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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1939
Page
4
The paper notes the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to re publication of all AP credited dispatches and to other AP news published therein, outlining legal permission for reuse and distribution within the publication.
The article argues a single global war with three fronts across Europe Asia and looming in the Atlantic. It links Czech Slovakia Austria Sudetenland Memel Danzig Poland and Ethiopia to a broader struggle led by Britain France Germany Italy and Soviet Russia. The piece urges the United States to remain aloof from entanglements to avoid worsening the crisis.
The debate over arming CCC youths surfaces as Raymond J. Kelly urges using the CCC as a potential reserve for the U S army while Acting CCC Director James J. McEntee warns against such a program. He favors building reserve strength through other agencies like the National Guard for ethical and safety reasons. A romance outlook piece notes songs reflect the mood with love trends and popular sentiments in the nation.
The latest crop of ditties moves away from moonlit sentimentality toward realism. Crooners sing about chatterboxes and head aches, admitting flaws in lovers and days gone wrong. This marks a healthier psychological take on the timeless problem of romance and disappointment.
A Central South Dakota farm diary entry describes a cold Christmas Eve with clearing weather, a dusting of snow, and a homey scene. The writer notes decorating plans, wood gathering, and turkeys perched in a tall backyard pile while reflecting on holidays and loved ones.
Ruth Millett argues a wife should dose her husband’s ego with care. Overpraising can turn him into a discontented hanger-on when his boss is fair. A man needs respect for his work yet must not be inflated beyond his abilities.
Senator Taft calls for balanced spirit while backing team pride without field bravado. Raymond J. Cooper urges resolving quarrels through progress, not conflict. Mary E. Woolley promotes boycotting aggressors over Finland. Dr. Monroe Deutsch urges scholar authority over propaganda. Edwin Smith notes NLRB stance on strikes without filed charges.
Mitchell Republic questions state cost cutting over 1940 auto license plates. Cities over 5,000 population received A plates to mark residents. plan to discontinue this faced leaks and protests from Aberdeen and Sioux Falls. The piece argues true economy would lower taxes or license fees, not merely create confusion or reduce services.
Washington dispatch analyzes Hitler’s risks over Graf Spee and war plans. British Canada air training drive signals cautious, limited industrial bets as Allies weigh postwar balance. Insight from Mallon notes hoped peace hinges on Germany’s collapse and a retooled League of Nations in a divided Europe.
New Year's Eve programs light up the chains from the East after 10 p.m. and run to 3 a.m. Pacific. Listings include WABC CBS, NBC, and WIZ with shows by Fibber McGee and Molly, Bob Hope, Edward G Robinson, Burns and Allen, and many others along with musical orchestras, serials, and news features.
A dense list of puzzle clues and a chaotic radio schedule mention band leaders like Paul Whiteman and Raymond G. Swing. The text references Dancing Music Orchestra performances, variety show times, and multiple radio station lineups with numerous program titles and times.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reports November 1939 as the peak month since 1930 for district business. While some indexes lagged, most rose above November 1938. building permits, collections, and department store sales showed gains, with mining activity up and banking reserves near record levels.
The letter argues America must mobilize quickly for defense with steel and manganese, moving munitions plants inland, expanding power to rivers, and boosting industry. It urges urgent action to avoid civilization's collapse and calls for preparedness by Layson G. Froth, secretary-manager of American Preparedness and Safety Committee in Burke, Dakota.
Washington reports South Dakotans deposited 41,119 in no savings accounts across seven insured savings and loan associations in November. Total savings on November 30 reached 31,436,000 with assets of 3,830,900, up 272,600 in a year. In November the associations issued 43 home loans totaling 67,402 dollars, vs 35 loans totaling 334,4 last year.
Real estate transfers show Beadle County residents Melvin Myran and wife transferring property to F P Myran and Christina Myran Miller of Alpena. The notes reference Union Savings Bank and Stewartdus Gonald of Washington DC as administrator. Details include a $1198 sheriff sale to Fed Farm Mtg Corp and a series of land descriptors such as sections and townships.
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