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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1940
Page
4
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American business leaders note stronger ties with Great Britain, France, the Netherlands and Nordic nations as U S exports to South America nearly double from January 1939 to January 1940. Imports to the United States rose modestly, but critics warn South American credits and exchange must be arranged to sustain the balance of trade. The piece argues for prioritizing hemispheric markets over Europe, predicting Europe’s postwar rebound could shrink demand.
A diary style note on spring fever and daily routines juxtaposes a child’s vivid interpretation of farm sounds with reflections on positive action. The writer recalls a California congressman suggestion and a LA acquaintance's urging to avoid negative statements, tying it to hopeful morning momentum and simple meals like bread doughnuts.
The column argues married pairs should measure genuine growth and shared roots rather than relive early feelings. It suggests crediting contentment, companionship, shared interests, friends, and skills, while noting debt, quarrels, and unresolved issues as red ink. If the marriage advances, the knot grows stronger by the tenth anniversary.
President Roosevelt urges farmers to demand specific actions rather than generalities, stressing the need for policies that truly help agriculture. Ford Motor Company president Edsel Ford laments glittering rhetoric. District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey, speaking to Nebraska farmers, says the New Deal has not yet tackled the farm problem after seven years of upheaval.
The European war slows travel abroad and turns attention to American sights. Mount Rushmore's carved faces of Washington Lincoln Jefferson and Roosevelt captivate, with coverage in major magazines, promising a bumper tourist year for South Dakota as Congressmen show interest and plan visits. Local officials urge welcoming more visitors to the Black Hills.
The piece notes Canadians fear curbs on civil liberties despite distant war, showing patriotism toward the empire while leaning toward American notions of freedom. It observes that Canada's controls are lighter than in England and France but still provoke public unease and government easing of rules.
The article describes migrant farmers wintering in communities to harvest fruit and leave by spring. It notes 2000 immigrants on relief in Cleveland and thousands sent back, with New York state expelling families to avoid worsening slums. It argues urgent action is needed to address the migrant influx and related social strain.
A Washington dispatch outlines Mussolini's tentative alignment with Hitler and British coal blockade concerns, noting Italy's military strain, Suez leverage, Catholic opposition to communism, and the nuisance value of Mussolini to Allied strategy. It also touches Bricker Taft talks, Dewey prospects in Wisconsin, and U.S. bargaining over aircraft releases.
The Evening Huronite notes that Dr. J Tschetter failed to thoroughly investigate city departments and warns that unless a higher court reverses Judge Wyman the city could face a judgment near 19 984 56 dollars plus court costs. Recovery possibilities depend on special assessments and foreclosures. City Auditor Walt and City Attorney Longsen tee discuss the amount and certification practices amid pavement payments.
A letter to the editor analyzes recent Huronite and Huron Reminder advertisements. It argues voters deserve full facts on city finances, notes declines in assessed valuations from 1931 to 1999, questions bond debt handling, general fund reductions, and the need for asset inventories. It cites Watertown as a reference point and highlights uncertainties.
The piece discusses a Swedish performer nickname and a mixed OCR with municipal issues in Huron. It critiques city leadership, WPA projects, federal funds, and the roles of Ayres Pierce and Sears, urging voters to decide at Daum's auditorium. It notes bonded debt comparisons with Sioux Falls and cautions about dam projects and airport bonds.
In a heated dispute, speakers accuse Mr. Sears of leveraging five commissioners to shield himself while questioning city officials and the WPA program. They demand truth about Walt’s role, the Youel Committee’s actions, and alleged misappropriations tied to airport plans and projects affecting Huron’s workers and funding.
NBC network schedule notes an Easter egg rolling broadcast on the White House lawn, with live timing and programs across NBC stations. The listing references NBC WEAF and CBS alongside various program blocks and times during a March schedule.
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