Rockefeller Lines Up With Wets For Dry Law Repeal
John D Rockefeller and allies pivot toward repealing the 18th amendment. In a letter to Dr Nicholas Murs, Rockefeller signals support for a repeal plank and urges caution on a substitute. Critics warn repeal could erode public order and fuel lawbreaking.
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Rockefeller
York
John D. Rockefeller
Nicholas Murs
Rustler
Heckefeller
Gulles
Musketeler
Granskou Elected President of Augustana College
Rev. C. M. Granskou head of Waldorf college Forest City Iowa was chosen president of Augustana college Sioux Falls by the Norwegian Lutheran church of America convention. He succeeds Dr. G. J. H. Preus who becomes president of Luther college Decorah Iowa.
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Granskou
Augustana
Minneapolis
C. M. Granskou
Waldorf College
Forest City
Augustana College
Sioux Falls
Norwegian Lutheran Church of Ameriti
GO. J. H. Preus
Luther College
Decorah
Weather forecast for Huron and Makota region
Thunder showers expected this afternoon or tonight with cooler temperatures. In the east and central portions tonight and Wednesday, generally fair by evening in the extreme east portion.
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Huron
South Makota
Evelee
East Pocton
Mop Up Capital Not Chicago Says Cermak Advice
Cermak urged focusing anti crime efforts in Washington rather than Chicago during the upcoming national political conventions. He argued Chicago needs no extra mop up and that liquor enforcement should target lawmakers from the capital, noting that city funds have already been spent on law enforcement.
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Chicago
Cermak
Washington
Fair Board Charts 1932 Budget Savings Plan
South Dakota State Fair officials discuss a 25 percent budget cut to reduce staging costs this fall while preserving entertainment levels. Highlights include a 25 percent premium reduction to 20400 dollars, payroll trimming, and potential land leasing to Huron for fair purposes. The meeting lists H N Johnson, T J Frick, J T Michell, and George W Wright as present.
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Fair Board
Fair Vitors
John F. White
Fair Grounds
City of Huron
H. N. Johnson
Rapid City
T. J. Frick
Yankton
J.T. Michell
Mitchell
George W. Wright
Huron
J. T. EB. Dinwoodie
Aberdeen
White
Mr. Wright
Civil War Vets Open Convention in Yankton South Dakota
Civil War veterans open the 49th arrival encampment of the South Dakota department Grand Army of the Republic in Yankton with a roll call. Warren Osborn, 93, participated in founding the department decades ago. The South Dakota women’s relief corps reports about 160 registrants. EB.1 Hurlbut presides, Minnie Lewis oversees the WRG sessions. A tree dedication, tours, an army mess event by the local American Legion post and auxiliary, and a Yankton college play are on today’s program with officer elections set for Wednesday.
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Yankton
South Dakota
Grand Army of the Republic
Warren Osborn
South Dakota Women’s Relief Corps
Hurlbut
Rapid City
Minnie Lewis
Mitchell
WRG
Yankton High School
American Legion
Yankton College
Kinter Elected President Of South Dakota Osteopaths
Rapid City physician Dr. B R Kinter was elected president of the South Dakota Osteopathic Association at the two day convention closing yesterday. Dr. James Cheney of Sioux Falls was named vice president and Dr Benedicta Lewis of Pierre secretary. Dr F E Burkholder of Sioux Falls was named delegate to the American Osteopathic Association meeting in Detroit in July with Dr Klater as alternate. Watertown chosen as 199 convention city. Entertainment featured Prof Lee Bright of Huron college conservatory singing two solos, Miss Winona Boughton with a solo and quartet, and a group by Mrs E L Bayles Miss Boughton Eugene Kingdon and Mr Bright. Accompanist was Miss Besse Stackpole of Huron college.
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Kinter
S. D
BR. B. Kinter
Rapid City
South Dakota Osteopathic Association
James Cheney
Sioux Falls
Benedicta Lewis
Pierre
F. E. Burkholder
Detroit
Klater
Watertown
Lee Bright
Huron College Conservatory of Music
Winona Boughton
E. L. Bayles
Boughton
Eugene Kingdon
Bright
Besse Stackpole
Huron Colze
Police Guard Vets Parade Amid Rumors of Red Plot
Washington dispatch reports police superintendent Glassford ordering 10 extraordinary measures to safeguard the Veterans Bonus March route along Pennsylvania Avenue after authorities uncovered a claimed communist plot to provoke violence. Thousands of ex servicemen push for a two billion dollar bonus as reinforcements head toward the capital and Reverend James R. Cox weighs acting as spokesman.
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Camden
N. S
Delaware River Bridge
Philadelphia
Washington
Bonus Army
Glassford
Pennsylvania Avenue
Bonus Agitators Are Told To Go To Hell
In Washington a group of bonus marchers confronted Senator James Hamilton Lewis in the Capitol corridor and were told to go to hell. Lewis, known for courtesy, said he would block veterans legislation and returned to his duties after expressing anger at the protesters. He doubted the marchers were legitimate veterans or legionnaires and labeled them troublemakers exploiting former service members.
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Washington
James Hamilton Lewis
Ilinois
Capitol
Lewis
Senate
Hitch-hiking and freighting troubles persist through routes
Reports indicate that hitch-hiking and freighting problems continue to vex several communities as traveling men move through the region. The situation shows ongoing tensions over transportation and labor, affecting local schedules and safety.
Blue Shirt Army contingent moves toward Washington for relief
In Yankton a boxcar with about 33 ex-soldiers and unemployed men passed through en route to Washington. Led by Capt Morse and Lieut Miller the group said they seek work not charity and plan to stay until Congress acts on relief and bonuses for ex service members. They originated from Seattle under organizer W G McCarthy who has built multiple contingents on the road.
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Yankton
Blue Shirt Army
Washington, D. C
Seattle
William Morse
Joseph H. Miller
Washington
Congress
W. G. McCarthy
Huge Revenue Bill Becomes Law In Cash Basis Push
Washington June 7. The new revenue bill is law, boosting government credit with the widest tax range since war. President Hoover signed this statute, with final senate action on the companion economy bill, to cut expenditures to revenue, to be completed today. The tax bill will raise about 1.118 billion for the coming fiscal year. electric tax sparred, but most foes insisted on quick enactment. The roll call showed 468-35 in favor, with Republicans and some Democrats voting for, and a broad opposition including many Republicans and several Democrats against. Revenue sources include excises 450.5 million, miscellaneous 152 million, income taxes 299 million, postal 10 million, stamp duties 45.5 million, gifts and tariffs making up the rest. Conferees sought to send electric tax back for review, but majority pressed ahead. Whittemore named Yankton postmaster. Sioux Falls Lutheran officers re-elected.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
House
Farmer-Labor
Ace
Henry Field Moves Closer to Iowa Senate Nomination
Des Moines June 7. Henry Field, a small town nurseryman and radio station merchant, edges toward the Republican nomination for U S senator from Iowa as Brookhart faces rising opposition. Early returns show Field leading with about 35 percent, Brookhart near 35, Murphy of Dubuque leading the Democratic race with 37,309 votes in 1,364 precincts.
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Henry Field
Senate
Des Moines
United States
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Wall Street
Shenandoah
Brookhart
Louis Murphy
Dubuque
Dan Sieck
Ottumwa
Murphy
Henry Wield
Field
Haynes
Coston
Cook
Eickersberg
Dan Steck
Kreschel
Lytle
Hagemann
Bathing Suit Bargains Spark Huron Wednesday Specials
Hundreds of shoppers joined the Huron sales as the weekly Wednesday Bargain Days offered oil wool bathing suits at 1.55, teddy’s at 5 cents, boys tennis shoes at 66 cents, and summer sandals at 4.18, with 1181 people visiting last week. Chamber official Paul Myers urged regional residents to shop downtown on Wednesdays as the six week series continues to June 29.
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Mercury
Huron
Paul K. Myers
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Green To Receive Western Boosters In Black Hills
Governor Green plans to greet Colorado and Wyoming boosters touring the Black Hills. He will be accompanied by Wyoming Governor and Alex Johnson of Rapid City, with departure for the Black Hills today and arrival scheduled tomorrow morning.
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Pierre
Green
Deadwood
Colorado
Wyoming
Black Hills
Alex Tohnson
Rapid City
American dollar quotation rises in Paris market
Paris June 1 the American dollar rallied for the first time in two weeks on the foreign exchange market. The quotation advanced to 25 22 75 from 25 32 50, attributed to the United States Congress approving the tax measure and related fiscal actions.
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Paris
Theate States Congress
These Thieves Have No Respect At All
Chicago police chief William Shoe maker of the detective bureau is peeved at burglary mischief. Yesterday he went to his favorite restaurant near his office and ordered a hat but none remained. The owner said burglars had taken it along with potatoes, the telephone, the cash register, and the electric fan.
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Chicago
Dawes Quits R F C Job to Return to Chicago Bank
Charles G. Dawes will resign as president of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and return to private life in Chicago and his Central Trust bank. He submitted his resignation to President Hoover, citing readiness to be released after the agency was established and budget measures enacted. The White House accepted with praise, noting Dawes’s sacrifice and accomplishments in guiding the R F C through its early, crucial years.
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Washington
Charles
Dawes
Re- Construction Finance Corporation
Chicago
Hoover
London
Central Trust Company of Chicago
White House
Bankers Set Dates For 33 Convention At Mitchell
Executive Manager George A. Starling announced the South Dakota Bankers Association will hold its 1953 convention in Mitchell on June 1 and 2. Officers chose the dates after reviewing Mitchell events to avoid conflicts.
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Bankers
South Dakota Bankers Association
Mitchell
George A. Starling
Association
Janitor Outearn Principal In Chicago Schools
Dr. George D. Strayer of Columbia University reported a Chicago survey showing a head janitor earning 5 759 while the principal's pay was 4 200. The finding highlights wage disparities in city schools discussed at a teachers meeting.
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Chicago
George D. Strayer
Columbia University
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