Earhart Completes First Nonstop Mexico to New York Flight
Amelia Earhart ends the first nonstop Mexico City to New York flight in 14 hours 22 minutes and 50 seconds. She lands at Newark after a challenging crossing with headwinds and clouds, greeted by husband George Putnam and cheering crowds.
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New York
Amelia Barfart
Newark
Mexico
Atlantic
Hawaii
California
Aepine
Department of ‘ Commerce
Gid Air Line
Dust Belt Gets Another Shower
In Springfield Colorado a rain shower delivered nearly a third of an inch to Baca county helping farmers plan planting. Government relief shipped 14 sacks of fodder to the area and more cart roads are due. Dust conditions persisted elsewhere with migrations from Beaver and Harper counties. An emergency hospital opened at Stratford Texas for respiratory infections while four other hospitals operate in Kansas and Colorado.
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Ziain
Colorado
Baca County
Nise
Kansas
Beaver County
Oklahoma
Harper County
Stratford
Tex
Huronian Joins AHEPA Lodge Initiation Night
More than one hundred members from Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Sioux City, and Huron gathered for the initiation of Chris Manlis of Huron into the American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association. Barry Cacavas presided at the initiation in the American Legion hall. Sam Cortsos and Chris Cacavas attended as officers. A luncheon followed the ceremony.
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AHEPA
American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Huron Gath
Chris Man
Demand Full Inquiry Of TWA Crash In Macon
Macon Missouri May 9 extended inquiry by a coroner jury into a TWA airliner crash that killed five led to calls for a full commerce inquiry into probable technical causes. Paul Wing among survivors remained gravely ill as fog and radio issues were noted. the jury debated labeling the verdict accidental and described the plane as No 323 of TWA.
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Macon
U.S
Department of Commerce
Paul Wing
Hollywood
Wing
Toby Wing
Chico
Davis
TWA Company
Fower
Brongon’ Cutting
New Mexico
Tog
Hamsas City
Hansas City
Earhart’s Firsts Chronicle Historic Aviation Feats
A timeline of Amelia Earhart achievements from 1920 to 1935, listing firsts for women in flight. Include firsts such as solo transcontinental, Pacific hops, Atlantic crossings, speed marks, and long nonstops, noting Earhart as a pioneering aviator.
South Dakota Sees Auto Licenses Rise in Early 1935
Secretary of State Myrtle Morrison reports nearly 4,000 more vehicles licensed in the first three months of 1935 than same period in 1934. April 1 totals show 81 670 cars and 13 197 trucks, with savings on steel and costs cited. New license plates will switch to maroon and white in 1936.
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Dierre
South Dakota
Myrtle Morrison
Morrison
Secretary of State
Three Fights for Final Votes on Banking Bill Today
Democratic leaders push omnibus banking bill toward final votes as three major tests loom. Proposals include forcing state banks into the Federal Reserve system and allowing the Fed to adjust reserve requirements. Republican efforts seek to curb perceived government power over the banking system.
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Cleveland
Charles £. Coughlin
Ohio
National Union For Social Justice
Federal Reserve System
Detroit
Federal Reserve
National Union
Federal Reserve Banking
Congress of the United
Tates
Washington
House
Reserve Board
Auto Workers Vote To Continue Strike
Toledo area labor action persists after vote by United Auto Workers members to keep striking at the Chevrolet Motor Company plant following rejection of a settlement offer.
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Toledo
Federat
Chévrolet Motorompany
South Dakota Farmers Urged Seed Loan Repayment Extension
Representative Hildebrandt of South Dakota urged Governor Myers and the Farm Credit Administration to extend repayment on old emergency seed and feed loans. He proposed allowing 5 to 10 years for loans not already repaid, citing drought and grasshopper damage while noting improving crop conditions and rainfall reducing hardship.
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Hildebrandt
South Dakota
W. J. Myers
Farm Credit Administration
Tya Hildebrandt
Myers
Dakaton
FCA J
South Dakota Teams Triumph in National Debate Tournament
May 9 in Kent Ohio the national high school speech tournament saw top teams advance with undefeated Omaha Central High School leading as semis near. Sioux Falls and Watertown faced mixed results while Mitchell Keith Conner was eliminated in fifth round. Janet Miller of Sioux Falls survived the fifth round in extemporaneous speaking.
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River Rouge
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Dwight
Sioux Falla
Registration Hits 200 At Region Girl Scout Meet
The Hiawatha regional conference of Girl Scout leaders reached 200 registrations as plans for a country fair and pageant at Winter Park were announced. Leaders from Minnesota North and South Dakota attended fashion meetings and luncheons, with 25 Huron Girl Scouts performing a demonstration.
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Henon
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Winter Park
John E.hipnile
Pierre
J. G. W. Havens
Austin
Minc
Helen S. Gamble
Aberdeen
F. W. Buck
Duluth
Minn
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Nutting
Northfield
Harriet
I. Rust
St. Paul
Dorothy Laslett
C.e.robbles
Lucilla Ekelund
Eric Thorberg
Bismarck
Helen Te Benson
Glen Uuin
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Supreme Court narrows rail workers retirement law
Washington May 2 The rail labor ruling shocks many as Donald Richberg a key NRA draftsman faces scrutiny in the coming case. Analysts warn the decision may signal the court stance on NRA challenges and labor policy.
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Supreme Court
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Richberg
Standard Railroad
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Becausn
NRA
Senate
Rich Worg
Gomes
Send A Pint Chain Reaches State Capital
Pierre May 9 A chain letter circulates promising a person can gain 16 625 pints or nearly 2 000 gallons by sending three drinks and making five copies, then delivering to five friends amid drought. The note demands good liquor be sent and notes the chain aims for a year’s supply.
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Pierre
King George Prays For Country's Peace
King George addressed parliament on his silver jubilee urging prayer for peace and freedom. He praised quiet government and the reach of liberty as millions abroad have daily bread under the flag, reflecting on 25 years marked by a world war and dangers surpassed.
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George
London
Weather Summary for South Dakota Area
Fractured forecast notes fair and cooler conditions with possible frost tonight in western zones. Friday expected fair and warmer with overnight and early morning frost risk in some locales.
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Dakota
Senate stalemate over Patman bill and bonus payment
In Washington on May 9 President Roosevelt met with financial advisers Morgenthau and Hines to discuss the Patman bill after it passed the Senate. Supporters reaffirmed there would be no compromise and would deliver the inflationary measure to the president for veto. Senate leaders pressed motions to reconsider while some allies sought to delay final action until Congress returns.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Seeresary Morgenthau
Frank T. Hines
Senatnus Clark
Missouri
Thomas
Oklahoma
Joy
Senator Long
Louisiana
Borah
Idaho
White House
Watertown Airways Tests Route Twice More Toward Service
Watertown Airways completes the fourth test flight on the Minneapolis to Black Hills route with a stop in Huron. The craft, piloted by Clyde Tec of Central South Dakota Aviation, will pause in Minneapolis for the fifth and final test flight next week, with Homer Cole assisting on the run. Regular passenger service is planned soon, with stops listed as Willmar, Watertown, Huron, Pierre, Philip and Rapid City. The western end targets the Black Hills Airport serving Lead Deadwood and Spearfish.
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Minneapolis
Deek
Commerce
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Central
South Dakota
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Northwest Airway
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Willmar
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Philip
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Black Hilly
Lead
Deadwood
Spearfish
Roy A Cave Resigns as Minnehaha County Agent
Roy A Cave resigns as Minnehaha county agent effective June 1 to join the state extension department handling dairying work previously led by Gerald Hechink who moved to West Virginia. Buss Jessey has not yet been named. Cave previously headed Beadle county extension work for six and a half years.
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A. Cave
Sioux Falls
Roy A. Cave
Minnehaha
State Extension Department
Gerald Hechink
West Virginia
Ls Buss Jessey
Minne Ha
Cave
Beadle County
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