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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1943

Page

6

Wartime radio lineups feature Tommy Tucker Topics and Salute to Youth

NADINE SUBOTNIK chronicles Tuesday premieres across NBC WMAQ WHO and Blue network with Salute to Youth at 6 30 on NBC and 10 30 rebroadcast on WMAQ WHO Youth programs spotlight war workers and music by the Tucker orchestra The War Manpower Commission replaces Blue Barron with more war themed shows Johnny Presents Ginny Simms airs Tuesday at 7 PM headlined by Mrs A Mark a Los Angeles Gold Star mother Archie hosts Durocher and Mel Ott on Duffy's over WHO and KXEL Leo Durocher referenced.

Tommy Tucker NBC WMAQ WHO William L. White Raymond Paige Nadine Conner Metropolitan Opera Berry Kroeger KXEL War Manpower Commission Blue Barron Tucker Orchestra A. Mark Los Angeles Johnny Ginny Simms Archie Leo Durocher Dodgers Mel Ott Giants Duffy al Jolson Burns and Allen Bob Hopestewe Reas Red Skelton Roosevelt Tucker WGN Sam Johnny Pres Godwin Arthur Hale Sparky Dud Hollywood G. Williams Burns& All Heatte Holler WMT Suspense WGN Ahoy Jazz Lab Nagel Bob Hope Sn U INN Sander Kexel Gracie Ann Red Skelton Huw Howard Fancets II Roosevelt Lewis Chicago Burling Bondwagcon D. Roberts Hoople

Roosevelt to address nation on Tuesday night across networks

President Roosevelt will speak to the nation Tuesday at 10 p.m. on all networks and stations including WHO WMT JOXES and WGN. Wendell Willkie will speak from New York and Herbert Morrison from London in a two day CBS discussion starting Wednesday at 3 15 p.m. The program ties to a London Blitz exhibit at Freedom House New York.

Roosevelt WMT JOXES WGN Wendell L. Willkie New York Herbert Morrison London CBS Freedom House

Radio Program Schedule Page for April 1943

A dense hour by hour listing of radio programs across WMT WGN KXEL EXEL and other stations for Tuesday April 20 1943 and Wednesday April 21 1943 detailing show names times and participating networks and hosts including Edwards Bradley Webber Foster and many others with morning afternoon and evening slots and multiple genre programs from mysteries to music to soap operas and news segments.

WGN KXEL Jerry WMT Reveille Bradi EXEL Finchville WGN Bond Wagon Grant New Who Shelley Lonefellowa Wirh Wea Joyce Jordan EXNEL Love Guiding Light WXEL Bach Holbr's

Rubber status sparks sharp clashes between Jeffers and Davis

Washington dispatch reports a heated exchange over the OWI rubber status. William M. Jeffers calls the OWI report a jumble of figures and gossip and says it misleads the public, while Elmer Davis defends truthfully informing Americans despite pressure.

Washington William M. Jeffers Office of War Information Elmer Davis OWI Jeffers Davis Roosevelt

Elks Lodge Sends 5500 Smokes to North Africa Troops

The Cedar Rapids Elks lodge purchased 5500 packages of cigarettes for Iowa servicemen in North Africa. National Defense Committeemen B. C. McPartland and C. Ray Chandler announced the effort on Tuesday. The cigarettes were sent to Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower for distribution to the 34th division, with Cedar Rapids and Linn county men well represented. Each package carries a message from the Elks: We’re thinking of you, compliments of Elks Lodge, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Elks Lodge of Cedar Rapids Iowa North Africa National Defense

Rubber industry signs upward trend says progress report

He cited an OWI report based on his seven week progress notes and recent senate testimony plus gossip. He claimed rubber conditions are improving and will not worsen, noting an upward trend in the industry.

Jeffers Davis Elmer Davis OWI Senate

Large Spring Offensive by Russia Hinted

Washington reports indicate Russia may begin a vast spring offensive to break Nazi forces on the eastern front. Soviet planners including Stalin and Zhukov are said to assemble millions of troops with heavy artillery and air support as German counterattacks in the Donets Basin stall.

Washington INS Russia Nazi Germany Soviet Union Germany Ilya Ehrenburg Soviet Information Bulletin Europe Ehrenburg Henry L. Stimson United States Prussian Koenigsburg Josef Stalin Marshal Shaposhnikov Donets Basin

Folkes Denied Directed Verdict in Oregon Murder Trial

Albany Oregon INS reports defense request for a directed verdict of not guilty was denied Monday in the lower 13 trial of Robert E Lee Folkes on first degree murder charges for the knife slaying of Martha Virginia James the wife of a navy ensign.

Albany, Ore INS Robert E. Lee Folkes Martha Virginia James

Easter Ham and Tenderloin Guide with Classic Sides

A traditional Easter menu centers on ham and tenderloin priced by the pound. The guide offers steps to trim sear and bake the pork, make pan gravy, and serve with fried onion rings candied sweet potatoes and fried apples with parsley potatoes and watercress garnish.

America

Mrs. E. E. Skelley of Monticello Dies

Mrs. E. E. Skelley, 62, of Monticello and mother of L. E. Skelley sports editor at the Iowa AP bureau, died at John McDonald hospital Monday. Funeral services planned for Wednesday. She had been in poor health for months and her husband died four years ago.

Monticello E. E. Skelley L. E. Skelley Iowa The Associated Press John McDonald Hospital

Senate approves pay raise bill for federal workers

The Senate passed a bill to raise salaries for about 1.5 million government employees, adding roughly 23 million dollars annually beyond current temporary increases and sending the measure to the House.

Washington Senate House

Carrot and Vegetable Recipes for Home Cooks

A column by Naomi Doebel shares practical ways to use cheap produce like carrots and asparagus in pudding souffle casseroles and loaves. It lists several tested recipes including Carrot Souffle Pea Honey Raisin Spread Prune Muffins and a Steamed Carrot Victory Pudding with clear steps and oven times. The piece emphasizes variety and thrifty cooking with vegetables and fruit desserts.

Cedar Rapids

Senators to Watch OWI Press Meeting in Action

Senate judiciary committee plans a Capitol press conference by Elmer Davis to study government information dissemination. Senator Taft seeks full texts of short wave broadcasts from OWI and Nelson Rockefeller, while O'Mahoney argues for open channels of information and a possible formal probe.

OWI Washington Capitol Senate Judiciary Committee van Nuys D-Ind Elmer Davis War Information Davis Van Ohio Senate Office of War Information Coordinator of inter-American Affairs Nelson A. Rockefeller Taft

Date Berry Frozen Mold Recipe

A dated, quirky recipe describes adding cold water and cooling syrupy mix in cracked ice. Beat until fluffy, fold in chopped dates and optional sherry, then mold and chill for serving.

Market Vegetable Review Shows Varied Prices Across Stores

Watercress excellent quality and cheap head lettuce slightly lower in some shops. Cabbage pricey, asparagus very good and cheap for season. Spinach good and cheap, green tops pricey in bundles, green beans good quality at medium price. Broccoli excellent but expensive, avocados small and costly, coconuts pricey, parsnips good quality cheap, carrots plentiful and cheap, onions wide sizes, pineapple ripening and expensive, green peppers small and medium priced, oranges expensive, radishes fine quality cheap, green onions nice and medium price.

Bundits

Gene Krupa Pleads Guilty on One Charge in San Francisco

In San Francisco AP reports bandleader Gene Krupa pleaded guilty through attorney Jo W Ehrlich to a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor named John Patea. Superior Judge Thomas Foley postponed further action until May 10 for Krupa to enter a narcotics plea as marijuana cigarets were found in Patea’s possession.

San Francisco Gene Krupa Jo W Ehrlich John Patea Bes Valet Thomas Foley Patenkos Krupa

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