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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

2

Swine Prices Fall at Armour Stock Yards and Other Markets

Hog prices slid 13 to 15 cents with top quotes around 5.00 at Armour Huron and related markets. Cattle and sheep showed varied moves with steady to lower quotes. hunks of buyers and feeders reported weak demand and regional price dips, including Watertown and St Paul results, while Chicago quotes showed hogs down 10 to 15 cents from the prior day.

Armour Stock Yards Huron Watertown Chicago California Bt. Paul South ST. Paul Dept. Agr Bude

Huron and regional produce market price roundup

Regional market notes from Huron Mitchell Watertown Sioux City Sioux Falls Chicago dated June 12 13 show prices for heavy hens over 5 pounds light hens 4 to 5 pounds and under 4 pounds leghorn hens and roosters butterfat No 1 and No 2 eggs and various case prices. Trade ranges include specific weights and breed categories across several cities.

Huron Huron Produce Hoon Mae Mitchell Leghorn Leghorn Roosters Henneryegge Watertown Sioux City Sune ISP Duce Leghens Springs Bronx Falls Sioux Falls

Grain Prices Slump Under Selling Wave

Grain futures across wheat and corn fell 2% to 4% as selling pressure pressed prices to exchange minimums before a market shift. European war news and preminima trading limits weighed on activity, with most contracts closing at or near the minimums while several grains posted declines from yesterday. Chicago, Minneapolis, and futures ranges show broad weakness in wheat oats and rye with sparse gains on some deferreds.

Chhicagy Europe

Markets at Glance and Commodity Prices variegated

New York markets show mixed bonds and foreign exchange with steady government yields. Sterling and European markets wobble while metals trade unevenly. Wheat falls sharply. corn and hog futures slide with top hogs at 5.25. Poultry prices list various weights and regional quotes. potato futures report no sales today.

New York Sterling Liverpool

Italian steamer chased by French near Canary Islands

In Tenerife Canary Islands a warship pursued an Italian steamer Malta and fired shells at a vessel named Goya near Las Galletas. The chase continued for another unidentified Italian steamer, with Italian ships returning to Tenerife as tensions rose after Italy's entry into the war.

Santa Cruz DE Tenerife Canary Islands Maltanes Las Galletas

Masonic Posts Filled By Hall Newly Elected Grand Master

South Dakota Ancient Free and Masons elect Grand Master Hall unveils appointive officers for the ensuing year. Appointments include Harper as chaplain Peters as orator Hartshorn as senior deacon Watson as junior sTyndall as senior steward Rayburn as junior steward Lloyd as marshal Morrill as sword bearer Siertz as pursuivant Lernawn as standard Bar Sioux Falls tiler Westcrawier Rapid City assistant Harper Barclay and McCawier reelected. Huron prepares to host the 1941 lodge conclave.

C. Ne Hall Hu- Tron South Dakota Verne Rayburn Hurley George Lloyd Spencer Marshal Earl V. Morrill Sturgis Peter J. Siertz Etmosa Ny Lernawn Standard Fred Bar- Sioux Falls Tiler Albert W.W. Westcrawier Rapid City Harper, Barclay McCawier Huron Jstead Lodge

Stocks Drift As Trading Slacks In New York Market

The stock market edged lower as European war reports darkened sentiment. Trading was slack with only brief fluctuations, leaders down about two points at most. some gains appeared late, while many issues closed in the red. Volume around 906,000 shares.

New York Chicago

Ethiopian Leader Seeks Allied Help to Fight Italians

In Jerusalem and London reports the newly named Ethiopia war chief Berou says the time has come to rally thousands against Italian forces with Allied aid. Selassie, in exile in London, hopes to lead a return to Ethiopia and reclaim the throne with the Lion of Judah prominent.

Berou of Selassie Forces Jerusalem Fitaeri Berou Haile Selassie Ethiopia Reid Agsinat Yeny Elday India Negus Tril Bh Selassie London Issite Selassie Opin Ig

Egypt Offers Full War Support to Britain but Declines Offensive

Alexandria reports Premier Aly Maher Pasha pledging Egypt will provide full assistance under the Anglo Egyptian treaty while refraining from offensive action against Italy. The nation severed diplomatic ties but will back Britain with communications, bases, and ports as air raid alarms prompt civilians to seek shelters. no bombs were dropped during the raid warnings.

Egypt Britain Italy Alexandria Te If Great Britain Aly Maher Pashs

Italian Gas And Ammunition Dump Blown Up

London reports Royal Air Force bombers officially attacked Italian fuel and ammunition dumps along the Red Sea coast and in Ethiopia. The powerhouse gasoline dump and barracks at Assab Eritrea were destroyed, and an ammunition dump near Dire Dawa on the Addis Ababa railway line was also blasted.

Ethiopia London Royal Air Force Hed Sea Ieee Air “Ministry Commique Eaid Assab Eritrea Red Sea Diredawa Addis Ababa

99 Year Old Huron Resident Passes Away at 99

Huron’s oldest resident Thomas J. Peck died this morning at Huron hospital after a two week illness. Born June 21, 1841 in Worcestershire England, he lived in Iowa and Nebraska before settling in Huron in 1923. Survived by four sons, three daughters, and several grandchildren. Funeral at Welter Chapel Friday at 2 PM, Rev. Alfred Trewery officiating. burial in Riverside Cemetery.

Huron Thomas J. JL. Peni Huron Hospital Mr. Peck Beadle County Sanitarium Peck Welter Chapel Alfred Trewery Riverside Cemetery Worcestershire Iowa Marietta Figg Burwell Neb Juron T. W. Peck Pierre Charles Brainerd Minn Omar Peck Canton S. DB Irvin Daugh Misters Robert Baum Joe Gainor Alice Gogsett San Francisco

Congress Adjourns After Debate On Billion Dollar Defense Tax Bill

Fragmented OCR notes show Congress debating a large defense tax bill with revenue law revisions. A Texas Democrat notes many senators want to take a fresh look at farm surplus issues before adjournment on June 12.

Congress Revenue Laws Committee Eee Teonmance Texas E. Wraey

Reports Of Landing Of British In Dutch East Indies Denied

Tokyo reported denial from Japanese and Dutch officials that British troops had landed in the Dutch East Indies. British sources and London war office offered no confirmation or denial, while the Netherlands government also rejected the report.

Dutch East Indies Tokyo Lune Pega Joxtrettie Arty Legation London War Office Netherlands

Hamilton Leaves For Philadelphia

Washington June 13 John Hamilton chairman of the Republican national committee declares there is grave danger to democratic institutions in the prospect of a third term and totalitarian trend. He said the people must poke toward the party if peace of the nation is to be preserved. He outlined the convention program with sessions from June 24 to 28 and expected at least 10 candidates for the presidential nomination.

Washington John Hamilton Republican National Committee Philadelphia Hamilton Republican Party Conven Wwe

Paris under renewed German encirclement as drives reach outskirts

Paris reporters describe German forces pressing from west along the Seine north to the Oise and Ourdy valleys and east along the Marne. French troops fall back from Meaux toward Chateau Thierry as Meaux lies 26 miles from central Paris and 15 miles from eastern suburbs. A third German column nears Pacy-sur-Eure, about 45 miles west of Paris, while fronts near Evereux hold. Abece’s Italian frontier front remains quiet as French forces stay alert.

Paris Beaumont Beiche Saco Ta cm Seine Oise Ourdy Marne Chateau Meaux Chateau Tierry Pacy- Surs Eure Evereux Abece Italy

German front reports advance near Le Havre and St Velery

Reported progress along the English Channel coast claims Le Havre near, with German generals Leppée involved in a spectacular operation. Spokesmen say Havre is nearly reached as Allied losses and prisoner counts rise, while lines shift around St Velery en Caux.

Buttes Bower Wis le Havre St. Velery-en-Caux English Channel Rolles Leppée Havre Yeasts

State Grange Hears Everson at South Dakota event

Secretary of Agriculture E. Ho. Everson spoke as a special speaker at the Taner 3lat annual state convention of the South Dakota Grange. He urged focusing on domestic business, advocating the golden rule and ten commandments as a code of living, and called for organized effort to drive economic recovery. He cited South Dakota rankings in farm production and argued the real problem is high distribution costs. The convention closed with Hand County Day and an evening officer installation.

E. Ho. Everson The Farmers Union South Dakota Grange America Everson Assembly South Dakota Ed Ie Grange Convention Hand

British Rethink On Reinforcements For French Front

Report notes a vast reinforcement plan to send up to 36 divisions to France, despite doubts. Attlee declining timing of Churchill statement amid war cabinet briefings. British air raids hit Tobruk and naval bases. Malta suffers civilian casualties as raids continue.

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