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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
7
Washington February 13 President Hoover, in a radio address, urged states rights and the balance of federal, state, and local powers as the American way. He likened his message to Lincoln's era, stressing self reliance, courage, and community problem solving in defense of constitutional processes.
Washington February 13 American oil producers urged the Ways and Means Committee to pass legislation restricting crude imports and embargoing refined products. They warned of steep losses in export trade if foreign oil floods the market, citing smoot hawley tariff gaps and rising foreign competition. Russell B. Brown of the oil relief conference argued production cuts and price declines result from foreign imports.
More than 35 students and coaches from 10 South Dakota colleges gathered at the School of Mines for the annual intercollegiate forensic contest. Finals in history and extemporaneous speech set for Saturday, with preliminaries under way and a non-decision debate on free trade between Springfield Normal and the School of Mines. Judges include Louis A. Mallory, H C Harsbarger, and J J Early.
Veterans plan to install a new post with Commander James BR Lowrie organizing contact. A convoy of cer a will depart from the K P building at 8 30 Sunday morning. Local towns near Huron seek posts after recent bonus payment legislation. The Huron post intends to proceed with installations as fast as possible.
City Briefs reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clarence Davis of 168 Sifth street northeast weighing nine and a half pounds. Also notes Mrs C H Anderson and Bob Whitaburn Aberdeen heading to Mankato for family illness. Mr and Mrs Garrett Sikkink visiting, and various local ads for events, furniture sales, theater, and nursing services.
Mina Hager returns to the Huron college chapel Monday for a recital featuring a wide range from classical to ultra modern. The program mirrors her Chicago concert with contemporary pieces including Home Thoughts set to music by Ruth Crawford and songs by John Alden Carpenter.
New Orleans joins Mobile in the annual Mardi Gras celebration as Latin world influence blends with gulf coast history. King Rexparades and King Felix are featured as festivities sail up Mobile Bay amid festive crowds and traditional pageantry.
South Dakota lawmakers faced action on a bill to expand investigative powers of the attorney general and authorize a 5000 dollar annual funding for inquiries. Attorney General Sharpe sought legislative OK for an audit of Farmers State Bank of Platte amid concerns over million-dollar bank-fund losses. Governor Green backs the audit and a joint banking committee meeting was set to review Sharpe recommendations for corrective legislation.
A carload of flour was loaded at Wellington Springs for relief efforts in the drought region. The shipment, totaling four ninety six pound sacks, was milled and loaded by a local company at cost. Supplies came from Pleasant Valley and Patton townships in Aurers county and the White Lakes American Legion post.
February weather continued unsettled with storms and low temperatures. Watertown fell seven degrees below zero while other towns reported isolated precipitation and rising daytime forecasts. Political notes mention Blaine and Brown without clear linkage to the weather item.
London report describes Queen Helen’s alleged plan to wed a soldier. It notes her inability to marry the prince, mentions Carol in Paris, and references Magda Lupeca near royal quarters resisting divorce terms granted in Abeentia in 1523. The piece contrasts such a union with European royal norms and recalls the couple’s long history of matrimonial upheaval.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. says his Mussolini hit run story would have been a minor squib compared to evidence and testimony from General Butler's court martial would have revealed. He alleges Butler twisted his account to score points and claims he would have testified about statements by a lecture bureau official in New York about naval pact breaches by the Allied powers. He recalls the Mussolini president anecdote and a fatal road incident involving Mussolini.
Washington reports chairman Hawley said the House Ways and Means Committee will start considering a temporary grain embargo as hearings on oil import restrictions proceed. Representative Business of North Dakota has introduced a 12 month embargo bill for wheat, feed grains and butter. Des Moines notes a bill in Iowa would ban showing films depicting crimes.
Vatican City reports a flood of telegrams and messages from around the world praising the pope for radio broadcasts reaching global audiences. Officials say HVJ station will begin regular programs at 2 30 p m GMT with a second airing at 4 30 p m, using 19 84 meter and 21 26 meter wavelengths.
Chicago February 12 Radio editor C A Caldwell told the Midwest Engineering conference that better radio reception in the past year reflects the completion of the 11 year gun spot cycle. He linked periodic fluctuations in signals to this cycle and urged engineers to consider longer term patterns in broadcasting.
In Rochester on February 13 a five hour fire left 48 firefighters injured, including three battalion chiefs, as smoke and carbon monoxide from burning oil in a basement hospitalised many after first aid. The blaze overwhelmed entire companies despite gas masks, with numerous injuries and recoveries reported.
More than 100 firemen were affected as first aid stations operated by nurses and internes plus steady runs by Azal supported efforts. Spectators rallied to aid surviving firemen in rescuing those overcome. Mrs. Clara Francis, graduate of Irving Sanitarium San Francisco, provided first aid to those ambulances could not immediately transport.
Wolsey fire department will entertain members and families with a dance tonight. Copenhagen orchestra will provide music and lunch will be served at midnight.
Danbury Connecticut merchant Arthur A. Foster touts Lin-O-Nine for his son, claiming it soothes coughs with a creamy eucalyptus and glycerine formula. The Kerr Chemical Co. of Brentwood Maryland markets the remedy, urging doctors to approve, with mail return offers and a 5 cent or one size option.
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