edges back into power.
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Deadwood
Sioux Falls
Associated Press
Pioneer Times
Diary of a Dakota Farm Woman April 21
A diary entry describes a day on a Dakota farm with incubator trouble reaching 105 degrees, planting trees with skepticism about growth, using a growing wand, baking a downside-up cake with rhubarb, planning canning, and a family visit from Grandma and Grandpa W. A granddaughter plans to visit in summer, raising questions about city living without modern amenities.
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Grandma
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Mark Tyme
Twenty Years Ago In Huron Residents Reel In Recalled Trips
Twenty years ago today in Huron, Mrs Dorothy Montgomery returned from Redfield after visiting friends. Ray Howard arrived in the city from Yankton and spent time with his brother Earl Howard before heading to Pierre for Sunday with his parents. John Longstaff left for Minneapolis for business travels. Mrs Edward Lutz and son returned from Cavour after visiting friends. Mrs George Kert arrived Saturday night in Tampa, Florida to visit her sister.
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Tampa
Florida
Mire
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Remembering a World War March and Mocking Prominence
Twenty years ago this month Huron faced a nationwide frenzy as citizens and newspapers urged war, volunteering, and patriotism. The piece recalls leaders, sermons, and torches, with a grim take on public figures now remembered for their stance and the era’s collective fervor.
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Iis Aaction
Congress
Wong
God
Germany
Cogan to Visit Relatives Before St Paul Move
Mrs ELA Wright left for Hawarden to visit her sister. Mr and Mrs Melvin Kennar returned from Minneapolis. J D D Annis arrived from Tennessee to visit his mother. J E K Coshun returned from the east on business. Vernon Weir left for Omaha on business.
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Vernon Weir
Omaha
Vayland Eighth Grade Trip to Pierre April
Eighth grade of Vayland school led by teacher E E Schoening visited Pierre on a Saturday. Students Lala Winegar Beverley Raversscroft Stiney and Christ Korakis joined luncheon hosted by Mrs Carl Douglas. Lois McGuire arranged transport with her sister Nellie Richmond. The group stopped in Highmore for a movie and will attend Eighth Grade Day at Miller on Thursday.
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Els
Lala Winegar
Beverley Raversscroft
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Christ Korakis
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Carl Douglas
This Place
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Cew
Nellie Richmond
Highmore
Miller
Hyde County Announces Spelling Test Winners
In Highmore on April 24, county wide spelling and oral tests named two special winners in both written and oral categories. Organizers praised students and teachers for effort and precision during the county competition.
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Hyde
Highmore
Hyde County Rally Day Spelling Winners Named
During Rally Day on April 24 the fifth to eighth grade contests awarded top placers in oral and written divisions. In the eighth grade and tied spelling, Alden Westcott and Stephen Sutfin were separated by a spell off, giving Alden the edge to join Virginia McGaffee at the State Fair spelling contest this fall.
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Ing
Robert Mosher
Bonnie Westcott
Donald Mason
Bonnie Westcow
Donald Mase
Willis Rawlaff
Virginia McGaffee
Alden Westcott
Viola Riel
Stephen Sutfin
Mary Mason
Closing School Activities in Miller Schedule Announced
Miller prepares for Eighth Grade Day on April 29 with students teachers and parents attending a Tom Sawyer performance. Music festival participation follows with neighboring towns. Senior Class Day Junior banquet and baccalaureate on May dates. May 24 commencement address by N E Steele and class recognition. Game Warden reports 1200 deer killed in Webb County wagon incident ending December 31.
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Miller
Thare
Joseph Andrews
N.E. Steele
S.D.E.A
Curious World: Ancient Uses of Widow Spider Silk
William examines the curious world of historic arachnid fibers and asks how ancient peoples used the widow spider in textiles and medicine. The piece blends folklore with early science to explore silk’s practical and cultural roles.
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