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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1940

Page

7

City Dads Enact Dance Ordinance Amid Public Huron Protests

Huron city commissioners adopt a new public dance hall ordinance targeting venues with radios and record players, requiring police supervision and synchronized closing hours. Finance clashes arise as Nick's Kitchen owner argues the cost would bar dancing for high schoolers, while officials insist all establishments comply. The meeting also introduces proposals to waive certain late installments on street projects and offer a 10 percent water discount for households to promote winter lawn care.

Huron Pines

Watchmen of Britain's Safety and local ordinance update

The council date of issue is noted for Watchmen of Britain's Safety. A 20 percent discount would apply under the proposed ordinance if adopted at its next reading, with effect proposed October 1. Police Chief Huntley advised salary increases for Patrolman Roy Brandenburg to 122 dollars, matching other Huron officers including E. A. Anderson and George Jones. The board approved several bills and continuing bonds for city electricians and plumbers. A discussion on accident insurance for city firemen occurred but no action taken.

Harvey Huntley Roy Brandenburg Huron Force E. A. Anderson George Jones

Weather and Channel Hazards Shadow Invasion Plans

The text argues Nazi invasion hinges on bad weather and Channel tides. It notes fog from October to March and complex tidal channels that complicate a cross-channel assault. It warns that even with favorable days, sustaining supply and reinforcements across the channel would be a critical, escalating challenge for invasion forces.

Hitler Channel England

Major General Poore Dies World War Hero at 7

Major General Benjamin A. Poore former commander of the Seventh Corps Area and West Point graduate of 1886 died today in Fitchburg Massachusetts. His early service included the 12th Infantry at Maddison Barracks Indiana and Fort Sully South Dakota. George and Clark Bales returned to Fort Hiley Kansas after maneuvers with the National Guard at Camp Ripley Minnesota where Clark is a private and George a corporal.

Poore Fitchburg Mass Benjamin A. Poore Seventh Corps West Point 12Th Infantry Maddison Barracks Fort Sully South Dakota Bonilla George and Clark Bales James Bales Fort Hiley Kan National Guards Camp Ripley Minn Clark George

The War Today Moe more MacKenzie statement on Battle of Britain

The semi official Dienst Aus Deutschland in Berlin calls the Battle of Britain preliminaries claiming air supremacy and planned destruction of English war industries. The article questions the propaganda value, notes heavy Nazi raids on midlands, and suggests a swift mass offensive may be coming despite stalemate since June 14.

Dienst Aus Deutschland Berlin Britain Dienst Lert Hitler Fuehrer

Gettysburg Woman Injured in Highway Crash

Mrs Donald Williams of Gettysburg was badly shaken and suffered minor cuts when her car left Highway 212, rolled four times, four miles north of Gettysburg. Passersby found her unconscious under the wreck, engine running, and she received stitches for deep head and facial wounds at Gettysburg hospital.

Gettysburg Donald Williams Highway 212 Here Haven

Vacation Visit for Miss Slack at Slack Home

Miss Doris Slack of St Paul business college is spending a vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Slack in Ree Heights. Her aunt Mrs Al Saber of St Paul arrived last week to visit at the Slack home.

Ree Heights Spevia Doris Slack St. Paul Ernest Slack al Saber of &J

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