The Gulf Stream Width and Albion’s Ancient Name
The Gulf Stream is zero miles wide at its narrowest point. Albion is the ancient name for the British Isles.
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
12
The Gulf Stream is zero miles wide at its narrowest point. Albion is the ancient name for the British Isles.
The South Dakota Republican state committee filed a report showing $23,882.61 in expenditures during 1936 to 1938, starting with a $526.52 balance and ending with a $10 deficit. Contributions totaled $25,672.81, largely from the Republican national committee, with $3,696.02 from South Dakota groups to contest Democrat Clair Roddewig’s victory over Sterling Clark.
The Hansen Files report records unmarked contributions totaling 1976.59 and expenses for the Clark contest and party organization. Major donors include Robert McCormick and A M Bruce with 5000 each, Earl Haliburton and Dupont with 5000 and 2500 respectively, plus other sums from Bushfield and Brownell.
DeWitt MacKenzie analyzes Herr Hitler’s Sportspalast address as he reaffirms smashing England, notes the vagueness on war end, and questions why Germany delays a final air strike despite claimed air mastery. Neutral observers warn time weakens Germany while England strengthens, with weather possibly shaping Hitler's next move.
The author speculates Hitler could use weather to shield a British invasion, arguing Germany would throw large air reserves into action or be exposed to heavy losses. Weather timing might determine a quick victory or a crushing reverse, making the plan a possible, not probable, scenario.
Dickinson Park in Clark hosts eight teams for the Clark eighth annual invitational baseball tournament opening Sunday at 3 30 am. Entries include Huron Brookings Webster Redfield Arlington Doland Clear Lake and Garden City with first round pairings Redfield vs Garden City Arlington vs Doland Myers Corner of Huron vs Brookings and Clear Lake vs Webster. Semi finals and finals set for Sunday Sept 15. Webster is defending state champion while Huron holds two prior titles.
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