Gracie Fields and English humor in 1939
Ruth Millett notes shifts in society and humor as Gracie Fields discusses English women, royalty, and American tastes. The piece contrasts slapstick with sentiment, Mary Queen’s dignity, and English versus American comedy, citing Fields’ views on audiences and cultural expectations.
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Ruth. Millett
Gracie’ Fields
Gracie Fields
Zace
England
New York
Ambassador
Gracie
Margaret Halsey
Scarlett O'Hara
Scarlett
Queen Mary
Miss Fields
NEA Service, Inc
Outline Map Horizontal I Pictureed Tepdec Puzzle
A fragmented crossword style outline map lists numerous clues across horizontal and vertical sections. Entries mix numbers and words such as Indian vernacular, solar disc, native metal, grain, and ships fleet while noting various definitions and cross references.
South Dakota moves toward death penalty approval
The South Dakota Senate and House reportedly approved the death penalty, with advocates claiming deterrence while critics oppose it. The paper notes the law will soon become law, but questions whether capital punishment will actually deter crime and points to a ban on publicity for executions as a flaw that could be corrected by amendment.
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South Dakota
Flouse
Senate
Pierre
Betty Schnidt
Ada Carey
Huron College
Lee Bradley
Minnesota
Iowa
Sioux Falls
Mystery of Life and Faith Reflected by Child’s Letter
A six year old Bobby Lewis writes to God asking about heaven after his friend Floyd dies. The envelope bears only “To God In heaven Up in the sky” as the address, traced by Minneapolis Postoffice to Bobby. The article muses on life’s mystery and how philosophy yields to personal experience with age.
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Minneapolis
Floyd
Bobby
Omar
Doctor
Saint
Frosty yard parade sparks thoughts on beauty and home
A diary entry recalls a frosty sunrise over elms glistening in sunshine, a quiet moment amid a snowfall. The author notes white roof reflections, neighbor beef sharing, and inventive uses of canned broths for gravy, ending with a quip on living by unity and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonior
Seversl
Sarah
Amy
Fragmented quotes reflect political tensions of the era
The record lists varied remarks from figures like Senator Pepper and Senator Vandenberg on Florida issues and delays, Attorney General Murphy on speeding trials, and a Cambridge police comment on enforcing curfew, plus odd phrases about WPA investigators and a Cleveland movie patron.
Hopkins on the edge of destiny in 1940 politics
Sioux City Tribune assesses Harry Hopkins, former harness maker’s son, as secretary of commerce and possible future president maker. It praises his performance during confirmation, notes friction and waste in wartime money dispensation, and weighs his influence on Roosevelt’s party role and 1940 nominating dynamics.
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Hopkins
Sioux City Tribune
Harry Hopkins
Sioux City
Roosevelt
Democrate Party
Asuch
Washington
The Price of Progress in Air Travel Cavalier Disaster
The Philadelphia Record notes the Cavalier flying boat wreck as a reminder of the cost of progress. It praises improvements in safety yet cites remaining hazards. Imperial Airways is credited for ship design and crew training that enabled 10 of 13 aboard to be saved, reflecting advances over earlier forced landings and signaling enduring risks before transatlantic service becomes routine.
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Philadelphia
Bermuda Run
Atlantic
Atlantic. ‘the Details of the Fing Diesster Steels
Imperial Airways
Cavalier
New York
Readin
Ateca
Toean
Hermuds
10 Years Ago Today In Huron
Miss Marion Ferguson arrived in Huron to visit Catherine Hunt over the weekend. Mrs Walter Angle, with a cut arm, is recovering well. A seven pound two ounce daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Sowles, now residing in Denver Cal, former Huron residents Mildred Buchanan Sowles. The Winnerlose Club was entertained by Miss Anna Schmidt with pink trees and favors. Paulson recovering at home from a serious muscle problem of the thigh. he was employed by the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Ferguson
Huron
Catherine Hunt
Walter Angle
Lewis Sowles
Janary
Anna Schmidt
C. Paulson BP
Neamer Railway
Miss Gertetie Fentry Enrolls at Huron College
A carload of western horses accompanied the scene when the incident occurred. Miss Gertetie Fentry arrives from Minneapolis to enroll at Huron College for the second semester.
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Gertetie Fentry
Minneapolis
Huron College
Radio Features Promise Nation's Birthday Ball Broadcasts
Newscast outlines a nationwide radio plan linked by WEAF NBC WABC CBS WOR MBS and WMcCA Intercity to permit dancing next Monday night. It lists programs on various stations including WJZ WIZ WABC and WEAF with speeches on freedom of speech education and security plus a dense schedule of variety shows news and music across the network.
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New York
WEAF
W5z
NBC
WABC
CBS
WOR
MBS
Wmcca
Intercity
WJZ
Frank R. McNinich
Federal Communications Commission
WIZ
Thurman Arnold
Andrew W. Robertson
Rudy Vallee
Variety
Bing Crosby
Bob
Amos ‘N’ Andy
Harry Cool
Joe Karnes
Howie Wing
Aviation
Bob Trout
Jack Berch
Sophie “Tucker
Jack Haley
Ted Fiorito
Burns and Allen
Foran
Welles
Grand Central
Wood
Government economy debate grows amid spending surge
Washington notes portray a spending surge across Roosevelt’s budget and relief programs as appropriators fret over half a billion dollars more than requested. The U.S. Housing Authority plans to issue 100 million in cash, while Byrd lists reveal 31 agencies authorized for bonds or stock totaling over 315 billion.
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Washington
Congress
Kave
U. S. Housing Authority
Byrd
Camera Club Opens New Year with Display and Banquet
Huron Camera Club marks its first anniversary with a 6:30 banquet at Marvin Hughitt Hotel on the mezzanine floor. Retiring president Tom Wright will review 1953 activities and install incoming president G V Gassman. A silver loving cup awaits the best print as visitors help judge via lots. The display runs 2 to 5:30 PM and 7:30 to 10 PM with judging by a special committee.
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Huron Camera Club
Mezmanine
Marvin Hughitt
Tom Wright
Slso
G. V. Gassman
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George Clark
Weir
Machdeta HC
Kaartow
Aumawer
Ewa
Tsielo
Spain
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Thay
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Thal
Vandenberg
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Florida
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Murphy
WPA
Raby Face Nelson
Dillinger
Rush Holt
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Cleveland
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M. W. Pangburn
Paul Mallon
World
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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America
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Germany
Car
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Business Advisory Council
James Mooney
General Motors
Carle Conway
Continental
Dan Hopkins
Chamberlain
U.S
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Progressive Party
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Capitol
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Corcoran
Camera Club
Wirite
Ree Heights
Henry Specker
Specker
Missouri
Roger Paine
Aaron Burga
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