Notes of an Innocent Bystander The Wireless
Media column notes Elmer Davis in radio debunking Nazi lies and Rome prose hints. H Denny seen writing about Italy but rumored prisoner. Berlin signals show flight note inconsistencies. Crosby appeals for bonds mocks by asking 10 percent from listeners. Front Pages reviews The Times editorials on Lidice and war journalism flaws. Local feuds over Atlantic Charter and Independence. Noble sedition trial mentions Winchell. Post anniversary quip rounds out broadcast critique.
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Elmer Davis
Radio
Rome
H. Denny
Times
Italy
Berlin
Romania
Bing Crosby
Lidice
Christian Science Monitor
Greece
Washington
Robert Lasch
Chicago
Senate
L. A. Evening Herald- Express
Winchell
Ralph Ingersoll
New York Post
Post
N. Y. Post
Typewriter Ribbons and Portraits of New York Characters
A mosaic of comic sketches and quick portraits includes John Anderson on lift of brows, Louise R. Peattie on packing, and E Buckler on sleep. It features satirical notes about isolationism, Hitler, and a cast of vivid New York figures such as Jerusalem Jake, Razor Phil, and Swifty Morgan with sharp, clubby wit.
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John Anderson
N. Y
Jake Falstaff
Louise R. Peattie
E. Buckler
R. L. Stevenson
N. F
Colyum
Hitler
Heydrich
Anon
C. E. Heller
Marlene Dietrich
John Harrower
Phil
Commodore Dutch
Ted Lewis
W. 44Th Street
Jerusalem
Jake
Morris
Swifty Morgan
Manhattan Murals and Nightlife in New York
Vivid vignettes describe a garden path to a rural chapel on West 69th Street and couples sharing good night kisses in dimmed Times Square. The piece also notes the chaotic backstage at This Is the Army rehearsals with all chorus boys and stage-door johnnies, plus a Waldorf door man in regal attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
West 69Th Street
Times Square
Army
the Waldorf
Civilian Front Prepares for War Economy Changes
A Western Newspaper Union synopsis explains 132 million Americans will face wartime shifts in clothing, transport, housing, and food. Rationing may be avoided for clothing but gear and materials will be diverted to defense needs. Stay-at-home living and dimmed Main Street lights may occur as the nation supports victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Uncle Sam
United States
Office For Emergency Management
Civilian Supply
Washington
Joseph L. Weiner
Division of Civilian Supply
Fred Jones
Little Johnny
Helen
Grandma
Grandpa
Sister Helen
Mom
Pop
Europe
England
U. S
Sam
America
Wardrobe Stretchers for Fashion-Conscious Women
Barbara Borhek of the University of Illinois notes that new WPB ruling L885 restricts buying extra small jackets and attached aprons with dresses. She predicts accessories counters will become key for fashion, including patchwork ruffles, pocketed gingham belts, wool sleeve yokes, and color-matching peplums to transform outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Borhek
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Army of Cooks mobilizes women to feed nation
The Office of Defense Health and Welfare Services under Paul V. McNutt calls American women to prepare wholesome meals for workers and children. The campaign promotes a balanced, appetizing diet with energy-rich foods, minimal waste, and economical substitutions as a “war” cooking effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Office of Defense, Health and Welfare Services
Paul V. McNutt
Smartly Flounced Blanket Chest for Twin Beds
Smartly flounced blanket chest with a contrasting cushion adds seating and extra covers to a bedroom. Plan chest size to fit space, use one inch pine about 15 inches high without cushion, and create double fullness flounce. Cushion options include cotton padding feathers or down. booklets offer directions for protectors and bedside bag.
Quiz on historic flags and terms
Answers cover the first colonial flag name the Red Cross emblem the term blue law advocate in Australia the viva voce voting method whether governors veto laws the city on the Golden Horn and the Scots meaning of burn.
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Red Cross
Golden Horn
The Answers 1 The Cambridge flag 2 A Geneva cross
The list outlines seven items with brief clues or statements. It mentions a Cambridge flag, a Geneva cross, a term wowser, the viva voce vote, North Carolina’s veto right gap, Istanbul, and a rivulet.
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North Carolina
Istanbul
It Took a Woman to Solve This Intricate Code
A paper covered with mystic figures was found at an air craft factory. A girl worker received it from a stranger. Experts failed to decipher. The manager and his wife finally solved it revealing a knitting system for a sweater.
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United Front
U. S. Army Signal Corps
the ‘Army’ of Cooks
Ruts
Wyeth Spears
Mrs
Rutu Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
Tack Edge
Tee
Rjot
Yuset Ysis
Ceor
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