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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

7

Eleanor Will Speak Twice on NBC Broadcasts

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt guest directs Hob by Lobby last week and will broadcast again on August 16 and 23. The telecast of tennis at Rye was marred by interference from the mobile unit. NBC announces five new stations including WCMI Ashland Kentucky and WBLK Clarksburg and WGKY Charleston West Virginia joining the network. Tonight's programs include Young Democrats convention on WJZ NEC at 6:45 with Senators Guffey and Lee and Paul V.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Hobby Lobby MBS WCMI Ashland NBC WBLK Clarksburg W. Va WGKY Charleston Young Democrats Wjz-Nec Joseph Guffey Josh Lee Paul Vv

Roosevelt aims at 1940 campaign in broad liberal push

The piece notes President Roosevelt signaling continued liberal policy and hints at planning for the 1940 Democratic platform as he comments on party unity, possible third term questions, and the pace of political messaging. It mentions Senator Logan and remarks linking Roosevelt to the platform and anti-New Deal candidates.

Page One Roosevelt Garner Logan D-Ky Washington United Stat Tydings D.-Md

Radio Schedule Highlights From WMMN and Contenders

Central West Virginia station WMMN leads a dense broadcast slate with 5 30 PM to midnight programming featuring The Lone Ranger, News and music blocks, sport scores, and multiple guest sketches. Other networks list Jamborees, concerts, orchestras, and mystery drama across CBS NBC MBS CKLW WLW WSM WGY and more with frequent named acts like Amos n Andy and Fred Waring.

NBC Fred Waring Chesterfield WMMN CBS Amos ‘N' Andy WHP WSM Jesse Crawford Novachord Parker Family WGBI WGY John Sheehan WPAR Watt CKLW Voice of Social Justic WBT Paul Whiteman Cverfield Mbs—Symphony Orchestra WLW Mes—Symphony Orchestra WIBX Dixie Songsters International News Abe Lyman WJZ MBS Wpar Royal Broadneaux WFAF Guy Lombardo Grand Central Congressional Review Jan Savitt Johnny Messner Orches Wibx Moonbeams Charles Baum Nbc—News Glenn Miller Amos Andy Wjzz Edwin C. Hill Shep Field Parker WSM- World In van Alexander & Orch Tommy Dorsey WGR Moon Magic Deacon Moore King Kimo Kalohi Cad Calloway Bernie WGAR Bob Kelley Bunny Berigan Harry James Kdka—Dance Orchestra Harry James & Orches Ella Fitzgerald KDKA Whas—Walsh Benny Strong Harry Owens Orch Wsz Lawrence Weik Nec—Dance Orchestra Joe Reichman Dance Orchestra

Stars Fly East In Protest To AFL Hollywood

Actors and actresses pictured leaving the West Coast by special plane to appear before the AFL executive council in Atlantic City New Jersey to protest the jurisdiction of the Stagehands Union over artists. Left to right front row Ralph Morgan.

Hollywood West Coast AFL Executive Council Atlantic City N. J Ralph Morgan

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