24 Mar 1937
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1937
Page
1
The United States Conference of Mayors denounces a new PWA policy as a subtle end to the old program. They say grants would be limited to paying wares of labor on projects with strict spending strings attached. The statement signals tense national debate over federal aid and labor conditions.
Residents and local figures discuss a proposed move to allow on sale liquor establishments next month. Nedzy's question, voter opinions, and quotes from Vegnon Holforty, Ouchiel Tracy, Walker, and Bill Tredway frame support and opposition.
A House of Commons bill aims to keep old or weak horses at home to prevent mistreatment abroad. Observers note horses suffer seasickness and are often overworked or slaughtered for meat in continental markets.
A narrator recalls Uncle Hod who dispenses poor advice on many topics. On a stormy voyage with Bob Burns aboard an Arkansas bound boat, the captain explains strong winds cause rolling. Uncle Hod quips that the boat would ride smoother if passengers kept her ta them for Tal.
In Lansing Gov Frank Murphy hosted a tense meeting with CIO head John L Lewis and Chrysler President Walter P Chrysler to resolve the 16 day old sit down strike at the plants The governor warned eviction may follow if talks fail A mass meeting in Cadillac Square drew thousands with no violence and the broader question of CIO as sole bargaining agent for 62006 Chrysler workers loomed large.
New York dispatch reports Alfred E Smith the former governor will depart May 2 for Europe visiting Paris and Rome and meeting Pope Pius XI. He will be accompanied by Gene Barry and one or two friends with Ireland trip undecided.
Rome reports the Japanese embassy announced an imminent accord between Japan and Italy with no details released. Officials denied seeking an anti-communist pact, saying negotiations focus on commercial understanding in Ethiopia amid rumors of a broader treaty.
In Huntington on March 26 a sitdown strike by 260 students erupted after Principal James E. Wardle was not renewed. The students protested Wardle for refusing to reveal a boy’s name in a larceny case saying it could harm the youth later. The board did not renew his contract and students vowed to continue protests.
Senator Ashurst warned the public may be barred from hearings on the presidents court reform plan. Witness Freeman W. Dodds of Princeton University called the proposal authoritarian and rejected emergency claims. Rep Lemke argued the president intends to amend the constitution by adding justices to steer interpretations. Farley urged Texas lawmakers to avoid method quarrels while Minnesota farm group backs the plan.
Grace Episcopal Church plans two Holy Communion services on Maundy Thursday at 7 30 pm and 10 am The 10 o clock service will be corporate communion with members of Trinity Guild and St Marye Alior Guild
South Dakota farmers welcomed the March blizzard as drought relief with moisture aiding spring plantings. Widespread storm damage slowed communications and transport, with 1300 poles down and lines crippled, while Minnesota, Montana and Iowa also felt the storm’s reach and predicted rain to end dust delays in the plains.
Senator William G. McAdoo says in deposition that he paid bills for his daughter Ellen McAdoo De Onate and her husband before and after their honeymoon and has supported them since their marriage amid a divorce suit filed in Ha fel De Onate.
The Senate yesterday passed a bill authorizing the enlargement of the central portion of the capitol westward with 12th Street. The measure would limit the outlay to 4 000 000 dollars.
S 2 Hendrickson district Wire caI for the Dakota Central Telephone Company describes Huron's isolation amid a major tieup. He notes only toll lines east to Troquaix north to Hitchcock and west to Highmore work, with no service south of Huron. He says the outlook for restoration is uncertain.
The Glenn dance orchestra truck collided head on with a sedan on a slick hill top near San Antonio. Sanford Hendry of Salt Lake City and Edgar Williamson of Ogden were killed along with Ed Davenport of Dallas. Donald Tarr of Kansas and Earl Roberts of Dallas were among the wounded. Davenport died at a local hospital. Witness William Moon said the collision occurred as the truck overtook a hill crest and a sedan veered into its path on a rain slick roadway.
Nebraska Senate Revenue Committee kills four tax measures to raise funds including amusement tax on admissions and a tax on motion picture rentals while only the head tax income proposal survives with adjustments. Cigarette tax and gasoline tax advances loom in the aftermath of a four week deadlock as Gov Cochran signals possible signature.
A severe March storm paralyses Huron and surrounding area forcing school closures and crippling communication utilities. Snow totals reach eight to twelve inches with deep drifts. crops may benefit from moist soil for spring planting. Weather blocks rail and air travel as telephone and power lines suffer extensive outages.
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