Broadway Notes and War Era Commentary Capsule
A collage reviews public figures and media during wartime. Walter Winchell predicts F D R victory by three million votes. Chiang Kai-shek, Mme affair rumors, De Mille wage dispute, and Pearl Harbor timing are touched on with editorials and humor. Four army chaplains heroism noted as moral beacon. The Nation magazine critique ends the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
F.D.R
Chiang Kai-shek
Mme
London Daily Mail
Lord Rothermere
Chep
N. Y. Mirror
Col. Roosevelt
Faye Emerson
Manhattan Gazette
Associated Press
Cecil B. de Mille
de Mille
Martin
College Denies Enrollment to Negro Soldier in Mail Order Course
A college rejected an American soldier’s enrollment in a mail order course citing his race. The decision highlights ongoing racial discrimination in educational opportunities for Black servicemen.
Pic George Oujiri Wounded in France
George J. Oujiri aged 20 an infantryman in Gen Patch Seventh army was slightly wounded in action in France November 26 according to a telegram to his parents Mr and Mrs George C Oujiri of 1045 F avenue NW He graduated from St Patrick high school and worked for Quaker Oats before enlisting March 19 1943 He trained at Camp Butner North Carolina went overseas in May and has served in England Belgium and France
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Pic
George J. Oujiri
Patch
Seventh Army
France
George C. Oujiri
F Avenue
St. Patrick’s High School
Pfe
Oujiri
Quaker Oats Company
Camp Butner
N. C
England
Belgium
Auto fleet shrinkage during three war years noted
DETROIT AP statistician R L Polk reports 3,961,000 passenger autos sidelined since Pearl Harbor. National car in operation fell to 24,048,711 in July 1944 from 27,700,011 in 1941, with DC showing the largest 37.58 percent drop and regional declines varying across the East Midwest South and West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
L. Polk and Company
Pearl Harbor
Polk
District of Columbia
East
Midwest
South
West Coast
War shifts boost car use in four states led by Arkansas
The report shows four states increasing car usage during the war period with Arkansas posting the largest gain at 11.75 percent. Truck and commercial registrations were excluded from the data counted.
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Arkansas
Good Night Ladies Cancels Iowa Screen Show
The Iowa theater cancels Tuesday screenings of the screen program The Doughgirls and The Mark of the Whistler due to the Good Night Ladies stage presentation. The program resumes Wednesday for the final day of showings.
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Iowa
Edgar A Guest Poem Two Kids, Two Jobs for Grandpa
The poem celebrates two grandchildren as a lively pair who fill grandpa’s days with play and mischief. The speaker jokes about carrying toys and dodging trips, noting the enduring energy of the children and his love despite the chaos.
Lillian Gish Test Aims for Bells of St. Marys Role
Hollywood buzz centers on Lillian Gish testing in January for the nun part in Bells of St. Marys with Bing Crosby while Dudley Nichols tailors the role to fit her. Ann Richards and other stars are also contenders as Bette Davis eyes Hollywood Canteen visit from Charleston. Rory Mallison, compared to Gary Cooper, awaits a test for This Love of Ours. Ed Skelton confirms engagement to Georgia Davis amid wartime plans and possible quick marriage after service.
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True Wood
Lillian Gish
Hollywood
Bette Davis
Warners
Hollywood Canteen
Corporal Riley
Bette
Charleston
Rory Mallison
Warner Labor Gang
Gary Cooper
Rory
John Garfield
Georgia
Pappy
Ed” Skelton
Muriel Morris
Georgia Davis
Red
Pvt
Richard Skelton
Lexington
Cinema schedule notes for Monday at multiple theaters
The Gazette lists Monday showings for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Strand and Marion. Films include Something for the Boys The Doughgirls Mark of the Whistler Sensations of 1945 Dead Man's Eyes The White Cliffs of Dover The Secret Command West of the Rio Grande Uncertain Glory The Lady Has Plans Thank Your Lucky Stars I Love a Soldier Danger Women at Work with various start times and some short subjects.
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Palace
White Cliffs of
Dover
Rialto
Rio Grande
Strand
Marion
Executrix Named in Iowa Estate and Bank Meeting Set
Notice states Jessie L. Scott appointed executrix of Edward M. Scott estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to file claims. Annual stockholders meeting of First Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Linn County on January 9 1945 at 3 PM for director elections and other business.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Edward M. Scott
Linn, County
Jessie L. Scott
First Trust
Savings Bank
Third Street
Twelfth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
County of Linn
Supper Club to Replace Music Shop on NBC Schedule
NBC debuts the Supper Club Monday at 6 and 10 p.m. with WHO carrying the later hour Ted Steele leads a 22 piece orchestra and Mary Ashworth Perry Como join as featured guests Martin Block hosts A new act from stage screen or radio will be featured each night with Jimmy Savo on the first program Also noted are changes to Ted Malone Top of the Evening Cavalcade of America The Conquest of Pain Vox Pop Burns and Allen on Sinatra Show and more radio lineup details
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NBC
WHO
Ted Steele
Wonder Boy
Radio
NBC Page
Mary Ashworth
Perry Como
Martin Block
Jimmy Savo
Johnny Mercer
Radio Schedule Highlights from December 11 1944
Daily broadcast grid cites WMT KXEL WGN WHO and others with programs across news Howdy shows and music blocks. Notable items include The Bob Hope era hostings, Vet and farmers segments, morning devotions and breakfast clubs airing on stations in Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Des Moines.
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WMT Farm Forum
WHO Farm
WGN
WMT
Pattson
Dreler
Reveille
Evening Radio Schedule Highlights for Tonight
A list of programs across stations WMT WHO and KXEL includes Cavalcade Frank Sinatra Blind Date Howard Barlow Telephone Hour Radio Theater Infants Please Screen Guild Percy Faith Bob Hawk Dr Frank Quinlan Supper Club with start times from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.
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WMT
Frank Sinatra
KXEL
Howard Barlow
Screen Guild
Percy Faith
Bob Hawk
Fr. Q
WMT Mary Miles and WGN Dick Baker Schedule Reports
Local radio listings show at 8:15 a.m. Mary Miles on WMT and Dick Baker on WGN with variety segments and updates.
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Mary Miles
WGN
Dick Baker
Radio Schedule Fragments With The Jubilee Singers And Opera
Fragmented listing shows multiple programs across days including The Jubilee Singers at 2:15 and Metropolitan Opera broadcasts on weekends. Other entries include News Extra at 12:55 Sunday and Time Views News, Darts for Dough, and Soldiers with Wings through various days.
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Rath
Ll. R. Groas
George Hickas
Mmon
Metropolitan Opera
America
Greenwood
Jubilee Singers
1540 Club
Barrymore
Waterloo
Urad Musiquiz
Mary Small
Life
Santa
Metropolitan Opera Presents
Harrigan
Saturn
Terry and the Pirates
Santa’ Claus
Jack Armstrong
Saturdy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walter Winchell
Gerald L. K. Smith
Japan
U. S
Demmys
San Francisco Examiner
Congress
Colyum
Wilson Mizner
Hambo Fish
Wall
James H. Mills
Frank Kingdon
Eicher
Nation Mag
PSE
aMous N
Ak Eae
Carmen Miranda
Mckee O'Shea
Oi Bane
Little Lulu
Irene Dunne
Alan Marshall
Roddy McDowall
Paul Aitis
Jean Sulivan
Buch Watson
Seal Pea Ue Ee
Cecil Kellaway
Foland
Young Ee
Dead Man’s Eyes
Lon Chaney
Jean Parker
Paulette Goddard
Sonny Tuftsner
George Oujiri
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
London
Louella Parsons
Lillian
Ann Alexis Carson Jane
Ms TG Py Tah
Irene Manning
Charlie Ruggles
Eve Arden
John Ridgely
Army-Navy
Paramount
Kuller
WANT
the Gazette
B. L. Wick
Ted Malone
Brian Donlevy
Cavalcade of America
Parks Johnson
Warren Hull
CBS
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Burns and Allen
George and
Gracie I
Sinatra
Radio Theater
Joan Bennett
Thomas Mitchell
Gary
Marian Anderson
Alec Templeton
Gregory Ratoff
Virginia Mayo
Horace Heidt
Paula Stone
Phil Brito
Miss Stone
Brito
Mutual
Bob Hawie Wee
Wee
Drummond
Dive
Rxen
Enn
WBBM
Grant
WHG
Sones Club
Gross
Helen
Bradley
Kxll Rangers
Hedda Hopper
Worl
WGN Stara
Vox Pop
WGN Sizin
L. Diamond
Lum & Abner
C. Foster O
Bob
Pam
Lewis
Chicago
Tuesaday
Vic Lindlahr
Lawton
Exel Higgins Boy
Patt
Patt'sor
EXEL
Honeyman Hil
Rosemary
WMT Horizon
Marty
Jenny
David Harum
HXEL
Jack Berch
Kate Smith
Judy
S.m
Buckaroos
Johnny Bette Exel Am
WMT Melodiers
Terry's Party Exel
Owen Cowboys
Finchville
Jury
Ava Johnson
WMT Cornhuskers
Guiding Light
Kxel Victory
Jane Cowl
Malone Wiig
Cous
Holler
Mary
Jane
Long Shop
Jane Wite
WGN New
Stella Dalla
WGN Johnsons
Kxel Ramblers
Goldberes
Lorenzo Jo
Judy & Jo
Joyce Jordwig
E. Winters
Portia
Ann
Kxel Sonte
Victory
Chang
Farrell
Harrigan & P.m
Sweet & Sw
New
Terry
Pirates
Edwin Hid
Jimmy Alen Exel Sante
Patt’son
WMT World Today
Tom Mix
Ay Dasa
Army Transportation Corps
Bromo-Seltzir’s
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Msn Higgins
Voice OF Agriculture
Waterloo, Iowa
Bion
Hugh Muncy Markett
Ship of Joy Club
Pietsch
Almanac of
Kleen Maid News
United Nations News Rey
the Music Box
Breakfast Club
Sat
World News
Fannie Hurst
Nazarene Family Hour
The
Higgina Boys
the Listening Post
Tuce
Sardi's
Mon
Chatham Shopper
Eessoy
Percy B. Crawford
Gil Martyn
Afon
Call of the Cross
Graln Belt Rangera
Higgins Boys
Christian Science Church
Peargon
H. R. Gross
Eye-Witness News
Greenfield Village Choir
Lum
Abner
Thure
Rothy Thompsons
Jimmy Fidler
Raymond Swing
Thurg
Godwin
Bet
Luna
Saludos Amigos
Hutchens
Fred Wart
Navy
Master
Henry A Taylor
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