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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1936
Page
4
The piece warns the American public to approach an anticipated boom with caution. It argues that optimism must be tempered by lessons from 1929, urging productive use of the boom to prevent a harsh future slump. It emphasizes reforms during low mood, avoiding extremism, and building a slump-proof economy through prudent planning.
A discussion of Congress facing a new neutrality act to replace the May 1 1937 law. The piece weighs keeping embargoes, restricting munitions and loans, and the debate over applying sanctions to a single belligerent under Kellogg treaties. It notes public desire for peace and aid to causes, while acknowledging a likely clash of ideals and heated dialogue.
The piece argues against a one sided embargo risking unilateral war and defiance of Congress. It questions preserving freedom of the seas as a policy vs peace, suggesting a mandatory embargo for all belligerents as the safer course to avoid war.
The steel industry is seen as a key business barometer with unfilled tonnage at its highest since 1929. Rail orders totaling 900000 tons of steel rails and 270000 tons of track accessories forecast steady production into early 1937, signaling broad prosperity across industries.
A 1932 federal survey noted over 50000 youths ages 16 to 25 in transient centers. National Youth Administration directors across the midwest credit improved business, CCC camps, and NYA efforts for bringing wanderers back, seeing prosperity as a hopeful sign.
Editorial notes describe a selection from a large South Dakota newspaper archive titled Interesting Editorials from SOPTE. The editor invites readers to consult the Evening Hucanite files for contemporary historical reference and study, mentioning a library location and access details.
Aberdeen News notes public cheers for the abdication era and King George VI as ruler while praising the ex king as a popular hero and martyr. It argues Edward VIII’s decision to abdicate reflects democratic modernizing impulses and details his enduring public appeal and cautious stance toward power.
Minneapolis Journal notes the Inter American Peace Conference in Buenos Aires may shape a democratic covenant for twenty Central and South American republics. It contrasts US views of republics with navely autocratic regimes across Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Honduras, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Salvador, Paraguay, Venezuela, Uruguay, Peru, and Haiti. The piece warns a true league of the Americas seems unlikely to become a league of republics.
Washington reports an optimistic push for federal savings but three main expense items and rising debt hinder substantial cuts. WPA faces depletion by January 20 and $1.425 billion already approved. PWA funds likely to be renewed. Roosevelt may call in business leaders while TVA debates a power grid and retirement rules stir committee plans.
Mr and Mrs Harry House announce the marriage of their daughter Norma to Leonard Stillman of Oceanside California. The wedding was held in Yuma Arizona with Miss Allene High and James Ruddy present. The couple will reside in Oceanside where Stillman works in a greenhouse market.
Faulkton High School junior class presented a three act comedy titled Lady Spitfire at the Legion hall with a good crowd attending. Miss Marjorie Wright directed the play in English and languages, and the proceeds will fund the annual junior night fundraising event at the end of the school year.
At a farm bureau meeting on a recent Saturday, J. G. Hoeve was elected president, FP. Timm vice president, and T. J. Fingerson secretary and treasurer. A program by Iroquois High School under Irvin Krumm entertained members with Nelaen and Grotta named on the program committee.
Flandreau Dec 15 17 George Muller Moody County farmer sued for 16000 by John P Hanson for alleged alienation of his wife's affections won the verdict in crnit court after three hours deliberation.
Mike Stevens argues that rapid invention and labor saving machinery threaten jobs and urges government action to evenly distribute benefits. He warns against letting greed take all gains and calls for peaceful measures to shorten work hours to reduce unemployment amid rising factory output.
Washington observers note President Roosevelt backs Bullitt and his views on European war, with Bullitt shaping State Department moves including Davies Moscow appointment. The piece details Bullitt’s influence, marriages policy, and alleged favors around Trujillo diplomacy and a costly social reception tied to a boundary dispute.
Twenty years ago in Huron the college basketball scene brightened as J. E. Schoof, previously thought to exhaust his years, was ruled eligible to return this season. Schoof, captain last year, led the team to the state intercollegiate championship and will rejoin the squad despite earlier assumptions. Nearby notes include Mrs. LT. Day’s Texas trip and a student-joining transfer, Heney Albright visiting from Doland, plus Normat Wardall’s election as auditor in King County, Seattle. Also reported is the theft of several items from W. H. Ruark’s horse and buggy, with no trace found by Tuesday.
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