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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1944
Page
4
Entry from a local post office listing mail rates by region and a note that the paper is a member of the Associated Press. Subscription costs shown include 20 cents weekly in Huron and annual mail rates nationwide. The text includes publication rights for news dispatches credited to the Associated Press.
The piece surveys Britain's quick wartime national service and its effects. It notes the Emergency Powers Act, limited strikes, and manpower control under the labor ministry. It cites high participation, penalties used sparingly, and appeals processes, while cautioning against assuming identical results here.
A report cites Representative D'Alesandro critiquing slums delinquency and disease in Washington with Goebbels propaganda claiming the city’s decline under war. Broadcasters describe dirt mud rat infestations as signs of deterioration. Berlin is noted to have worsened similarly.
News column notes 1 200 Axis prisoners to chop pulp wood and mill newsprint for the free press. Organizers include WMC directors William H Spencer and Robert Goodwin with Linwood J Noyes backing. The piece remarks on freedom of expression and political lightness about marching toward March 15 and war bond drives.
Veteran reporter recounts paratrooper jumps and cargo drops in New Guinea. Troop carrier units hauled 2½ ton trucks baby bulldozers and runway equipment by air to remote airstrips. Generals Prentiss and Whitehead noted for air evacuation feats amid long campaigns and heavy losses.
A short feature highlights women in service roles, arguing character and commitment matter more than appearance. The piece emphasizes dedication, skill, and teamwork over style. It reflects social debates on women’s professional presence in uniformed jobs.
Two U S senators suggest dull uniforms hurt WAC enlistment. Millett argues the core need is women to free men for duty, not fashion. The piece asserts the right recruits will wear the country’s uniform with pride, choosing service over civilian pay.
Dr. Albert B. Newman criticizes local boards for deferment decisions while Dr. H E Fritz argues new products create wealth. Gen Henry B Arnold warns of upcoming battles. T P Wright notes aircraft output outpacing rivals. Eric A Johnston stresses wages and profits. Navy Secretary Frank Knox cautions against unpreparedness.
A fragmented column traces rumors and notes about Cole Porter, Joan Blondell plans, Odets as director, Chaplin’s health, wartime bond tour figures, stage canteen guests, and stars like Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper. It mentions penicillin’s arrival and Moss Hart’s note to his cast. The piece mixes personal milestones with industry rumors.
In Italy Ernie Pyle describes U S A 36 Invader dive bombers screaming as they plunge straight down while German Stukas are outrun. He notes German gunners fire till bombs hit, pilots returning home after long missions, and the close US British air cooperation amid wartime strain.
A wounded pilot fighting to stay aloft hears a British voice over his headset and sees two Spitfires on either side guiding him home. The moment captures courage and solidarity among airmen during danger.
In Italy the 15th Air Force runs daily lessons in its wardroom. Major General Twining leads a briefing as maps roll out to show Polish advances and bomber operations. A weather forecaster notes Po Valley ceilings and visibility while crews review results and adjust plans.
A staff officer from Newark describes a plan for a rapid daily briefing system in Newark offices. He envisions headquarters officers learning in minutes the full tactical situation at the start of each day.
Marguerite Hartlieb among senior pharmacy students to graduate at State College in Brookings with others from Belle Fourche Milbank Brookings Revi Amos Storsteen and Vere Larsen listed as graduates. Board examinations for registration will be held March 6 to 8, administered by the South Dakota State Pharmacy Board with Floyd Cornwell Thomas Haggar Mike Beckers and Bliss Wilson among the members.
All officers of the Associated Contractors of South Dakota were reelected at the annual business meeting in Sioux Falls Tuesday. George Douthit of Sioux Falls was named president, Roy Rose of Watertown vice president, L F Boyce of Sioux Falls secretary, and Hermat Claus of Sioux Falls treasurer.
Attorney General George T. Mickelson said a county that did not object within the protest period cannot avoid its share of street improvement costs on streets adjacent to county property. The opinion, sought by States Attorney Frank Tait, was delivered Wednesday.
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