Marion man named heir to Florida estate on air
NADINE SUBOTNIK reports a Marion man was identified as the sole heir to a $5,000 Florida estate after listeners notified the program following a prior appeal. The Florida probate law required a blood heir by December 22 or the estate would escheat to the state.
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George Lawrence
Marion
WMT
Lewis van Antwerp Lawrance
Lake Worth
Fla
Lawrance
Florida
Ys Wweer
Wil
Amateurs Return to Air Under Defense Board
Amateur radio stations are being returned to the air by the defense communications board to provide vital wartime transmissions. Normal amateur activity is suspended except for those authorized by the DCB, who operate under FCC rules with no rag chewing and allow any band. The ARRL headquarters station W1AW in Newington, Connecticut, began a 24 hour schedule on December 7 and transmits emergency regulations hourly.
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Defense Communications Board
United States
DCB
FCC
American Radio Relay League
Hiram Percy Maxim
Newington
Tuesday Radio Listings Highlight War Effort Programs
Radio guide notes several programs on Tuesday across WMT and WHO. The nights feature government defense discussions with Bruce A. West of the American Legion and entertainment from Ozzie Nelson on Red Skelton at 9 30 pm, plus Pat O’Brien on Hope and Sir Walter’s Serenade on WHO.
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Pat O’brien
WHO
Bruce A. West
Hanford
The
American Legion
WMT
Sir Walter
Ozzie Nelson
Red Skelton
Nelson
Wonderful Smith
Skelton
Evening Radio Schedule 1641 Hour by Hour
A fragmented hour by hour listing shows radio programs for December 16 1641. Entries mention stations WMT WGN WENR WHO and others with varied shows including Hank Keene Johnny Pw and news segments. The schedule reflects a mix of music dramas news and entertainment across multiple stations.
Highlights of Iowa Educational Radio Stations Ownership
A concise review of radio stations owned and operated by Iowa educational institutions. It outlines affiliations, frequencies, and campus networks. The document notes the roles of state universities and teacher colleges in broadcasting, including program variety and community outreach.
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the Educational Institutions of the
State of
Iowa
Time for Drunks Prompts Higher Bail in San Diego Case
Police Judge John doubles bail on drunk driving charges against two defendants described as too busy to be bothered with drunken behavior. The case from San Diego details escalate as authorities pursue stricter pretrial conditions.
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San Diego, Ac
INS
John
Dea
Not So Bad Reaction to Navy Losses in Pearl Harbor
Congress members differed over Pearl Harbor damage reports with Knox saying much of the fleet is at sea. Connally urged accountability for alarm failures while Johnson urged restraint and Van Nuys called for a presidential inquiry to prevent repeats. Dingell supported navy accountability and war department action.
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John Paul Jones
Dewey
Army
Johnson
Colo
Congress
van Nuys
Ind
Knox
Pearl Harbor
Gurney
S. D
Rep. Dingell
Mich
Navy
War Department
Berlin Says Russia Mum on Swap Plan
Berlin reports Russian silence on a proposed prisoner exchange after a German outreach via Ankara. The German broadcast says Moscow has not replied and has denied Red Cross access to Soviet camps.
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Berlin
Russia
London
Ankara
Moscow
Red Cross
Soviet Union
Union Pact Signed For Captive Mines By Lewis And Moses
John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers and Harry Moses head of three large captive coal subsidiaries of U S Steel signed an agreement giving UMW union shop in captive mines. The pact expires March 31 1943 and mirrors wages and conditions of the Appalachian agreement. Captive mines are steel company owned and not sold commercially.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
CIC United Mine Workers
Harry Moses
Captive Coal Company
U. S. Steel Corporation
UMW
Spanish Steamer Detained By U S Authorities
The 5115 ton Spanish steamship Isla de Tenerife captained by Jose Albert and radio operator Eduardo Fernandes was detained by U S authorities in New York after officials found it carried parts for radio transmission and receiving gear, drums of lubricant, and other items bound for export. The ship was due to sail the prior Saturday.
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New York
Isla de Tenerife
José Albert
Edouardo Fernandes
Coast Grane
Naval Intelligence
Cus
Wabash Railroad Sold for Thirty-One Million Dollars
U S District Judge Charles B Davis approved the sale of the Wabash railroad for 31 030 950 dollars. The sale returns the line to private operation after more than a decade under federal receivership following a public sale filing.
Mal an Zoo Kills the Animals
Singapore AP report describes a violent incident at Johore City near Singapore where carnivorous animals escaped from high cages and endangered tigers roamed freely. Tungku Makhota, heir to Sultan Ibrahim of Johore, is mentioned in the chaotic coverage.
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Singapore
Tungku Makhota
Sultan Ibrahim
Johore
Johore City
Australia Emerges as Key Lead Source for United States
The Department of ... notes Australia growing role in supplying lead to the United States amid shifting global trade patterns. Officials cite increased mining activity and refined export routes, highlighting economic ties and potential policy considerations shaping future shipments.
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Australia
United States
Department of
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
A short humorous piece by Claude Callan features a narrator who dislikes seeing his preacher and banker argue in his presence. The tale emphasizes the discomfort of taking sides between respected community figures and the social awkwardness that follows.
Norwegian Ship Sunk Near Hawaiian Islands
The Navy announced a Norwegian motor ship was sunk while approaching the Hawaiian Islands. Navy officials would not comment on the attacking craft or the Norwegian ship, and the incident was described as potentially friendly.
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Washington
Hawaiian Islands
Quisling Recruit Drive Upsets German High Command
Stockholm AP reports Germany assigns direct charge of the Norwegian Legion recruitment to Vidkun Quisling after poor results. Norwegians enlistment in the German army is weak and Norwegain worker recruitment also struggles. A Trondheim fire destroys large German army stores amid arrests for suspected sabotage.
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Stockholm
Germany
Vidkun Quisling
Trondheim
Iowa Citians Set Record For Army Air Corps Recruiting
In Iowa City a record recruitment total was reached last Saturday as 114 University of Iowa students and nearby youths sought admission to the Army Air Corps through the Seventh Corps Area traveling board. About 70 of those tested qualified, according to Lieut. Col. Harry A. Kendall, president of the examining board.
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Iowa City
Army Air Corps
University of Iowa
Seventh Corps
Fort Leonard Wood
Harry A. Kendall
Egypt Breaks Balkan Ties With Hungary and Romania
Cairo reports Egypt severed diplomatic relations with Hungary and Romania on Monday. The two countries have declared war on Britain and the United States, escalating regional alignment during the war.
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Egypt
Cairo
Hungary
Romania
Britain
United States
Trustees Confirm Voigt As President Of Simpson
INDIANOLA AP The Rev Edwin E Voigt 49 of a ... The board ratified a special committee recommendation. Voigt succeeds John O Gross who resigned months ago to take another Methodist church post.
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Indianola
Edwin E. Voigt
Dr. Voigt
John O. Gross
Estate of Edith J Pastmore Decanting To Wingate And Others
The Cedar Rapids Iowa area legal notice states the estate of Edith J Pastmore is being decanted to Mia J Wingate Mrs Nellie Barton Annie Colgan Mrs Edward Dort and Anna Estello with trustees W Jeid and others. The Cedar Rapids Association and National Bank Cedar Rapids act as trustees in the matter with Luke’s Methodist and Cedar Rapids connections mentioned. Creditors and interested parties are notified to appear for the court hearing and discharge of the executor Pred R Cornish.
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Edith J. Pastmore
J. Wingate
Nellie Barton
Annie Colgan
Edward Dort
Aid
Anna
EE Stello
Cedar Rapids + Association
R Rapids
Lowa
W. Jeid
Luke's Methodist Tai
Cedar Revide
W . Rapids
Lows
Aone & W
Ts Trustee National Bank
Cedar Rapids
R. Cornish
Sania Estate
Secceie Spas
Vichy Orders Many Factories to Close
A Vichy government order directs most French factories to shut for two weeks starting December 31 due to coal and power shortages. Only government mandated plants and essential blast furnaces may operate.
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Vichy
London
Reuters
Petain
Senate Bill Allocates 100 Million for Southern Farms
The Senate sent to the House a bill approving about 100 million dollars in relief payments to southern cotton farmers tobacco growers and hay producers whose output was hit by drought and insect damage this year. The measure, introduced by Senator Smith of South Carolina, provides parity payments for cotton and tobacco and covers dairy farmers in New York areas for feed transport costs.
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Washington
INS
Sen. Smith
S. C
New York
Malaria linked to millions of deaths worldwide yearly
The article states malaria causes about two million deaths globally each year, highlighting its significant toll on health. It notes the disease remains a major public health challenge affecting diverse regions.
May Vote Medal Of Honor To Kelly
Legislation was introduced in Congress to posthumously award Captain Colin P. Kelly Jr. the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic Pacific War bombing of the Japanese battleship Haruna. Kelly perished in the attack.
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Kelly
Washington
Congress
Colin P. Kelly
Army Air Corps
Pacific
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