Radio program listings by station and time
A dense schedule of radio programs across stations WWJ WOO WEAR WGY WTIC KDKA WRNY WiAP WBZ East WEAF WEFI WCAP WTAR WTAG WWJ WJAR WPI and others listing orchestras organ recitals violin solos choral works matinees and broadcasts from 2 PM to late evening including Major Edward Bowes Capitol Family and various classical and popular music blocks.
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Thought for Today Quotes on Speech and Power
A reflection contrasts the Bible and Pythagoras on speech. It notes that words can harm the spirit more than physical wounds and emphasizes the power of the tongue and its consequences.
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Pythagoras
Europe and America must cooperate for mutual benefit
The text argues that Europe and the United States rely on each other culturally and economically. Isolating from Europe would harm both, with Europe more focused on practical improvements and business ties. It warns against isolationist policies and suggests reducing accidents, not expanding state insurance schemes.
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Europe
Old World
America
Erross
Soren Oo
United States
A Questionable Remedy for Auto Insurance Reform
A survey of Cleveland accidents shows only 39 percent blamed on drivers. Edward C Stone of Employer's Liability Assurance Corp argues Massachusetts with four million population needs compulsory auto insurance to cover injuries and deaths from financially irresponsible drivers.
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Massachusetts
Cleveland
Edward C Stone
Liability Assurance Corporation
Jails or Homes Could Curb Crime With Better Homes
A columnist argues root cause of crime lies in family life not prisons. Data show 50 percent of convicts come from poor homes, 40 percent from fair ones, 10 percent from good homes. Half leave home by age four, so improving home life could foster citizenship and self discipline.
Queer Weather and Weather News Mania
A columnist argues that weather fluctuations are normal in a large country and that the public obsession with freak storms and extreme conditions reflects more on people than the climate. Weather observation is useful, but excessive worry and sensational forecasts should be avoided.
Voyage of Discovery: Dalrymple, Hawke, and Cook in 1769
The 1769 British voyage to observe Venus transits faced Royal Society interest and naval authority disputes. James Cook replaced a stalled plan, secured supplies at Rio and Port Royal Bay, and drafted native interaction rules. The voyage led toPort Royal Bay landing, a near conflict with natives, and Cook’s rise to commander for a follow up Antarctic voyage.
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Ae Ee Dod
United States “Naval Observatory
Sumatra
Great Britain
Royal Society
South Sea
Marquesas
England
Alexander Dalrymple
Sir Edward Hawke
British Admiralty
Mr. Dalrymple
James Cook
Royal Navy
Pees Rit
Messary
Cook
Rio de Janeiro
Jabreast
Santa Cruz
Port Royal Bay
Enna Terre Australis Incognita
The Very Idea by Hal Cochran The Grouch
A poem about a neighbor known as stoph who dislikes joy and laughter. The narrator questions why others scorn him and suggests sympathy could help the grouch feel more welcome, noting distant couples finding harmony despite separation.
Parents Make Kids Rise Early Then Kids Strike on Sunday
A short note reports that parents enforce weekday wake times while children retaliate with a quiet Sunday lie-in or delayed arising, illustrating a lighthearted home routine clash.
Honest question about workplace stress and home life
A blunt inquiry asks how often job pressure pushes someone to vent at family. It implies chronic stress patterns and potential impact on home relationships.
New York City As Winter Resort Draws European Visitors
New York, January 15. The city thrives as a winter resort with hotels near capacity, welcoming a large European visitor influx once snow arrives. Students and cultural crowds fill theaters and lectures as affordable lodging ranges from 1.50 dollars per day to twenty dollars daily. subway shelters offer nickel-nary options, and night riders hop between trains to roam up and down the city.
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New York
Europe
Florida
California
Manhattan manners and a hounded husband tale
A trainman recalls a well-dressed man from Evansville who rode the system end to end then confessed he was a hounded husband. The piece laments New York courtesy as a scarce, valuable skill and notes high pay for polite telephonists.
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Evansville
Ind
New York
Wall Street
Elbert Gary
Manhattan
Gilbert Swan
The Cleanliness Lesson From a Boy and His Neck
A family tale recalls a boy who washed often yet failed to realize his neck remained dirty. His parents sought to teach him the whys of cleanliness, but years later the stain still showed, illustrating how habits persist despite effort.
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Sonny
Plug Hats Dominant At White House Receptions
Charles P. Stewart notes that plug hats prevail among civilian attendees at the capital’s social events while uniforms dominate military and diplomatic guests. Postmaster General New rejects the hat, favoring a wide western slouch, and Taft and Dawes appear in their distinctive attire as Coolidge speaks briefly with Zaff.
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Charles P. Stewart
Washington
White House
Army
Navy
Diplomatic Corps
New
the Treasury
Melton
Meron
Senator Shortridge
California
Taft
Zaff
Munich Rejects Local Beer Option Proposal
City of Munich objects to a local beer option plan. The piece describes HOF BRAU as a familiar landmark where locals buy black radish snacks and soldiers drink with a relaxed mood. It notes Munich as a calm, drink-friendly city and asserts it does not get drunk.
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Munich
Hofbrau
Daniel's integrity praised as wartime duty echoed
The speaker lauds Josephus Daniels as an honest capable leader and urges a return to accountability, contrasting with supposed patriotic grafters and invoking Andrew Jackson's call to take responsibility. The message frames national vice as passing the buck and champions steadfast duty.
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Josephus Daniels
Navy
America
Andrew Jackson
Virginia Representative's Hat Blown Off by Wind
Representative H. J. George Tucker of Virginia lost his hat on Pennsylvania Avenue. Inside the hat was a prepared speech denouncing funds for prohibition agents to buy liquor. The wind carried the speech across Northwest Washington, turning a planned address into an improvised one. Wayne Wheeler reportedly reacted with a grim grin.
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H. 8&J
George Tucker
Virginia
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tucker
Rorthwest
Washington
Wayne
B. Wheeler
Helen Keller Mockingly Replies About Age To President
The excerpt recalls Helen Keller and her quip about age when asked by President Coolidge. She taps his lips to read his thoughts and humorously questions how old she appears, reflecting on communication and perception in a historical moment.
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President Cooldge
Helen Keller
Miss Keller
Defense portfolio split among three specialists proposal
Mr Daniels proposes a secretary of defence to control army navy and flying. He suggests dividing the duties among separate specialists for each branch with President Coolidge as overall head.
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Mr. Daniels
Secretary of Defence
Army
Navy
Answers to Readers Questions on Time Signals and Language
A reader Q A outlines Arlington time signals with a buzz pattern marking hours and seconds. Additional Q A cover differences between novels and novelettes, the origin of shanghied, pecan curing, emancipation timing, Onward Christian Soldiers author, and astrakan versus caracul fur details.
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United States
Baring-Gould
Avesia
Astrakan
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