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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1936
Page
4
The text announces the cessation of a weekly service for news dispatches credited to the Associated Press and other agencies. It lists the American Audit Bureau and National Advertising representatives across major cities and notes a department seeking staff.
The essay argues for balancing press liberty with courtroom dignity. Chief Justice Maltbie proposes limits on reporters and equipment to curb sensationalism, while preserving public access to trial facts. Printing rights must not erode democracy, but improved coverage is possible without sacrificing press freedom.
The piece weighs periods of prosperity as a choice between two types: one ending unemployment and lifting fear, the other boosting production while raising prices and squeezing workers. It argues we may face the latter, driven by economic signs, and urges collective memory and action to steer toward the better path.
The author argues that human suffering from unemployment and low incomes persists despite economic upswings. Prosperity illusions of the late 1920s masked enduring social and economic problems, and future gains should not erase attention to those left behind. The piece urges vigilance and continued focus on 1929 era issues as 1937 nears.
In Georgia the senatorial primary results discredit Gene Talmadge as a demagogue posing as a man of the people. The piece argues his ungrammatical talk and suspenders mask detraction, claiming the U S Senate will be better off without him as voters reject his candidacy.
A long article argues government should be simplified and made more efficient. It praises Senator Smoot's reform proposals and notes past efforts were ignored. It discusses Roosevelt's rumored plan to dramatically remake government, possibly abolishing departments and trimming patronage, but warns such changes would be politically explosive and unlikely to be enacted quickly.
In Washington at the National Press Club, Chairman John D. M. Hamilton of the Republican National Committee defended his stance amid critique. He described opponents as hostile and vowed to end the defeated attitude with enthusiasm, while noting attacks and mischaracterizations from various sources. A reorganization plan for the Chicago & North Western Railway received cautious approval, signaling progress in corporate restructuring amid broader political commentary.
The article analyzes how cultural products across states benefited from treaties and how naval authorities doubted communist raids on enlisted personnel. It discusses Maine and Michigan political maneuvers, interdepartmental politics, and alleged preelectoral maneuvers involving potatoes sold to Argentina, with mentions of Roosevelt, Hull, Farley, and a planned December sea voyage and Pan American conference.
Twenty years ago in Huron a string of social events is reported. Mrs B N Stewart hosted a dinner and theatre party honoring Mrs J M Neill of New York City with a six o clock meal and a performance of The Sins of Men at the Bijou theatre. Mrs J M Willard entertained twenty ladies with an autumn afternoon circle and a display of antique costumes and family relics. Grace Hutchins of New York is visiting the Milley household on Fourth Street. Leona Gagnon departs for Acme in Green Bay after a visit with her brothers. Gagnon hosts entertained friends with Cosmos and dulcins, ferns, and music. Myrtle C Ayres arrives from Deadwood to serve as Grand Worthy Matron of South Dakota No 9 O B S visiting various chapters. Mrs Ayres will tour Brookings, De Smet, Take Preston and Trokoui. The Lilie club auction is held at Mrs H Dickinsom’s home with members present and prizes won by Mrs AT Kinhead and Mrs A B Polesh.
Frank Vopat unit 38 of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall with president Mina O'Brien in charge. Officers elected for the coming year include Elizabeth as president Nettie Hawkins as fire vice president Margar et Tage as second vice president Laura Rath as treasurer Rita Rawdon as secretary. Officers to be appointed by the new president. A special meeting is set for October 1 with Mrs Jennir E. Fox of Pierre visiting to install officers and report on the national convention in Cleveland.
Hazard spent several days at Lake Ojeboji while Sam Bungum and Ray Mee ran the Scenic Theater during a segment of the September events.
An open letter to Walter Dent rails at Roosevelt and New Deal policy using historical parallels to Harding and the Onis Gang. It argues the Roosevelt program faced internal sabotage by party leaders, critiques landon as lacking leadership, and notes the role of party machinery and national headquarters in shaping campaigns.
Clark, Sept 15. A special number of new books including a 19 volume set of the National Encyclopedia are being added this week at Clark Library. Special arrangements are made for student use. The library began by the Woman's Club about 20 years ago and later passed to city control. It now contains about 4,500 volumes.
Special notes from Minnesota and Frankfort report visits and family events. Mr and Mrs Conrad Fehtiman announce the birth of a baby girl on Wednesday September 1 at Frankfort. Reports mention visits to the Haminge home in Minneapolis and Verne Fortekieer in Esvelline, with Lawrence Soller also noted in attendance.
Clark county WPA officials met in Sioux Falls last week to outline a winter program for Clark. Superintendent Frothvnnce and Evel Fountain discussed a project aimed at organizing a band and recreational activities with local supervisory boards assisting in developing a suitable program for Clark.
A teachers reception at Bonilla School was hosted by the PT A. Mrs. F W James who introduced Sept PF. Ramacy to read the roster. The program included a march and handshake followed by light refreshments. The next meeting is planned for October first Tuesday with a president to be elected.
Sea, the young son of Ira and Mrs Hooze, suffered a broken arm Friday evening after a fall from a tree. Medical aid was given and he is expected to recover, with the incident noted in local social columns.
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