FDR Tops AP 1936 Headline Makers in Kendrick List
The 1936 year in review highlights Franklin D Roosevelt’s dominant role after his landslide re election. Other top stories include the Supreme Court clashes with New Deal measures, Mussolini’s Ethiopia victory, the Simpson and Edward VIII crisis, rising wages and dividends, unemployment still high, and major world tensions signaling a looming war.
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New York
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Associated Press
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Kansas
Supreme Court
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Lemke
Townsend
Buches Airey
Simpsont
Simpson Efor
King Edward
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Enland
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Italy
Ethiopia
Hitler
Rhineland
Japan
Russia
Germany
China
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Bruno Haupemann
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Lindbergh
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George Kaufman
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Midwest
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Dave Avery Brendage
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Max Schmeling
Toe Louis
American Federation of Labor
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Willem Green
Zionwheck
Marion Zioncheck
Seatle, Wash
Hin Atiidge
Moose River
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France
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Ark
King Edward abdication news boosts paper sales nationwide
Public interest in King Edward and Mrs. Simpson peaked on December 10 and 1 boosting newspaper sales, editors report. Circulation managers note rises from 15,000 to 85,000 on the abdication day with larger gains in several cities, though editors say it was not the era’s largest draw.
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Des
King Edward
Simpson
A7so
Edward
Huey Long
Los Angeles
Dallas
Optometrists to Meet in Huron December Session
Optometrists of the central district of the South Dakan Optometric Association will hold their December meeting Sunday December 2 in Kuron beginning at 11. De Chris Roesier of Mitchell will act chairman at the meeting which will be held at the Marvin Hughitt Hotel.
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Dakan
Optometric Association
Kuron
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Mitchell
Marvin Hughitt Hotel
Burdette Christmas Program Dates Announced
The Rev. John N. Oakley, pastor of Burdette and Carlton churches, announced schedules for Christmas observances. Burdette Church will host a program on Wednesday evening, December 23, followed by Carlton Church presenting its program on Thursday evening, December 2.
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Burdette
Carlton
Beulah
Hyun
Mrs Krutzfeldt 85 Dies Saturday in Virgil
Myra John Kentfeldt died at her home in Virgil Saturday night after a long illness. She was born September 2 in Germany and married John Kroydte there. They moved to the United States in 1342 settling in Clinton County. Surviving are her husband, one daughter and seven sons, twenty five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the home and at the Lutheran Church in Virgil with interment in Virgil Cemetery.
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Vheit
Tula Anna Moeller
Germany
John Kroydte
United States
Clinton’ County
Beadle County
Virgil
Mary Heckenlinde
William Morller
Minneapolis
Henry
Aveust
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Viral
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Hartley
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Alberta
Cap
Jol
Long Beach
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la Virgil Cemet
San Vincente Earthquake Devastation Kills Hundreds
AP reports a massive earthquake razed San Vincente and surrounding areas in El Salvador. Rescue teams describe wholesale ruin with up to 200 bodies found within hours and warning of epidemics due to poisoned water from a nearby volcano Santa Rita. Communications collapse hindered casualty tallies as officials rush relief and a Red Cross train assists.
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San Salvador
EL Salvador
San Vincente
Accurata
Santa Rita
Red Cross
Weath ly Volta Torrey paints 1936 prospects and turmoil
The piece surveys a tense start to 1936 with Japan facing political strife, mutiny and censorship as leaders die and the world courts peace. It notes arms news, labor strife in Akron, political shifts in Spain and Paraguay, cultural obsessions, and looming policy battles shaping a tumultuous year.
Waltonians Conveune in June 1937 Convention
Dates for the 1937 South Dakota Smak Walton Leagues convention were announced as June 1 2 and 23 by the host chapter No 1 of Speartist. The gathering in the Black Hills draws wide interest as state gas wardens and their wives plan to meet the day before and attend the convention.
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Spearfish
Huron Woman Wins Prize in Amos Andy Contest
Mrs. John Claymore of 737 Kansas Avenue Southeast announced receipt of a 25 dollar United States government Daby pond as a prize in the Amos andy naming contest. The name suggested was Adrizady. Names of major prize winners in the radio contest will be announced Tuesday night on the regular Amos and Andy broadcast.
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Kansas Avenue
United States
Daby Pond
Claymore
Andy Broad
Apparel Stolen From Automobile Text With Mixed Fragments
A theft report notes an itemized loss from a parked car near Hurst's Corner at Second Street and Dakota Avenue South. Items stolen include a ripple feather suit and assorted clothing, shoes, lingerie, a robe, a cooking set, and dishes. No suspect or trace found. police chief provided the update.
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Muron
Hurst's Corner
Second Street
Dakota Avenue
South
Nelson
State Job Insurance Plan Details Unveiled
A proposed state unemployment insurance system would create separate insurance and employment branches under a single commission. The plan specifies $76,000 annually for the employment branch, federal funding expectations, and a 1938 tax scheme on large employers. Benefits begin January 3 with 50 percent of weekly wages, subject to caps, and eligibility requires registration and earnings tests. Exceptions include agricultural labor and private domestic service. Penalties for false statements include fines and jail terms. a constitutional caveat could nullify the act and trigger tax refunds.
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S. H. Collins
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Appel Condition Improves After Railroad Yard Accident
Attending physicians report Carl A. Appel, a C. and N. W. Railroad employee, is improving after a serious skull injury from an accident in the local railway yards Friday night. He suffered a concussion while inspecting cars around 11 PM and was cared for by a special nurse with no eye witnesses.
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Carl A. Appel
Appel
Return to Huron Ends With Jail Stay for Pittinger
Neva Pittinger faced a hostile reception upon returning to Huron Saturday night and was jailed to serve 20 days. She had pleaded guilty last April to a conduct charge, with the prior sentence suspended by Municipal Judge J B Crawford on condition she depart the city. Her return prompted arrest and execution of the suspended sentence.
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Neva Pittinger
Miss Pittinger
J. BR. Crawford
Crawford
Couple Injured In Auto Skid Near Volga South Dakota
Ed Myhre Gabe Preston and Miss Norma Matsen of Arlington were hospitalized after their car skidded off the road near Volga and struck two telephone poles. Matsen suffered severe shock and facial cuts with possible internal injuries. Myhre sustained lacerations as a result of the crash.
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Ed Myhre
Gabe Preston
Norma Maten
Arlington
Matsen
Myhre
Mussolini Rewards Italy's Champion Mothers
Rome reports Premier Mussolini rewarded Italy's champion mothers with cash and insurance today. Ninety five mothers from each province received a purse of 25 000 lire and 1 000 lire policy, as the families welcomed 95 living children. A separate fire damaged Nick's Candy Kitchen basement but caused only smoke filling.
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Italy
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Kitchan
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Ds Mconomy
Gift Of God Baby Verdict Appealed In Missouri
Red haired Nettie Tipton Muench 44 a former social matron and sister of a state supreme court judge along with others convicted in the Missouri baby scandal appealed today to avoid possible 25 year prison terms. The group faced charges of fraud by using mail to extort sums from a wealthy bachelor by claiming the death of a child. Mrs Muench declared she had borne a child amid the sensational testimony and accusations surrounding the case.
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Supreme Court
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Torney
Helen Berroyer
Continue Check At Closed Bank In South Dakota
Examinations of the records of the First National Bank, closed Saturday, show a shortfall of 17000 as Lieut. Gov. Robert Peterson, the bank's president, presided over a special session in Pierre. Peterson was arrested by federal agents on embezzlement charges and later refused bond by Judge A Lee Wyman in Sioux Falls. Despite calls to resign, Peterson chose to serve out his term. Examiner G Le Fevre kept silent on irregularities as Sunday work continued. A preliminary hearing was set for Monday January 4.
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Roosevelt and London Visit in jovial White House gathering
Governor Alf M. Ledr of Kansas, Republican presidential hopeful, met President Roosevelt at the White House in a cordial visit. A photographer’s flash startled Ledr, who quipped about avoiding accidents. Both men will deliver recorded speeches at the Gridiron Club event that evening.
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Alf M. Lider
Kansas
White House
Roosevelt
Ant
Warmoin
Maine
Winter Storm To Arrive In Huron Tonight
Winter is set to arrive in Huron this evening at 6 27, with sub zero temperatures and heavy snow expected. Federal meteorologist Ro Laskowski cautions Hyronians no immediate concern, predicting partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with rising daytime temperatures. Monday brought low 20s, and an overnight low of 22 was reported at the federal Weather Bureau.
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Euron
Ro Laskowski
Federal Weather Bureau
Pope Pius May. Give Christmas Message
Pope Pius the twelfth frail with circulatory congestion and fever sought to broadcast a Christmas Eve message to the world. Doctors said his heart irregularity and stagnation prompted rest as prelates noted a microphone in his study might carry the Significance. City commission to meet tonight to consider 1997 liquor license applications under a new inspection rule.
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Natican City
Holy Father
Brad Yester
Businam
City Commission
S D Crop Value Takes Big Crop
Washington reports a large crop value with U S grain figures. The state corn crop declined slightly while overall production and value fluctuated across regions. Losses and gains vary by state with several totals and prices listed for 194? outputs.
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Washington
Dee
Norbeck's Besth Cuts GOP Ranks
Senator Norbeck of South Dakota dies reducing the Republican ranks in the Senate to a near party-deficient balance. The 61 year old, a Roosevelt Republican and New Deal sympathizer, helped create Custer State Park and led farm relief efforts while chairing the banking committee. His absence leaves leadership and appointment questions in Washington and Pierre.
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Senmor Norbeck
South Dahon
Tom Berry
South Dakota
Nerbeck
Otort Roosevelt
New Deal
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Custer Sti Park
South Buketa
Death of Senator Norbeck Triggers Statewide Mourning
Capital mourns Senator Norbeck as governor Berry pays tribute. House recess honors the late statesman who served 16 years in Congress and four as governor. Borglum urges renaming Custer State Park Norbeck Park to memorialize a great South Dakotan and notes Norbeck helped secure Mount Rushmore funding.
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Argument Over Gift Money Ends Fatally in West Virginia
Clarbonwins West Virginia December coroner reports a dispute over a dollar for Christmas gifts led to the deaths of Anthony McNear, 45, and his wife Pearl McNear. McNear fired four shots into his wife's body and then shot himself in the temple.
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Deo
Anthony McNear
Tersa Alta
Lhis
Pearl McNear
LeRoy C. Goff
McNear
Mrx. McNear
Holiday Party Echoes of Bridge Club Celebrations
A holiday gathering of a bridge club featured all members present to celebrate the season. Con tract was played with prizes awarded to Mrs. Odin Shroyer Mrs. L N Trotman and Mrs John Raimond with a guest prize for a guest. Refreshments followed around a crystal candelabrum centerpiece with white tapers and red roses, and Christmas gifts were exchanged.
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Bart Haverstock
Odin, Shroyer
L. N. Trotman
John Raimond
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