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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
4
The article notes The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news dispatches and republishing within the paper. It outlines attribution and credit rules for AP and locally sourced material.
A retrospective on Woodrow Wilson entering World War I in 1917 and ongoing U S neutrality debates. The piece notes congressional moves to halt exports to nations seizing American ships, British influence on cargo delays, and the delicate balance preserving neutral rights while avoiding provoking Britain or harming merchant shipping.
Congress faces a $460,000,000 tax levy as Roosevelt proposes a super tax on incomes and La Follette backs a broader base. Harrison suggests cutting top income surtaxes from 75 to 60 percent to spur investment and jobs, though critics warn it will fuel electioneering.
A proposal outlines shifting strategy to increase tax yield through reduced rates. It suggests wider base adjustments and exemptions to offset lower rates while aiming for overall growth in collected revenues.
The Republican party reports 655000 still owed on 1936 obligations as of December 1. In the past year it collected 1092037 with 300000 earmarked for debt retirement and another 200000 pledged. The funds aim to nearly erase debt before starting the 1940 campaign.
Winter has set in on the farm as the author contemplates hibernation and scarce groceries. The heater failed and frost shields are being installed while a dress project and home crafts are mocked as prideful but thrifty. A liver carrot loaf recipe hints at guests and a busy kitchen day on the homestead.
Ruth Millett argues that parental interference in an elopement shows its futility. She suggests waiting, honest discussion, gentle reasoning, and careful incentives while noting parents may end up losing goodwill and financial support as their child makes a life choice.
A mixed set of quotes highlights views on anti trust enforcement, food industry labor, and political upheaval. Corwin D. Edwards warns of underfunded agencies, a Toronto chef notes weekly food handling, and Dr Hu Shih and Premive Edouard Daladier address China and France signaling shifting national ambitions.
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Harry F Brownell a longtime activist and speaker on social progress died at age 87. He championed old age pensions farm problem solutions and labor status, and promoted highway improvements and social legislation with deep public service in Sioux Falls. Tributes recall him as a civil friend and respected figure in the South Dakota legislature era.
Washington columnist Paul Mallon reports on a dramatic speech by Prof. Lawrence H. Seltzer claiming Treasury tools could conjure billions, funding debt and expenditures without breaching limits. The piece also notes wage hour spying hints and a slow reform push under Justice Murphy and Attorney General Jackson.
Across the nation, stations coordinate bi weekly broadcasts beginning February 2 on WEAF NBC, a half hour at 10 30 PM, to entertain the Byrd Antarctic expedition. Tonight lists a dense schedule of programs on WABC CBS MBS WEAF NBC WJZ NBC and more including George Jessel Bing Crosby Major Bowes and Lucille Manners among others.
A jumble of clues and partial phrases presents a collage of crossword style items and scattered references to operatic celebrity, places, numbers, and nouns. The readable bits hint at a themed puzzle or glossary rather than a coherent news report.
A look back in Huron notes the Brandt family planning to move to Sioux Falls after securing a house there. Local leaders form a nominating committee for the upcoming Commercial Club year. Jimmie Yan returns from Minneapolis after visiting J. Hy. Finchk. Miss Margaret Mauch returns from Hetland. Newspaper publishers meet in South Dakota to discuss newsprint shortages. Mrs. B. R. Boughton recovering from an operation at the hospital. Hebron travels to Mitchell for Chester White Association meeting. James Sutton returns home from college for the holidays.
Transfers filed include Flora A. Myers to The McLaughlin Company of parts of Park Row Subdivision. Iva D. Tompkins guardian to The McLaughlin Company of portions of Park Row. Walter W. Prange to Charles A. and Ciara Prange of SE quarter and other lands. Hugh H. Hartshorn and others to Ed Turk trustee of NE quarter. Farmers National Bank to E J Wipf of sections 24 and 25. Albert A. Kare to C R Bennet of SW quarter. state to Charles Mucsy of Gowdy's North Addition. Charles Murrsy to Bertha Morris of Gowdy's North Addition. Hyde County to Doris K. Cunningham of Parkers First Addition.
Pattern No 8632 targets junior figures sizes 12 to 19 with a chic shirtwaist dress in moss green navy wool or challix printed fabric. Features include a full bust, wide shoulders, collar options, and contrasting edging. Includes yardage for 39 inch material and trim plus instructions. Pattern and book prices listed. send 15 cents in coin for pattern.
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