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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
1
Military and political dispatches report Japanese aviation and naval forces ready for further raids. The article notes Japanese and Allied actions across Asia, with mentions of Berlin Nazi anniversaries and U.S. diplomatic movements reflecting intensifying wartime activity.
Marion Township police report no Santa helper doors opened this year. Police Superintendent Gearhart announced brisk refusals to accept promises or gifts, citing firm boundaries amid holiday generosity. Lawmen in Maryland and California share quirky safety tips and mortgage relief stories as citizens navigate seasonal demands.
Washington dispatch reveals a government tally of 2.814 billion dollars for the year ending June 30 including 250 million for relief. Budget officials note the total in an official table. no public debate highlighted the figures.
A reminiscence by Bob Burns recalls learning to tell stories as a boy in the Press Argus era. He contrasts grandiose language with plain speech after floods left Mark Spradley’s home washed away.
Representative Vinson of Kentucky announces tentative tax revision by the House plan. It would modify undistributed profits and capital gains taxes, tax closely held corporations, and raise overall revenue while aiming to relieve hardships and inequities. Crowther argues the undistributed profits tax should be repealed and capital gains taxed at a flat rate. The measure proposes a 20 percent top rate for ordinary corporations, with lower rates for small firms and deductions for depreciation. It would keep a graduated capital gains scheme and offer choices on long term gains inclusion.
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In Vienna Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg declares Austria aims for freedom and independence while outlining a coalition-free government. He says the republic will unite positive forces, open work to all Austrians ready to contribute, and avoid partisan coalitions as it seeks a solution with Germany.
Physicians said General John J. Pershing was weaker and apathetic, reversing last night’s hopeful note about his condition. The bulletin noted no heart failure but concerns about his heart. his son Warren arriving from Palm Beach to visit.
Huron Bluebirds manager Harry Burton announced at noon that Friday's game with the State College pack team has been called off. He said a late telephone call from Brookings notified him the college team would be unable to travel tomorrow night.
Rep Kopplumann of Connecticut charged Britain was double crossing the United States by backing dictatorships While testifying to the House Naval Committee he cited Prime Minister Churchill moving toward an Italy accord and said Britain could not be relied on Rep McGrath of California added England might seek cooperation outside the United States amid anti entangling alliance sentiment
Fulton relies on an eight foot sandbag barrier as the Red River hits a new all time stage of 36 feet. The flood near Garland City breaches a levee downstream, flooding 10 000 acres of fertile land and displacing hundreds while skiffs shuttle across the stream. The dyke withstands the surge but locals fear a higher rise could flood the town for the first time in 30 years.
In Tokyo the national mobilization bill prompts fierce protests in the lower house as opponents decry constitutional concerns. Hectic scenes halt proceedings with Foreign Minister Hirota pressed by Legal Expert Tales Saito while officials defend broad wartime powers over property trade and press suppression.
Paul V. McNutt Indiana governor and Philippines high commissioner captivated 3,441 guests at a Washington reception styled like a Hollywood premiere. The event featured cabinet members Cummings and Roper, with Sen Sherman Minton and others in attendance. Dinner and decorations totaled about $3,500 as McNutt denied planning a public run while observers saw him as a possible 1940 Democratic candidate unless Roosevelt seeks a third term.
Washington reports South Dakota farmers face droughts crop failures and grasshopper plagues but are moving toward stability. Officials say farm mortgage debt peaked at 372 million and has fallen to about 210 million due to debt relief and foreclosures. Foreclosures dropped from 78 per 1000 farms in 1902 to 8 in 1936.
Mystifying blaze in Kagoshima caused two deaths and 150 homeless as Kyushu remains under alarm amid reports of Chinese air activity near Formosa. Tokyo received warnings and a Pearl of warcraft approach, with Formosa and Kyushu staff reporting sighting of planes and the defense effort under way.
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