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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1937
Page
4
An editorial urges immediate local preparedness against infantile paralysis. It cites limited access to iron lungs in Denver, argues for affordable mechanical breathers in hospitals, and calls communities to organize defenses as a public welfare goal to prevent deaths and disability from the disease.
The South Dakota State Fair draws thousands of students annually, but this year Huron pupils lose afternoon half holidays. Parents find Monday closing inconvenient for a children day visit, and families cannot extend fair week as in past years. School leaders restrict time, raising questions about the change.
A critic argues that this year's drastic State Fair holiday limitation harms students by reducing exhibit time. The writer urges officials to adjust the exposition schedule to match neighboring communities where State Fair benefits are valued more, ensuring pupils have equal opportunities.
Lucien Lelong Paris couturier and Edward Stevenson clash over movie fashion. Lelong condemns drastic styles for lacking simplicity while Stevenson defends star costumes as appropriate for discerning drawing rooms. Evidence includes Ginger Rogers swing skirt and gown adaptations, plus Gable turtle-neck and Dietrich trousers.
The Japan foreign minister Koki Hirota calls for Chiang Kai-shek’s replacement to suit Japan’s war aims in China. He defends the move as a measure to prevent bloodshed and save cities, while critics compare it to historic political gambits and warn of broader risks. Chinese troops reportedly show better aim as the conflict continues.
Daily selected editorials from South Dakota newspapers stored in the Evening Huronite library. Open during office hours for readers and researchers. Provides historical and political commentary for study and reference.
The Southport magistrates fined a reporter £3 for refusing to reveal a confidential source in a case charging fraudulent conversion. The police circular, deemed confidential, sparked debate on press rights under the Official Secrets Acts. The matter, likely to be appealed, may test press freedom and government overreach.
The Minneapolis Journal notes a Baltimore Sun claim that only about a third of relief money collected for Spain reached the country, with administration and expenses devouring funds. It questions overhead and priorities between fighters and collectors while musing on cosmic distances and other distractions.
NEA Service outlines two years after Huey Long's assassination the rise of a Louisiana political machine that capitalized on federal aid, reversed many Long-era bans, and expanded state power. It notes indictments, quashed cases, and a flood of over 100 million dollars in federal funds transforming institutions like LSU Baton Rouge and bringing Hopkins to campus.
A Central South Dakota farm woman notes crop failures and shortages of hay grain fodder corn cane and straw for livestock while cherishing neighbors picnics and personal optimism. She cites Dr Charles Mayo and a desire to keep living and implies resilience amid difficult harvests.
A scrambled crossword style entry listing many clues for horizontal and vertical words about writers, mythic figures, and common terms. It includes clues like Pictured writer, To bevel out, Your and my, and Greek god of war, among others, forming a themed puzzle with numerous cross references.
A note suggests a fun neighborly plan centered on reducing gas use. If rain comes, the group will dine picnic style at a centrally located home, likely theirs, to keep gathering intact.
Twenty years ago in Huron a local concert opening the shell band stand in the park featured Director Hans Christensen. Local hunters prepared for a month long prairie chicken war season closing October 6 with waterfowl season running to December 20 and daily limits set.
Mrs Bernie Smith of Custer is visiting Wayland and nearby areas while enroute home. A pioneer resident, she later moved with her husband Gene Smith to Huron. She plans to visit old friends in Wayland and Burdette before returning to daughter Mrs Robert Higgs in Custer.
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