22 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
1
Auditor reports show an obscure local faction gathering momentum with two votes late in a fourth quarter. The piece touches on political maneuvering and intra-group dynamics without clear outcomes.
Autopsy indicates Ted Healy died of natural causes after initial reports of a street fight near the Trocadero in Hollywood. Healy, 41, celebrated the birth of a son at the club, had injuries including a cut above the left eye and facial bruises, and was treated at a Hollywood hotel before his heart attack ended his life. His wife Betty Hicksman, a UC Los Angeles alumna, was informed as detectives traced his movements with doctors confirming the cause as natural.
In a quirky AP dispatch from Pittsburgh a night court scene shows Magistrate Anthony Lucas in pajamas presiding after a bed is moved to the downtown police station to keep an all hours magistrate on hand during the Christmas season for drunken driving cases. A humorous note accompanies a Virginia telegram addressed to an insurance chief, and a Des Moines tale of a German bride bringing household furnishings valued at 6 000 dollars, shipped from Germany at a total cost of 1 000 dollars for freight.
Washington dispatch reveals how the White House quietly pushed the wage and hours bill through Congress. President Roosevelt engaged lobbyists, fielded a behind the scenes campaign, and pressured wavering lawmakers at close range. A veteran Washington correspondent notes maneuvers, loyalty pledges, and a last minute concession on the floor.
A retro tale recounts a Midwestern farmer outsmarting a hog thief. A traveler Bob Burns narrates a rustic bargain where the thief can choose two hogs to spare, seeking to avoid further losses while preserving meat. The anecdote reflects frontier humor and community bargaining customs.
Frank B Kellogg former secretary of state and Nobel laureate died after a long career in public service including senator ambassador and judge of the world court His work on the Kellogg Briand pact with Briand of France was a high point noted worldwide Funeral services set for Thursday at St John the Evangelist with burial in Washington National Cathedral reported with tributes from England and France prospecting his passing as a loss to peace efforts
Pierre reports state superintendent J F Hines opened non political petition papers for the 1998 primary. Appointed May 195 by Gov. Berry, he succeeded L D Weeks who left to head the University of South Dakota. He was elected in 1898 amid earlier political changes. The 2007 session moved superintendent and county roles to non political ballots. primary May 5 and general election November 4.
Pierre crowd hears reports on Gov. Jensen’s political future as GOP leaders debate his future plans. Bushfield says conference aims to unify the party and allow Jensen to speak. sentiment favors reelection or a Senate run, with Mundt and Danforth named among possible rivals.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2 The feminine younger generation has gone sensible in wearing apparel from their mothers and grandmothers who think they must freeze in sheer outfits to be fashionable. Their college-age daughters favor ear muffs hoods mittens wool socks galoshes funnel nightgowns long sleeve high neck cotton and woolen heavies some in red. Size and wool underwear in knee length varieties in colors red green blue yellow are worn for winter sports.
SHANGHAI December 22 Japanese bombers roared over the inland port of Tsingtao where three United States warships stood by to evacuate authorities. Americans were advised to leave fears rise that Japanese would attack the city 300 miles north of Shanghai. Reports said 30,000 Japanese troops had left Shanghai for an unknown destination. Reconnoitering flights apparently operated at night and then disappeared. The Chinese set fire to dormitories connected with cotton mills. Continued on Page See NANKING.
Bertha Watters a 38 year old Iowa mother was charged with first degree murder after shooting four children two died and two were wounded because she could not make them mind She is held without bail in Bremer county district court Elina Watters the father kept vigil at the hospital where Bernard 8 and Beverly 5 were in critical condition The killings occurred as she returned home for Christmas and she was in town for the holiday police report says.
Lions Club plans a morning Christmas theatre party inviting about 1500 youngsters from Huron and nearby areas. Santa Claus visits, ushers from local troops assist, and Lions members host. last year 1388 were entertained.
A contested municipal election recount continues in Brookings as Myenkrea Kain trails by two votes in the fourth ward second precinct. Judge W W Knight overruled a bid to halt proceedings, with City Attorney Longstaff and intervening taxpayers challenging the court’s jurisdiction. The tally shows 199 to 181 against the auditorium project, but officials errantly split tallies on two sheets prompting delays. Warren, representing the contesting group, presses forward with the recount amid complex ballot irregularities.
Congress adjourned the special session after passing five measures, including funding for senator transportation and salaries, tax exemptions for federal credit unions, and agricultural information on sulfanilamide. The housing bill proceeds to a conference committee as the 12 day recess begins.
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