03 May 1937
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1937
Page
1
Massive walkout by six thousand studio workers expands a national film industry strike. Labor actions affect productions, studios, and related unions amid growing tensions over contracts and working conditions.
Voices from workers and farmers discuss sit-down strikes and shorter hours as a remedy for unemployment and rising prices. Charles Kuekelberg and L Jigarhush defend worker concessions while others warn against labor agitation hurting the economy.
Statesville reports a fatal crash as a ducklike series of odd mishaps ends with a vehicle collision. Victims include Lawrence Young, 23, and Miss Sue Parker, 26, among others in a string of accidents. The scene unfolds with a mix of local oddities and a surprising animal note.
A humorous anecdote centers on Bob Burns, an Arkansas traveler, who mocks etiquette but remains famed for his wit. The narrator reflects on politeness as a born trait, noting an uncle who is nonetheless exceptionally courteous without formal training.
The Jaime Primers, Spain’s largest battleship, is believed to head toward the Bay of Biscay off Bilbao to shell Insurgent forces and protect refugee evacuations. British and French warships patrol the area as about 5,000 refugees, mainly women and children, seek safety in France.
Washington May 3 The Supreme Court delayed its final decision on the constitutionality of the federal social security act. Justices will hear unemployment insurance and old age pension provisions in sessions planned through May 17 before adjourning for the summer. Earlier, the court upheld a 1934 revenue act tax on coconut oil imports from the Philippines and allowed the federal government to sue to recover money under a 1933 Soviet recognition agreement.
Forecast shows mostly at Judy with occasional showers tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures expected to remain steady with light winds across the region.
Municipal Judge Carl N Hall takes office replacing Crawford as J M Crawford. Charles B Kent and Ed Ulrich sworn in as new commissioners while 9 C Olson begins a second term. Mayne Walsh not seeking reelection. J S Colton and other holdovers remain. Session starts 7:30 PM at City Hall Chamber.
Sponsors announce a countrywide forage meeting next Wednesday afternoon to plan a seed program enabling farmers to obtain forage crop seed with funds. Moisture last week has spurred planting interest and many farmers are expected to attend at 2 PM. Backing comes from the Huron Chamber of Commerce Greater South Dakota Association and local banks. Beadle County commissioners will join the discussion after the May session opens at the courthouse.
The British divorce court absolved Wallis Warfield Simpson in 1937, freeing Edward of Windsor to marry her. Edward left for Tours by rail after the decree, with Simpson awaiting the coronation to wed. The case, a global sensation, prompted political crisis rumors and abdication talk.
The South Dakota State Federation of Labor met in Sioux Falls to discuss uniting all unorganized workers including WPA relief staff. Secretary A J Maag cited Supreme Court rulings and federal relief pressures, urging immediate organization of unemployed and part time workers to protect wages and jobs and strengthen the labor movement statewide.
About 2,000 massed at a Hollywood gathering as film industry strife widens over a closed shop. Federated Crafts unions threaten to strike, guild leaders seek talks with producers while stars like Joan Crawford Cary Grant and Paul Muni attend the session led by President Robert Montgomery.
NEW CASTLE Ky May 2 Closing arguments in the raucous trial of Brig Gen Henry H Benh drew crowds to the Henry County courthouse. The 61 year old soldier politician is accused of killing Mrs Verna Garr Taylor. the defense opposes manslaughter instructions, urging a murder or acquittal verdict. The jury is expected to retire Tuesday afternoon.
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