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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1940
Page
4
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The Evening Huronite on October 7 1939 urged a lasting world peace shaped by Amertes influence. It called for freedom of movement and commerce to keep people employed and preserve independence both domestically and abroad, stressing the need to maintain peace.
The Evening Eternal endorses Congress appropriations for rapid military defense, supports fast production of 30,900 military planes, and urges quick mobilization of American industry to back a united national security effort. The paper praises President Roosevelt and Congress for decisive action to deter aggression and protect the nation.
Last summer hundreds of property owners joined a S3 block pavement program yielding limited benefits as some withdrew. The completed bargain faced regret, a petition for a five block extension, but PWA rules blocked it. WPA plans a similar 50 foot pavement at 1.50 per running foot with advance deposits required from owners.
City Engineer H. M. Pierce urges at least 12 solid blocks be petitioned and prepaid to start the pavement project. Neighbors should elect a chairman to collect advance payments and complete preliminary arrangements. The plan mirrors last year benefiting property owners and the city, creating civic progress and employment, with owners deciding on future expansion.
A May diary entry recalls a senior party seen as a profitable afternoon for mothers while pupils were away. Conversation covers kitchen tips, cheese spreads, and a surprising fuel trick using soaked newsprint and magazines for heat during winter shortages. Jim plans to plow late, rhubarb stalks may come soon, and nostalgia for pioneers lingers.
A dated column offers marital advice urging husbands to listen to their wives and avoid denigrating home life. It notes wives seek an audience and understanding, warns against comparing spouses to others, and counsels self-reflection before jealousy. The tone promotes practical, early 20th century domestic expectations.
A collection of public figures voices on crime control, conservation and national strength. Guggenheim pins crime as a national issue, Pinchot calls for world necessity of conservation, Pickering imagines a $1500 house sparking a building era, Lehman urges immediate strength, and Hil highlights free thought at the Pan American Scientific Congress.
The Star Journal notes Shirley Temple quits acting at age eleven after her twenty seventh film. It recalls her early rise and the nostalgic era of cinema, praising her peak career and signaling a future project titled The Life and Times of Shirley Temple with hopes for a faithful portrayal.
Washington May 17 analysis argues Germany's use of nerve and poison gases, demolition tactics, and bombing to cripple Holland Norway and Warsaw. It claims bridges, air bases, and civilian infrastructure show Berlin’s strategic approach, while US aid remains limited to fleet and aircraft shipments.
New York radio listings outline tonight programs across networks NBC CBS and WABC with European affairs comedy drama music and news features. Notable items include Alfred Landon on foreign policy The Library of Congress concert Bob Crosby Orchestra and Public Affairs talks.
Eight delegates from seven Hand County clubs joined 225 women from 15 northeastern South Dakota counties at Webster for the district meeting. Mrs. George Ernst of Aberdeen, U S delegate to the Associated Country Women of the World conference, spoke at the afternoon session.
A fragmented list references a renowned dancer Gishe, noting success as a performer and later leadership within a troupe. It hints at titles, roles, and descriptors like solo dancer, principal, and educator, with scattered terms about performance, training, and public recognition.
A 49 year old business leader Wendell Willkie shows rising support among Republicans in a nationwide RPO poll. He climbs to fourth place behind Dewey Vandenberg and Taft, with Hoover Gannett Bridges and others also mentioned. About 26 percent undecided.
World news roundup notes actions in Rome including requisition of 2,000 private cars and new anti propaganda measures The Cairo dispatch reports Italians in Egypt listed for potential relocation Mussolini’s prize of merit sparks commentary Swiss bans illustrated country post cards as dangerous to safety Graf Sp. Isola junk salvage yields funds and naval material sent to admiralty Franco neutrality stance draws critique of France Three Norwegian ships near Rio de Janeiro altered identity marks and drift toward the Americas
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