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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
4
The third party presidential hopeful views a life unbound by campaign fear and hints at reflections on the international scene. The piece ponders what humorist nickname "Wrong Way" Corrigan would say about global affairs.
Puzzle lists a French statesman among clues with references to a 3 year plan and government power how information links. Other entries include terms for animals, crafts and materials, plus chemistry and anatomy hints.
A 1939 Evening Huronite editorial asserts peace must preserve American strength and decisive leadership. It calls for freedom of movement and commerce, sustained employment, and lasting independence both at home and abroad, insisting the United States maintain that peace.
The article dwells on postwar world changes with Ottawa potentially directing portions of the British Empire if London is strained. It discusses shifting offices to Batavia, possible German air bases near London, and whether imperial governance might move to Canada while military efforts continue in Europe.
The writer notes the Hague Peace Palace and Geneva League of Nations in enemy hands and Delft the birthplace of Grotius are occupied by Germans. He asks whether peace will be conqueror imposed, an uneasy armistice, or a just peace built on world organization.
The 1928 rebuild of University of Louvain library drew a proposed Latin inscription praising American generosity. Whitney Warren favored Furore Teutonica Diruta Dono Americano Restituta but faced opposition. Proponents argued war bitterness should be forgotten to avoid perpetuating hatreds.
A Central South Dakota writer recalls a May morning with vivid farmyard imagery from her father’s advice on growing days. She muses on spring crops, chick rearing, and modest purchases, ending with a humorous note on budgeting for extra chicks and household needs.
The columnist argues working women should choose vacations based on personal joy rather than hunting for a husband. City dwellers can shop and see plays, country girls can fish or ride, and those preferring home life can entertain at home. Two weeks of doing what you love improves mood and energy, with a slim chance of meeting an eligible man by accident.
A compilation of remarks from figures including Major Al Williams Senator Pat McCarran Professor David S Muzzey and President Roosevelt expresses doubt about airpower war entry and liberty under materiel pressure while Peruvian senator Senor Ruiz Bravo condemns wartime propaganda suppression and German Labor Front leader Br Robert Ley claims revolution marches with them
Rapid City Journal notes Minneapolis Civic 2nd Commerce Association backing for North Dakota and its bright 1940 agricultural prospects. It urges Minneapolis to engage more with South Dakota, highlighting moisture driven wealth, Black Hills scenery, and direct air and road routes to the Pacific Northwest.
Washington report by Paul Mallon outlines plans for a defense council to coordinate arms plant expansion and national defense. Baruch is frequently cited as candidate to head the council, with past talks echoing the old War Industries Board. Roosevelts cautious approach avoids bellicose titles while pressing for mobilization.
A radio special broadcast across three networks Sunday noon supports the Red Cross war relief fund. Speakers include Mrs. F D Roosevelt and Norman H Davis with entertainment from Jack Benny Eddie Cantor Bob Hope Jimmy Durante Vivien Leigh Gracie Allen and others. The program involves CBS WIZ NBC MBS and listed time slots and programs across networks.
A 10 name list ranks Charles Edward George Henry Joseph James Robert Thom as and William as the top male given names in the United States. The data reflects common naming patterns among newborn boys in recent decades.
Pierre May 23 three-year terms were handed to Fred Richardson and Glen Richardson of Fine Ridge and Keystake after guilty pleas on counterfeiting charges. Judge A Lee Wy men ordered Simond Young of Pine Ridge to 242 years in Leavenworth for stealing government property. Harland and Leon Debersa of Pine Ridge received 244 years in Sandstone Minnesota for pilfering plumbing equipment from Rapid City Indian School. Leon Twiss drew one year and a day in jail for stealing a cow on Pine Ridge Reservation. Robert Swiss and W Cung got probation. Leo White Hawk of Pine Ridge was placed on probation after a rape plea. Grand jury report concludes court matters.
CRIME REPORTS describe burglars at Ralph Tapper's filling station in Bon. They tunneled under a wall then tried to breach the building with a jack, finally smashing a window but fled when frightened, leaving nothing of value. The scene recalls varied local crime notes from Pat Picks and Associated Press bulletins.
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