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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
4
A quoted editorial voice urges a lasting postwar peace led by the United States, securing freedom of movement and commerce and defending independence worldwide as long as humanity endures.
Roused by a call to greatness, Americans unite to defend a future world role. The speech declares defending the nation as part of a broader mission to build a freer, better civilization, invoking Whitman and warning of looming perils while stressing resolve and collective effort.
The 1940 Accident Facts yearbook shows Wyoming leading with 123.4 deaths per 160,600 people, Arizona 109.5, while North Dakota records the nation’s lowest rate at 48.0. South Dakota at 52.9 ranks just behind Rhode Island’s 53.5 for second best.
Advertising emphasizes taxes as a burden and cites Michigan and Detroit government agencies as example setters. It notes promotional efforts by various governmental bodies to encourage timely tax collections amid broader campaigns.
A collection of brief items notes municipal finance costs and tax plans, Captain Losey’s posthumous meteorological value aiding Arctic training, the Windsors’ light Bahamas trip, a radio quip about a slugger, Nazi bombers’ alleged targets, an Ombican building a house without a street number, and a Buffalo youth who bought a $26,000 steam shovel on credit and vanished.
The Milan prefecture lists petting as a frivolous activity amid Italy's wartime bans. Officials worry about enforcement and wonder how couples will marry early while romance is deemed frivolous, leaving youth puzzled by policy and expectations.
A compilation of quoted voices offers cautions on risk and national policy. Genevieve Tabouis comments on revolt. Jesse Jones discusses loans to South America. Reverend Weldon Crosskind reflects on asset sensitivity. Marshal Petain and Secretary Hull frame government action for the public good amid global tensions.
The Living Age recommends housing groups of evacuee children in country school centers with matrons and teachers of their own nationality to ease cultural adjustment. The plan would supplement foster care and aid repatriation by reducing Americanization pressures while preserving attachment to foster families. The Schafer Amendment in the House would bar non citizens from accompanying evacuees, a point under Senate review.
Washington reports a proposed government claim to title in private plant expansions for national defense. Leon Henderson and defense officials argue for government ownership of expanded portions after five years, with tax concessions to spur rapid aviation and defense growth. Debates with the treasury hinge on how far government rights should extend and how contracts may be financed through banks and loans.
New York broadcast listings outline Europe reports and conscription talks across NBC CBS and MBS. Programs include Gen Hugh Johnson and Sen Wheeler appearances, music shows, comedy acts, sports, and a Grant Park concert lineup with various regional feeds and times.
A fragmented OCR puzzle lists varied clues and partial answers from a vintage map and crossword style page. It includes references to rivers, minerals, plants, and Latin terms, with numbered hints and missing letters that suggest a broader thematic grid.
A collection of humorous or curious vignettes from major cities. A New York act uses fake mustaches in a world fair aquacade joke, a Spokane lecture on melons ends with a playful verdict, Seattle cops test camouflage, and a Manhattan farmer finds a toy firework bite causing an explosion-like pop.
Fashion note promotes pattern 8762 for a simple comfortable dress with tucked shoulders and detachable neckline fold. Available in gingham chambray seersucker and more. sizes 36 to 52 with yardage 4 9 3 for size 38. order via The Evening Star Tonite pattern service.
A fragment reports an item found in a candy box injuring Kurkhamt with a lacerated cheek. Authorities have not released further details about the incident or any involved parties.
American ambassador to Belgium John Cudahy said after a long talk with President Roosevelt that he had not received a rebuke and has no intention to resign. He reported conditions in Belgium and details of a London interview on food supply, and said the administration did not intend any rebuke.
Lake Preston announces an invitational tennis tournament sponsored by local fans to be held Sunday August 18 with Claire Smith in charge. Invitations have been sent to players in neighboring towns and drawings will be made Sunday morning at 10 oclock.
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