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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
1
Bleary dispatches describe Bilbao Defenders rallying for a final stand at Durango as authorities pursue investigations into liberties. Mixed reports mention missing crewman Captain George Doner of the S McFarlane, with a possible overboard event during docking in Port Washington.
A reader group discusses what forms of public entertainment they favor from operas and stage plays to baseball games and vaudeville. Individuals named Hanson Engen Henrietta Amundson express interest in attending events and tournaments, including the Tournament of Roses, with a tone of local newspaper commentary.
A scrambled report covers a market dispute and a housing scheme fiasco, with mentions of upholsterers and a plan for a sale thwarted by sponsors. An Auburn reference and a car escape are noted amid disjointed local alerts and a police incident at a gas station.
A rustic sketch recalls Uncle Hod who loves animals and a boorish bear encounter staged as a tall tale by Bob Burns. The piece satirizes political showmanship and kindly intent versus recorded deeds, with light Kansas and Arkansas framing and an Exquire Features attribution.
The South Dakota banking department took control of Whitewood Banking Co and Stage Stain Bank at St Onge to protect depositors. Deposits up to 5000 dollars are insured. Out of state interests allegedly acquired substantial holdings and tried to peddle stock via newspaper ads promising officer positions. Banks may be rehabilitated or liquidated. local parties may attempt restoration under new control.
Floodwaters surged as the Thames rose over two feet, isolating Thamesville 16 miles upriver and leaving 6,000 residents homeless with damage exceeding $3,000,000 in London. City crews plugged a hole near the waterworks with 2,000 sandbags while pumping stations were strained and a large city area faced eight foot flood depths.
Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with chance of showers and little temperature change. South Dakota also expects mostly cloudy conditions with local showers and minimal temperature shift.
American passenger officials report a wave of cancellations for coronation bookings as Britain’s rule changes and the event draw prices and profiteering concerns. Liners note many empty cabins on Atlantic sailings as travelers shift away from coronation plans.
The House adopted a compromise conference report on the cash and carry neutrality bill and sent it to the Senate. Leaders expect a quick Senate vote before nightfall and a possible presidential signature to meet the current neutrality expiry. The measure adds a two year cash and carry system for war trades and extends reach to civil conflicts, while preserving embargo and loan provisions.
Akron announces Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and United Rubber Workers reach a 36 hour week agreement ending an eight week strike at the South Akron plant. Union leaders submit the contract for ratification with no sit downs. Firestone joins Goodyear and Goodrich in withdrawing support for the employee group union. The pact covers over 10,000 idle production workers amid bargaining reforms. In Detroit, the United Automobile Workers claim a decisive victory representing Packard Motor Car Company workers by a large margin in an NLRB election.
Washington reports a union organizer's death in Harlan County amid Senate probes into coal field violence. La Follette Liberty Committee widens inquiry as United Mine Workers allege mass firings. officials claim the death arose from a private quarrel. Verda mine unrest prompts scrutiny of sheriff and witness intimidation charges.
New York April 3 Nations realigning Europe into western and eastern blocs seek U S leadership through Hull's economic conference to ease trade barriers. Belgian Premier Van Zeeland plans a Washington visit to discuss international cooperation with Roosevelt and Hull. Britain pursues a vast armaments program while Europe braces for economic strain and potential conflict. Germany seeks raw materials and relief from trade restrictions.
Jesse Ickes, a suspect in the Maton kidnapping, is still jailed in Custer according to federal agent Werner Hanni. Hanni said Ickes was in custody when he left Tuesday and denied transporting the suspect to an announced destination. Ickes received a sentence and was jailed in Custer for unlawful operation of a automobiles.
In Connersville Indiana on April 23 the school board ordered daylight saving time for grade and high schools after 75 pupils walked out for two days. They posted We don’t like cold beans. Plants adjusted clocks while authorities kept central standard time. Housewives refused to cook two lunches as families adjusted to the shift.
An Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into a passenger train collision west of De Smet began today at the Dakota Division offices of the C. and N. W. Railroad. H. L. Gilbert and H. P. Sau ler headed the hearing, extending through several days, with officials predicting no immediate outcome. W. Innes of Brookings died, conductor. Frank Carpenter of Tracy injured with a broken nose. Carpenter remained in Hurai hospital but not in serious condition.
Governor Johnson appointed Alvin Waggoner of Philip as state director of relief for May and June to draft preliminary plans for the new South Dakota department of social security set to operate July 1. Waggoner, 29, is an attorney and former member of the state board of regents. The relief director role had been handled by the executive office.
A general meeting of Huron retail merchants will be held at the Marvin Hughitt Hotel next Tuesday evening in a dinner session starting at 6 30 o clock. Secretary Gene Denning of the Chamber of Commerce announced the gathering and said important matters will be brought up for decision by local retailers.
British foreign office signaled willingness to assist evacuations of women and children from besieged Bilbao but said action depended on Basque and insurgent groups agreeing on terms. Reports from Hendaye and London described civilian terror, heavy bombing of Guernica, and efforts to move refugees by sea with Allied help.
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