Radio schedules interrupt for war coverage across networks
The story outlines urgent radio airings as United States and Japan go to war. President Roosevelt will address Congress at 11:30 a.m. Monday, with Churchill’s remarks to follow on WMT. War news slots are listed for major stations WMT WGN WLS WENR WH9 WSUI WOI and more, plus programs and guests scheduled for Monday evening.
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Japan
Roosevelt
Congress
WMT
Winston Churchill
WGN
WSUI
WOI
Headliners Tonight to Guest on Herbert Marshall Show
Headliners Tonight head to the Hollywood film colony for Monday’s guest on the Herbert Marshall show. WENR will air the program at 10 p.m. with plans for a lively interview and spotlight on current film stars.
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Herbert Marshall
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Radio Schedule Highlights Daily Programs and Sports
A dense listing of radio programming for Monday December 8 1946 and Tuesday December 8 1941 detailing hour by hour shows on WMT WGN WHO and other stations. Entries include News Music Talk religious and variety segments plus boxing and sports updates with stations and hosts named.
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Guy Ae Mkis
Gran
Yelen
Owen
WGN
Iowa Educational Radio Stations Highlighted
Highlights detailing Iowa state education institutions operating radio stations. Focus on University of Iowa WSUI and Iowa State College stations including Cedar Rapids and Des Moines area signals. Discusses ownership and operation under state education programs.
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State of Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
WSUI
Lews City
Russians Press Counter Offensive as Axis Struggle Rages
Soviet field headquarters reported a continuing Red Army counter-offensive near Rostov and defense along the Moscow front as German and Italian forces fought heavy battles in North Africa. Soviet ski troops claimed 2000 German casualties with 46 tanks captured while British forces moved to offensives near Tobruk and El Gobi.
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Red Army
Rostow
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Taganrog
Rostov-on
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Tobruk
el Gobi
el Adem
America First Directors End Opposition to War Effort
National directors of the America First Committee in Chicago abandoned opposition to administration policy and urged united support for the war effort until victory over Japan. The group called for a U.S. declaration of war against Japan and all-out hostility.
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America First Committee
Japan
United States
Germany Raid by British Bombers Hits Aachen
London reports strong British bomber forces raided western Germany Sunday night with Aachen as the main objective. The raid involved heavy air activity and targeted strategic sites.
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Germany
Aachen
Mony
Trust and estate proceedings for Marcia Cobban case
In Linn County Iowa the matter of the estate of Marcia B Cobban deceased is before the court. Alice M Fleetwood and the deceased’s sons are notified of trust provisions and a final distribution of remaining funds and property. An administrator has filed a full account of receipts and disbursements since death. The court schedules hearings for the 1st day of 1941 at 3:00 AM.
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Alice M. Fleetwood
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Marcia B. Cobban
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Hove
Private Planes Grounded Across U S by GAA Action
Washington AP The Civil Aeronautics authority issues a Sunday night order grounding all private planes in the United States and possessions except commercial airliners. The CAA suspends pilot licenses except those with regular airlines and asks governors to deploy police to land fields to protect facilities and hold aircraft unless in scheduled air transport, publicly owned, or under federal contract.
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Civil Aeronautics Authority
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Robert Hinckley
CAA Air Safety Board
Alaska
Canal Zone
U S Forces Rate Better Than Jap Navy Army Air
Washington AP notes U S forces surpass Japan in nav y and air power with 344 warships and 4000 plus planes. Army strength exceeds 1.6 million personnel versus Japan's 3 million plus, though wide Pacific distances and global commitments complicate direct comparisons.
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Navy
Army
Air
Washington
United States
Japan
Pacific
Chicago Tribune Backs Nation War Effort
Chicago Tribune ends isolationism stance with full support for the war effort. Editorial declares America faces war despite American choice and condemns Japanese militarists for forcing conflict. The paper urges unity and determination to defend American freedom.
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INS
The
Chicago Tribune
Midwest
America
the Tribune
Mrs Roosevelt To Pacific Coast Flight To Aid Civilian Defense
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt assistant director of the Office of Civilian Defense will fly to the Pacific coast tonight to help in emergency civilian defense work.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Office of Civilian Defense
Lindbergh Avoids Comment on Japanese Attack
Charles A. Lindbergh at his new West Tilbury home declined to comment on the Japanese attack on the United States.
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Mass
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United States
Japanese Nationals In Britain Urged To Report For Registration Endorsement
The Home Office announced that all Japanese nationals aged over 16 in Britain must report to the nearest police station with their registration certificates so the documents can be endorsed. The call went out Monday and aims to update official records.
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Britain
Home Office
Advertisement on colon troubles and free medical book
An ad urges readers with stomach and gastrointestinal disorders to request a free 122 page book. It promises informative diagrams charts and X ray pictures of rectal and colon conditions.
Costly lease lend weapon mocks wartime boast
In Henry McLemore's review, a satirical piece ridicules the idea of a secret weapon, claiming a gold base-lead shell system would outshine submarines and tanks. It jokes that Turkey joins the allies, and the narrator riffs on cultural misunderstandings and personal quirks while praising the fictional weapon’s astronomical cost.
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Defense Bond Quiz Card On Christmas Stamp Album Card
A reader quiz explains that a Defense Savings Bond Christmas card holds stamps in a stamp album. It notes that those with uncertain income can still help national defense by buying bonds or writing to the U S Treasury. Stamps are on sale at retail stores.
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