The 1940 census plans and aims outlined
Complicated plans are under way for the 1940 census, intended to yield not only population figures but extensive data on unemployment, occupation, agriculture, industry, and more. Officials seek up to date nationwide insights, including jobless totals, transit shifts, alien populations, and mortality effects, to guide policy and understanding.
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Congress
Congress of the
United States
Bureau of the Census
William L. Austin
Census Bureau
Englishman praises Plains shelterbelt plantings
T A Peace of Oxford University but forest pathologist praised shelterbelt tree plantings in the Plains States after visiting the United States last summer. He noted older belts protect fields from drying winds and could alter climate as generally planted. The report highlights successful shelterbelts amid tough weather and thriving cider groves protected from livestock.
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Plains States
T. A. Feace
Oxford University
England
United States
Peace
Jessen
Plains
Sve Suca
Women and finance in changing times linger on old cautions
Ruth Millett notes evolving dress and social shifts as men warn women to avoid signing, while Phylc and Duncan critique past dependence. The piece argues women now hold 70 percent of wealth, yet security hinges on financial literacy, countering claims of laziness and fuss about female management of money.
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Ruth Millett
Duncan
Grace
Duncan Phylc
Hélen
New York World-Telegram
NEA Service, Inc
Quote snippets and quotes shaping wartime views from 1930s figures
A collage of remarks by Abe Pickus, Ambassador Haminouchi, Hermann Goering, Rev Ostermann, Walter Downey, and General Franco. The quotes cover pacifism, air power, charity, media literacy, refugee questions, and Spain's war policy.
March Reflections From a Central South Dakota Farm Woman
Journal entry from a Central South Dakota farm woman describes a March day with barnyard noises, cattle and hens, and spring returning to the land. She recalls mulched fields, hay stacks, and a large straw pile, notes Jim oiling harnesses at home, and muses on household oil heating gone awry, ending with playful wym of men’s quirks.
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Jim
South Dakota
Kate Smith
America
Tom
Toward labor peace parley aims at unified bargaining
The article notes moves to negotiate a peace between the AFL and CIO as a step toward business recovery. It highlights past divide and rule tactics, warns of plant shutdowns from jurisdictional fights, and praises a shift toward collective bargaining. Six negotiators named by Roosevelt are expected to seek unified labor relations.
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Christian Science Monitor
American Federation of Labor
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Organizationa
Tme
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Sidney Hillman
C.T. G
Daniel J. Tobin
Matthew Woll
Harry C.bates
A. F
Roosevelt
Roosevelt plans one point funding for relief aid
Washington reports President Roosevelt will push Congress for an extra 150 million in relief funds amid scrutiny of the curtailed WPA program. Officials warn that current allocations could cut millions from relief rolls, with figures showing about 3 million still on relief and further reductions possible. Paul Mallon notes Bank loans and local lending rise alongside Baruch economy lunch chatter and Mead and Pepper bills aimed at easing small business credit.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Harrington
WPA
Mead and Pepper
Barry Hopkins
Jesse ‘Jones
BI Douglas
Dun
Bradstreet
Mead
Portable TV Transmitter Demonstrated In New York
Philadelphia Philea laboratories engineers show their portable television transmitter in New York after earlier public tryouts. Demonstrations accompany radio listings across WIZ NBC WOR MBS WEAF WABC and other stations with varied programs and scheduled changes noted.
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New York
Palm, Beach
Miami
Pla
Philea Laboratories
Philadelphia
WIZ
NBC
Waoule
Federation For Democracies Save World Peace
WOR
MBS
Thomas Patten
WEAF
Rudy Vallee
Bing Crosby
Bob Burns
WAHC
CBS
Joe Penner
Kate Smith
Bowes
Kostelanetz
Symphony & Coast Guard
Chicago
Don Winslow
Navy
Wabe
Mbs Chain
Alme
Kitchell
Wjz East Daily
Manhattan
Secenader
Malcolm
Claire
Dorothy
Rochelle
Howie Wing
Bob Troutin
Cbs-Wabe
CBS Mbe
Bill Stern
AY Robins Orch
Rowell
Thomas
Doris
Rhodes
Sophie Tucker
Cbs Chain
Amos
Andy
Nbc-Weat East
Morin Sisters
Bert Lytell
Wj2
Fultom Lewis, Jr
Mbs-Chain
Fidler
Nbc-Weat East Dancing Music Orchestra
Lum
Abner
Nbe-Red-Chain
Puzzle filled with historic clue words and radio listings
A dense crossword style puzzle page blends an outline map with numbered clues for horizontal and vertical entries. It also lists radio program schedules featuring Jack Haley, Orson Welles, and the Chicago time slot lineup across several broadcasts and concert programs.
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Oscar Shomsky
Jack Haley
Cis-Wabe
Borlanger
Mbs-wor
Jack Berch
Weaf
Ox Abe
Red Chain
Nbe
Sam Baler
Wlw
Wilgle
Lucille Manner
Wgn
Chicago
Wiz Burns
Allen
Abe Lyman Walt
Orson Welles
Mbs
John Steele
Wjz
A. Courtney Gloomchasers
Mbswor
Guy Lombardo
Orch
Wiz
Grand Central Sistion Ebs
Uncle Ezra
Bert Lytell Rot
Bert Lytell Rot—Nbe
CBS Symphony
Elizabeth Philharmonic
Weat
J. Fidler
Red West
Amos-Andy
Wed West
Webe
Sbs-Chain
Chicago Golden Gloves
Wen
Ten Years Ago Highlights From Huron Budgets And Bridges
Ten years back in Huron featured bridged games hosted by Mrs F B White and Mrs J R Van Arsdale with sixteen guests, prizes awarded to Mrs Karl Buchholz and others, and a Wool Growers Association election led by A D Randall. A Wessington Springs aviator incident ended safely after landing in a snow bank near Ashdown field. Huron High School named three district declamatory contestants and judges selected Bernice Bowers and Ruth Small along with Walter Frost in oratory and humorous categories.
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F. B. White
J. R. ‘van Arsdale
Bridge
Ming
Karl ‘Buchholz
Tom Larson
Jack Pearson
Floyd’ Willard
Poeweon
William PeGeest
Wool Growers’ Association
Beadle County
A. D.randall
Huron
N. McKay
L. Brock
Broadland
Fiice
L. Broadgood
Cavour
Huron High School
Bernice Bowers
Lwon
Feter
Angels
Walter Frost
China Blue Eyes
Ruth Small Theught
Open Forum on Labor and Farmer Struggles in The Nation
Letter argues misapprehensions about Labor causing farmer poverty. Compares farmer and worker as victims of commercialism and periodic downturns. Criticizes Tranter for biased views and propaganda aimed at keeping both groups divided.
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Tranter
Humanite
J Rue
Jtammer
Front End Of Truck Destroyed By Bomb
Police suspect a bomb destroyed the front end of a truck parked on South Sp Avenue near Twelfth Street in Sioux Falls. The blast damaged First Methodist Church windows and nearby homes. The driver, from Nielsen and Peterson of Grand Island, was away at a breakfast restaurant when it occurred. Hood cab and fenders were blown off, with debris flying up to half a block. The truck carried furniture into town. investigation underway. In Bancroft Allen Tobey family from Huron visited Lettie Tobey.
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Sioux Fa
Mar
C. J. Rut‘ors
South Sp Avenue
Twelfth and
Threenth Street
First Methodist Church
Rustaurant
Nielson and Peterson
Grand Island
Rover
Feistner Family Arrives for Visit in Lane
Mr and Mrs Sam Feistner and daughter Alma from Three Forks Montana arrived in Lane on Sunday evening for a visit. The Feistners formerly lived here for several years, adding a note of reunion to the community.
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Lane, Mar
Sam Feistner
Alma
Three Forks
Mont
Feistners
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Huron Publishing CO
Third Street
S.E
Robert D. Lusk
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Associated Press
Member
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Advertising Representatives
Northwest Daily Press Association
Minneapolis
Bureau of Advertising
Lexington Avenue
New Erk City
Carll
Department of Person
Rt Us
Mirakite I
Babe
Johnny Weissmuller
Tarzan the Fearless
Dewey
Big Bill” Thompson
Tur
Abe Pickus
Cleveland
Ambassador Haminouchi
Japan
Hermann Goering
Joseph D. Ostermann
Committee For Catholic Refugees From
Germany
Err
Walter F. Downey
Massachusetts
Spain
General Franco
Don Juan
Drany
Corm
Paul Mallon
World
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Fov~ Ivernment
Zipper Boys
Teutenant
Barkley
Alben
Baruch
Garner
Jimmy
Byrnes
Alva Adams
Barney
Alva
Mr. Baruch
Jack Garner
Adams
Iasto
Jones
Rfc
Mary Marlin
WABC
Arabia
Constellation
Lecla
Lion
Samos
Ibd
Voltaire
Bancroft
Allen Tobey
el Dren
Lettie Tobey
Banero
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