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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1945

Page

8

Dads of the Year Honor Crosby Benny March in 1945

Bing Crosby receives Screen Father of 1945 for war service and film artistry. Jack Benny named Radio Father for entertaining troops and bonds drives. Fredric March titled Stage Father for his role as Major Joppolo in A Bell for Adano alongside Florence ldgride. Also honored are President Truman Eisenhower and Dr Daniel S Poling for war leadership and symbolic roles.

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Eisenhower Arrival Address Broadcast Plan

News agencies map a week of Eisenhower coverage from his Washington arrival to New York events. Broadcasts span 10 a.m. arrival, 11:30 a.m. Congress address, New York ceremonies, Fifth Avenue parade, and a Waldorf Astoria dinner, with networks NBC CBS ABC MBS WMT WHO sharing duties.

United States Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport Washington Congress WMT Fifth Avenue New York City Hall Fiorello LaGuardia Eisenhower CBS MBS Polo Grounds Waldorf-Astoria ABC

Radio schedule shifts for summer with new shows

The article lists new dramas comedies and mysteries on air today. Highlights include Mysteries of Crooked Square with Paul Barrett debuting at 1 45 p m over Mutual and WGN. Silver Theater returns with Conrad Nagel at 5 p m on CBS and WMT.

Crooked Square Paul Barrett Mutual WGN Silver Theater Conrad Nagel Ozzie and Harriet CBS WMT Mary Astor Men of Vision America Edwin C. Hill Bob Nolan Glenn L. Martin Glenn L. Martin Company Marinka Marine Infantry Alfred Carbuto New Britain Eileen Farrell Earl Wrightson

Radio Schedule Highlights From June 17 1945 Broadcast Day

A detailed hour by hour guide lists programs on WMT WHO WGN EXEL KXEL and others for Sunday June 17 1945. It covers Christian services music drama news Bible hours and various entertainments with hosts and performers including Pietsch Dorsey Haynes Hayes Hayes and Wilson among many.

Christian Exel Rev Pietsch WCN Cathedral Mus WMT WGN KXEL WHO Farm WMT Farm Forum Jerry. Zelda

Radio Broadcasting Schedule Fragments and Events Listing

The page catalogs a dense run of radio programs and times featuring hosts, bands, orchestras, and guests from WHO WMT WGN KXEL WMAQ WGN stations. It mentions the reception of Eisenhower and about 200000 Kansans, plus a note that his return to Abilene Kan is planned for Friday but seems unlikely due to war bond advocacy.

Eisenhower Kansas City Abilene Kan

Wagner Carnival Opens Week in Cedar Rapids

The Cavalcade of Amusements bring 22 rides and 20 stage shows to Cedar Acres show grounds on Marion boulevard for a week long engagement starting Monday. The spectacle uses a mile long midway and 50 transporter cars, with new acts Kremer's Hollywood midget theater Tahiti Nights and the Vanities of 1945. The largest outdoor organ will finish the midway. Evening shows run Monday through Saturday with a Saturday noon to 5 p.m. matinee offering free admission for schoolchildren. This marks the carnival’s first Cedar Rapids appearance.

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Masquers Group Plans Air Series On Radio

Academy Award winner Charles Coburn president of the Masquers club announced the group will enter radio with a weekly broadcast titled At Your Service. The Masquers theatrical members will present a diversified radio show for American listeners.

Charles Coburn

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