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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
4
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In a five to four ruling the Supreme Court addressed conflicting issues on whether communities may impose license fees on distributing religious literature. It notes localities can regulate peddlers and curb disruptive street litter and questions whether religious literature can be taxed differently from secular works. The piece argues the Court’s interpretation should apply equally to all groups and stresses community order over sectarian privilege.
A fragment notes a confidential claim that Roosevelt pretended to bluff while the Fuehrer and Americans faced inflated quotas. The passage hints at strategic deception in wartime negotiations and the perception of American resolve.
The passage argues decisions show nine justices will diverge on moot issues and cannot be replaced by changing the court. It reflects on the American idea that courts are not legislators and that the people endure lawmakers' errors. It cites conservatives and liberals under Roosevelt. It lauds the concept as sound.
A high liberal and patriotic source urges avoiding Nazi style justice, stressing equal justice under law and liberty. The plea argues against punishing citizens or their ancestors for their birthplace while war rages.
A wartime plea echoes from China as air power gaps threaten Chekiang Kuangsi operations. Lieutenant John Donovan of the Flying Tigers sends a message to his mother and appeals for equipment and personnel from the United States and allies amid ongoing conflict. The piece ends with a bank slogan urging action to secure resources.
Ruth Millett argues women should ignore friends who dampen celebrations of life’s milestones from diamond moments to wedding anniversaries to home ownership and motherhood. She urges women to turn a deaf ear to common social cautions and enjoy their achievements.
Cordell Hull calls for collaboration with like minded nations to share responsibility for a better world. Donald M. Nelson warns building code delays could cost battles. James H. Doolittle notes receiving a detailed report from Japanese broadcasts. Dwight Griswold states candidates must promise to help end the war quickly.
The fragment notes a confidential exchange in Berlin involving Dr. Hans Thomsen after returning from Washington. It recalls Thomsen's Lisbon broadcast doubting astronomical armament figures and suggests a tense dialogue with the Fuehrer about whether Roosevelt’s figures were genuine.
A guest editorial argues for a national pool of doctors to support both armed forces and civilians as civilian medical care strains grow. It cites Bremerton Waynesville Vallejo and many towns where physicians are drafted and calls for employer provided health services and prepayment plans to prevent collapse of care.
Raymond Clapper reports that by next year American and Allied ship output should surpass sinkings as shipyards race to deliver cargo ships. He notes rapid U S, British, and Canadian construction, boosted by anti submarine measures, faster Liberty ship builds, and a push to speed up turnarounds.
Chicago reports a pause in the wartime surge of wholesale food costs with farm prices retreating from earlier peaks. Experts forecast farmers will earn about 2 billion more than 1941, aided by record cash income and strong wartime production despite remaining higher than a year ago.
A reflective column on wartime Broadway nights in June 1942. The author notes dim lighting from marquees, sailors and khaki crowds, and Greer Garson film work amid parade fatigue. He praises Lt. J Michael Hall and calls for cautious peacetime return to traffic.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson analyzes the horse population decline amid wartime rationing. He notes 1941 census shows about 10 million horses, far below prewar levels, and explains shortages of stallions, harness, drivers, and meat demand. He cites Army Remount Service and ongoing farm delivery issues.
Radio listings from Central War Time NY June 16 present a dense schedule of CBS NBC and Mutual programs. Highlights include Blue of America Town Meeting from Lawrence Kansas Draft age lowered discussion and major entertainers such as Fanny Brice Bing Crosby Walt Disney Rudy Vallee and Kate Smith with various comedy dramas and news blocks. The day’s lineup also features The Aldrich Family Major Bowes Amateurs Jim Backus Big Town and First Line among others with wartime news updates and a note on Denmark’s July 4 independence anniversary since 1919.
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