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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1943
Page
4
Ernie Pyle recounts near Kairouan how two Arab youths traded eggs for candy and cigarettes with American and British troops, acting as playful aides. The piece notes their age, tasks at an airstrip, payment in cigars and gum, and the reporters adopting Arab terms Hadji and Djebel as they share camp humor and daily life.
A longtime push by labor and consumer groups seeks mandatory grade labeling on all canned foods to support price control. Proposals cover A Fancy B Choice C Standard grading, with objections over costs, federal inspector capacity, labeling methods, and alignment with federal act standards.
Hollywood gossip traces shifting romances and weddings among stars like Ava Gardner, Maria Montez, and Jean Pierre Aumont set for May 12. Rumors swirl about Jon Hall, Frances Langford, Evelyn Keyes, Grable votes, plus industry power moves and government roles in wartime.
Ruth Millett notes a small exchange between two women watching navy cadets to illustrate a broader wartime attitude. Many feel only their own sacrifices matter, leading to selfish insularity and little sympathy for others' experiences. The piece includes a final quote from Professor Pitirim Sorokin on Russia and fear.
A guest editorial cites Alen Moor head's Don't Blame the Generals and argues that military success stems from the entire army, not a single commander. Rommel is praised as an able general, while credit extends to Allied leaders Eisenhower, Montgomery, and earlier officers, with emphasis on training and collective leadership beyond individual names.
Washington April 297 The House Ways and Means Committee proposes a pay as you go plan not a new tax but collection from payroll to offset what is owed after Congress resolves overall funding. The plan taps 20 percent of earnings above exemptions with 16 percent allowance for deductions. March and June payments would offset 1943 taxes. remaining balance due by March 15 after year end with possible discounts for earlier settlements. The plan includes years 1941 and 1942 tax adjustments, tabulations for employers, and example incomes showing how the check off would work for single, married, and family scenarios. Joe, a married man with two children earning $50 weekly, would owe about $34.64 under 1941 rates, versus $869.56 current 1942 taxability.
Norman Stewart left for Madison to work in the automatic department of Dakota Central Telephone. Mr and Mrs Frank Gannaway and daughter Jill left for Minneapolis to make their home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Boteler of Brainerd are visiting Huron. John Wheeler entertained 24 guests at Sunday night supper. Miss Leona Spiller, daughter of O W Spiller, married Ralph Rulifson of Lamont in Des Moines. Mrs Rulifson is a 1929 Huron High School graduate and has been in Des Moines nurses' training. Mr Rulifson graduated from Ames College in 1932 and now teaches in Lamont. A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Herschel Marquis on their seventh anniversary. Twenty-Five Years Ago A. E. Godfrey returned from the Twin Cities weekend visit. Miss Marian Blount visited Mitchell. Ruth Blount expected home tonight. Lt George Longstaff, formerly with Troop G, transferred to a southern camp. Lt Delbert K Scruby, National Army officer at Camp Funston, will speak on Reminiscences from Camp Funston at the Presbyterian Church.
New Delhi April 29 Lord Linlithgow viceroy of India declared the arrest of Mohandas K Gandhi and other leaders valid despite a court ruling that the underlying ordinance was invalid He issued a new wartime ordinance allowing arrest and detention without trial of those likely to interfere with prosecutions or cause trouble in war time The ordinance provides that the new clause shall be deemed to have substituted the old decree.
War calendar lists expiration dates for red and blue stamps in ration books, registration deadlines for red point allotments, and upcoming gas and food stamp validity. Weekly Civilian Defense classes and Red Cross sessions are announced with instructors and locations.
Associated Press war correspondents describe a Persian corridor delivering vast American war materiel to the Red Army. They detail docks, trains, cranes, and convoys moving tanks, aircraft, trucks, munitions, food, and other supplies through Iran toward Caspian regions, overseen by Major General Donald H. Connolly.
Delra Mabius chosen valedictorian and Eleanor Lawyer salutatorian for the class of 743. Superintendent Halley James announced the high school seniors. Baccalaureate sermon May 9 at Congregational Church by Rev Rudolph Hertz of Wessington Springs. Commencement address May 14 at Legion Hall in Gann Valley.
The York Extension Club gathered at Mrs Nell Cox home on Wednesday Special guests included singing led by Mrs John Henninger A demonstration was given by Mrs Arthur Lanz Luncheon was served by Mrs Velie Lanz and Mrs Opal Ross
Charlie Jenkins writes from camp about his last day’s leave. He met a stranger who invited him and another soldier to dine with a couple generous enough to share beer before dinner. The hosts extended warm hospitality, making him glad to fight for people like them.
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