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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1942

Page

4

War Stamp Program to Feature Radio Film and Stars

NBC network and WHO present a half hour special to promote war stamps with Madeleine Carroll Peter Van Steeden and his orchestra a chorus and Ben Wain from New York and Red Skelton and Jean Hersholt from Hollywood James Lawrence Fly moderates America’s Unown Meeting of the Air with George V Denny Jr Norman Thomas Walter D Fuller and Jay Allen. Gov George A Wilson speaks on WHO. Chicago Real Estate board banquet speaker Paul Porter on wartime policy over WGN. Francis B Sayre to speak over WBBM. Lacey Gee discusses flight instructors on WMT. United Nations emblem ceremony to Mrs F D Roosevelt carried by Blue Network with speakers Agar Masaryk and Campbell.

James Lawrence Fly Federal Communications Commission George V. Denny, Jr Chicago Real Estate Board Paul Porter OPA WGN Chamber of Commerce Chicago Francis B. Sayre Philippines WBBM United Nations Franklin D. Roosevelt Freedom House Blue Herbert Agar Jan Masaryk Gerald Campbell British Information Services Gov. Wilson Frank Morgannes WMT Aldrich

Evening Radio Schedule April 30 1942

Hour by hour listing of programs across WGN WMT WENE WLS and more for Thursday April 30 1942 including news music sports dramas and variety shows with times from 6 am to 5 45 pm and station lineups featuring hosts and program titles such as Easy Aces Burns & Allen Myrtles and Major Bowes.

Easy Guy Wilson WGN Elson Keen WMO Wander Mardle Utle WLS Bentley Burling Wan Hal Culver Bam WMT Death Valley WGN Americans WLS Tintype Frank Morsan Duchin D. Wil der. Thompson Bowes Heatter Belfr al Pearce Sanders WGN _Burns & Aller Abner Hunt Grant Paul Porter Tim Wom Chicago Brick J. Evans D .Wenews Star Parade Yes Pam Wells Globetrotter Ernie O H. Kins WHO Howe M. Ayres O. Tucker Wank G Cal I Tv Shelley Bob Utley Jolly Joe Edith Webber Jane Tucker Dorothy Dale Mary Miles Millwheel Bess Johnson Bach Reya Lds Mars Linda Mary Marlin Art Godfrey Dange Wes Bartons Tiarm Honey-Hill Vic Sade John Jenny Plain Bill David Harum Kate Smith Carter Wis Martha Helen Judy Jane This Is Life Trent Holbr WGN Star Parade Owen Choys Rex Hereene Norman Deacon Joyce Jordan Paint Dreams Wen Nate Ak Judy & Jane Ginsburgh O Betty Crocker Dr. Malone Waltz Jack Holden WMT Landt Ma Perkins Toby Susie Aval Cubs Giants Swinstime Art Tracy Buckaroos Don & Maur Stella Dallas Jones Vic & Sade Widder Brown Goldbergs Portia

U S Warplanes Reported In Malta By Berlin

Berlin claimed American fighter planes arrived in Malta to bolster its defenses. Berlin cited Roosevelt remarks and noted U S warships may have entered the Mediterranean. London sources could not confirm the reports.

London England Malta Berlin North South Pacific North Africa

Brain Muscle Operation Restores Paralysis Victims

Dr. Frederick E. Kredel of the Medical College of South Carolina reports a pioneering brain muscle operation aimed at reversing paralysis from strokes. The procedure attaches the temporal muscle to the brain’s motor area, restoring blood flow and enabling regained speech and movement in several cases. He stresses careful case selection and notes some patients show marked improvement within weeks.

Stephen J. McDonough Charleston S. C Frederick E. Kredel Medical College of South Carolina Southeastern Surgical Congress Atlanta Kredel

ROTC awards at Iowa campus after federal inspection

University of Iowa ROTC conducted its annual inspection in Iowa City under Col. R. W. Briggs with training officers from North Dakota Coe College Missouri School of Mines and Washington University. Awards honored best commanders platoon leaders scholastic excellence and rifle team members including Livingst on Schenckloth Buckley Meyer Bennett Krause Kersten Statler and others.

Iowa City University of Iowa R. W. Briggs Seventh Corps Area Nvnth Omaha Briggs G.W. C. Whiting University of North Dakota F. M. Flanagan Coe College E Jones Missouri School of Mines E. H. Perry Washington University St. Louis Perry Robert P. Livingston Des Moines Iowa Edward H. Schenckloth Davenport

Corregidor Chief Is Awarded D.S.C.

Major General George F. Moore commander at Corregidor has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism at Fort Mills during March and April, announced Wednesday.

Melbourne INS George F. Moore Philippine Island Corregidor Fort Mills

Rostock Raids Reported To Have Killed Thousands

A Swedish survivor quoted by the Evening Standard said RAF raids on Rostock killed more than 4,000 people including 600 soldiers trapped in barracks. He described widespread destruction of Neptune shipyards, harbor facilities, freight yards, and streets amid ongoing bombardments.

London Rostock Evening Standard Neptune Malmoe RAF Stockholm Berlin Tidningen Germany Cologne Air Defense Corps

Admiral Standley Returns to Kuibyshev After Moscow Talks

U S Ambassador Admiral William H Standley arrived in Kuibyshev following talks in Moscow with Premier Stalin and Foreign Minister Molotov.

Kuibyshev INS U. S William H. Standley Moscow Stalin Molotov

Bund Camp Owner Sentenced in New York

Paul Huissel, 39, German American Bund member and co owner of Camp Nord land, was sentenced in New York to two years and six months in prison for refusal to register for selective service.

New York Paul Huissel Bund Nordland

Foster Secures Ballot Spot in First District Race

Des Moines AP LaMar Foster a veteran Iowa legislator and 1937 house speaker won a place on the Democratic primary ballot for the First district after District Judge Tom K. Murrow issued a writ of mandamus ordering Secretary of State Earl Miller to place Foster on the ballot. Miller had refused petitions lacking signatures totaling two percent of last general election voters in half the district’s counties, a point Judge Murrow upheld. Foster, a West Branch farmer, argued the requirement applied to half the counties, not each. Rankin had signaled openness to court clarification.

DES Moines LaMar Foster Iowa Tom K. Murrow Earl Miller Foster Miller John M. Rankin Murrow Rankin West Branch

New Balkan Front Opened by 5000 Greek Guerrillas

The Greek government in exile says an army of 5,000 guerrillas formed in Seres and Drava, central Macedonia, opened a Balkan front against Axis forces along the Bulgarian border. In its first action they attacked a German unit and supply train near Salonika, blasting trains and killing hundreds, then withdrew to the hills while other bands strike German and Italian targets in Greece and Crete.

London Balkan Greece Crete Generaja Mikhailovitch Jugoslav

If Prices Charged Exceed Ceiling Here What to Do

Washington AP outlines steps if a dealer charges above the ceiling next month. Check if product is under price freezing rules. Tell retailer you believe the price is illegal. If no adjustment occurs, contact the local rationing board or the nearest OPA field office for investigation. Violations can bring up to a $5,000 fine or a year in prison or both.

Washington OPA

Retailers and Police Curb Enforcement Early Months

Officials outline a plan to limit policing powers during the initial months of enforcement. Retailers will operate under tighter rules while authorities test implementation and assess impact on public safety and compliance.

May 22 Proclaimed National Maritime Day by President

President Roosevelt proclaimed May 22 as National Maritime Day to honor the patriotism and courage of cargo ship officers and crew in the victory fleet and the workers who built ships. The date marks the 1819 Savannah steam voyage and Congress designated the day in 1933.

Washington Roosevelt Savannah Congress

Britain’s First Sea Lord Arrives Back in England

Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound returned to England after flying the Atlantic from Canada. Ottawa naval headquarters announced the British naval head watched Pound’s arrival on Wednesday.

Ottawa Ont Britain Dudley Pound England Atlantic Canada Naval Headquarters

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