23 Sep 1937
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1937
Page
1
Newberry County unveils a new fairground with grand buildings and booths but shows little life as the annual exposition nears. A $70,000 plan faces neglect and reduced lights, hinting the fair may not occur this fall.
A jumbled AP digest reports Hofstetter suing after a bicycle car collision with a $4500 verdict, Bedford’s mayoral family ties amid a happy home, Judge Swartz fining his daughter for overtime parking, Carl Soderberg’s cat rescue mishap, Queenie the ginger-snaps eating cow, and a Fremont fire crew lighting a nest blaze from a bird with a tobacco habit.
Washington reports reveal Charlie Hilles, long seen as a power in Republican circles, resigns from the National Committee after a tense New York private session with chairman Hamilton and party financiers. The meeting ended without him declaring intent, leaving observers to ponder the motive and next moves in East Coast political power.
A humor piece recounts a lecturer on concentration who urges shutting out outside influence. A crying baby in the front row distracts him, prompting the mother to reply that the baby is not annoying him, but he is annoying the baby. The anecdote illustrates misapplied psychology and audience reaction.
Four prison escapees from the Lawrence County jail were recaptured near Moorcroft Wyoming after the stolen car they rode into town crashed into a brick barrier. Ted Williams Eugene Watts Clarence McCoy and Juan Evans were detained by local and Deadwood officers. Dyer Act charges suspected. Their escape involved binding gagging fellow prisoners and stealing a car from Deadwood. The incident prompted extra guards at Pennington County jail as families await transfer funds for relatives.
British observers hope Mussolini will align with the Anglo French bloc as Franco Italian talks in Geneva address Spain’s civil war and Mediterranean issues. Delbos and Scoppa discussed problems while Britain watches for Italy to strengthen its hand before a planned meeting with Hitler in Berlin.
John F. Snyder, longtime leader in William Reaves American Legion post activities, was elected post commander for the coming year. He machinist at Chicago and North Western Railroad succeeds Leo McDermott, retiring commander. The installation will occur at October’s post meeting with a new lineup including Fleming vice commander Olson finance officer McClaskey historian Ward chaplain Reilly sergeant at arms.
Lt. E. L. Catnen announces orders transferring Huron CCC Camp No. 2770 officers and enrollees to the Minnesota district. Indefinite moving date after October first, with location to be named. Camp staff will remain. living quarters possibly used for a veterans camp. about one hundred enrollees affected.
The American Legion, at its 18th annual convention in New York, adopted a defense program calling for the world’s largest navy, a standing army of 180,000 and an added guard of 210,000. It urged continued military training camps, a larger air service, merchant naval auxiliary, and strict helium export controls. Doherty of Woburn, Mass., was elected national commander unanimously. several vice commanders and a Seattle auxiliary head were named.
German shepherd dogs assist the Japanese army on the China war fronts carrying medical supplies and maintaining communications between isolated units and headquarters. Officers cited cases of wounded dogs dragging themselves through shellfire to reach army bases.
Shanghai dispatch reports two thousand Chinese killed or injured in two days of Japanese aerial bombardment of Canton and Haichow, with Nanking spared amid international protests. Observers note mass casualties, panic in the streets, and naval air attacks involving warships and heavy bombers.
A vast oil fire at the Standard Oil main refinery in San Francisco was brought under control after five and a half hours of efforts by the entire fire department. Explosions sent burning fuel oil across the area, destroying about 90,000 gallons of oil and a loading station. Officials estimated damage at under 100,000 dollars. Fire Chief Brenan called it the worst oil fire in the city’s history. Three firefighters were injured as hoses burned and burst under the heat.
Geneva reports said Britain planned to invoke the Washington nine power treaty to protect China's territorial integrity to pressure Japan toward an international conference. The move could pull the United States into full cooperation on halting the Sino Japanese war, with the nine power pact seen as best route amid limited League action.
Tokyo reports the foreign office is drafting a response to the United States pretext against indiscriminate bombing of large Chinese cities. The note is expected to be delivered tomorrow.
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