Four Die In Faulk County Drowning Tragedy It Just Happened
The report covers multiple 1930s items including state officials names. It notes four of five members named to South Dakota’s new social security commission under Governor Jensen, with Alvin Waggoner likely chair, and mentions Earhart’s planned flight to Howland Island, plus congressional budget actions and other brief items.
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Pierre
South Dakota
New State
Social Security Commission
Jensen
Alvin Waggoner
Philip Attorney
Agnes H. Holdridge
Madison
W. C. Lusk
Yank
Reactions Split On New Three Percent Sales Tax
A group of Huronians and Huron visitors share views on the freshly enacted three percent sales tax. John Olson favors the tax as fair though worries about further increases. Green e regards it as a sound tax in principle but questions the rise. Albert Thompson notes it is workable but laments changing the old rate. W A Joins sees the levy as needed for pensions, while an EF criticizes taxation if not properly managed.
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John Olson
Albert Thompson
Shem
Lisble
W. A. Joins
Births and hog calls mix in quirky regional notes
Omaha reports William Cline facing age proof for old age pensions as his mother Lu cious Cline from Wisner backs him. In Louisiana and Mississippi a hog calling contest draws contrast as Mrs A L Peters apologizes for a weak showing while Jesse Brumfield explains hog calls reflect regional pride amid a light news day.
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Omaha
Neb
Wiliam Cline
Clue
Lucious Cline
Wisner
Baton Rouge
A. L. Peters
Mississippi
Honarg
Iowa
Louisiana Dawn
Louisiana State University
Peters
Alexandria
Jesse Brumfield
Sallis
Industrious upbringing and a family tale told by Bob Burns
A publik feature recounts a moral tale about teaching children industry by earning their own way, citing a contrasted Uncle Hod Horace dynamic. Horace delays taking over, arguing they should retire together as the elder Hod plans to retire at 86 with savings. The anecdote frames parental guidance, affection, and practicality.
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Hod
Horace
Lineup Of Notables Coming To Airport Jubilee Lengthens
Notables for Huron's airport dedication July 4 and 5 grow with Col J Monroe Johnson, assistant secretary of commerce for aviation, joining the event. Col Ruby D Garrett is also invited. Kansas figures in the speakers lineup. Anticipated attendance tops 50 000 as arrangements include rooming and lodging bureaus.
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Huron
J. Monroe Johnson
Ruby D. Garrett
Promin-E
Chamber of Commerce Today
Chamber of Commerce
Ilar
Chamber of Com
Army of Occupation
Department of Commerce
Robinson drafts substitute to abandon Roosevelt court plan
Senator Robinson of Arkansas said he is drafting a substitute for the Roosevelt court bill to introduce tomorrow. The measure would add one justice a year for each justice over 75 as a basis for compromise. Senate leaders expect 54 votes, but a filibuster remains possible and the original plan may be abandoned.
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Washington
Robinson
Arkansas
Roosevelt Court
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Senate
Wheeler
Montano
Ccat
Resettlement Administration Moves HQ to Huron South Dakota
Brookings RA office to shift to Huron in days. Regional director Cal Ward cites central rail and air access, proximity to Lincoln offices, and faster service to farmers. move expected before July 10. Staff of J. B. MacMillan and thirteen prepare records and equipment. payroll to be $15,000 to $18,000.
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Brookings
South Dakota
the Resettlement Administration
Huron
Cal A. Ward
North
Nebraska
Kansas
J. B. MacMillan
Ward
Mr. Ward
Lincoln
Hanford Airlines
Resettlement Administration
South Dakota State College of Agriculture
A. M. Eberle
Charles W. Pugsley
RA Land Aeization
Tennie Grant
George Abild
Joe 5. Atkins
Louis J. Faeth
Mate
Hare
FDA
Pukwana
Joe S. Atkins
Wessington Springs
Wilhelmina Culhane
Elkton
Louis J. Fueth
Aberdeen
Jennie Grant
Pierre
Jaria Harry
Irene Ann Holden
Watertown
Audry E. Jackson
Bradley
Hildegarde Kiuthe
Miller
Sturgis
Vivian Magness
St. Lawrence
Kathryn C. Webbe
Philip
Man Who Threatened Roosevelt Arrested in Boston
Federal officers arrested Marion D. Wainwright of Winthrop on charges of writing threats to President Roosevelt. The letters were sent over 40 months and reportedly promised death to the president. Wainwright, once a deputy U.S. marshal in Seattle, was linked to fan letters aimed at Ethel du Pont, who married Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr.
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Roosevelt
Boston
Marion D. Wainwright
Winthrop
Jetiere
Wainwright
U.S
Seattle
Wash
Ethel duPont
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Weather forecast for Huron and nearby areas
Fair tonight and Friday in Huron with light winds. South Dakota outlook shows fair conditions tonight and Friday, with somewhat warmer temperatures. Somewhat cooler in the extreme northwest Friday.
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Huron and
Vielclty
South Dakota
Central
Band Concert at W Campbell Park July 1 1937
Huron Municipal Band directed by Hans Christensen performs at W Campbell Park at 7 45 p m on Thursday July 1 1937. Program includes March Mediterranean Overture Martha Flotow Characteristic A Grasshopper Frolic Shaw Be Hinernberg Popular Blus Hawai Vocal selections Serenata a fuetoadas Prarcy Jaxone Intermezzo Bachelors Burton Home Sweet Home and other pieces with soloists and the world over Reverie Sliding Jim Lowey Soldier by Oscar Straus Merle Evans conducts the ensemble.
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Huron
Hans Christensen
W. Campbell Park
Mediterranean
A. W. Hughes
Martha
V. Flotow
Shaw _ Ie
Blus Hawai
Joralian Walte
W. C. Powell
Home Sweet Home
Jim F. i Lowey
Billy Hu
Oscar Straus
Merle Evans
Tri Power Pact Will Continue
Secretary Morgenthau announced the Tri Power monetary agreement will be continued despite France’s crisis. He said the United States looks for continued close cooperation under the tri partite declaration with Britain and France and noted no changes in technical arrangements.
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Washington
Morgenthau
Iripower
France
Treasury
George Bonnet
Treasuries
Great Britain
United States
Bonnet
Tresaury
Arnold To Head Townsend Club In Aberdeen
Arnold To Head Townsend Club in Aberdeen was reelected president of the First Congressional District Townsend Old Age Pension Club at the semi annual meeting. A. L. Kinkead was reelected district organizer and manager. Other officers include T. Thompson and Elsie M. Sage. Board members were listed and nearly 75 people attended. The group reaffirmed loyalty to Dr. F. E. Townsend and plans for a potential visit by Townsend in Huron.
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Vermillion
Grace Cole
Redfield
Huron Pone
Tragedy at Hamak Dam Drowns Five Fishing Visitors
A car driven by Evan Williams plunged from a 20 foot bank into Hamak Dam near Cresbard as four family members and a neighbor boy drowned during a fishing trip. Williams and his two sons Glen and Kenneth, plus Dale Jones perished. Williams’ daughter Alice Brenton survived. Alice and Williams managed to save themselves and two others earlier. bodies recovered in two feet of water. Funeral plans pending. the dam is a WPA project north of Cresbard in Faulk County.
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Cresbard
Hamak Dam
Weenta
Evan Williams
Glen
Kenneth
Dale Jones
Hugh Jones
Williams
Alice Brenton
Jones
North Cresburd
Ray Benton
Ipswich
Ipswich High School
Gren
Homak Dam
Weeda
Fauikton
Faulk County
Inland Steel Strike Ends in Settlement at Inland
The Inland Steel strike ends for Inland Steel and its 12,500 workers as CIO is recognized for its members and Inland’s labor policy, with Governor Townsend announcing the deal then demobilizing militia. Youngstown Sheet & Tube rejects terms, plans to reopen later, while Bethlehem and Republic remain under dispute.
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Associated Press
East Chicaco
Ind
Inland Steel
CIO
Clifford Townsend
Bethlehem
Republic
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Franke Purnell
Oro
Steel Company
Union
Townsend
Sheet Tube
National Guard
Bentetanh
Dispute Over Amur Islands Sparks Far East Tension
MOSCOW July dispatch reports a sharp protest by the Soviet envoy after Japan warned Russia to evacuate troops from disputed Amur River islands. Moscow blames Japan for border hostilities as talks with Manchoukuo ally continue. Officials note Stalin’s pledge to defend Soviet territory and signal a potential conference with Maxim Litvinoi while observers flag rising readiness of Red Army and near term regional risk.
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Moscow
Russia
Amur River
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Japan
Manchoukuo
M. Stomaniakov
Josef Stalin
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Stomaniakov
Shigematsu
Seniuru
Amur
Firal
Recce
Manchhoukuo
China
Far East
Red Army
Vladivostok
Maral Bhucher
Far Eastern Command
Japan Army
Manchouxuo
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Hiws
Interior Department
America
House
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Railroad Retirement Board
Pittsburgh
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David J. McDonald
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
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McDonald
Emmy Lou Price
Cleveland
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Hunt
Los Angeles
John Wuest Hunt
Father Divine
Delight Jewett
Denver
Colorado
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Agnes Gardner
Elizabeth Peters
H. B. Smith
Leon Yankwich
Sen
Public Works Administration
PWA
Greene
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State Agricultural Department
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Gibson
Bob Burns
Kor Burns
Esquire Features, Inc
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American Airlines
Mr. Smith
Superior
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Sid Nicholas Fontecchio
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