WERS Emergency Radio Service Work Under Way in Cedar Rapids
Linn County Radio club is seeking a WERS license before a Federal Communications Commission decision. The group prepares members for operator licenses and trains in basic electronics, demonstrations, and amateur radio practices for emergency two way communication during outages.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Radio Club
Federal Communications Commission
Noble Hale
FCC
Office of Civilian Defense
Linn Courtly Radio Club
R. H. Olson
Wartime hams form backbone of force and industry
Sixtiethousand amateur radio operators in the country were active before Pearl Harbor. Now most serve in the armed forces or work in essential war industries. Many became the basis for radio instruction courses in the military. Interested persons may contact Noble Hale at 24068.
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Pearl Harbor
Noble Hale
Civil Service Exam Announced for WPB Position
A competitive exam is announced to fill a general program assistant job in WPB sixth regional office with pay of $5209 yearly for a 48 hour week. Applicants need six years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating ability to gather material and prepare it for dissemination and to make public addresses and handle the public. Further information and forms are available from the civil service secretary at the Cedar Rapids post office.
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WPB
Civil Service
Cedar Rapids
On Broadway with Walter Winchell ends in sly memory
In a column excerpt Don Wahn describes a nostalgic Broadway scene where a lone lad speaks to a woman as memory colors her dusk. Ed Darling relays Winchell and Rosenfeld quarrel over Tin Pan Alley’s origin with a playful jab at culinary fare.
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Confrere Ed Darling
Walter Winchell
Harry von Tilzer
Tin Pan Alley
Walter
Stork Club
Rosenfeld
von Tilzer
Harry
Actor Joel McCrea Teases Base Tour Banter
On a overseas base tour, actor Joel McCrea is playfully teased by a colonel who jokes about movie actors. McCrea replies that he has been trying to be one for 15 years. The humor feature notes W. Winchell’s observation on jokes and social quirks of the era.
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Joel McCrea
Aeolonel
Joel
W. Winchell
Burlesque Tone Flashes Through A lodge of names
The item sketches a lively scene with Burke and a fussing woman amid gin rummy banter. Hene Damar recalls a strained bond with a famed father, while Norman Krasna recounts postwar disruptions at Palm Springs and a shifting room assignment involving Alan Ladd and a hospital discharge.
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Burke
Hene Damar
Hene
Hams
Norman Krasna
Palm Springs
Krasna
Alan Ladd
Ladd
Back the Warriors But an Extra War Bond Aide
A fragmented note discusses backing the Warriors team amid calls for an additional World War II bond measure. The readable portions mention financial support and civic duty linked to the war effort. The text hints at community slogans and fundraising urgency.
Workmen sought for Navy munitions depot Hastings
The civil service commission announced openings for machinists and laborers at the U S naval ammunition depot in Hastings Nebraska. Machinists earn 1.14 to 1.26 dollars per hour while laborer positions pay 74 cents per hour with strong advancement prospects. The depot is a permanent establishment with potential postwar retention.
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U. S. Naval Ammunition Depot
Hastings
Wneb
Civil Service Commission
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Y.M.C.A
Dale Morgan
Dawkins Espy
Collins Radio Company
Espy
Hamdom
United States
Gazette Photo
Johns-Manville
B Ave
Wolf
Holiday
Wolf’s
Second Street
Boys’ Store
Don Wahn
Roosevelt
Navy Munitions Depot
Revere, Brentwood and Wilson Brothers
Toy Ney
Wilson Brothers
Arrow and
Mark Twain
Wilson
Smart Arrow
Beau Brummel
Cheney
Hansen
Robel
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