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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
4
Huron officials push stricter rules after gardens damaged by roaming dogs. A campaign informs owners of licenses and penalties while considering amendments to require dogs to stay on premises. Destructive pets could lead to fines or impounding, with enforcement proving difficult.
Raymond Clapper reports mood in Britain moving toward a hard peace after Casablanca. Labor party resolutions link majority German people to Nazi rise, advocating comprehensive Allied vengeance and no early concessions. He notes postwar reeducation challenges, occupation plans, and use of neutral Swiss textbooks as a possible path.
Ruth Millett argues war work boosts independence for women but warns rising divorce rates threaten welfare in Buffalo. She contends many women may abandon marriages for earnings, risking future security if jobs end with the war. Millett cautions against letting independence erode lasting marriage and stability.
A proposal by Congressman Jerry Voorhis of California introduces The Farmer Committee Act of 1843 to centralize farm programs under locally elected committees. The plan abolishes multiple local depots, creating county and state offices with no federal staff, and aims for democratic local control while ensuring fair play for tenants and farm wives.
Ernie Pyle notes his column is read by both enlisted men and officers at an isolated African air base. He encounters two Hoosiers, Pfe George Richardson and Capt Harold Lawler, describes flying down the Nile to Cairo, and reflects on austerity versus luxury amid wartime trade and vivid desert imagery.
The speaker argues the Voorhis measure creates a motor for a farmers farm program but would leave the chassis and body to be built. Decentralization is urged, with county committees selecting staff and a flexible local association avoiding federal appointments, travel, or fund segregation. The aim is increased efficiency and local administration of farm programs.
Notices advise not to remove stamps before exchange and to destroy expired stamps. Those who haven’t mailed ration forms may wait until August 37 to obtain books. post workers should inquire at their ration boards if a book is not received by then. Applications and stamp boards are referenced for guidance.
Dorothy Kilgallen writes that Bob Hope, “The Voice of Broadway,” has become a central figure in wartime morale. He has toured Army camps, Navy ships, and air bases, entertaining millions of servicemen, raising war bonds, and risking discomfort to lift spirits. His dedication mirrors Will Rogers’ wartime spirit.
Public ration guidance lists valid dates and limits for sugar coffee meat butter cheese oils red stamps J K L M N blue stamps K W M canned goods shoes fuel oil gasoline coupon sets for A B C D tires inspections for BI and A holders with dates and enforcement notes.
Lend-lease aid for May totals 790 million dollars, lifting overall program to 1.6 trillion. Government vehicle use curbs aim to cut travel by 40 percent while controls on synthetic rubber distribution and emergency price policies for fluid marketing are in place. New housing and barge construction figures are noted with regional housing leadership named and deployment plans outlined.
The Newsprint Committee recommends publishers cut all newsprint by one percent for three months starting July 1, with the first 25 tons per quarter exempt. Scrap jute used in auto interiors and weather stripping is brought under cost to conserve materials for war use.
Ten years ago news notes reveal Gladys Mae Barclay’s engagement to C Raymond Fell son of Thor and Mrs Farrell. They planned nuptials this month. Also reported: funerals in Devils Lake for Frank Clapp attended by Frans Dwyer, Jess Burns, and E C McKenzie. trips to Minneapolis Toronto and Chicago. social visits and garden party scenes in Huron with local families and travelers.
Erwin A L A held its June meeting with 13 members and one visitor. Officers elected were President Mrs Dan Jones first vice president Mrs Fred Johns second vice president Mrs Jod Hodges chaplain Mrs Annan Jerson secretary treasurer Mrs Chester Bell sergeant at arms Mr Toe Kazmerzak. Next meeting planned for September.
In Frankfort on a Friday meeting attendees marked the 27th anniversary of the O. E. S. chapter. Guests from the Doland and Ashton chapters attended while initiation occurred. Marie Houb read the organization history and about 60 members shared lunch in the chapter room.
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