11 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
1
A fragmentary AP style dispatch notes near final terms of a General Motors consensus while tensions rise in separate reports. It mentions a public utility tax bill moving to Governor Turvey’s desk, shootings in California, and other national updates including aviation and crime notes. The mixed items reflect a busy news day with political, transport, and crime stories.
Readers debate whether ministers should discuss President Roosevelt’s court plan from the pulpit. Opinions vary from labeling the topic as inappropriate for church services to supporting open discussion in religious gatherings as public interest grows.
Ten year old Wedelie Cariven told her mother a story that she swallowed a needle. Doctors could not locate it until she admitted swallowing three needles. She was rushed to hospital where three needles were removed. Additional items note Mrs Curry’s department store dress gift, a 127 year old tonic claim, and a Chicago trolley car theft as tragic joke in a divorce case.
A writer cites a study of sweepstakes winners where none spent their winnings as they once vowed. Bob Burns recalls a tale of oil money enabling a selfless husband to buy clothes for his wife, who refuses new attire, preferring the old standard.
Senator Jackson urged that a split Supreme Court risks constitutional chaos and delays, warning that Roosevelt era aims could be defeated by hostile justices. He cited delays in decisions and warned Congress faces a maze of metaphors. Other senators pressed on two thirds vote and potential court expansion as opposition debated constitutional remedies.
New York reports sun spots larger and more violent than in 1920, predicting a rainy summer across the western dust bowl. Observers cite electric magnetic drives and ultraviolet energy, bringing intensified radio static and shortwave fades.
Merle Vanderbush known as Public Rat No 1 and two companions pleaded guilty in County Court to indictments charging a robbery at a Katonah bank. $17,600 loot was found in their car when captured by county cops. George and Reva, owner and driver, initially pleaded innocent before changing to guilty after a recess. Vanderbush and Anthony Rara also pled guilty.
Mrs Wallis Simpson hosted three American reporters in Monts France at the Touraine Chateau, expressed hope for golf when the course dries, and spoke softly about Spain. She wore a navy dress with flower clips and sapphire ring, relaxed by a log fire, and declined a cigarette.
Sioux Falls reports Clarence Haskett hotel clerk bound over to April Municipal Court on selling narcotic cigarettes amid a broad round of morals charges. More than twenty people arrested in recent vice hearings scheduled. nine accused of keeping houses of ill fame slated for arrangement, but delayed at Attorney Barron’s request. Roosevelt leaves Washington for a brief trip in late March.
Chicago March report predicts renewed U S wheat exports to Europe as world stocks near historic lows. Trade groups foresee vessels leaving U S ports with large grain shipments while Europe seeks wheat to feed populations and stock reserves amid possible war. Prospects hinge on domestic winter wheat belt yields with a record sowing and potential 600 million bushels, though dry subsoil and dust threaten yields.
Madrid defender Jose Miaja declared an undeclared international war in Spain with Italian forces participating. Communiques claim four Italian divisions and a Blackshirt militia unit are involved, with insurgents advancing toward Madrid. a Red Lion battalion was reportedly wiped out and government troops retreat toward Guadalajara. Reports confirm Franco's forces seize a munitions freighter, with a cargo valued at 577,760,000.
Detroit area idle by sit down strike at Reo Motor Co plant as United Automobile Workers moves toward final agreement with General Motors. Pittsburgh Carnegie-Illinois workers face wage and salary issues in a broad organizing push. Alameda police clash with pickets at California Packing Corp injuring several. Chicago underground freight tunnel workers end sit down strike while other drivers protests continue. Alameda battle between warehousemen and pickets disrupts California Packing Corp plant with injuries.
An overnight rise of two inches was reported at the James River today by City Manager Dow Sears noting an eight inch flow over the dam above the East Third Street highway bridge. He said syphoning operations have persisted at Roving Lake with the lake portion conveying water at a higher level, signaling ample supply for syphoning. Further rises were anticipated in Brown and Spink counties north of Huron where little thawing has begun, though open spots appeared around Huron while a solid ice band remains north of town.
More than 40 attended a 4 clock luncheon at the Hotel Marvin Hughitt to honor Mrs Mollie E Averill of Mount Vernon Washington now in Huron en route home. The event highlighted the National Jewish Hospital for tubercular children in Denver and urged endowment gifts of 1000 dollars a year to fund beds. The 8 of 40 tour includes visits to salons across 400 states since last September, totaling about 30000 miles. Continued on Page Two MES AVERIL E
Outbreaks of violence ripple across Alameda and Chicago amid labor unrest. Police use tear gas as picketed workers clash with nonunion peers and drivers. several injuries reported including two officers and nine pickets. Chrysler and GM plant actions trigger further strikes and stalled production.
Alabama’s liquor election results sweep through 22 counties, tallying to repeal. Mounting returns reveal many counties vote to legalize liquor, making Alabama the third state to implement repeal and authorize state liquor stores. Vote figures show repeal ahead with broad margins across boxes statewide.
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