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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1936
Page
1
A broad cross section of British leaders indicate support for the king stepping down. The reports suggest a shift in stance among policymakers amid ongoing constitutional debates and public sentiment about the monarchy's future.
Readers from Watertown Huron and beyond weigh in on Governor Berry’s proposal to call a special legislative session to secure federal social security funds for South Dekots amid January fines. Opinions vary from cautious support to outright skepticism, stressing cost and timing.
An assorted fragment from a humorous column recounts a tire theft resolved by confession and repayment, a small court scene involving Gustav Horwath and Mrs Horwath with a judge quelling a domestic dispute, and a wedding gag about a groom boasting permanent marriage status.
A reader recalls a stern but practical aunt who kept a close eye on her children's comings and goings, citing old fashioned discipline. The tale reflects early 20th century concerns about parenting, responsibility, and trust within families.
Secretary Wallace told the American Farm Bureau Federation in Pasadena that a better program than the AAA is needed to ensure farmer welfare. He advocated crop insurance, storage adjustments, and stronger farm organization to stabilize prices, expand markets, conserve resources, and raise living standards for tenants and owner operators. The plan calls for orderly production, reserve stocks, and policies boosting both farm and national welfare.
Washington details the 1937 farm plan with six to nine core measures. Soil depleting bases will gauge acreage shifts. crops will be classified as soil depleting or conserving per 1935 standards. incentives will urge shifts from soil depleting crops including cotton and tobacco. Every producer can get at least $20, up to $500 million total spending planned. regional administration continues, county conservation expenses deducted from payments, and western regions included. Fruit and vegetable growers receive higher soil building allowances. large permanent pastures participation allowed.
Third annual Wednesday Musicale candle lighting and carol singing program set for 7:45 at the Presbyterian Church. Grace Finnley directs with several changes, featuring a cast of about 225 from Wednesday Musicale and local talent. Proceeds go to the scholarship fund with collaboration from high school groups Treble Clef Club Troubadours Young Artists Quartet and others.
Washington reports wheat imports from Canada for the week ended December 5 at 2,118,000 bushels, up from 248,000 the prior week and 788,000 the year before. Exports were minimal, with none in the latest week and 14,000 bushels on December 1, 1935.
Fourteen people including autogyro inventor Juan de la Cierva and Swedish Admiral Arvid Lindman died when a Dutch registered airliner crashed four minutes after takeoff at Croydon. Three survived with injuries as fog reduced visibility and homes were damaged. The plane embedded in a house after skimming roofs and a tree, with no Americans aboard.
Governor Tom Berry of South Dakota said he is urged to call a special session before January 1 to pass a social security law but will first seek relief for the state. He will confer with WPA official Harry Hopkins to determine the funds allocated to South Dakota and whether 10,000 farmers moved to the Resettlement Administration will stay on Works Progress Administration jobs. James Karper, WPA director, estimated 16,500 to 17,000 farmers remain on WPA rolls in the state, with the rural caseload cut to about 5,000 by December 15 to finish unfinished projects.
President Roosevelt sailed north of the equator at sea today aboard the cruiser He commands, continuing a voyage begun weeks ago. The trip follows a period of readiness and distant waters as officials report steady progress and routine log updates.
Hollywood couple Jeanie Roberts and Henry Moeller Jr faced a bridal delay when their car broke down near Santa Monica en route to a San Bernardino church ceremony. They borrowed an ambulance from Moeller’s employer and sped to the altar with siren blaring, keeping calm as they hurried to wed.
Partial settlement of the 41 day Pacific Coast maritime strike neared. Masters mates and pilots of America voted on coastwise shippers proposals. Federal Conciliator Marsh said radiomen agreement reached on all points save wages as talks stalled over hiring. Officials estimated 15 000 gathered at the civic auditorium as union leaders urged early talks.
MADRID dec 9 government planes blasted the Fascist front along Casa Del Campo Park and devastated the Insurgent supply base at Campamenta Da Retumares. Socialist bombers struck Barajag Airport as 22 Insurgent planes appeared, loosing tons of explosives on the airport and government positions along the Manzanares River. Government commanders feared a trap and ordered continual bombardment to forestall Insurgent maneuvers. Decisive advances claimed in Carabanchel, while Alcala De Henares and El Escorial Sheltered were hit ved.
London dispatch reports that Prime Minister Baldwin plans a Commons statement tomorrow as royal crisis deepens over King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Sources say a vote of confidence or abdication may follow, with government battling to avert parliamentary upheaval.
Unclear fragmentary weather item reports unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday. Mentions colder weather and night temps with references to Aurea and nearby area and to South Dakota.
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