13 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1931
Page
1
Beadle County Red Cross leaders plan an urgent meeting to raise a $300 emergency fund and coordinate a region wide relief drive. President Hoover urged a national drought relief appeal of at least $10,000,000, with Red Cross disaster funds stretched by severe need.
Washington reports the general market zone in farm products showed more confidence in the first ten days of January. Prices for seeds and several staples rose while hops and dairy sold lower. underlying conditions strengthened for many perishable items though overall market positions remained little changed.
A January 13 report from St Paul notes a bill to raise the gas tax. Details are scant in the fragment, but the measure seeks an increase to funding for road and transportation projects. Further specifics were not provided in the available text.
In Chicago on January 13, Martin Meyer narrowly dodged injury when another car rammed his vehicle through a shopfront window. Driver Clarence Johnson was arrested and fined $100 by Judge Alfred O. Erickson, a sum police noted echoed a prior penalty.
Oklahoma City leader John A. Simpson announced a national Farmers Union board resolution calling the Senate to officially probe Alexander Legge's secret session remarks before the Senate agriculture committee. Simpson, speaking at the Nebraska Farmers Union convention, condemned the Federal Farm Board as anti small farmer and urged action to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act.
Federal agents raided a Midtown Park Avenue venue where Belle Livogsion and several guests were present. Eight agents arrested staff and guests as the government seized a quantity described as squid while the raid disrupted a gathering of literati.
South Dakota's House of Representatives likely will lack official representation at the State Chamber of Commerce meeting as business and agricultural leaders discuss the Volunteer Tax Conference report. The Associated Press dispatch from Pierre notes the house failed to reconsider its prior refusal.
Secretary Roy Emry announced the two day State Chamber of Commerce meeting in Huron will be open to the public. Farmers are urged to attend as talks on the Federal Farm Board powers and taxation lead Thursday morning sessions. Main speakers at the Thursday dinner include Cleveland Newton, Gov Warren Green and Sen-elect Bulow with War Secretary Hurley noted.
A Lutheran church notes strong participation with 75 youths aiding activities. Electees to the church board include Te L Nordness, S. HL Osberg and Gust.. N. B Carbon and Mrs L. A. Meluin elected to three year terms.
Oklahoma City reports Gov William H Murray nicknamed Alfalfa Bill hosted his inaugural ball drawing a massive crowd from the cotton belt. The event surpassed plans for a public grand march as attendees packed Capitol corridors, delaying the formal procession and creating a lively, crowded scene with guards unable to separate the throng.
The U S Weather Bureau station at Huron records a temperature of one degree below zero at 9 am marking a rare winter low. Forecasters expect colder weather tonight with a warm-up possible by Wednesday while nearby stations report subzero readings. Snow was light this cold snap with scattered flurries and minimal accumulation.
Pierre January 13 7 measures aimed at changing gasoline tax refunds led 16 House of Representatives bills last night Representatives Welter Turner Sorensen Deuel presented the most sweeping plan The Waltner bill would abolish the gasoline tax refund department and shift control to the state auditor and treasurer to reduce duplication and speed payments Bookkeeping would be centralized with refunds issued immediately Funds would be kept on hand to cover claims The Welner bill calls for highway bonds to be retired from the gas tax fund Three fourths of the gas tax would go to the highway commission and one fourth to counties with distribution based on county shares Fourteen other measures were introduced and listed with committee referrals including an expansion of director counts and motor registration fee allocations to counties and repeal of Sunday closing laws</S:
Applications for pardons and commutations are being heard today by the South Dakota Board of Pardons and Paroles. The hearing covers requests from individuals seeking clemency through gerdons and commutations of sentences in the state.
The Roubideaux infant died last night at Huron hospital after an illness from diphtheria. Private funeral services were held today at 328 o’clock, followed by burial at St. Martin's Cathedral.
In Sioux Falls, the Pelephipes Convention convenes with discussions on annual reviews and the association’s membership expansion. Mr Preston urged raising membership limits as part of the year’s assessment.
Los Angeles courts crowd as Clara Bow, noted flapper star, faces trial of Denny De Boe, her former secretary. De Boo charged in 37 counts of grand theft for allegedly stealing 316,000 from Bow and mismanaging funds totaling 55,000, with details on expenditures and Bow's film career.
PIRRRE Jan 13. Fred R Smith state superintendent of banks refused to resign at Governor Warren Green's request and a hearing on removal was arranged. Smith declined comment. The governor’s letter dated January 10 urged resignation. if refused, a formal hearing would be held under law with Attorney General M. Q. Sharpe representing the state. Hearing date undecided, likely during legislative recess Jan 23 to Jan 28. Budget cuts for the current biennium were noted as possible.
Washington scene as Republican and Democratic leaders clash over the 69 million drought loan bill, with a fight over fiscal provisions and a Senate tariff nominee confirmation. Garner seeks a vote on the food loan amendment while Tilson questions Democratic obstruction. No action taken as Nye committee resumes inquiry into campaign funds and a writ from Alfred E. Smith surfaces.
Pierre January 13 7 Legislation will be sought at the current session as the first issue before the state game and fish commission at its annual meeting today. A joint session with the Walton League's legislative committee was led by Robert D. Jones Milbank. Proposals include raising the combination writers and anglers license from one to two dollars to fund development programs. Director Ht Johnson reported favorable progress in 1930 across lake projects fisheries refuges pheasant and turkey propagation and other conservation work. Ripple Rapid City superintendent of fisheries and Loucks department engineer were slated to present annual reports. Plans for 1931 will be discussed with the meeting expected to run through tomorrow.
Sioux Falls opened the annual state crop show with Halph E Johnston saying exhibits are the largest and most varied in the organization’s history. Entries include corn potatoes wheat oats barley flax and alfalfa seed from across the state while the potato growers association participates. Notable speakers include Asa Lebert Grover Hugh Nash W Palm and K H Klages. The made in South Dakota exhibit by a local club runs concurrently.
Mrs. Kathryn Moroney, in Chicago, still pleads for the return of her eight month old daughter Mary Agnes. The kidnapper, calling herself Sulla Otis, posed as a welfare worker and vanished after taking the child to buy clothes. Moroney forgives but fears for the child’s fate as letters from "Julia Otis" claim she is taking the child away.
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