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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1940
Page
4
The text notes the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use for republication all AP news dispatches and local news published in the paper. It states AP content is protected and cannot be republished without permission.
A quoted speech line advocates that lasting global peace requires American strength to secure freedom of movement and commerce, protect jobs, and ensure enduring independence at home and abroad. The speaker asserts the need to maintain peace through power and vigilance, highlighting broad postwar stability goals.
A July reflection links the Mayflower voyage and the Pilgrims covenant to self government with a modern call for democratic leadership. It contrasts the Plymouth compact with today’s task of guiding 142 million people through economic and social upheaval. The piece notes the challenges of securing just laws amid a world of unrest and hate.
The piece argues that by the next presidential election TV will show candidates in action, shaping campaigns faster. It notes talents now include mugging convincingly and predicts quicker public familiarization, followed by potential voter fatigue as TV fosters rapid, pervasive exposure of public figures.
The entry notes rising national income in 1939 but warns production must increase, with arms-driven growth expected in 1940 and beyond. It emphasizes expanding domestic consumption and potential export limits, while recalling labor and wartime concerns. Diary reflections describe weather, harvest readiness, a kitchen garden, and hopes about family plans.
A piece explores how a father may raise a son to value duty over personal happiness as democracy remains under threat. It argues strong citizens are essential, and that previous wars aimed to safeguard the next generation, who must be ready to fight for democracy today and tomorrow.
Norman Thomas warns against Hitlerism disguised as democracy while Jesse H Newton argues war never settles, and Quincy Wright blames democracy's failure to organize world peace. Harlean James criticizes lack of a transcontinental highway for through travel.
The Minneapolis Star-Journal speculates on wartime royalty fleeing Europe entering North America. It envisions the Duke and Duchess of Windsor governing the Bahamas, Juliana in Canada, Archduke Otto in New York, and Zita en route, with other monarchs like Zog and Haile Selassie considered as potential refugees. The piece suggests the Pan-American Conference offer each royal an island to govern to ease the crisis and boost tourism, imagining Graustarkian kingdoms in the Caribbean to fuel American romance and fantasy amid a grim world.
Chicago dispatch notes a shift in Democratic strategy as Pepper and Wallace face reduced influence in platform drafting. The administration signals reorganization to support a pro Allied aid posture while courting Republican allies and courting a stronger Monroe Doctrine stance. Paul Mallon hints at Roosevelt moves before November.
New York listeners see Chicago Democratic National Convention via 24 hour old motion pictures with sound effects and speeches rushed for NBC matinee and night schedules. Listings list WEAF NBC CBS and WABC WIZ stations with programs from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. including news, music, sports, and drama.
Fragmented word list from a wartime verse themed puzzle appears with clues and numbered entries. It references a World War I era context and includes hints for terms such as desert wind, jewels, garment, drone bee, varnish ingredient, and street names. The text blends poetry and crossword style clues without a coherent narrative.
A 35 year old Greek-born resident applied for U S naturalization in Hartford and requested a new name Peter Read er from Panagiolis Chatziananag hostan. A light Seattle incident involved a reader offering a news photo reward but receiving a crumpled car as the “image” instead. In Iowa a snake killed after being tossed on a car by a bystander and in Wisconsin a bee swarm attacked Oshkosh firefighters hindering barn suppression.
A vintage pattern description showcases a simple frock with a shirred neckline and waist darts for a flattering bust, a flowing skirt, and a sash bow at the waist. Paired with a large straw hat and sandals, the airy batistes and voiles like Beurgette or voile create a cool, easy wardrobe option. Pattern No. 8752 offers sizes 12 through 18 and 29 with fabric yardage guidance and a Chicago mailing address for orders.
Unprepared for the onslaught, the firemen withdrew and the barn burned. The scene captured a rapid, unexpected blaze with flames consuming the structure before aid could steady the effort. No injuries reported.
O A Hagdorff supervisor of swimming acres announces organized classes at Lake Redfield for all levels from beginners to advanced. Sessions run 9:30 and 10:30 mornings and 2 and 3 afternoons daily except Sundays with a special class for junior and senior lifesavers certificates.
An obscure write up imagines traveling vast cosmic distances by moving at extreme speed. It muses that to cover a year’s light distance would take 16 years of travel, comparing with what modern telescopes and speculative propulsion might imply.
Sioux Falls report states Municipal Judge Ransom Gibbs persuaded speeding defendant Maurice Persson to stand up for his rights. Persson cross-examined motorcycle patrolmen who admitted tolerance of 35 mph, leading the judge to reduce the penalty by five miles per hour and acquit.
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