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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
4
The Huron Publishing Co lists postage and subscription rates for local and distant readers. Carrier and mail options include 20c weekly, 6 00 annual, and 6 90 yearly for U S. deliveries. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and credits its news dispatches accordingly.
South Dakota voters delivered a strong rebuke to isolationist candidates, supporting pro war and pro Roosevelt positions. Senator Bulow’s defeat signals Democratic unity on international policy, while Mundt’s win and Ringsrud’s surprise challenge underline a shift away from isolationism.
The War Production Board ordered reduced rubber in girdles to keep them available during rationing. The move aims to ensure foundation garments remain on market until the effects of sugar and gasoline restrictions become evident, though some optimists fear shortages could still be tragic.
An exhortation urges Beadle County residents to invest 56,600 in U S war bonds during May to support front line equipment and military needs. It explains bonds can be redeemed later, highlights costs of bombers tanks and guns, and emphasizes preserving the dollar and national security.
The statement asserts the UN has taken the offensive in limited sense, declining a do-or-die recapture plan. It claims leadership in the war of nerves, with Hitler unsettled, Mussolini anxious, and Tokyo urged to stay calm, likening the situation to upsetting a snake’s digestion.
Olive A Ringfrid, a defeated opponent of Gov. Harlan J. Bushfield, earns credit for facing a near hopeless political race with little help. She showed courage of her convictions and did her duty as she saw it.
Ruth Millett weighs price fixing's impact on daily life. She highlights Mrs. Smith and Mr. Smith grimly noting rising grocery costs, clerks warning of higher shiploads, and households scrounging for excuses to justify spending. The piece argues price hikes hurt working people and families.
Excerpts from speeches by Senator Josiah Bailey and Senator Homer T. Bone critique war production, accountability and resource use while Price Administrator Leon Henderson touts steel for 1943 model vehicles. The remarks touch on conducting court cases during wartime and civilian lifestyle amid the effort.
A Berlin report notes German demand for an air truce as the British Air Force expands raids on Germany and Nazi occupied areas. The piece contrasts German pride and fear, citing public mood and German reluctance to endure bombing.
Raymond Clapper outlines safe methods to mail soldiers and sailors abroad or at sea. He warns against listing personal addresses and suggests using authorized channels such as Red Cross or USO. Guidance covers army and navy mail formatting, post office handling, and how to reach the correct offices for information.
With 49 Lane County precincts reporting, primary results remained steady. State convention delegates listed: Bockler 733 Hull 539 Johnson 731 Coleman 780 Joad Wilhelm 508 Van Ornum 508.
A bustling montage of celebrity news and rumors features Dolores Del Rio reconciling with Cedric Gibbons, Jimmy Walker and Frances Robson, knitting by the Stanley Mortimer Jrs., and political mentions like Mrs F D R aiming for Congress. Also: Pola Negri and Prince Mdivani courting spring, Sylvia Sidney campaigning in Chicago, and Mil ton Berle injured.
The Tomahawk District Boy Scouts will hold a public Court of Honor at Huron College chapel on May 10 at 4 p.m. G A Youell will preside. Mothers’ recognition pins will be presented by Scoutmasters. The event includes an organ prelude and troop presentations led by Massey and Ward with Scout greetings from James Clark.
Harold Lefty Lamb faces Bob Hough in a runoff after Lamb failed to win a majority in a three way field. Other elected officers include Vice President Harold Dukelow Secretary Aldene Curtis and several managers and editors. Also notes a death in Sioux City and local social events.
The Boy Scout Board of Review for Tomahawk District met May 5 at the office. Eugene Hanson Dean Shepersiy James Dunbar and Robert Webster of Troop 6 became Second Class Scouts. James Clark of Troop 2 earned Civic merit badge. Troop 2 Scouts David Buchanan Bill Luby Lee Palm and Bob Tommey earned Civics Firemanship Physical Development and Metal Work respectively. Lee Palm also qualified for Star Scout. Troop 6 Scouts Sidney Glanzer and Charles Raymond earned Reading and Stamp Collecting. Bill Cray of Troop 6 received Life Scout. Board members included Lynn LaCraft chairman with Dunbar R S Ferren Delbert Bakeman H J Baseman and G D Vendyke assisting.
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