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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1940
Page
4
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The Evening Huronite urges a newspaper to truthfully and fairly publish news, inspire leadership, and fight fairly. It should inform as a gentleman guest, entertain readers, and seek tomorrow while shaping peace and freedom for America and its people in a broad, enduring sense.
An analysis of Axis and Allied messaging portrays how propaganda distorts liberty and independence. It notes claims from German run Paris that Paris will be bombed and says Mussolini’s nonbelligerence masks pre-belligerent aims. The piece argues US citizens sacrifice liberty for military training while preserving the vote and voice against tyranny.
A calm Alf Landon urged civility amid heated campaign rhetoric stressing that any elected leader will serve four years. The remark, shared at a recent gathering, was praised as practical and unifying for voters and citizens alike.
Residents of the Central South Dakota area are urged to support Fred L. Shaw of Huron in the November general election for state superintendent of public instruction. Shaw's name appears on the non political ballot for the race.
Opposition to J F Hines the incumbent. An able educator, Mr Shaw bases his campaign on a rich background of experience making him well fitted. A former state superintendent 1918 25, he taught in South Dakota rural schools Beadle County Superintendent of schools and served as a state legislator. South Dakota voters should consider Shaw carefully for this important post.
Sixteen million young men have registered for military service and more than two million aliens have checked in. All male aliens 21 to 36 must register under the draft and also under the alien act. Nearly a million and a half aliens remain to be counted before Dec. 26. Penalties are severe for noncompliance. Adolf is reported getting in Dutch with the Dutch over the food problem.
A column urging husbands to better return home behavior and wives to greet tired spouses with patience. It advises husbands not to complain about dinners or neglect conversation, and to share chores and praise, praising mutual consideration after long days.
Collected remarks from officials and leaders including Fleming Litchfield Beteta Roosevelt Garner Langan Dykstra on labor policy free markets and national resilience. The statements touch wage rules expropriation policy and the role of free inquiry in wartime economies.
The piece argues Hawaii voters will decide on statehood on November 5, weighing ties to a 120 million population nation. It notes Hawaii’s population, sugar economy, and Pearl Harbor role, while addressing concerns about Japanese residents and national defense. It reflects on broader U.S. strategic interests beyond the Pacific Coast.
Col Philip Fleming, after reviving the wage-hour division, faces a renewed push from left wing unionists and liberal groups. He reformed policy, tightened enforcement, and increased inspections while clashing with CIO figures and a UFWA local, sparking charges of sabotaging the law. A latest effort to resolve tensions with CIO leadership failed to bring Lewis to a scheduled meeting.
New York audiences tune in to a dense slate of political broadcasts on NBC CBS and MBS with Norman Thomas Joseph Kennedy Wagner Smith Wickard Browder and Willkie featured. The listing notes times hosts and stations along with entertainment programs interleaved.
Mrs. Van Seng and Leona Furlow hosted the Scattergood Haines Club gathering with Mrs. Lloyd present. The program featured a concert by Music Orchestra and a vocal performance by Allison, highlighting the senior recital elements of the evening.
A compact rundown of radio programs across stations including chs-wabe and nbe-wjz, listing shows such as Edwin C. Hill segments, Chicago Musical Cameos, Irene Wicker music, H Hopper on Movies, Genevieve Howe songs, Bud Barton sketches, Lowell Thomas news, Easy Aces, Anws 'n' Andy, CBS Concert Orchestra, Fulton Lewis Jr., European War News, Meet Mr. Meek, Lone Ranger Drama, Hollywood Playhouse, The Quiz Kids, Edward G. Robinson Play, The Fred Allen Hour, Kay Kyser College, Olmstead Story Dramas, Mr. District Attorney, Public Affairs Talks, Folk Songs War News, News and Dance, and football quiz features, with times and station tags noted. The schedule spans 3:15 to 10:30, features multiple networks including nbe, wwjz, wabe, and weat, and highlights a mix of music, drama, news, and variety programs aimed at a broad listening audience.
A reader letter discusses opposition to Amendment A arguing it freezes funds and restricts surplus use. Farmers and professionals voice concerns that subsidy transfers to roads and rural credit would be blocked, hindering genuine progress and prudent budgeting.
Maunders, once a contender, is moved to the realm of forgotten things following a decisive no vote on election day by BOL.
The Huron Reserve Officers group opens its annual fall and winter sessions tonight at the veterans CCC Camp on the State Fair Grounds. Lt. Maurice Frary announced Major J W Thebaud of Sioux Falls and Colonel Dusenbury of Omaha will attend. Thebaud will address the school and Dusenbury will conduct the inspection. supper at 6 15 o'clock.
Read estate transfers show Frank J Sauer and wife convey two lots in Hitch cock village to unnamed heirs for $1. Louis Barthelmann transfers parcels in Bonilla South Dakota to Emma Barthelmann with nominal consideration. Nellie M Patridge sells Wessington properties to Sam Stoubs for $1. Sheriff conveys NW quarter and adjacent land to Federal Farm Mortgage Corp for $2729.
Fashion pattern listing for a two toned wool jersey and plaid wool frock in sizes 11 through 19 with corselet waist and stitched tucks. Describes fabric options and yardage, includes sew chart, and offers pattern book and pattern service orders from Chicago.
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