Hugh Gibson to Broadcast From Overseas for WJZ NBC
Former ambassador to Belgium Hugh Gibson is to begin a series of overseas broadcasts for WJZ NBC at 6 p m. as three eastern stations prepare to operate under Major Erwin H Armstrongs sequency modulated system. The method applies to ultra short waves below ten meters and promises high quality signals with reduced static.
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NETW
York
Erwin H. Armstrong
New York
Worcester
Mays
Schenectady
N. Y
Wure
Gibson
Hugh Gibson
Belgium
WJZ
NBC
WEAF
Lucille Manners
Waltz
Death
Guy Lombardo
New Labor
Air corps birthday lesson at Mitchell Field
A group of youngsters aided the army to celebrate the air corps thirtieth birthday at Mitchell Field New York practicing air fighting tools. Sergeant C L Birch explains the camera gun concept as a training aid. Also noted are radio schedules and a Saratoga racing program with concerts stamps and broadcasts.
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Army
Air Corps
Mitchell Field
N. Y
C. L. Birch
Pittsburgh Livestock and Produce Prices August 4 Note
Salable hogs and cattle priced across weight ranges with steady demand noted. Hogs 100-150 lb to 290 lb bands. cattle including steers heifers cows and canners. calves and lambs listed with ranges. Produce demand described as slow with listed apple and potato price ranges.
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Pittsburgh
Dept
U.S
Pa. Dept
West Virginia
Ohio
Radio Schedule Fragment From WMMN Central West Virginia
A dense list of radio programming shows for WMMN and NBC CBS and other networks across 5 30 P.M. to midnight. Entries mention performers like Duke Ellington Johnny Weismuller and Gene Autry as well as orchestras and music programs at various hours. The grid-like schedule notes times and station lineups including WJZ KDKA WHAS CKLW WSM WLW and more.
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WMMN
NBC
John Burney
KDKA
Chet Smith
WBT
Sidewalk Snoopers
Sam
WJZ
Lowell Thomas
CBS
Judith Arien
MBS
Johnson Family
Sket
Buck Rogers
Fred Waring
Chield
Pleasure
International New Cbs
WSM
Duke Ellington
Parker Family
WGBI
WGY
John Sheehan
Watt
Soda
Paul Whiteman
Chesterfield
Mbs—Symphony Orchestra
WLW
WIBX
Dixie Songsters
International News
Plantation Party
Abe Lyman
CKLW
Edwin
Hill
WPAR
Royal Broadneaux
WEAF
Guy Lombardo
Grand Central Station
Jan Savitt
Johnny Messner
Orches
Moonbeams Ensemble
Charles Baum
Glenn Miller
Orch
S 'N
Andy
Richard Himber
Cab Calloway
Wlw—Dance Orchestra
Dov Sunshine
WGR
WSB
King Kimo Kalohi
Tommy Dorsey
WCAE
Johnny Duffy
WGAR
Bob Kelley
Bunny Berigan
Larry Clinton
Harry James& Orches
Harry James
Labor Chief Protests After State of Insurrection Declared
Governor Ralph L. Carr declares a state of insurrection following protests by armed vigilantes from a neighboring county. Seven injured workers are recovering as labor leaders, including James A. Browne of the Colorado State Federation of Labor, send telegrams to President Roosevelt and other officials urging action.
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Page
Ralph L. Carr
Roosevelt James A. Browne
Colorado State Federation of Labor
Rooseelt
Armed takeover at Green Mountain project prompts peaceful strike
Report describes a point of arms seizing the federal Green Mountain project under Interior Department control. A peaceful strike against a private contractor unfolds as General Richardson disarms local officers in Kremming, Grand county, and a dam site in Summit county. The scene includes the general preparing to sign an important act as his wife readies their household for the moment while children are sent to stay quiet.
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Department of the Interior
Governor Cornwell First Job as Schoolteacher Anecdote
An amusing reminiscence recounts Governor Cornwell's early teaching stint. He describes the monthly report ritual requiring trustees to sign, with the secretary of education issuing a sheriff’s order for funds. The first trustee, James W. Haines, could only sign, not read or write.
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Wroil Pannyjuok
Frank A. Vanderlip
Cornwell
Board of Education
James W. Haines
Band director resigns at Welch High School
Welch Aug 4 County School Superintendent George W Bryson announced the resignation of L B Carson band director at Welch High School Carson accepted a similar position in Kanawha County.
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Welch
County
George W. Bryson
L. 8. Carson
Welch High School
Carson
Kainawha
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Don
Klima
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By Paul Robinson
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SIP
MUGGS_AND
Skeeter
Big Sister
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Avid
Bpmene
Ofer
Poy
Lope
King Fe
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Stag
Bennett & Son
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