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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1936
Page
4
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The piece argues that romance surrounding war is illusory as brutal Spanish war realities emerge. It contrasts heroic myths with real horror, noting prisoners killed, atrocities by both sides, and the impact on civilians. It urges readers to seek understanding over romantic emotion to judge war with reason.
A troubled view on enforcing drunk driving laws notes that strict punishment can ruin livelihoods and families, while leniency protects individuals yet risks broader social harm. The article argues society bears the cost when intoxicated drivers remain a danger on roads.
J Edgar Hoover notes the FBI has solved every kidnapping case since the 1932 Lindbergh case and recovering seven dollars in state property for each dollar spent. The bureau reported 3905 convictions, with 41067 years of sentences. Notable cases include Alvin Karpis and Harry Campbell.
The Washington gathering shifted from technical aims to social implications of power development. Three thousand delegates from 52 nations signaled a commitment to address non economic aspects and the peace war power divide, showing a rising social consciousness for future such meetings.
The piece argues that the presidential race fuels distrust of name calling, with candidates trading sharp remarks as part of free speech in a democracy. It notes few restrictions on speech and the public’s right to respond, contrasting with totalitarian states.
The Baltimore Sun reports on Hitler at Nuremberg pushing for four years of colonial demands to achieve German economic independence. Experts question feasibility, noting Britain’s hold on India, France’s Syria, Italy’s Libya, and Japan’s Pacific mandates. Even if territories were won, true economic self sufficiency remains unattainable.
Government Nursery experiment station at Mandan reports 20 years of trials on 18 tree species to endure sub zero winters and hot summers. Chinese elm and other species thrived while willows and birches died. Experts cite climate extremes 1917 to 1921 and urge families to plant chokecherries buffalo berries and Russian olives to feed birds and reduce insect pests. A separate Rosebud South Dakota accident warns motorists to check tires after a fatal blowout in a front tire incident near Sioux Falls.
Washington reports note President Roosevelt not actively campaigning, yet associates say his restrained approach is a deft political tactic. Describes the Asheville to Charlotte motorcade, weather, crowds, and WPA speculation, plus Madrid embassy turmoil and ICC fare decisions influencing railroads.
The Huron municipal band under Director W. C. Bonesteel with 34 musicians plans an elaborate fair program. Miss Adeline Rogers has returned home to Conde after a stay with her brother T. Rogers. Miss Anna Foley, treated at St Marys Rochester, is home improved. Mrs. Florence Hopkins arrives to lead the Betta Babies contest at the fair. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Borah and Mr. and Mrs. George Evans visiting from Oshkosh. Dorothy Smith travels with her aunt to Lincoln then back to town.
The event drew Mrs Campbell and her auction club guests including Mrs W B Martin now of Kansas City who received the game trophy while Mrs W N Farmer served drinks.
A fragmentary radio schedule from New York detailing political program listings and guest names. Includes Republican and Democratic segments on WABC CBS WIZ NBC stations, times around 1 to 3 p.m., and mentions of guests such as Ethel Barrymore, Jessica Dragonette, Fred Waring, Ruth Chatterton, and Wayne King. Also notes new Detroit News studios opening with seven days of special programming and a variety of musical acts and shows on WEAF WEAF NBC WABC CHS and other outlets.
A 1936 political analysis notes Republican hopes to win Maine with Landon in a two to one poll, contrasting Midwest worries about Landon’s stature with Maine’s push to back him. It depicts Roosevelt’s rising momentum, a strategy to depict Landon as a naive rustic, and a broader view of campaign tactics shaping the race.
The listing outlines a Tuesday radio timetable across networks WEAF NBC WABC CBS and stations in London Madrid Paris Tokyo and Berlin. It notes 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM broadcasts, musical features by Angelo Vitale and the Great Lakes Revue, plus overseas programs including Madrid and Tokyo services and a theatrical broadcast at 9:40 PM.
A carload of lumber cement and other materials has sped up progress at the W. W. Howes Municipal airport in Huron. Workers advance on basement wall pours and rush stucco on the hangar and repair shop. Runways near completion and insurance policies are discussed as risks from cyclones.
City Hall and Courthouse offices will close midweek, the City Manager said, with city banks also closing at noon Wednesday. Workers prepped for exposition traffic as parking and fire plugs received fresh paint and highways to the fairgrounds were sprinkled in preparation for visitors.
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