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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1937

Page

8

Definite Goal Is Seen By Frank As Republican Standard Bearer

Chicago date line reports Frank, a preacher and writer, chosen to head a GOP committee seeking a clear political standard. A liberal within Republicans, Frank supports expanded production and greater government role in business, while opposing blanket central control. He aims to define the party’s aims, while denying active involvement in forming the committee.

Willis Thornton NEA Chicago Frank Sa Wax Nichols Murray Butler Rec NRA AAA Franklin Roosevelt General Johnson Mack Missouri Glenn Frank Nicholas Murray ‘Butler Republican Committee University of Wisconsin Phil LaFollette Wisconsin Pete Hong Senate

Fechner warns CCC not to militarize despite large training

In Miami on an inspection trip Civilian Conservation Corps national director Robert Fechner says about 300,000 boys in camps and 2,000,000 previously enrolled could form a reserve with short notice, but stresses CCC should remain nonmilitarized as discipline and self care underpin any armed force.

COO Miami Fla Robert Fechner Civilian Conservation Ufe Fechner

Homestake Workers Receive $100 Christmas Bonuses

About 2,000 Homestake Mining Company employees collected their $100 Christmas bonus checks. The Homestake office buzzed with activity as miners and family members lined up to receive the checks after shifts and calls from wives and families arriving to collect them.

Homestake Homestake Mining Company Land Office

Hull Explains Chinese Policy and Far East Policy

Secretary Hull said the US long planned to withdraw ships and citizens from the far east when appropriate but current conditions do not favor withdrawal. In a letter to Senator Smathers he outlined tensions over protecting nationals abroad and the balance between past obligations and new dangers.

Washington Aull Far East Smathers New Jersey Hull Hall Tle

Navy Sends Nine Destroyers to San Pedro in Sudden Transfer

San Pedro Calif Dec 1 Navy high command shrouded the surprise move of nine destroyers from San Diego to the main fleet at San Pedro as a possible drill or miscommunication. The ships Hopkins Williamson Childs Gilmer Barry Fox Brooks Gaff and Reuben James were moved amid holiday fleet activity and a garbled radio call that sparked rumors of overtime staffing.

San Pedro Calif Navy High Command San Diega San Diego Ernest J. King Arthur J. Hepburn U. S King Saratoga Lexington Hull Hopkins Williamson Alva Bernhard Bernhard Navy

Waldner Wins Airplane Trip in Carrier Program

Isaac Waldner, a city carrier with House 15 in North Huron, won an all expenses paid trip to Kansas City in The Evening Huronite Car rier Salesmen Advancement Program. Waldner, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Waldner, has served on the Huronite route five years and will graduate from Huron High School next spring. He achieved 100 percent service in the 90 day contest, added 18 subscribers, kept collections up to date, and maintained orderly collection cards. Bob Berg and Russell Maxey earned gee carrier ratings for 100 percent service and subscriber gains. sixteen others earned first class carrier ratings for good service and increased routes. Merchandise prizes were awarded to these carriers. A new 90 day contest is now underway.

Kansas City Isaac Waldner Waldner North Huron Joseph H. Waldner Huron High School Bob Berg Russell Maxey Gee

Telegraph Companies Seek Boost In Rates

Telecommunication firms in New York plan to file with the Federal Communications Commission for a 15 percent rate increase. They cite tighter finances due to a national business slump, rising operating costs from taxes and wage adjustments, and a long period without rate hikes except wartime changes. Jointly submitting are Western Union Telegraph Company and the Postal Telegraph Company. Alabama has 188 miles of railways within its borders.

New York Federal Communications Commission Western Union 'Telegraph Company Postal Telemeph Company

Santa Barred At Alcatraz Prison

San Francisco, December 21. Santa Claus faces strict rules at Alcatraz as two inmates attempted to break in. Warden James A. Johnston says gifts are forbidden and only standard items are allowed. A manhunt continues for Theodore Cole and Ralph Ree who disappeared in fog near the prison.

San Francisco Des Santa Claus Alcatraz Federal Prison Pearohee James A. Johnston Hiea Sanne Johnston Theodore Cole Ralph Ree

Harada revises Panay incident findings in China theater

Shanghat dispatch reports Major General Kumukichi Harada releasing findings that the Panay did not fire on Japanese troops. He notes no shells exploded and Japanese boats did not shell the Panay or other vessels while denying orders to fire on all ships. Japanese officers say survivors were treated and waved flags for aid.

Punay Free Standard Oil Company Yangtze River Nanking Nshi Panay Harada Kingora Hashi Moto Wuhu Yangtze Hashimoto

Japanese Planes Fire On Launches Under Panay Attack

Tokyo reports Japanese planes fired on launches carrying their own soldiers after the Panay gunboat attack. Government official says launches were hit before and after the Dec 12 strike upriver from Nanking. One soldier killed and ten injured as planes bombed launches and shore forces.

Tokyo United States Panay Nanking

Wire Tapping Is Ruled Illegal

The Supreme Court ruled that the 934 Communications Act bars use in federal criminal cases of evidence obtained by wire tapping. Justice Roberts delivered the opinion reversing a Second Circuit ruling that allowed such evidence in a conviction of four men on a smuggling alcohol charge in New York. Justices Sutherland and McReynolds dissented.

Washington Supreme Court Robers Second Circuit Court of Appeals New York Sutherland and McReynolds Fravie

Schools Dismiss For Christmas in Huron Area

Huron public schools will dismiss this afternoon for the Christmas holiday with students to return January 2. Senior high will hear a program by Dr. Hubert Kebdle, while junior high and grade schools host carols and gift exchanges. St Teresa parish and Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Wilson schools held carol programs. McKinley staged an operetta. A. J. Lang cites 420 parents at grade-level events. Huron College students also depart for holidays, planning to resume January 3 at noon.

Huron Hubert Kebdle First Presbyterian Church Alfred Trenerry First Baptist Church St. Teresa Parodh Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Wilson A. J. Lang McKinley Huron College

Officials sentence Wardone and three others in graft case

The government announced Wardone received three years in prison while Austin L. Callahan Hugh Brown and Robert Gottfried were sentenced to one year and one day each.

Ermine Wardone Austin L. Callahan Hugh Brown Robert Gottfried Wardone

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