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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1942
Page
4
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Roosevelt plans to overhaul Washington publicity to end unnecessary news suppression. The piece argues current secrecy harms democracy, misleads the public, and fuels a fifth column. It cites gasoline rationing turmoil from April to May and urges competent reporting to clarify the issues.
The author cites an upbeat Admiral claim about gaining control of submarine threats in the Atlantic, while acknowledging public uncertainty on losses and retaliatory actions. The piece notes shipping as a major wartime headache and references limited official statements on Atlantic combat and supply challenges.
Admiral Stark warns that sinkings outpace launches, but predicts a shipping rebound by midyear. The navy expects two ships daily by month’s end and aims for 750 vessels in 1942 and about four daily in 1943, to ease the bottleneck hampering war production against Hitler and Japan.
Government urges immediate purchase of next winter's coal as a wartime contribution. Buying early eases fall transportation loads during crop moves and war freight surges, ensuring households have fuel when needed and freeing lines for war traffic.
A report notes Mrs Anna Rosenberg’s salaries from the Social Security Board and other employers total 418? The piece praises her work on New York social security while hinting Congress viewed her duties as excessive. It also makes stray patriotic and whimsical remarks about Ireland and a boy wanting to junk the bathtub.
Ruth Millett notes a public shift away from celebrity trivia as Americans focus on wartime needs. Photographers and reporters show little interest in Dietrich’s legs or other social scandals. The piece laments magazine-era fascination with Debutantes, marriages, divorces, and gossip, arguing current events demand attention.
Guest editorial recalls the two year anniversary of Germany’s invasion of the Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg noting hostages shot by Nazis for contact with Allies. It condemns the deceitful cruelty of Hitler’s regime and argues defense is the only sure defense against aggression.
Washington, May 14. Raymond Clapper comments on Albert Gore and Senator George proposing a forced savings plan and a 5 to 10 percent withholding tax. He argues drastic steps are needed to curb inflation and excess purchasing power as war needs continue, warning Congress to plan ahead and implement rationing and conscription-like measures.
A reader argues that storms and lightning are under God’s control, citing scripture from Job Psalms and prophecy. The piece links cyclones to divine purpose, laments reckless human behavior, notes recent tornado damage in South Dakota, and urges Red Cross aid as calamities rise with the Gentile age nearing its end.
Dorothy Kilgallen muses on the split opinions of Pulitzer and drama critics, the Stars and Stripes Forever paper in North Ireland, motion picture pricing for soldiers, revived shows, and Hollywood trends reviewing films like Here Comes Mr Jordan and The Case Of The Seven Sneezes. She peppers reminiscences of actors and misheard lines, noting changes in war era reporting and celebrity voices.
Busy Bee school girls organized the first 4 H club on Crow Creek Reservation electing Hazel Hall president Mary Schmidt vice president Doris Davis secretary Anna Bell Hall news reporter Kathryn Irving song and cheerleader leaders are Mrs Raymond Davis and Mrs Virgil Hall the first meeting was at the Busy Bee schoolhouse the next meeting is set with Doris Davis May 14 and the project chosen is meal planning
Valdese Smith of Pleasant Hil School announces a tour today with lunch to be carried. Students plan a birthday party for Margaret Reineke Lyle Wayne Newland Duane Friese and Ronald Jacobs. Committees handle lunch cleanup games and appreciation note. A General MacArthur chess room photo is featured.
A religious orator cites storms and divine wrath as lessons on faith. He argues that lack of faith makes people vulnerable to calamity, and cites Jesus calming the sea in Luke as a model for believers to endure peril with steadfast trust.
Wolsey May 14. A surprise party was held for a local woman on her day Saturday. Forty-five relatives and friends attended a program and lunch was served.
Beadle Bandits 4H Club met at Willis Schwartz home with Betty Ramsell presiding. Three members were absent as seven members earned 4-H victory pins for planting trees and a victory garden. Dorothy May presented care of ears and eyes, Paul Ramsell reported on Cave of Trees, Betty Ramsell on Chick Brooding, and Stanley May on Eyes and Hands. A lunch followed the meeting, served by Mrs. Schwartz, with seven visitors present.
The Burr Oak Bees 4-H Club held its third meeting of the year at Irene and Rozelle Gestreich's home with most members and two visitors present. They toured a girl's room, made Mother's Day presents, and talked about building a closet. Club books and leaflets were distributed, lunch was served by Rozella and Rene Oestreich, and the group recited a Mother’s Day verse while forming the letters of the word Mother.
Onida public schools announce valedictorian Lois Shaw and salutatorian Elsine Trumble for this year. Underclass scholarships go to Eva Marie Serbousek Dwight Steckstad and Charles Johnson. Citizenship awards to Doyle Zimmer Amos Wipt and Lois Shaw. Class night May 15 features poems, prophecies and history. various awards including science English and music. Baccalaureate May 17 with Rev Bough. commencement May 18 by Sigurd Anderson.
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