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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1940
Page
1
Berlin reports Bristol endured another Coventry raid with major fires and 6 000 tons of British shipping sunk by a overseas raider. British ports and rail hubs faced heavy bombing as ships dispersed over the Atlantic amid Luftwaffe and U-boat actions.
TAMPICO MEXICO Nov 25 Twelve German and Italian merchant ships that had prepared to leave neutral Tampico harbor stayed at anchor today. Three United States destroyers were reported on neutrality patrol offshore. Local editor Sabas Ricardez said destroyers were visible through field glasses yesterday. The ships loaded fuel and steamed shortly after midnight, but there was no sign the patrol altered their movements.
General Charles De Gaulle leader of the free French returned to London after a trip to equatorial Africa to rally France's possessions. He then conferred with Prime Minister Churchill for 45 minutes and no result was announced.
President Halladay says the state board of charities and corrections acted to meet an emergency and has no apologies to offer for its actions. The board plans to appeal a circuit court conviction over sending a trainee to Yankton state hospital, arguing it acted under legal authority. Read more on Plankinton page 12.
Meager reports from Amarillo indicate freezing rain has stopped there, offering relief as the Panhandle road system lies buried under ice. Poles, wires and trees line highways while crews restore communication lines. Amarillo barely communicates by short wave radio as ice persists.
Governor Bushfield said state action would await circuit court judgment in the board of charities case. Conviction of the board on charges of illegally sending a girl to Yankton state hospital raises questions whether board members lose office automatically. Officials say felony conviction could be an infamous crime that ends an officer’s term. governor would declare vacancy and name successors if judgment is entered.
Aberdeen November 25 South Dakota teachers elect H S Freeman superintendent of Mo bridge as president of 7500 member SDEA at the 58th annual convention. Doudna of Wisconsin urges educators to defend democracy and Freeman’s long service noted as qualification amid large turnout and active sessions.
Greek advance units entered outskirts of Argirocastro, main Italian base in southern Albania, with other columns pushing toward the Adriatic coast and Pogradétz. Italian forces retreated from Mount Ostrovitza and Koritza area as British troops reportedly ferried to Greece to aid operations.
Evanston announces Ralph Fritz of Michigan and Joe Lokane of Northwestern have accepted invitations to play in the North South game at Montgomery Alabama. Waldorf notes both guards will participate in the annual charity fray on December 2.
Secretary Hull said the United States would study a basic policy on financial aid to Great Britain. After talks with President Roosevelt, congressional leaders and Barkley, it was noted Congress would not take up British credits in current session. Hull indicated further study needed before any active consideration, and Lothian would meet the President.
London on November 23 1947 British workers in vital war industries including shipbuilding engineering and railways have reached a wage deadlock with employers to offset the high cost of living. Labor experts warn the government faces a difficult problem balancing wage demands with living costs while steering the war effort.
Berlin reports say Hungary Romania and Slovakia joined the Rome Berlin Tokyo pact while Bulgaria’s signature remains uncertain amid a Balkan political crisis. Dispatches from Sofia note internal dissension over the move as Greece faces renewed German pressure and Bulgaria seeks an Aegean outlet.
The White House said Frances Perkins has not submitted a resignation and the President has not discussed stepping down with her. Press secretary Stephen Early refuted a New York Times report that Perkins tendered her resignation and Roosevelt accepted it. The statement clarified uncertainty about her future in the Roosevelt administration.
New York Times reports Frances Perkins has resigned as secretary of labor. President Roosevelt has accepted her resignation, ending her long tenure since 1933 as the only woman in the cabinet. Details on her future plans were not disclosed to friends.
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