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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1942
Page
4
The Huron Publishing Co lists subscription rates with 20c weekly carrier delivery in Huron and $6.00 yearly by mail. Rates vary for other locations in South Dakota and the United States with monthly, biweekly, quarterly, half year, and yearly options.
A reflective Hollywood profile traces Marjorie Kilgallen from humble beginnings to box office fame and a later failed marriage with maestro George. It recalls their early happiness, her prudent finances, and eventually a lonely breakup symbolized by a torn pavement message she left in the yard.
The article salutes Leon Henderson for steering the Office of Price Administration through wartime price controls while facing fierce political attacks from Democrats and Republicans. It credits him with saving consumers millions by setting prices and rationing resources for military needs, despite critics who say he overstepped authority and caused morale concerns.
In wartime politics many Republicans claim sacrifice for the war effort while criticizing Henderson. They say patronage and profiteering threaten unity as Henderson endures illness without complaint, defending Roosevelt’s war leadership and the nation’s breadbasket from profiteers.
Brookings Register publisher Chas H J Mitchell notes that Harrison E Spangler of Iowa was chosen as Republican national chairman after Joe Martin retires. Mitchell argues Spangler lacks ability and energy and regrets Martin cannot continue.
Ruth Milleit argues parental responsibility curbs juvenile delinquency and urges families to implement local curfews rather than wait for city leaders. The piece stresses that preventing youths from roaming at night hinges on proactive parental action and enforcing earlier curfews.
A collection of remarks from officials and commentators urging prudent wartime management, safe driving in dimout conditions, and balance between armament reduction and peaceful international commerce amid fuel and food concerns. Warnings from Wickard, Tunney, the New York Safety Council, Norris, and Joseph White emphasize life saving measures, caution on driving, and restraint in heat and fuel use.
Guest editorial argues postwar UN aid may only need to feed some regions briefly while most countries can recover. It praises farmers’ resilience and notes food shortages stem from distribution, not production, urging to lift wartime restraints and restore transportation to revive global agriculture.
Raymond Clapper argues for a dynamic peacemaking approach after World War II, rejecting a fixed treaty. Hoover and officials favor ongoing discussion using technology to unite leaders, address famine, inflation, and currency strain, and predefine postwar questions to speed transition from war to peace.
The government publication Front Line 1940 1941 recounts how provincial British cities moved to the center of the air war after London endured its blitz London remained relatively intact in the West End while the City and East End suffered heavy destruction. The piece notes Coventry’s 14 November 1940 raid as a model of concentrated bombing and describes the stark contrast between devastation outskirts and preserved shopping districts.
The report lists heavy raids on Coventry Birmingham Bristol Avonmouth and other cities with tallies of dead and damaged homes. Liverpool Clydeside Plymouth Belfast Hull Swansea Cardiff Southampton and Yarmouth plus Lowestoft show large civilian losses and vast property damage.
A fragmented puzzle page lists clues and answers related to the American Red Cross founder and associated terms. The garbled entries include names, symbols, and Latin words, with scattered references to departments, actions, and symbols.
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