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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

2

FDR Radio Yuletide Greetings Across Networks

President Roosevelt and Pope Pius XII plan Christmas messages to reach the nation and world via NBC, CBS, MBS, and Vatican shortwave outlets. Listings show precise times for WJZ WABC and other key stations, with additional holiday programs and tune-in schedules through midnight.

York Roosevelt Pope Phis Radio 5 Washington Vatican City WABC New York NBC Blue CBS Networks MBS CBS Santa Claus Nbc-Blue Wall Street N. Y Grand Central Pennsylvania Chicago Nbc-Red NBC

Soldier on Trial Bob Hope and March Radio Schedule

Radio listings show a lineup with Bob Hope at 10, Red Skelton at 10:30, and CBS NBC programs including Missing Heirs Report to the Nation and War to Victory. The NBC Blue network features Sir Ernest MacMillan and Ned Jordan with Songs for Marching Men and a famous jury trials segment.

Bob Hope Red Skelton CBS Report Nation Wm. Agar NBC Blue NBC Symphony Sir Ernest MacMillan MBS Ned Jordan Dra WELK Glenn Miller KDEKA WOR Raymond Gram WMMN Jean Arvizu WEAF uMesse' Orch Amos ‘N Andy WJ2 Benny Goodman WLW KDKA Harry James WWVA Henny Goodman WGY Burt Farber Blue Barron WBLK Carol Ravagga Wor—News

Forest Fire Burns 500 Acres in Boone County

The conservation commission reported a 500 acre forest fire burning in the Elk Run section of Coal River near Whitesville in Boone county. It was larger than any experienced during the statutory fire season.

Charleston the Conservation Commission Elk Run Coal River Whitesville Boone County

Radio Schedule Fragments From WMMN and Nearby Stations

A fragmented listing shows WMMN Fairmont and other Cleveland area stations with evening programs and performances. Mentions include WABC, WOR, WLW, and CBS recitals, dramas, news, sports, and orchestras. Notable acts include Fred Waring, Kay Kyser related items, and Glenn Miller.

WMMN WBLK Dinning Bisters WJZ Whaf—Rhythmaires WLW WTAM WABC Voice of Broadway WEAF Fred Waring Amos Andy CBL Woman's Club News of the World Lanny Ross WOR Adrian Rollini George Burns Gracie Allen

Blaze Attacks Property of John L. Dickinson in Charleston

The commission described a blaze targeting the property of John L. Dickinson, located in Charleston, during the period from October 15 to December 15. Authorities are investigating the incident and assessing damages.

John L. Dickinson Charleston

No News of Invasion of New Guinea Land

Canberra dispatch says Australia has no information of a Japanese attack on New Guinea. Rome radio claimed Japan seized the half Dutch half Australian island to compensate for Portugal Timor occupation by Dutch and Australian troops.

London Exchange Canberra New Guinea Rome Japan Portuguese Timor

Visit of Admiral Horne Aide Accord in Caribbean Base

The State Department says Admiral Frederick Horne’s visit to Martinique was satisfactory under an accord with the United States. The agreement commits Caribbean base vessels and nationals to refrain from actions detrimental to the United States.

Frederick H. Horne Marted U.S State Department Caribbean

Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto Heads Jap Fleet

A 57 year old Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto commands Japan's fleet, a veteran of the Russo Japanese War and spokesman for Tokyo Naval Command at the London Naval Conference of 1984, advocating combined air and sea power.

Isoroku Yamamoto Tokyo Central Preas Japan

Army Operator Changes Tune Upon Jap Invasion

Filipino operator at General MacArthur's headquarters shifts from the standard greeting to a single word after a major Japanese assault on the Philippines. The line once read United States Army Forces of the Far East now ends with the terse response 3240 Cordova Leather Bill. Folds make acceptable gifts. SKAGGS & CO.

Douglas MacArthur Fasion Philippines United States Army Forces Far East Cordova Skaggs & CO

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