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Over the past five years more than $3,000,000,000 in cash benefits have been paid under security programs. The plan, once seen as a distant dream, now shapes daily life.
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
4
Over the past five years more than $3,000,000,000 in cash benefits have been paid under security programs. The plan, once seen as a distant dream, now shapes daily life.
A discussion on an unusual athlete theme mingled with remarks on labor rights and economic strategy. Speakers warned against German economic penetration in Latin America and urged reactivating U S trade with the region, emphasizing democratic stakes in labor and production. George Bradley and Duncan Wall attended, with Sati Lassen guiding the program.
A speculative broadcast by Herbert Morrison voices British determination to press the war to victory. The talk is planned for trans Atlantic airing on multiple networks today. The schedule lists a long lineup of music, talks, and news across NBC CBS and MBS from afternoon through night.
The Evening Huronite quotes a 1939 editorial calling for a world peace with American strength at its core. It urges freedom of movement and commerce, sustained employment, and ongoing independence for the United States both at home and abroad, aiming to preserve lasting peace.
In times of national defense the railroads must rapidly scale to move troops, weapons, and supplies. They provide locomotives and cars, keep shipments flowing from factories to plants, and buttress the army’s expansion. Rail transport is portrayed as the backbone of industry and defense, with private industry serving the nation.
George Britt in his new book argues that the German consulate general in New York has grown from 33 diplomatic passport holders in 1933 to over 100 today. He questions whether German trade or citizen numbers justify the increase and asks if the United States should mirror German consular activity in Berlin to test if diplomacy is two way or one way.
Five years into the program the United States reports 50 million workers with accounts and over 28 million with credits toward benefits. About 1.5 million unemployed receive benefits while nearly 2 million needy aged blind and dependent children benefit from public assistance.
Ruth Millett guides readers on expressing appreciation for stewardesses without tips. She notes gifts tied to the giver’s business, such as a wristwatch, makeup kit, hats, coffee pot, or Shakespeare volume, and offers practical alternatives like home crafts or personal gestures suitable for neighbors and service staff.
A collection of statements by figures including Representative Charles L. Gilford and Richard C. Wilson praising democracy and citizenship education. Also quotes from Maj. Gen George Grumert and Marshal Petain express duty to defend freedom, and gratitude for aid to refugees, reflecting wartime rhetoric.
Preparations begin for the 1941 prairie state forestry shelterbelt program in South Dakota under the U S Forestry Service. About 600 new miles of tree belts on nearly 1200 farms are expected, reaching close to 3000 miles statewide as applicants line up via letters or direct contact.
Washington officials scrutinize reports of a German-British peace proposal that could affect Churchill, Beaverbrook, and a drawn alliance against Japan and Russia. Roosevelt’s moves for defense bases, Wickard’s agriculture role, and Appleby’s undersecretary post are noted amid war news and policy maneuvering.
Karl Olsen, North Dakota native and National Advisory Defense Committee associate, spoke at the AAA conference in Huron on national unity. He contrasted total war efforts in Germany England and France, warned that American unity and streamlined industry are vital for democracy, and urged broader public stake and responsibility in democratic life.
A fashion notice previews a two-piece ensemble with a tailored blouse and skirt No 8768. Details include a large collar, long potfits over suit revers, and link cuffs, with fabric options in crepe linen tweed serge and corduroy. Pattern sizes 12 to 20 and yardage data given.
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