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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1940
Page
4
A 1939 Evening Hurenite statement asserts that lasting world peace requires American leadership and strength. It emphasizes freedom of movement and commerce, sustained employment, and enduring independence at home and abroad, with a resolve to maintain peace long into the future.
Central South Dakota farmers embrace sorghum as a drought resistant substitute for corn and hay crops. Planting Milo, kale, cane offers hope for livestock feed next winter amid dry weather, grasshopper pressure, and uncertain rains. The Evening Humalite adds fresh sorghum data from latest research for planning.
A coordinated protest by 21 American nations denounces the invasion as unjust and cruel while fearing totalitarian expansion in Europe. Highlights include Argentina police raids on pro Germany meetings, Peru showings pulled, Colombia oil security steps, Brazil suppression of insurgent groups, Cuba propaganda flood, and Mexico probe into Nazi network amid fear of July elections.
A brief sketch notes fears of German and Russian agents causing violence in the south. It explains Nazi gains alarm Europe and boosts pro fascist and pro Nazi elements, while drawing unlikely cooperation with Communists. The American nations’ united protest signals resolve to resist foreign influences aiming to undermine domestic stability.
May 17 Friday entry follows farm life reflections. The diarist notes family quarrels between Dovey and Jane and describes fixing deviled eggs with a new method. She recalls a schoolhouse sale and financial strain, the joy of the school’s creation, and hopes for her two boys next year, taking life one day at a time.
The column argues people should discuss topics they know well to engage others. It urges editing conversations to highlight interesting, relevant details and warns against oversharing trivial facts. It notes professionals shine when talking about their field and that widening the scope beyond one job helps maintain interest.
A collection of statements from figures including Hoover Roosevelt Laski and Einstein. The remarks cover national defense, strength, suffering for liberty, and the pace of historical remembrance in turbulent times.
The piece condemns officials for leniency toward the German American Bund and the Communists. It urges government leaders to confront fifth columns, warning that foreign agents have long exploited the United States to learn military secrets and plan sabotage. The author calls Communists destructionists and urges vigilance.
Washington rumors that President Roosevelt asked Congress for 200 million dollars to fund a secret weapons program, including 30 million for a plant and 150 million for experimental manufacture, with some funds earmarked for airplane shadow factories. The story cites military leaders and analyst Paul Mallon on coordination, defense lessons, and the influence of age and leadership on German efficiency versus American ceilings.
A discussion of fifth column threats by Communists and foreign agents prompts calls for stronger legal controls and possible new methods to purge subversives. Navy officials seek civilian hiring flexibility to prevent unpatriotic individuals from undermining defense efforts. Captain Charlies W. Fisher supports streamlined personnel selection, while Chairman Vinson endorses the warning.
The war today notes a 25 mile gap in the Allied line near Arras and Bapaume as German mechanized units rush to the coast. Allies report progress in northern and southern sectors while Boulogne has fallen and Ostend Dunkerque and Calais face pressure. The battle hinges on closing the gap and preventing reinforcements, with a historic clash looming between warships and aircraft in the Channel.
A compact OCR style clue list features a red breasted bird and a long horizontal vertical wordplay set with numerous numbered hints. It includes definitions for ash en ashen and other terms, plus references to belts, jackets, melodies, and tools across multiple clue directions.
A Gallup poll taken after the Nazi invasion of Holland and Belgium finds a growing majority of American voters favor selling warplanes to Britain and France on credit if cash is not available. The survey shows a wider split than in April, with concerns that credits could draw the United States into war, and several voters arguing aid is necessary for self defense and world freedom.
New York May 22 NBC CBS and MBS networks cleared wires for a joint Empire broadcast at 2 pm featuring K George addressing his people. Listings show WEAF NBC at 5 15 and 6 55 with Lucille Manners concert 7 Waltz Time 7 30 Who My Name 9 Don Ameche Show. WABC CBS 5 30 Al Pearce Gang 6 Kate Smith Hour 7 Johnny Presents 7 30 First Nighter 8 30 Bob Ripley from Santa Fe. WIZ NBC 6 Yesterday's Child 6 30 Desih Waller Bays 7 Stow Boat 7 30 Amazing America Quiz. Radio guide notes other programs and talks including Senator Taft.
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