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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1940
Page
4
The text urges a newspaper to serve best by truthfully delivering news and guiding readers toward improvement. It emphasizes fearless yet fair battle for progress, refusing to become a forum for all opinions. It envisions a gentlemanly press that earns respect, entertains, and bears responsibility for today with tomorrow in mind.
The Evening Huronite on October 7, 1939 asserts that lasting world peace must grant America final say, enable free movement and commerce, and secure freedom and independence at home and abroad for as long as humanity endures. It emphasizes maintaining this peace through strong national and global leadership.
The speaker notes the defense effort is only beginning after six months. The nation must prepare for a mass army, increased production, and centralized decisions amid looming shortages. Expect longer hours, higher taxes, and intensified labor management cooperation to meet war needs.
A harsh critique of the propaganda praising war by Italian Futurists and Mussolini allies. The piece argues war is grim and dehumanizing, noting the sacrifices of youths from Naples and Milan and the folly of glorifying conflict. It condemns the aestheticization of violence and honors those who see war plainly as brutal.
A Vatican address by Pope Pius XII denounced Axis propaganda misrepresenting his sermon. It challenged Italo German press that claimed the pontiff endorsed alliance aims, stating the papal message urged peace and condemned aggression. The report emphasizes the lie spread by newspapers friendly to the Axis.
Osservatore Romano emphasizes the Pope merely reaffirmed five points from last Christmas: independence for all nations, disarmament, strong international institutions, redress of just demands, and divine justice. The piece notes that if Hitler and Mussolini adopt these tenets, lasting peace may come. The column then itemizes various unrelated snippets from the era.
Ruth Millett argues American women face a national defense task beyond gender roles. Women must hold onto cherished ideals, sustain family finances, be ready to work when needed, and raise children to value democracy. They should use education and time to strengthen democracy while supporting the nation.
A collection of statements from Frederick Cone, C E Wilson, Mary Winslow, and Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes collective civic duty, wartime labor, and peaceful aims. They praise democratic living, labor participation, and cooperative women’s leadership, projecting confidence in a near-term peace and global cooperation.
The piece mocks Mediterranean State football, criticizing coach Pete Badoglio after a winless season. Alumni push for de-emphasis, a shift from warlike play to six man or other modes, while debating schedule strength and gate receipts. The tone blends satire with college sports history.
Washington reports the wage hour division faces an odd problem as back wages restitution stalls. Inspectors fear large penalties could end small businesses. waivers are used to secure future compliance while past due wages remain unsettled. Soybean price rise linked to lard drop prompts shift to soy oil uses. Secretary Perkins may replace McNutt, with a diplomatic posting possible for Madame Secretary.
Central Standard Time listings from New York radio on December 10 include WEAF NEC and WJZ NBC schedules with Johnny Presents, Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob Hope, Uncle Walt's Doghouse, First Nighter Drama, We the People, and Edward Weeks. Also listed are MAS and NBC blue East programs, scattered dramas, music, news, and serials such as Scattergood Baines, Folk Songs, European War News, Amos ’n’ Andy, and The Quiz Kids, with multiple stations and time slots across CBS, NBC, and WGN.
Three questions ask readers to pick the correct option. Topics include Italy’s armed forces cry, Hawaii's annexation year, and manganese deposits in South Dakota. Each set of four offers one correct answer. scoring table uses three correct excellent, two correct, or one correct fair.
The Ladies Aid Society gathered for a Christmas party last Thursday at Mrs. Willis Bogh's home with 17 attendees. The next gathering is planned for January at Miss Annen Sawi's home, with out of town guests Mrs. H Foote and Mrs. Alton Gaughran attending.
A historical newspaper fragment presents a mixed horizontal and vertical word puzzle with clues for locations and terms related to the presidential mansion. Answers include furniture terms, titles, and objects linked to the Executive Office, poetic hints, and various architectural elements.
A columnist argues Americans must decide if wartime support for England should escalate into full involvement. He recalls Churchill and Astor comments, asks why we fight and what aims justify sacrifice, and cites Foch on democracies seeking peace. He warns against hysterical reactions and stresses a measured, goal-driven stance before action.
Fashion notice for a children's party frock design No 8827 with three pieces. Describes fabric suggestions velveteen or taffeta with lace frills and velvet bows. Includes sizing 3 to 6 with yardage and trimming needs. Request pattern by mail with 15 cents to Evening Harbor Pattern Service Chicago.
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