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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1939
Page
4
The article argues that pension increases depend on Congress or voters, with older citizens outside the general security program set to gain up to 40 dollars monthly if states raise their share. It notes the need for a balanced finance plan, stressing that pensions require payments from earners and taxpayers and that current schemes are imperfect but steps toward equity.
The Rev Sander Tollefeon reflects on a New Year cartoon about Father Time and a fresh start. He urges turning to faith and old promises, facing 1942 with resolve, guidance from God, and a renewed life. He cites perseverance, worship, and the verse pressing onward in Christ.
A Beadle County diary entry reflects on Christmas carols, O Henry’s The Gift of the Magi, and R. B. Kimball’s Christmas Eve on Beacon Hill. The author praises quiet holiday scenes, labor value, and a restrained optimism for a grand Christmas despite world troubles.
A reflection on wartime fear and American self critique. The author urges readers to help others in need, find jobs for the unemployed, support discouraged youths, donate time and money, and invest in active civic virtue to preserve gratitude for America.
The Associated Press from Washington reports the United States may pursue a middle path with Japan over the 1941 commerce treaty. A "modus vivendi" would allow day by day trade while pressing Japan to adjust Asiatic policies, or trigger embargoes on raw materials and manpower if bluffing fails.
Washington reports forecasts by Roosevelt boosters expect 1940 to be the best year since 1929 if there is no violent disruption. Industrial output is projected around 110 for the year, with a strong first quarter and most economists predicting gradual gains into midyear. The piece notes wartime uncertainty, political campaigns, and food and wage trends as influencing factors, while inventories and price expectations are discussed against a backdrop of 1939 performance.
The piece outlines New Year's Day radio plans across networks WEAF NBC CBS and MBS, listing football bowl games Sugar Cotton Orange Rose and Rose Bowl telecasts, special programs from 3 a m to 4 a m, and a review of 1939 with speeches from officials and entertainers. It notes plans for coverage from Oslo New York Los Angeles and Washington with multiple hour blocks and notable figures including Governor Horner and Mayor La Guardia.
A dense OCR layout lists clues for a Europe themed crossword and a long radio programming grid. Morning to late night schedules feature NBC CBS WABC WEAF and WJZ listings alongside names like Benny Goodman Orson Welles and Amos and Andy with multiple show titles and time stamps.
Fashion notice promotes Pattern No. 8578 for sizes 12 24 36 with a princess line dress for winter wear. Describes double collar bow and under coat styling, material needs, and how to order from The Evening Herald Pattern Service in Chicago.
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