City Budget Cuts Approved At Taxpayer Meet
A crowd of over 200 taxpayers approved reductions in Huron city operating expenses for 1932. The $52,403 cut from a $215,000 budget was accepted, with the full levy kept but surplus to be used to offset next year’s appropriation. Former senator J. Crawford urged shared sacrifice and warned against class divisions, praising the decision to spread the burden.
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Huron City
Churchill
T. Giebell
Bannion
Coe J. Crawford
United States
Patriotisn
Juyselt
Porsizte
Bel
B. J. Bowe
Legion Urges Full Payment Of World War Certificates
The William Reaves post of the American Legion adopted a unanimous resolution urging immediate full payment of World War service certificates to veterans to stimulate business. Copies go to the South Dakota delegation, Watertown headquarters, and Washington committee. Local Legionnaires cite cash release easing national financial stress, especially in South Dakota.
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William Reaves
American Legion
South Dakota
Congress
Department
Watertown
American Legion Legislative Committee
Washington
Huron Post
H. M. Cass
Vernon J. Clark
Weather outlook with unsettled temperatures and cold.
Weather notes indicate unsettled and much colder tonight with little temperature change for Saturday. For the eastern region, generally fair tonight and extremely cold Saturday, with the extreme southwest remaining notably cold.
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Bewth Dakeia
Fire Douses Motor Arcade as City Rejoices New Soft Water
A blaze gutted the Motor Arcade Thursday morning in Huron. Firefighters credited the flood of fresh water from the James river, draining hard water from mains for hours, with easing the hard water problem. hardness fell from 56 to 28 degrees, signaling a new water quality era.
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Motor Arcade
Huron
Iremen
James River
C. D. Hays
City Water Works
Winter Returns To Central S. D.
Winter Sprang a surprise comeback over South Dakota today, with scattered snow across the state. The storm drove strong winds, left four inches on plains near Huron, and sent temperatures plummeting below zero overnight. Roads drifted, travel slow, and the James River rose briefly as precipitation totaled about .40 inch.
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South Dakota
M. E. Blystone
Huron
Huron-Pierra
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Sioux Falls
Mercury
Loriks Won't Run For Governorship
State Senator Emil Loriks of Kingsbury county told the Associated Press he is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor. He denied entering the primary against E. L. Corey Wagner editor and Tom Berry Belvidere rancher, despite prior support and rumors of a run.
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Loriks
Arlington
Emil Loriks
Kingsbury County
Associated Press
E. £. Corey
Wagner
Tom Berry
Belvidere Rancher
Berty
Huron
China rejects new Japanese peace demands in Shanghai
Shanghai reports say China’s government rejects Japan’s latest demands as peace talks stall. Nanking dispatches warn of a widening battle at Taitsang, 25 miles northwest, while Shanghai quiets as authorities vow continued resistance. Neutral powers urge halt to hostilities and peace observers report on orders.
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Taitsang
Shanghai
Morris
Harris
Associated Press
Lo Wen-Kan
Nanking
Here
Faisang
Ihely
Naziang
Kating
Eve Sthing
la Wen-Kan
Quo Tei-Chi
China
Geneva
Plans for State Seed Survey In South Dakota
Pierre March 4 Plans are near completion for a statewide survey by public employees next week to obtain a final check on seed requirements of South Dakota farmers. About 2 field men from state departments and South Dakota State college will meet at Huron Monday to receive instructions before starting the survey. The survey, designed to supplement previous efforts so that definite information can be obtained and elevator supplies gauged accordingly, is under direction of a committee headed by Hugh Wash of Redfield, who also is chairman of the regular state seed committee. Reports of the field men will be compiled at Huron through cooperation of George Starting, manager of the South Dakota Bankers association.
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Huron
George Starting
South Dakota Bankers Association
Wolsey Raises Feed Relief Fund With Dance
A Wolsey relief fund collected 92.10 for livestock feed from a benefit dance and teachers’ donations. The dance netted 48 and 44.10 came from school officials. Funds were split 46.05 to Hur on Mayor’s Relief Fund and 46.05 to radio WNAX for feed purchases. Music and hall were donated by local residents.
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Wolsey Wolsey
Wolsey
F. ¥. Wardman
W. S. Darling
Wolsey Relief Committee
Ftmd
Huron
WNAX
Yankton
Olen Orioles
Darling
Newton
Cooperation Between Senate And House On Wheat Gift Bill
Washington March 41 R The only obstacle to the first major relief measure this season the donation of forty million rushels of wheat to feed the unemployed lies in differences between the senate and house Adjustments of minor nature were all that stood in the way as the house with two opposing votes endorsed a bill to give away nearly a quarter of the grain piled by the farm board The senate passed the bill months ago and it languished in the house agriculture committee until a discharge petition revived it The Red Cross will mill the wheat into flour or bake bread for the jobless The farm board bears the loss feared at about fifteen million dollars storage charges would have eaten up the grain's value anyway Republican Leader Santi pledged support to the measure as the Democrats brought it to the floor
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Farm Board
Home Agriculture Committee
Red Cross
Hunery
Santi
Lindbergh Kidnapping Sparks Amateur Detectives Across Nation
Hopewell New Jersey March 4 The Lindbergh kidnapping has turned the United States into a nation of amateur detectives eager to help. Clues like THE LADDER THE FOOTPRINTS and THE FINGERPRINTS intrigue, yet few solid leads emerge. Messages sent include a $50,000 ransom postmarked New York and a dire warning to Lindberghs. Police track calls and letters while alibis and timing raise questions about how much insiders knew. Rumors of a sea club and a rum runner hearing a baby cry surface amid broad public fever for justice. Various alarms are sent for suspicious cars as authorities pursue scant concrete evidence.
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Hopewell
N. J
United States
New York
Col. Lindbergh
South Orange
Lindberghs
SEA Club
Jersey
Huron Debaters Meet Watertown in Prestate Duel
Huron and Watertown faced off in a prestate tournament debate. Competitors included Alvin Nelson and Maynard Resch of Water and a notable panel presented by Prono Hurapheay. The match featured multiple rounds and extended beyond typical time limits.
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Huron
Watertown
Alvin Nelson
Maynard Resch
Water
Bankhead Not Elected in 1930 Senate Contest
Washington March A Senate elections sub committee ruled that Senator John H Bankhead of Alabama was not elected in 1930 and his seat should be declared vacant The report faulted the election as fraudulent citing widespread violations while Democratic members Bratton and George prepared a minority report The sub committee will forward its finding to the full committee for approval before the senate acts.
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Washington, March
Senate
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Bankhead-Heflin
Hastings
Bratton
New Mexico
George
Georgia
Stump Noted In Huron Relief Drive
Contributions to Mayor E. T. Gitchell Teliet fund have grown yet paused in recent days. Louis Gannaway is among donors with a $6 gift from Coe I Crawford. Rev P E Lochridge urged renewed support over KGDY radio. A 7:30 pm selection of a Standard Oil official will broadcast another plea, Weather changes are expected to lift gifts.
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E. T. Gitchell
Louis Gannaway
Coe I. Crawford
P. E. Lochridge
Methodist Episcopal Church
KGDY
Standard Oil
Huron
W. H. Olson
Lindbergh Baby Kidnap Case Appeals for Return
Trenton reports Colonel Lindbergh and wife appeal directly to kidnapers for the baby's immediate safe return. They offer confidential promises and urge contact through a chosen representative. Gov Moore coordinates broader national involvement while police scrutinize nurse Betty Gow and await ransom prospects. State police receive an anonymous immunity query. Clues multiply as investigators probe threats and letters amid a nationwide search.
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Trenton
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
A. Harry Moore
Lindbergh
John Toohey
Gav. Moore
Hoover
Chicago
Betty Gow
Col. Lindergh
Elimination of duplication eyed in county offices
Aberdeen March 4 Edward B. Oddy Woonsocket told a state tax conference reducing county administration costs hinges on removing duplicate work in the auditor and treasurer offices. Reports covered taxations savings in county operations school costs and township affairs with a fourth due today. J J Martin cited downward trends in education expenses tied to salary cuts while warning against overreacting without harming services.
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Aberdeen
Costa
Edward B. Oddy
Woonsocket Tld
Harlan Whisman
Huron
Lindbergh Baby Vanishing Deepens in 1930s Search
Police across New Jersey and major cities chase clues in the Lindbergh baby disappearance. Authorities probe possible suspects including a Detroit figure linked to a criminal gang and a Chicago case involving an attempted adoption in Evanston. The Lindberghs push a radio appeal while refusing to halt the nationwide hunt.
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Associated Press
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
New Jersey
Chicago
Detroit
Scotty” Gow
Purple Gatiz
Mary Hegers
Evanston
Til
Lindberghs
Lindbergh Baby Reported Hidden in Burlington Iowa
Springfield March 4 police investigated a note claimed by the Eaton Brothers to say Charles A Lindbergh Jr is hidden in Burlington Iowa. The letter demanded 50000 dollars and promised the baby would be fed as requested, with threats to return him immediately if demands met. Local officials began checks in Burlington for the suspected kidnapping claim.
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Springfield
Ill
Burlington
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Lindy
Chicago
Poice Today
Eaton Brothers
Child Burns To Death In Ranch House Blaze
Rever Mrs Leonard Carter perished in a ranch home fire 17 miles northwest of Camp Crook. An infant was saved after the child started the blaze while the mother was away sorting clothes. Mrs Carter rushed back to rescue Bevery but died.
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Camp Crook
Leonard Carter
Carter Ranch
Here
Leonard
Beverly
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