Radio Schedule Highlights War Time Programs and Serial Dramas
A detailed August 16 radio timetable lists war time adjustments and a mix of dramas, serials, news, and music. Notable entries include Jack Armstrong serial, Dick Tracy, Superman, Topper, and The Adventures of Sam. Announced events feature The Supper Club, News and Commentary, and various musical showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
iMarron Tavern
Jack Armstrong
Huse
Siery
Mobe-Pasic
Farrell
Noe Sparrow and
the Hawk
Cos Keene Wicker
Avc-East
Marrigan
Anc
Mbs
Dasic
Ave
Ceen
Wos- Case Dencung Music Orchestra
Cbs
Kiernan
Abe-East
Terry
Abde-West Howe
Anawers
America
Sparta
Moe-West
Jack Armatrong
Abec-Wert
Peat Howse
Myglery
Mbs-West
Lowell Thomas & Newteast
Nbe World News
Cos ‘Hare Chan
Radio
Abc
Ted Husing
Morrison
Worg
Cathy O'Nel
Vance Drama
Nbe
Vasic McKeen
Dramamcus
Sasie
eys-Dixie
Ade Athuc
Hale
Mbs-East
Lautenborn
Roy Shield
Hie
Sbe
Cha Ps
Pat
Ace
Ann Sothern
America Town
Chrisle
E. E. Norton
Music Hall
Abe Don Voorhees
Cba
Cavele Hearter
Mbe
Mos
Jack Haley
Varety—obe-bas
Ories Archer
Ce van
Cleave’s Mouse
Abe
Anion Membs
Nhbe
Navy
Abe Larcy Douglas
Cns
Abe Swine
Germans to return miners as prisoners of war
Lt. Col. Joseph Alexander announced that all German prisoner of war coal miners will be brought to Camp Butner and shipped to Germany to work there as POWs. The plan was reported from Durham on August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Corbitt Company
War Department
W. Z. Bowers
Bowers
Durham
Joseph Alexander
Fourth Service Command
Germany
Camp Butner
WW. T. Laprade
Duke University
University Chapel
Memorial Services Honor Civilian and Naval Students
A victory memorial service was held at the Methodist Church in Chapel Hill for civilian and navy students, faculty, and townspeople. The program featured Rev. Yates, Chaplain Alexander, Rev. Guark, and Rev. Poteat as participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
Methodist Church
Navy
David Yates
W. A. Alexander
Henry G. Guark
William Poteat
Veterans at War Aftermath Debate on National Issue
Tonight on America's Town Meeting Lt Jackie Coogan Gov Earl Warren Major Ted Lawson clash over whether 12,000,000 job seeking veterans will trigger an unemployment crisis. The program features Captain Clarence Franz and discussion on civilian life adjustment and citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Coogan
Clarence Franz
Wildcat
Ted Lawson
Tokyo
Earl Warren
California
America
Reader's Digest
Reconversion Task Tone Clarified by U S Officials
Washington reports outline for wartime to peacetime reconversion with warnings against inflation. Snyder Bowles and Davis stress lessons from 1918 as controls fade and prices rise. Army measures at Philadelphia depot trim costs by over three million dollars annually through packing and shipping efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jonn W. Snyder
Chester Bowles
William H. Davis
Davis
Snyder
Oods
Fights Last Night in New Jersey and New York
Tony Riccio defeated Willis Tcott in a 10 round decision. Harry Pres on beat Joe Ritmo in a 4 round bout. The article notes irregular downtown street lines reflect 30 years of varied street planning by colonists with cabins built where they pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reductions In Income Taxes Are Certain
Washington reports strong signs that a tax cut is likely after January 1 with possible wipeout of personal income tax for some low income groups. A moderate reduction may pass Congress after debate, potentially repealing the 3 percent normal tax and leaving only the surtax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Congressional
Titan Hanover Faces Older Nags
Saratoga Springs New York August 16 A Hambletonian winner will face older rivals in the Arden stakes Titan Hanover undefeated in four races this year leads a seven horse field at Saratoga Raceway The Celumet Chuck Bay colt will race against Axemite Captain January Wee Laird Era Blue Prince Wayne Yoder Cristen with Titan likely to be shipped to Lexington next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Hanover
Saratoga Raceway
Harry Pownall
Axemite
Titan
Captain January
Wee Laird
Eara Blue
Prince Wayne
Yoder Cristen
Lexington
Proposals Trim Withholding Tax Rates By Weekly Income
The passage outlines how weekly withholding tax would fall with lower wages. At $35 weekly wage, tax drops from 1.30 to 0.60 dollars. At $50, from 4.40 to 3.30 dollars. At $70, from 8.60 to 7 dollars. At $100, from 15.70 to 13.20 dollars.
Gold rush migration to Colorado in its first year
The report notes that during the initial year of the Colorado gold rush, an estimated more than 100000 people traveled to the territory in search of fortune. It highlights the scale of the rush and the rapid population influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Colorado
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Sam) Edwards
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