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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
4
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An editorial urges a postwar world where American power ensures broad freedom of movement and commerce. It calls for sustained peace that preserves U S freedom and independence at home and abroad, emphasizing economic opportunity and employment through open trade and strong national policy.
The article argues that Pan American solidarity is economically vital yet practically flawed as Latin republics pursue self interest. It notes opposing views on Japan Germany and Spain while Latin nations increasingly trade with totalitarian powers. It calls for U S economic power to realign Latin commerce away from imperial rivals and implies sacrifice is needed.
The National Education Association outlines a 20th observance of American Education Week with the theme Education for the Common Defense. Programs nationwide begin Sunday November 10 emphasizing spiritual life and school readiness as part of national preparedness.
The article urges schools to boost defense training for workers and reinforce democratic values in students. It warns about Nazi indoctrination and emphasizes teachers' pivotal role, urging public support and cooperation with the National Education Association during 1946 Education Week.
New York researchers cataloged over 1000 songs and ballads created by migrant Oklahoma workers during their move to California. Many workers carry guitars and compose grimly humorous songs about hardship, with Library of Congress preserves offering lasting cultural value.
The piece notes how women have used the vote to influence marriages and politics. It cites wives who defer to husbands, those who bargain with their votes, and the witty secret ballot tactic that keeps their voting private and powerful.
A collection of quoted opinions on World War II figures and events includes Wendell Willkie, Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr, Hubert Julian, Earl Browder, Henri Petain, and Berbert Morrison. The excerpts reflect varied stances on Nazi aggression, colonialism, and national surrender within a broad international discourse.
The Aberdeen American News decries the Bushfield administration over repeated abuses at the Plankinton reform school. Escapes beatings and mistreatment by staff are alleged as mothers report rude treatment when visiting their daughters, with calls for decisive action at the polls in November.
Washington dispatch notes a looming Supreme Court review of a Los Angeles Times contempt case over editorials on labor and crime. The dispute centers on whether editorial remarks may influence justice without a clear and present danger, shaping civil liberties for years.
The Metropolitan Opera will begin its tenth year of broadcasts on the WJZ NBC network with Saturday matinees starting Dec 7 for 16 weeks. A sponsor funds the series, estimated around 250000 dollars, also backing the current Ted Allen hour on CBS. A dense schedule of programs fills WJZ WABC and other networks with talk, music, and drama events through the night.
Radio listing outlines Al Pearce and His Gang performing a Lone Hanger Drama at 6:45 with Sam Baker at 7:00 and Lucilie Manners at 7:30. Programs include Death Valley Days Play and Wallenstein Sinfonietta. news anchors Elmer Davis and Johnnie Presents orchestral segments.
The Eastern South Dakota Church of Christ Young People Society hosts its monthly rally at the Church of Christ on Saturday October 19 with a devotional at 2 30 p m. George G Bell of Huron speaks at 3 on Christian Youth In the Schools followed by an open forum. W E Stram of Arington and Jamaica missionary work leads the evening program with reports from L K H Camp on youth activity and the Indianapolis convention. Over 100 are expected from Sioux Falls Spencer Brookings Carthage Aberdeen Wessington Blunt Highmore and Pierre.
Farmers store millions of bushels of wheat and thousands of cotton bales under government loan programs to place vast food and fuel reserves under federal control by mid winter. Loans on corn and other crops may follow, with relief aims for war prices and supply security.
Advertisement for pattern No. 8791 showing a bodice gathering design and sized for 12 to 40s, with yardage and lace requirements. Promotes making own lingerie with 15 cent pattern order to The Evening Herald Pattern Service in Chicago.
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