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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
1
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker is slated to attend the Huron Airport Jubilee as part of a public events program. The veteran aviator's appearance underscores the gathering's commemorative tone and draws regional crowds seeking aviation history ambiance.
Washington reports Nebraska Independent Senator Norris, 75, suffered indigestion today. Capitol physician Dr George W Calver said the ailment is not serious, with no further health concerns disclosed.
Local readers and travelers discuss the possible revival of trans polar airways between the United States and Russia. They foresee shorter polar routes, rapid development of Arctic aviation infrastructure, and safety advances within five years despite magnetic pole navigation challenges.
Smoke filled streets and a kitchen flue clog caused a fire alarm in Columbia. Dallas reports a judge using nightly home visits to compel tardy defendants to court with $200 fines and possible jail. Newfort man seeks a billy goat owner after the animal damaged a car. Chicago records a 7 mile test drive contrasting reckless versus careful driving. Indianapolis reports Forest Hurrell, 28, bitten by a dog and arrested for no dog license.
A 1931 Esquire Features sketch narrates Uncle Dewey Durp avoiding the doctor for his wife’s lockjaw, with humor about marital dynamics. Bob Burns riffs on small town life as a traveling entertainer, ending with a quip about inviting the doctor next week.
London June 2 Four power talks collapse as Britain and France veto Germany and Italy on mass naval demonstration off Valencia to pressure the Spanish central government over the Leipzig affair. Berlin expresses deep disillusionment, while Madrid reports insurgent air activity and Franco’s forces advancing toward Santander amid Basque stalemate near Bilbao.
City Manager Sears hails Senate passage of a 1.5 billion relief bill with a two year Public Works Administration extension. An amendment to raise revolving funds to 340 million for grants and loans was adopted, while a proposal to cut the total to 1 billion failed amid applause. Sears expects early action on the auditorium project and notes the 200 thousand bonds for it.
The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that funding the Justice Department from a 1935 liquor law created law enforcement funds was unconstitutional. The department lacks funds to operate as that act has been voided, leaving state law enforcement activities in flux while duties shift to other agencies.
Weather outlook for Huron and vicinity shows unsettled conditions with possible showers and thunderstorms. Tonight is slightly warmer in places, Wednesday brings more showers and thunderstorms likely with some warming, while the extreme east stays cooler and the far west turns cooler tonight into Wednesday.
The Huron Chamber of Commerce forms a special committee to speed poisoned bait shipments and support the eradication program. Fred D. Greene chairs the panel with G. A. Starling Charles Bark L. L. Ladd Frank Simons Earl Pierce Dr. W. H. Griffith and County Agent Ladd as county representative. Continued on page two see GRASSHOPPERS.
Tomorrow in Huron retailers unite for Baby Chick Day offering two free baby chicks with each one dollar purchase. Cash buys only. excluded items include sugar and four staples. Coupons redeemable at Swilvang Company plant or Fairmont Creamery Co. plant. aim to boost local poultry flocks with several hundred added chicks. The program is sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce retail division.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I ace and famed auto racer, has accepted an invitation to attend Huron's two day airport dedication July 4 and 5. Prominent dignitaries from rail and airline companies, plus officials from several states, will also attend the event.
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