27 Sep 1933
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1933
Page
1
In Tampico and surrounding areas, floods and a hurricane killed about 54 people and injured over 850 as debris and ruined infrastructure hinder aid. Thousands are homeless nearby, with food and water scarce and rail disruption delaying relief.
Tom B. Boyd state treasurer resigns amid state and federal charges connected to a million dollar bogus bond scheme. He said his action should not be seen as an admission of guilt. Gov Landon indicated ongoing efforts to resolve the matter.
Elbert E Baker aged 79 chairman of the Plain Dealer Publishing company died last night at Lakeside hospital after about a week of illness. He had served as a director of the Associated Press since 1916. The report also notes two women injured in Dubuque Iowa when their car overturned near Hanover Michigan.
Weather outlook for Huron and Viesults shows a slightly warmer night and Thursday. In South Dakota generally fair tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions extending into the southern extreme portion.
Federal emergency relief administrator Harry Hopkins announced grants totaling 257000 to 44 states to establish state wide programs aiding transient unemployed. He noted a drop in families receiving relief from public funds and higher relief costs in August in four states and the District of Columbia. States listed include Texas Tennessee Ohio Nevada Louisiana Idaho Delaware Colorado California Alabama Rhode Island Kansas New Jersey Arizona.
Roosevelt plans to stay a week at Hyde Park New York as the nation debates economic policy and a national recovery drive. He aims to announce desires for credit expansion through regular channels, balancing recovery with inflation concerns. The trip includes a family reunion and a goodbye to his eldest son James who departs for a vacation at midnight.
Peiping China date Sept 21 reports the danger of an attack by General Fang Chen Wu on Peiping appearing relieved under pressure from Chinese and Japanese military leaders. The damaged dispatch notes his motley army under strain and uncertain prospects amid Allied influence.
Memphiss terms used to describe the outlaw. The Kidnapper of Charles Urschel vows to fight extradition to Oklahoma City. Kelly and wife Kathryn arraigned with bonds set at 100000 each. A 16-year-old girl who accompanied them provided the crucial tip that led to their capture.
Judge M Hartmann of the court of domestic relations drafts a “housewife code” urging wives to rise early and light the husband’s pipe, provide morning paper, serve a hot dinner daily, avoid cold cuts, and seek recreation aligned with the husband’s tastes. It calls for 10 percent of salary to the wife for personal expenses and managing household bills, with the remainder to the husband if any.
Washington reports no new cause for alarm in Cuba beyond threatened strikes at Antilla and nearby Preston and Banes in Oriente province. Sporadic shooting at Matanzas on Monday night has eased, leaving the situation quieter since then.
National commander James E Van Zandt of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will deliver a radio address on the NBC network Thursday night September 2 from 645 to 1000 Huron time. He will discuss the VFW program and proposed legislation to eliminate evil effects of the Veterans Economy. A local note from Buchanan mentions an Huron call to members. An earthquake rattled Huntington California with windows and doors shaking overnight around 10 p.m.
Washington announces a Farm Credit Administration policy capping winter wheat seeding loans at 8 percent of a farmer’s four year average acreage for those with over 95 acres. Exemptions exist for smaller farms and forage needs, with detailed rules on how four year averages are calculated and when spring wheat is counted. The policy aligns loans with acreage control programs.
Four passengers on the Hudson river night line boat Rensselaer were injured and 127 endangered when a Swedish freighter named Boxend collided with the passenger craft in fog at about 2 a m. None were seriously hurt. The Rensselaer runs between Albany and New York. Those injured include Mrs Elizabeth Friedman and her daughter Aida 27 of New York, Lawrence Beyland Syracuse, Misa Calkiene Liltel Shodack Landing.
The article reviews a government monthly business chart showing payrolls lagging behind purchasing power, with July production normal and August contracts totaling $106.8 million. It notes changes in public works, roads and water projects, and compares with last year’s figures including $135 million in new contracts.
In Huron, street and sewer bonds totaling 190000 carried while a 14000 Ravine park bond for an artificial lake was defeated by 922 to 629. Street bonds 967 10 607 and sewer bonds 983 to 587 passed, the park bond fell 922 to 629, officials await canvass. Close voter margins and light turnout noted with work dates possible before November.
City officials reduced the operating budget for next year by 4,280, noting savings from prior years and bond sinking fund adjustments. The 1934 appropriation ordinance may call for higher expenditures than this year, as no provision was made for the sinking fund. The bond issuance for public works and the effect of 1982 budget savings contributed to the changes. A table contrasts 1933 and 1934 appropriations, including administration and various departments, with the band schedule listing four concerts during State Fair week.
Des Moines report by Charles D Reed of the Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau notes rapid corn maturation last week placing 95 percent of the crop out of frost danger. Only a few fields remain vulnerable as weather conditions favor safety.
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