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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1943
Page
4
A staged clash pits a radio network team against film directors in a "Battle of the Sexes" event. The contest showcases entertainers and industry figures vying in a lighthearted showdown to raise funds or awareness for a cause. Fans expect spirited matchups and standout moments.
NADINE SUBOTNIK reports a Tuesday NBC Battle of the Sexes quiz show at 8 p.m. with Walter O Keefe as emcee. Stars Claudia Morgan Virginia Gilmore and Jean Tennyson face directors Himan Brown Bob Novak and Joe Hill. News and program notes follow across networks with guest stars, times, and venues.
Schedule snippet lists a 7 15 p m news hour with Alley EXEL Sparky and Duc appearing in a brief broadcast item. The readable text centers on a late evening programming outline and featured participants.
A jumble of radio station labels and show times lists topics and hosts across WMT WGN and RXEL. Entries include Edith Webber Austin Goon Morning Joyces Conely and Bed Children WGN News plus a 6 15 a m to 6 2m span hinting at a breakfast club matinee and shoppers mat.
The record claim cites a 300 mile uninterrupted straight railway alignment in Australia. The line runs without a curve, marking it as the world’s longest such straight track segment. Local observers note the remarkable geometry and landscape alongside the route.
Allied officials cite convincing evidence of a new Japanese stroke in the Southwest Pacific, likely aimed at Port Moresby. They say an Allied response may be taken to disrupt Tokyo’s plans as Port Moresby’s seizure could open New Guinea, threaten Australia, and shield Rabaul’s strong base. Sources warn Japan would press Port Moresby while denying immediate plans to attack Australia.
Corp. William D. Crowe of Oelwein died in an automobile accident near Long Beach California Sunday night. The body will be returned to Oelwein for burial. His mother Irene Crowe, a Sublett Illinois defense worker, and sister Margaret survive.
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa House passed a bill allotting 7 648 300 for five state schools two hospitals and an Iowa City bacteriological laboratory The measure exceeds two years ago by 785 500 and now goes to the Senate for a minor amendment before the governor’s signature.
The Minnesota state senate unanimously approved advancing a bill to repeal a law requiring a slogan on all state run items. The current slogan reads Eat more utter.
CIO leaders from war plants join the 83rd division at Camp Atterbury Indiana to observe army training. General Milburn praises the unionists as they participate alongside soldiers while Red-haired Walter Reuther notes their toughness. The visit aims to boost war production by reporting on war materiel use in factories.
Federal order amendments would set class 3 milk price based on CCC cheddar cheese purchase price plus a subsidy, aligning prices for milk used in butter ice cream and evaporated milk with cheese prices. The proposal could raise the order price of milk for manufactured products from $1.95 to a higher level.
A note on language use highlights French and Creole as spoken in New Orleans communities, reflecting historical ties to Louisiana and Caribbean influence. The passage discusses linguistic heritage and everyday bilingual communication in the region.
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