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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
4
The Evening Huronite quotes a 1938 address urging a future world peace led by America. The speaker calls for freedom of movement and commerce, sustained trade to keep jobs, and enduring independence both at home and abroad, stressing the need to maintain peace.
A 1940 editorial argues the November election will determine America’s path in a looming world crisis. It warns neutrality is fragile, predicts involvement in war unless diplomacy prevails, and urges voters to pick the candidate best preserving democracy and peace. It stresses the global pressure on the U S and the need for prudent, decisive action after ballots.
Safety officials warn Halloween pranks bring many accidents and possible injuries. Parents should warn children about main hazards without killing the fun, stressing avoidance of dangers and supervision for a safer celebration.
Officials warn of Halloween accident risks from flammable masks and oversized costumes near lighted Jack O Lanterns. Emphasize clear visibility, careful movement in dark streets, and avoiding rapid dashes to prevent falls or burns. teaching kids to foresee hazards may help them reach safer dawn hours.
Ruth Millett argues that a wife should put family first but must also grow as an individual. A woman who becomes merely Mrs John Smith loses personal identity and interest to others. She urges women to pursue personal achievement and self definition regardless of a husband's success or absence.
A mixed reader’s puzzle featuring a long list of crossword style clues across horizontal and vertical entries, interwoven with a political opinion about Nazi strategy. The piece argues Hitler seeks moral support to consolidate continental gains even in a stalemate, and questions France and Spain’s material aid versus moral leverage.
Washington strategists weigh a potential U S use of the Singapore naval base to blunt Japan, shifting Allied aims in the Pacific. Britain’s redoubt in the eastern Mediterranean may hinge on U S action, with Anzacs and Indian corps kept at home. Openings for Chinese morale via Burma road and fuel shortages shape long fight prospects.
A collection of quotes condemns excessive deference to European or Asian powers while defending American democracy. Col Louis A Johnson argues against capitulating to strong foreign powers, and Dr George F Zook promotes education resisting foreign influence. Dr Jay B Nash advocates the hard earned American path, with a Batista quote on love from Cuba.
A Sioux City Journal opinion lauds Churchill's appeal to France to resist Nazi pressure. It praises Britain's stance after France's armistice, urging France to stand with its historic ally against Hitler, warning against betrayal and praising courage, honor, and gallantry. It frames France as needing to choose fidelity to Britain over collaboration with the Nazis.
Radio schedule roundup lists Herbert Hoover and Fannie Brice programs on NBC CBS and MBS networks with multiple show times across WEAF WIZ WABC WJZ CHS NBC and other outlets. Includes musical acts Glenn Miller Tommy Dorsey Eddie Dooley and Horace Heidt plus news and sports mentions from Alma Kitchel to Bill Stern and Lanny Ross in a dense time block.
The listing shows a 5:15 news block followed by a 9:30 concert program and a 10:00 news and dance segment. It mentions Marathon Melody, Singers, War News, Al Pearce Gang, and Melodies from California with a salute to Adm. Byrd at 10:36.
DeWitt MacKenzie weighs Hitler's demand for France and Spain cooperation and the possible payoffs. He suggests Axis bases on Spanish soil to attack Gibraltar, support for French colonies, and use of French ships, arguing the motive is large scale and long term.
Mid-Continent Airways announced a November 1 inaugural direct service linking St Louis and Kansas City Des Moines Rochester Minn and the Twin Cities. The Stateships 14 passenger Lockheed Lodestar planes will cut St Louis Des Moines to 1 hour 51 minutes and St Louis to Twin Cities to 4 hours 22 minutes with Kansas City Des Moines at 1 hour 33 minutes. Crews practice flights over the new airway as Ottumwa Iowa prepares a new airport to join the route.
A vintage advertisement praises a navy themed dress pattern labeled 8815 with a patriotic flair. It promotes simple lines short or long sleeves, easy construction, and a ready-made campaign appeal, including yardage details and ordering instructions from The Evening News Pattern Service in Chicago.
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