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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1943
Page
4
The excerpt from the Evening Huronite dated October 7 1938 argues for a peace securing American freedom and independence both at home and abroad. It emphasizes robust trade and movement to keep citizens employed and asserts the nation must influence world affairs to maintain security and prosperity.
The column mockingly weighs Knox and Stimson rulings that officers may legally accept drafts to run for office. It notes limits by service, notes Navy officers may run for any office while Army officers face restrictions, and ponders how a commander in chief would assume duties. It hints the issue may reflect broader political theater and media scrutiny.
A gossip style note hints Miss Dorothy Lamour expects the breakup of the Lamour Crosby and Hope screen team after conflicts in the road to Singapore Zanzibar Morocco and Utopia. An Indiana police warning flags holiday thieves as the season rises.
Washington columnist Raymond Clapper rails at Senate lawyers for failing to guarantee soldiers the vote. He notes federal power has funded war efforts and questions why service members cannot vote while defending the nation. He cites Col. E Brooke Lee and urges national, not states’ control, over military voting.
A feature examines how postwar expectations shape women’s roles at home Mrs America questions whether modern comforts and social changes make housework easier while discussing enduring stereotypes and civic ideals.
Ruth Millett argues that a housewife now managing her own work finds the kitchen a torture chamber with poor light and awkward layout. She notes substitutions and shortcuts but remains boastful of “doing all her own work” and believes a maid’s absence would soon reveal the maid’s luck.
Guest editorial argues air power may decide World War II, citing a 36 hour Allied bombing surge against Germany. It notes 3,000 British and American planes dropping about 4,000 tons on targets in Germany and occupied France, with raids on Bremen Frankurt Ludwigshafen.
Ernie Pyle describes artillerymen on the front lines in Italy living mud and grease stained lives with little time for baths. Soldiers joke about uniforms and stripes while debating labor drafts and civilization. A battery commander argues that freedom includes the right not to labor draft.
War Department announced temporary officer promotions including First Lieutenant Ralph Edward Mauch AUS 259 Fifth St S W Huron. The notice lists other officers such as James Michael McGinty and Margarite Helen Tanck WAC 821 West 11th Sioux Falls. The entry references Huron, Brazil and claims a founding in 1802 as oldest city in the Americas.
A collage of Broadway gossip and show business update from Kilgallen notes a long list of names and rumors. John Steinbeck and Jennifer Jones are mentioned among others while Edna Johnson and Pat Nascent figures surface in playful gossip. Rumors swirl about Steinbeck projects, Steinbery items, and Oakes murder stories. Gypsy Rose Lee and Milton Berle are noted with travel rationing and studio moves pending after the new year. A busy week back from the holidays features FDR timing, Jolson cautions, and Sinatra pictures selling cheap.
Eilers Farriers announced a special Christmas bonus for every employee. Manager Willis Eilers cited loyalty as the reason and noted few changes in the organization amid ongoing growth.
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