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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
7
The Agriculture Department announced that the combined 1942 spring and fall pig crops reached 104,734,000 head. This figure reflects national hog production for the year, indicating strong output across major farming regions.
Government forecasts show 1942 spring and fall pig crops reaching about 74.5 million weight and 43.7 million head, with 24 percent more sows to farrow in spring 1943. Total 1941 and 1942 crops listed by major states include Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and others. Slaughter in 1943 expected to set a new record.
A new metal lined gunpowder box design is saving copper monthly for Amy Ordance, enough to meet specifications for 259 165 mm runs. The breakthrough reduces material waste and supports ongoing ordnance production efficiency.
The Jolly Janes 4-H Club held a reorganizing meeting at Grace Rudy's home led by former president Neva Eckman. Seven members attended and enrolled for the year. New officers include Edna Eckman as president and Edith Eckman as secretary with Lavonne Lowery as vice president and Esther Eckmann as reporter. Members planned collecting old silk stockings and bringing two goals for the year. After the meeting, games were led by John Rudy, James O Keefe, and Donnie Rounds with gifts distributed by the game committee.
In a brief notice Mrs Rudy served a delicious lunch. The next meeting will be held at the home of Donnie Rounds with reporter Edna Eckmann present.
Foster Creek School pupils created winter and Christmas freehand posters. The Sixth grade students under Mrs. Huber decorated the bulletin board, with Sam Hofer noting the display looks very nice for Christmas.
A U S general in Tunisia declared American 75 mm anti-tank guns outmatch the German 88 mm weapon. He said U S equipment equals the best the Germans have and that American infantry has proven superior to seasoned German troops. He noted U S medium tanks outfight the latest German Mark IVs.
A wartime exposé describes Nazi Germany's forced overheads on workers including lunchroom doors locked by SS guards and a winter-help drive to swell the war chest. It criticizes deductions for unemployment relief, Volksgemeinschaft welfare, and the Volkswagon installment plan, detailing inflated prices and suppressed wages under Hitler’s regime.
The speaker argues that voluntary bonds act as a plebiscite against Nazi rule and praises U S citizens for funding the war through payroll deductions or outright purchases. They claim individuals determine bond amounts and Congress directs use, believing strong returns with interest will be paid.
The daily oil carrying capacity of the Texas Illinois pipeline under construction will equal that of 1,430 average tank cars.
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