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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1936
Page
1
GSDA organizes efforts to promote South Dakota development targeting investment growth. The group outlines strategies, partnerships, and public steps to boost regional projects and economic opportunities across the state.
A compilation of brief responses from several people about what they would do if given unlimited money tonight and tomorrow morning plus a humorous animal anecdote and a long homespun reminiscence about a speechless boy, all credited to associated press features in 1938.
A bursting mine reservoir unleashed a flood that swept Osarusawa Akita Prefecture drowning more than 100 residents and destroying 50 homes. Women clutched babies as bodies were carried to river banks. Rescue efforts involved 2,000 workers, Japanese troops, Red Cross staff, doctors, and nurses.
Federal meteorologists warned of much colder conditions after a spell of above normal temperatures across the state. Readings hit 75 in Rapid City and 68 in Yankton, with Yankton recording a low of 33, as South Dakota braces for a sharp temperature drop tonight and Saturday.
London report says the British Mothers Union aims to curb the whispering campaign about a possible marriage between the king and Mrs. Wallis Simpson. The central committee has not officially discussed the matter, but members consider reducing gossip and gossiping about the pair.
Toronto judge Middleton ruled the $500 000 stork derby prize was intended for the mothers of legitimate children only. Seventeen mothers competed before a mix of ties accusations and claims. The decision is preliminary and will guide further evidence on distribution by executors.
In San Francisco on November 2 Hawaii imports about 80 percent of its food. With a three week maritime strike halting 213 ships in Pacific ports no American ships carry food to Hawaii. Gov Poindexter urged a relief vessel to avert shortage and panic. Union talks stall over control of hiring halls while Honolulu merchants fear Thanksgiving prospects.
Chicago reports Rev. Charles E. Coughlin will suspend activities of the National Union of Social Justice, saying a schismatic laity and clergy built the movement and that he will not continue the fight. He plans rest and will continue radio broadcasts while awaiting guidance from leaders, following his support for William Lemke in the recent election.
Former Kentucky governor and adjutant general Denhardt was summoned before County Judge A. S. Morgan in New Castle for examination on charges stemming from the fatal shooting of his fiancée Mira Verna Taylor. Spectators gathered as observers filled the courthouse, amid questions over Denhardt's fitness for the hearing.
British Eden tells Commons Spain’s Burgos regime may blockade Barcelona to halt arms supplies. London to treat any interruption of Mediterranean shipping as piracy. two warships ordered off Barcelona. Madrid reports Fascists shell Madrid as refugees flee danger zones. Volunteers travel from France to aid Madrid defense amid heavy air raids.
In Minden Louisiana two infants ages seven months and a younger sibling perished in a house fire Thursday while their mother was away at a nearby grocery store. The victims were Faye Marie and Martha Saaine, daughters of Mr and Mrs D El Carroll. The father was reportedly working in Louistin Arkansas at the time of the blaze.
E El Sexauer of Brookings, a seed and grain dealer, was elected president of the Greater South Dakota Association for the coming year at the GSDA’s first annual meeting held Thursday. B F Patton of Huron was chosen as vice president. George G Starring of Huron was reappointed as secretary manager for another year. Stavelug, named as the association’s first manager when it organized several months ago, received high praise from the board at the meeting.
The USS Indianapolis and its escort USS Chester sail toward Trinidad en route to Buenos Aires for the Inter-American Peace Conference. Roosevelt’s party sees land after two days at sea as plans form for the equator crossing ceremony. Crew enjoy shore leave in Trinidad with a possible Rio de Janeiro stop around November 27.
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The Greater South Dakota Association met in Huron to draft a 10 point 1937 work program aimed at boosting agriculture industries and state development. E H Sexauer of Brookings was elected head for 1937, Sioux Falls to host next year’s convention, and officers along with directors were reelected or named. The convention drew about 350 attendees with talks from university and industry leaders. The program emphasizes cooperative crop improvement seed clinics, potato grower ties, statewide soil surveys, and expanded membership efforts across South Dakota.
Nov 20 Kingsbury Nebraska special report notes two WRA projects for farmers remain active while a general shutdown affects WPA road jobs. About 100 farmers at Bancroft and Osceola lose work until December completion. Earlier, 20 of 81 units had also been laid off. Urban needy projects in Kingsbury County will continue, with rural farmers to be helped by subsistence grants.
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