Faraway interest in Huron data grows for SD city
The Huron Chamber of Commerce reports rising national inquiries for Huron data and pictures. Requests arrive from California and New Jersey, including Bakersfield California and a New Jersey resident. Secretary Gene Denning notes 2,500 info folders distributed with more available at no cost.
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United States
Huron
South Dakota
Chamber of Commercce
Gene Denning
California
New Jersey
Bakersfield
Calif
AOUW
Fargo
N. D
Denning
Chamber of Commerce
Tropical Storm Causes Minor Impact in Florida
A PSA tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico caused minimal damage as it moved toward Florida. Miami saw only moderate winds and rain squalls with minor debris, while a utility worker was fatally burned at a high tension line. The storm’s future path remained uncertain with a possible northward turn.
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PSA
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Miami
Naoman
Florida Keys
Geady Norton
Weather Bureau
Jacksonville
Wine Is Decreed For Soviet Workers
MOSCOW July decree orders increased wine production for workers. Official edict sets production at 12,000,000 bottles in 1842 and aims to raise dinner wines and liquors to 250,000 bottles in 1939, framing the move as part of broader gains for the Russian proletariat.
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Moscow
Berry Wills Extend Political Activity
Washington July 24 Major George L Leary president of the pro Roosevelt non Partigan Xeage announced plans today to perfect a working fighting organization in every congressional district in every state and territory Aztry said state chairmen have been asked appoint vice chairmen in all senatorial districts as the organizations next step to mobilize all labor in support of President Roosevelt
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Berry Wills
Washington
George L. Leary
Partigan Xeage
Plains Today
Aztry
Organiza Sion
Sunport
Roosevelt
Film Extra Slain. Health Inspector Held as Suspect
HOLLY WOOD July 23 A former city health inspector Frank J L Hotin is held on suspicion of murder after the stabbing death of film extra Dorothy Jay Corcoral 23 found with her jugular severed in her mother's home. Detectives found wine and a bloodstained shirt and Hotin asked for a lawyer and denied the killing.
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Film Extra
Holly Woop
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Fim Oxtra
Dorothy Jay Corcoral
Womedy
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Lloyd Hurst
Heflin
Five-State Anti-Crime Compact Signed
Cheyenne Wyoming attorney general Ray Lee announced that Wyoming, the first state to sign, has tentatively joined a five state anti-crime compact with Nebraska Kansas New Mexico and Colorado. The pact aims to remove cross state boundaries in pursuing and arresting criminals, pending legislative approval in all five states.
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Cheyenne
Wy.o
Ray BE
Lee
Jenry
Wyoming
Nebraska
Kane
Mexico
Colorado
Nebraska Tax Levy Sets Record Low in 15 Years
Lincoln Nebraska July 29 The Nebraska board of equalization and assessment fixed the 1936 state tax at 1.76 million dollars in assessed valuation the lowest in 15 years. The 1935 levy was 215 mills. Laws requiring teachers to take an oath of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution exist in 20 states.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Board of Equalization and Assessment
Teachera Ito
United States
States
Union
Navy Cruiser Marblehead Blast Kills Two Seamen
A breechblock explosion aboard the light cruiser Marblehead during gunnery practice off Southern California killed two seamen and wounded nine. The dead are Leo Moranda of San Francisco and Percy Cofer of Augusta, Georgia. Injured include James Benedict Jr of Forest Knolls, California, whose right arm was amputated. Naval officials gave no detailed comment, but the blast appeared to involve the six inch gun and rifle tubing.
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San Diego
Calif
Marblehead
California
Leo “Sie Moranda
San Francisco
Percy Willian ‘Cofer
Augusta
James Edward Benedict, Jr
Forest Knolls
Cal
Benedict
Father Baker Dies at 95. Noted Priest and Founder
Father Baker, among the United States’ oldest bishops and priests, died at 9:20 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Hospital after two years of illness. Born February 16 1881 in Buffalo educated at Niagara University he was ordained March 13 1876. A 1926 celebration marked his fiftieth anniversary with Cardinal Hayes and many clergy in attendance.
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United States
Father Baker
Our Lady of Victory Hospital
Niagara University
Patr
Cardinal Hayes
GSDA Groups Meet in Huron for Highway Tourism Talk
Members of the Greater South Dakota Association's highways and tourist committee gathered in Huron today for their first meeting at the state association headquarters. The session was expected to focus on highway and tourist issues impacting South Dakota.
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GSDA
Greater South Dakota Association
Highways and
Hoton
State Association
South Dakota
Lioness Attacks New York Zoo Director at Central Park
July 29 report from New York states Capt. Ronald Cheyne Stout, director of New York City zoos, was seriously injured when a trained lioness attacked during a public exhibit with Count Karley Kottegseck and Frank Buck present. Attendants recalled the lioness, kept since infancy, had been one of the tamest beasts at the Central Park Zoo.
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Zoo
Chrysler Announces Bonus Distribution
Chrysler Corporation president T Kelley announced a $2,000,000 cash bonus to be distributed August 1 to employees in the United States Canada England and Belgium. This follows $2,300,000 already paid to 59,000 workers on February 14, with a minimum $25 and an extra $1 for each year of service up to ten years.
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Chrysler
Detroit
T Kellec
Chrysler Corporation
United States
Canada
England
Belgium
Jolly 4-H Club shifts meeting to July 20
The Jolly 4-H Club held a meeting and decided to move their next gathering from August 7 to July 20 at the Paye home in Larena.
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Jolly 4-H
Paye
Larena
Thomas E Dewey A Prosecutor For Big Shots Not Hirelings
In a detailed portrait of Norman Thomas Dewey, the article outlines his rise from a youthful crusader to New York Citys prosecutor targeting major figures in rackets rather than mere hirelings. It covers his 1930s career, the Dewey method, and the scale of his office, including staff, budget, and personal background.
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New York
Owosso
Mich
Charles
Lucian
Dewey
Lexon
Jerome
Seabury
Ughts
William B. Dodge
Dewey At
Arite
Waxey Gordon
George Z. Medslie
United States
Medalie
Fear Of Flops Keeps Movie Actors From Stage Says Huston
Hollywood star Walter Huston argues that fear of financial loss and reputational damage keeps film actors off the stage. He believes stage work offers vital artistry and learning, noting he has turned down movie deals to perform in Othello on Broadway and on tour. Edward Bromberg, a doctor in the chapter, comments on the era's acting dynamics.
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Huston
Robbin Coons
Bollywood
Walter Huston
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Euston
Iit
Dodsworth
the Tong
New York
U. Edward Bromberg
Men in White era tale mixes careers and domestic life
The passage notes Dr Forbes and Mrs Bromberg balancing science and family, with Bromberg continuing heart research and claiming support from a medical career. It also references screen credits for Pye and other early film industry figures, plus mentions Gloria Stuart’s home with two cocker spaniels, a red and a black one.
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Rtage
Dr. Forbes
Pye
Juillet
Shakespeare
Irving ‘Thalberg
Gloria Stuart
Lee Wins Oklahoma Democratic Senate Nomination
Oklahoma City July 29 A former professor and Rep Josh Lee won the Oklahoma Democratic U S Senate nomination by a narrow margin over 100 votes as Gov Morland’s support and Lee’s oratory propelled him toward the November race against Republican Herbert Hyde. The victory follows Lee’s rise from university speaking chair to political prominence amid GOP challenges.
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Oklahoma City
Josh Lee
Oklahoma
U. S
State University
genat.Lee
WPA
EW. Morland
Lee
Herbert KL Hyde
Senate
the. P. Gore
Maclaiid
Corpea
Murland Stil
Percy L
Gassaway
Frank Lewis Rites Will Be Thursday
Funeral services for Frank Lewis who died Monday night at Miller hospital will be held Thursday in Ree Heights. The body will be sent to Arbor for burial. Lewis, born in 1894, spent most of his life in South Dakota and formerly bought grain for the Sexauer Elevator in Ree Heights. He was married to Lucia and survived by sisters and three children along with several brothers. A car crash near Ree Heights Sunday night killed Dany Winsell, a hall proprietor and city council member.
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Ree Heights
Franz Lewis
Evenin
Pital
Lewis
Ree
Dany Winsell
Sexauer
South Dakota
F Pennelland
Lucia d
Turkeys Grow Strong on Grasshoppers at Sully County Farm
Mrs. Menry Herte of Sully County reports her flock of young turkeys thriving on a diet of grasshoppers. She keeps them well supplied with water to support the birds as they grow, illustrating a practical use of local forage in poultry raising.
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Menry Herte
Sully County
Round Up Ponies For Annual Sale
Round Up Ponies For Annual Sale in Chincoteague Virginia as the island hosts the yearly pony penning event. The aging tradition dates back centuries with volunteers guiding the ponies from Tom’s Cove to the sale site. An annual auction draws participants from Virginia and neighboring states along with the local fire company organizers.
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Chincoteagure
Chincoteague Island
Occaneuwift
Tns
Assute
Coteague
Toms Cove
Oga
Valumteer Fire Company
Virginia
German Aero Club Honors Lindbergh in Berlin
Lindbergh was honored by the German Aero Club in Berlin as the award for distinguished service in aviation was presented. The ceremony occurred after Lindbergh’s arrival in the city, where he was seated with other officers, recognizing his contributions to aviation.
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Lindbergh
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