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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1942

Page

6

Louis Simon bout to be broadcast by Mutual and WGN

The 15 round title fight at Madison Square Garden will be aired by Mutual and WGN with Don Dunphy providing play by play and Corum handling color. Proceeds benefit the Army Emergency Fund and the broadcast will reach troops in the Caribbean, Panama, Hawaii, Bataan, Alaska, England, Ireland and Iceland.

Joe Louis Abe Simon Madison Square Garden Mutual WGN Don Dunphy Corum Louis Army Caribbean Panama Hawaii Bataan Alaska England Ireland Iceland

King George VI to Speak on Radio at 3 P.M.

King George VI will deliver a radio address at 3 p.m. over WMT to mark England's national day of observance. The broadcast is part of official celebrations and will be carried nationally.

Madeleine Carroll Kate Smith WMT George VI England

Roosevelt High Journalists Host Morning School Newscast

Rita Gallagher Mildred Krough Dayton McMillen and David Birch of Roosevelt high school journalism class present School Newscast Saturday at 9 45 a m over WMT. An or

Rita Gallagher Mildred Krough Dayton McMillen David Birch Roosevelt High School WMT

Orchestra of 100 from seven elementary schools on air

A 100 student ensemble from Hayes to Buchanan elementary schools performs Assembly Room of the Air at 10 a.m. on WMT with Alan Richardson and Paul Anthony directing and Richard Stusak as announcer. The final recital features Prof. Max Daehler and Prof. Joseph Kitchin at 5 p.m. on WMT with a varied program including Chopin and Mendelssohn pieces.

Chestra Hayes van Buren Lincoln Tyler Jackson Johnson and Buchanan WMT Alan Richardson Paul Anthony Richard Stusak Buchanan Max Daehler Joseph Kitchin Goaube Joe Volinmont Midelit Ganz Ee Mend¢delssohn

Radio Schedule Fragments From Chicago Stations 1962

A fragmented listing shows hourly programs across WMT WGN WLS WENR and other stations with shows such as News, Music, and Children’s programs. Entries include The Big Band era, shipboard music, and variety hour mentions with time stamps from early evening to late night.

Kate Smith WMT Herbert Marshal WENR Simon Ee Ee WGN Fleet G Miller Wenr Hawkins Ricardo Coe Howe News Council World Today

Fire-Fighting Rail Car Debuts In Test Trial

In Boston the nation's first defense railroad car with modern fire and bomb fighting gear awaits dispatch. It recently passed a Lynn test where a dock fire was tackled in 41 minutes after a 15 mile run. The unit carries two 500 gallon per minute pumps six hose lines extinguishers and first-aid kits.

Boston Lynn

Jury Convicts Three Of Violating Peoria Strike Injunction

A federal jury in Peoria Illinois convicts railroad workers for conspiracy to blow up a bridge during an 84 day strike. Defendants include D W Newdigate Peoria chairman of the Enginemen and another officer. The court set no sentencing date and flag potential new trial motions.

Peoria Peoria, Ill Railroad D. W. Newdigate J. Leroy Adair

Lindbergh Accepts Ford Motor Co. Job

A Ford spokesman says Charles A. Lindbergh has accepted a position at Willow Run bomber plant and will be in Detroit Monday to discuss his work with Henry Ford. Earlier officials indicated Lindbergh may join the Willow Run engineering department.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Charles A. Lindbergh Willow Run Henry Ford Lindbergh

Guatemala Drivers Licenses Require Medical Exams

The department of commerce reports that holders of motor vehicle drivers licenses in Guatemala must undergo a medical examination every five years.

Guatemala Department of Commerce

Guard Your Country and Your Loved Ones

Wartime appeal urging immediate purchase of United States Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Encourages citizens to support troops by buying bonds at banks and post offices with prices starting at $18.75, noting that defense funds aid national security and protect American lives.

United States Defense

Broadway with Walter Winchell on a city waking to night

A vivid portrait of Broadway and the city as it shifts from quiet to restless. The piece follows crowds in the garment district and subways, noting lamps, clocks, and the hustle of workers, waiters, and commuters as night readiness returns.

Broadway

Torpedoing of U S Freighter Off India Revealed

New York AP reports the sinking of an American freighter by a Japanese submarine off Madras India on January 29. The crew of 38 reached shore with 23 survivors led by Captain Thomas Eckart, after the ship sank about an hour after the first torpedo strike and a second blast doomed the vessel within 25 minutes.

New York Madras India Third Naval District Thomas Eckart

Shelby police chief trades car for bicycle for defense

Shelby Ohio AP says Police Chief Leroy Coffey bought a bicycle to conserve tires and gasoline for national defense. He sold his automobile to support the effort and stay ready to respond to incidents.

Shelby, O Leroy Coffey

Two Killed in Training Plane Crash at Perrin Field

Sherman Texas AP reports Lieut Bernard F Gallagher of Bayonne New Jersey and Cadet Theodore W Dimke Jr aged 21 of Archibald Ohio were killed when their training aircraft crashed near Perrin Field on Thursday.

Sherman Texas Bernard F. Gallagher Bayonne N. J Theodore W. Dimke, Jr Archibald Ohio Perrin

Army and Navy Urge States to Halt Vice Activity

Washington AP reports the army and navy urging all states to aggressively suppress vice activity as part of a national effort, aiming to curb rising concerns and enforce stricter standards across jurisdictions.

Army and Navy States Washington Army Navy

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