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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1937
Page
4
Researchers at Teachers College of Columbia University analyzed 309 American cities to identify what elevates a city’s character. They found civic goodness hinges on residents and social factors, not just economic assets, with variables like health, education, housing, and public services shaping livability more than dollars.
Oklahoma safety commissioner J M Gentry urges a national pact among auto makers to cap top speeds at 70 mph. He notes most cars exceed safe driving speeds and only highly skilled drivers on specially designed roads should handle speeds above 60 mph. The likelihood of such an agreement is uncertain.
Public support for slum elimination has grown, yet a flaw emerges in Cleveland’s latest tidusing effort. About a dozen blocks of ruinous old housing were cleared, exposing underlying weaknesses that could undermine the schemes once addressed.
The report notes shacks replaced by modern flats with tenants few of whom were former residents. Most slum dwellers cannot afford rent, leaving many no better off. The piece critiques the project for ignoring the original residents and questions motives and outcomes of related political musings.
The Minneapolis Journal likens Transportation, Steel, and Building Construction to three sick giants whose illnesses threaten broad subsistence. Transportation seeks higher railroad rates, Steel shows signs of recovery, and Building Construction remains hospital bound under PWA and WPA remedies. Confidence, the industrialist says, is the ultimate remedy.
A Sioux City Journal report notes Finland will pay $232,143 by December 25, continuing a rare pattern of timely debt service since World War I. The piece contrasts Finland’s reliability with other European debtors, highlighting the era’s struggles and the U S installment approach to restoring foreign creditor trust.
Mitchell Republic reports Dr. G S Adams of the South Dakota insane hospital at Yorkton claims three months of similar dementia treatment experiments using insulin neck method show encouraging results. He says clammers in the US and Europe expect this will relieve insanity enough to cut shelter needs by up to 50 percent, praising Adams for progressive administration.
The entry recalls a blustery snowstorm with dust in the air and a snowy scene of Jim riding with the twins on a horse, the children bundled and frozen. It mentions radio Christmas carols, Admiral Byrd’s voyage and “Silent Night,” plus reflections on a Dakota prairie home seasoned by fifty five years of winds and hail and a sense of comfort by a warm fire.
Twenty years ago today in Huron the Mattices left for Clatham Canada to visit relatives. Dr. Gage spoke in Freeman and Lemmon after addressing Hutchinson County teachers, then Freeman College students, ahead of a South Dakota wheatless and meatless days proclamation. The senior academy at Huron College debuts Sardou’s Flag, Scrap of Paper, featuring Sarah Davies and John Luton. The Presbyterian choir will perform Ruth by Gaul next Sunday at 7 30, with solos and ensemble work. Mrs Dusty spent court business in Miller. Mrs Conway hosted a card club with Pinochle and lunch.
The article reviews how Hitler Mussolini and Franco may seek quick settlements to loosen Spain and China conflicts. It notes France and Britain face franc depreciation and Japan expands influence in China while American diplomats push for united democratic action.
Officials probe a Sunday explosion at 314 North Phillips Ave in Sioux Falls that damaged a three story building about 5000 dollars. Furniture company owner A B Hein suffered facial and hand burns but is in no danger. No leaks found in gas lines.
A word puzzle lists clues for horizontal and vertical entries, including references to Evangeline’s author and related terms. Across items span thought to arroscopy and place names, with many entries pointing to common crossword style definitions.
A letter to the editor urges peace and questions the logic of gifting war influenced toys this Christmas. It notes adults and officials work for peace while nations prepare for war and asks Huron merchants to avoid war toys, proposing a local initiative by the Conarcenional Young Proprie's Safety group.
Recipes for Christmas cooking are requested in this week’s contest with $1 for first and 5 cents for second. Send recipes to the Evening Huronite foods editor by next Wednesday. Readership includes all women readers. The item lists cookies, candies, cakes, fillings, sandwiches, and decorative dessert ideas with measurements and preparation steps.
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