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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1943
Page
4
A satirical exchange presents Q and A on promo tactics for performers. It features quotes about introducing stars, audience appeal, nightclub terms, handling absences, glamour, overnights, and press strategy. It mocks exaggerated industry jargon and ideals in a candid, humorous vein.
The article argues the Yugoslav situation exceeds Italy in wartime democracy tests. It notes Paul ousted, Peter fled, Tito's Partisans gaining strength with Allied support. It questions moral grounds of backing Tito while Peter and Mikhailovitch falter, urging continued support for Peter until a liberated Yugoslavia can choose its government.
After 12 harrowing months of active service the 480th Antisubmarine Group of the Army Air Forces has been inactivated as the Navy takes over all U boat patrols. The unit suffered heavy losses, more than half its personnel killed or wounded during its year of contact with the enemy.
Major Peter W. Rainier, retired Royal Engineers, argues in Readers Digest that German forces at El Alamein were halted not by weapons but thirst. He details how 1100 Afrika Korps soldiers, parched and exhausted, surrendered after discovering British salt water and then craving fresh water, aided by a new pipeline Rainier supervised.
Huth Millett humorously warns that maids face risks commuting to work and recounts a real incident of a maid being shanghaied by a driver. She suggests options from sharing rides to paying taxis or relocating near the maid, stressing the danger of maids traveling alone.
Contemporary observers note ongoing imperial navy gains while questioning Japan’s overall control of the war and anticipating a shifting balance. Reports describe Berlin as a ghost city with ruins and somber residents. A Swedish correspondent recalls citizens weeping at destruction as civilians shift to war economies next year.
An article notes the Soviet Union abandoning its stated mission to "free the human race" and adopting a nationalistic, popular course. It compares the USSR to the French Commune and discusses a new national hymn replacing the Internationale, suggesting a possible turn away from global communist reform toward strengthened national pride and greater religious tolerance and enterprise.
Ernie Pyle reports in Italy on the high costs of artillery and manpower, joking about paying Germans to surrender at $25,000 each. He details gun moves by Diamond-T trucks, quick setup times, and crew members, then shares a quirky recipe for powdered eggs and a note on dehydrated water shipments.
Office of Price Administration issues warning to keep stamps attached when presenting commodities. Do not remove stamps. destroy expired ones. Brown stamps and spare stamps with dates and goods listed for dec 28 through jan 29. Green stamps valid through jan 20 and feb 20 for certain series. Sugar and shoes coupons, gas coupons, and tire inspections deadlines set. adherence required.
James H. Jordan recounts the rise of steel craft unions from secret societies in the 19th century through Amalgamated, the AFL, and the CIO to the United Steelworkers of America. The piece notes unions, strikes, and growth to about 000,000 members, with SWOC turning into today’s United Steelworkers and extensive contract coverage.
Representative Mundt of South Dakota received Speaker Rayburn's gavel as a memento after the first session adjourned for a three week Christmas recess. He said he valued the gesture but would have preferred a shorter recess to allow more time to consider various proposals before the House.
The Business and Professional Women's Club met with Mrs. Amy Zimmer for their Christmas party in Woonsocket on December 28. A potluck supper, a brief business meeting, and an evening of games and Christmas carols followed.
Huron corn outdid Thais, Town and Indiana in an annual show judged by H H Graham distillery manager. Forty three entries competed Dec 17 with prizes from 2 to 10 dollars. top corn included Ted Hegg of Huron and Daltons Iowa 9393 Hybrid. Graham praised the quality, noting many past exhibitions across Illinois, Iowa, Indiana and Kentucky.
A civil action for 57500 involves two mining contracts and Custer against Feldspar Corporation of Trex J. She charges negligence by the company on leased property she owns, citing a cave-in incident during a day operation. The court has not continued the lease contract.
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