06 May 1937
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
1
May 64 report from Galveston describes President Roosevelt, away fishing, delaying a Gulf cruise with the U S S Potomac to improve fishing. He plans to stay until next Tuesday morning, with Monday as originally planned, after catching a kingfish cache though no tarpon.
Local voices from Huron and Bancroft discuss a proposed public option and survey to gauge unemployment needs. Farmers, bakers, and workers question the value, cost, and practicality of a national survey and its impact on relief funding.
A fragmented clippings page recounts a fatal barroom shooting between Eldutvio Vargas and an unnamed rival, both wounded, with a survivor aiding others to hospital. It also notes Wardington seeking farm tax details, a state reformatory locksmithing incident, a farm accident by Herman Smith, and a Nebraska dust storm revealing a doubled fence on the Gilbert farm.
A humorous tale discusses actors who rely on others to tell them they are succeeding. It contrasts sensitive performers with big business types and recalls a performer hissed by an audience, leading to a lighthearted exchange about appreciation and fatigue.
MONTS France May 6 Special precautions were taken today to safeguard the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield Simpson from a bomb disguised as a wedding gift. Police kept watch on mail addressed to the chateau de Cande where Windsor and his bride to be are reunites, to prevent unknown senders. Windsor’s dieting and shopping plans in Paris were noted as he tries to slim down while arranging a future wardrobe. The couple’s wedding tune was reportedly composed by Edward as he played a bagpipe march for his bride to be.
Washington reports the second half of a national defense fund is poised to become the largest peacetime appropriation. The Senate appro priations committee will begin Army bill work after agriculture studies. The House approved 416 419 82 for the Army. Congress enacted 526 258 808 for Navy. total 942 5 ie million, exceeding current year by 23 million. Strong expansion of manpower and equipment is anticipated.
South Dakota entries continue in the National Forensic League event in Jacksonville Michigan on May 6 Sioux Falls High School defeated Bristol Tennessee and Miami Oklahoma in rounds five and seven Helen Gibbs placed fourth in the semi finals of the dramatic declamation contest Costume adequate Sally Elmira May
Kathrine Rush 41 pleads for a job from the state capitol steps saying she will stay until seen by officials. She began her sit down two days ago and slept on hard steps until a cot was provided after Governor Kraschel ordered comfort for her near the capitol.
The Huron Municipal Band under Hans Christensen opens its 1931 concert season tonight at 8 in Huron College auditorium with a program observing Music Week. Eugene Kingdon and John Floss are featured. last night Wednesday Musicale staged Young Artists of Huron. Friday visits Yale High School play. Beadle County chorus Saturday at 2. Reearsals Monday. lunch picnic planned if weather allows.
Fourteen fieldmen of the Souin' Du Kota Rural Credits Department attend a school session in Huron under WR, H state director. The gathering covers eastern fieldmen with plans for a May 10 session at Pierre. New and more complete forms aim to improve department records and service of farm loans. Some appointees are not yet familiar with rural credits servicing. SENTENCED TO DEATH.
About 50 residents including farmers and professionals met at the Courthouse to plan a county wide forage crop program for 1937. They agreed to canvass credit needs of roughly 80 farmers lacking seed loans and seek immediate seed funds, with a May 15 deadline for questionnaires. A county revolving fund and livestock first mortgages on seed crops were discussed as possible aids.
Valencia reports Catalonia’s army and police placed under its control as Barcelona faces anarchist revolts. Civil conflict spreads with refugees shipped to France and Basque defenses under pressure near Bilbao.
Hollywood May 6 Striking motion picture craftsmen urged a nationwide boycott of theaters after rejecting a peace plan that excluded union recognition. Leaders pressed for a closed shop and vowed to continue the walkout while soliciting labor support and imminent picketing across the United States.
Local showers tonight and Friday usher in cooler air for South Dakota. The forecast calls for scattered showers across Huron and surrounding areas with temperatures dipping modestly by Friday morning.
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