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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1940
Page
4
A concise essay arguing a newspaper should publish truthfully and fairly without fear or favor. It calls to lead, debate bravely, fight fairly, welcome all opinions, and act as a gentleman entering homes to provide news, guidance, cheer, and responsibility for today and tomorrow.
The Evening Huronite on October 7 1929 declares peace must come with eight pest? no, eight要. It asserts America will have final say through freedom of movement and commerce ensuring employment, trade, and independence both home and abroad, and the need to maintain lasting peace.
The piece argues over who is subversive on campus citing Brooklyn College President Gideonse who moved to curb campus Communist influence by reorganizing class elections to daytime venues. It contends suppression by force is useless and urges positive persuasion to defend democracy, noting France and England confront the same question as Hitler.
The army seeks cooperation over a border issue affecting areas adjacent to large military reservations. It holds firm authority on its bases but acknowledges a need for joint solutions with civilian authorities to address disputes and avoid friction in neighboring territories.
The piece notes communities crave large army camps for their payroll benefits but warn of rising rents by property owners and dubious establishments near camps. It argues towns should clean up surrounding neighborhoods to protect soldiers before federal intervention becomes inevitable.
The Pittsburgh Press reports that the Hatch Act needs tightening in places as Pennsylvania Republicans spent 2.5 million locally while the national limit stands at 3 million. Joseph Pew and family contributed 103,500 to fifteen committees and lent 81,146, highlighting the act's partial success on holders but not money.
A critique contrasts democratic equality with totalitarian systems, arguing both misuse freedom. It cites alleged profiteering and price controls in Russia Germany Italy and mocks fascist rhetoric, asking if profiteers have disappeared and noting a doughnut shaped state security.
Ruth Millett urges readers to deepen the Christmas experience beyond gifts and gaiety. She stresses teaching children Christian faith amid totalitarian threats, reading Bible stories, and instilling belief in the Prince of Peace even as Nazism spreads. Santa and joy remain, but core Christian principles should be central in family life.
A collage of quotes spans military and political figures including General George Marshall praising labor representation and President William Green advocating defense board labor input. It mentions a mystery teacher-care scenario with a child destined for world leadership and a Japanese foreign minister Maizuoka denouncing conquest.
A guest editorial denounces Adolf Hitler’s latest address to German workers as a ploy to sow strife in the United States and hinder defense aid to Britain. It likens his rhetoric to demagogic appeals seen in American unions and warns businessmen to recognize the propaganda and its parallels to fascist tactics.
Washington dispatch notes U S fighters sent to England are under gunned and under armored compared with British and German aircraft. Experts say armament and aircraft design stalled by slow metal testing and engine work. A Norden bombsight is highlighted as a military secret of value though fighter aiming remains a problem.
New York reports British war refugee children in America will again broadcast to London on Christmas morning at 4 30 am EST via WEAF NBC. The half hour program features calls from New York to London and is part of a busy holiday radio schedule with multiple programs across WEAF WABC WJZ and CBS including concerts, talks, and a heavyweight boxing match.
Three questions ask for the correct option in each group. The first asks which river holds the Boulder dam. The second asks the capital city of Dakole Territory. The third asks which country Sidi Berreni is a town in.
The listing details a dense radio schedule with time stamps and program names across mb s networks. It includes shows such as Kaltenborn and Balter in sports talk, Johnny Presents, Ben Bernie Musical Quiz, Court of Missing Heirs, Sentimental Concert, Horace Heidt, Uncle Jim’s Question Bee, First Nighter, Ned Jordan’s Spy Story, Elmer Davis News, Battle of the Sexes, We the People, Fibber McGee Show, Bob Hope’s Variety, Invitation to Learning, The Vagabond Trail, Sports Filmé Broadcast, Britain Speaks, and a Dance program, spanning late afternoon into night.
A fragmented crossword style page lists horizontal and vertical clues about soldiers war work energy peace and biblical imagery. It includes word fragments and abbreviations such as ROTC terms and notes on brass instruments.
New York heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey KOed Bill Brennan of Chicago in the 12th round, the first heavyweight bout in New York since the Walker law. The evening featured a lively initiation by the Huron Ellis lodge, a goat ride by forty five candidates, a sketch by Winifred Brewer and Keith Holton, and humor from George Voltz. Mrs Crawford hosted a winter sendoff dinner for two traveling friends, while local clubs organized charity work and a doll dressing project for Indian schools.
Pattern No. 8848 offers a fitted waist dress with drapery, peplum, bracelet sleeves and concealed fullness. Requires 4 3-H yards of 39-inch material for size 14 with short sleeves, pattern costs 15 cents, sent to Evening Huronite pattern service Chicago. Also promotes Spring Fashion Book with patterns for the family.
Winners at the Seventh Invitational Speech Tourney at the University of South Dakota included Extemporaneous: Yen Miller Volga first Dorothy Stone Hawarden and Walt Charamza Vermillion tied for second Don Andersen Beresford Betty Anna Erickson Spencer and Joe Trotzig Vermillion earned third Original oratory: Janet Mantel Aberdeen first Estelle Ranékin Sioux City East second Robert Arp Hawarden third Progressive discussion supplanting debate: Aberdeen first Winner Vermillion second third. Highest rating speakers in discussion: James Lieh Aberdeen Jon Trotzig Vermillion Janet Mantel Aberdeen Marvin Talbott Winner. ENTERTAINS PASTIME CLUB FRANKFORT Dec 16 Special Mrs. Dewey Scott entertained the Pastime Club at her home with 15 members and guests present. Members exchanged gifts and toys were distributed to the children.
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