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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1940
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription rates for Huron and other South Dakota areas, with carrier and mail options priced at weekly and yearly intervals. It also states United States rates and credits the Associated Press for news dispatches. It emphasizes the paper as the local news publisher and the AP's exclusive rights.
A quotation from the Evening Huronite dated October 7, 182% urges that lasting world peace must be achieved with American might finalizing terms. It calls for freedom of movement and commerce, adequate trade to keep citizens employed, and maintained independence at home and abroad.
The piece argues Congress should remain in session to pass a tax bill funding defense spending, approve Alaska and Pan American Highway provisions, and maintain oversight of the president. It says Congress is valuable as a national listening post and should not adjourn until necessary security measures are enacted and funded.
The Department of Labor pamphlet Our Constitution and Government by Cathryn Secklee Hudson explains how government works in simple words and pictures. It urges both new naturalized citizens and longtime Americans to study democratic duties, stressing citizen participation through representation.
The text argues that people may influence lawmaking and participate in government decisions, yet retains that final authority rests with the ultimate last word. It frames citizen involvement as essential but secondary to sovereign or governing power.
Governor Lehman orders a 24 hour guard over New York State National Guard armories amid unrest from Nazi and Communist factions. The piece urges vigilance by all ranks to root out disloyal elements, noting most guards are loyal but one rotten apple could spoil the barrel.
A diary entry describes a rural household evening with baked beans and Boston brown bread, the family bathing rituals, and the sheep shearing season. The writer notes rain after work, the mixed feelings about cleanliness, and a humorous sketch of family squabbles. Radishes and routine chores end the night.
Ruth Millett argues that women today can skip middle age by embracing three active stages from girl to grandmother. The piece contrasts the past middle aged woman who wore drab clothes and limited interests with a modern woman who is stylish, athletic, socially engaging, and versatile in roles from golf to conversation.
A fragmentary piece quotes Hamon Betela on American solidarity amid war and former President Hoover, Henry Heimann and Fred Romano discussing contacts, credit, and national strength. The text reads like a mosaic of diplomatese and opinions on society, loyalty, and economic gauges.
The Mitchell Republic argues that mobilizing U S armament in a single factory to produce 1 000 planes daily within six months shows democracy's efficiency versus Hitler's dictatorship. It notes Germany may reach 6 000 airplanes monthly but claims U S output could vastly exceed this in half a year.
Washington reports quiet unity forming between downtown New Dealers and non-New Deal Democrats in congress as defense plans loom. Roosevelt delays a message while Byrd and Smith push for non defense cuts, and Mussolini’s entry shocks allies though public support leans against him.
New York June 12 report notes Paris source cutoffs for short wave relays by American networks. NBC CBS staff secured French relay facilities in Tours for United States broadcasts. Spotlighted programs and schedules list WEAF WIZ WABC CBS NB C from 5:15 to 10 PM with varied shows and sports segments. A brief aside explains carrion birds’ baldness to prevent feather fouling.
A dense word puzzle lists numerous clues and cryptic definitions pointing to a great inventor. The mixed items reference names, objects, places, and terms like telegraphy, musical notes, and various languages, suggesting a historic figure implicated by crossword style hints across multiple fields.
In a 1940 Evening Humanite column, the author argues small neutral states in Europe like Sweden and Switzerland fare better under democracy due to limited size. The piece asserts less corruption, stronger social services, and greater willingness to integrate diverse groups, contrasting with larger nations where demagogues can exploit prejudices. It cites Sweden’s six million residents and Greece’s ancient city-states as examples of small-scale democracy delivering cohesion through homogeneous, closely connected communities.
Lester Barlows liquid oxygen car explosive demonstrated greater force than TNT in tests conducted Tuesday by Glenn L. Martin Company engineers with bureau officials observing. Half and quarter pound charges blew a 50 pound steel disc skyward in a four foot pit, average lift about 30 percent higher than TNT, prompting talk of further experiments pending congressional funding.
Men members of the Harge County Club meet at the clubhouse Thursday evening for a stag party. H A McClelland, stag committee chairman, announced a dinner menu of baked ham and creamed potatoes. Serving begins at 7 15 p m. After golf on the club course in good condition from June rains members are invited to precede the stag with a round of golf.
No election will be held in Ree Heights independent school district this year as only current members filed petitions. C. W. Speirs and Howard Beck each filed for a three year term.
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