Congress Faces Aftermath of Plane Crashes and Political Shifts
The piece notes Rep J William Ditter's death in a military air crash prompting calls for congressional inquiry into similar accidents. It discusses Senate probes, administration reluctance, and shifting support for Roosevelt era policies affecting labor rights, prohibition, and foreign relations, highlighting FDR allies and opponents. It also covers John L Lewis and United Mine Workers amid wartime discipline and a humorous wartime music episode.
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J. William Ditter
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United States
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Stimson - Knox
United Nations
Pennsylvania
Congress
Pearl Harbor
Republican Conn. Committee
House Appropriations Committee
Joseph W. Martin
Povercome Administration
Orvomagers
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
National War Labor Board
Illlinois
David Fowler
John L
War Time Radio Schedule Highlights Thanksgiving Day Programs
Corrections by networks delayed program changes for Eastern War Time. The schedule covers 6:30 to 11:15 PM with serials, musicals, news, and variety shows featuring The Sea Hound Captain Midnight Fred Waring Bing Crosby Fannie Brice Bob Burns and others across CBS NBC and DuMont networks.
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Bill Stern
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Fred Waring
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Fulton Lewis, Jr
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Harry James
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Fannie Brice
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Mary Astor
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Henry Aldrich
America Town Meeting
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Cbs Dixie Human Adventure
Bing Crosby
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Gabriel Heatter
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Pee Fields
Edy
Joan Davia
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Bob Burns
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Harry Wismer
Abbott & Costello
Raymond Gram
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Lis Comingy Quip Sparks Quiet Confusion
A fragmented cry or misheard line causes brief confusion as onlookers try to interpret the shouted phrase The Lis Are Comingy amid a casual gathering.
Winning the War by Albert Leman
Analysis from wartime column on Turkey’s role against Nazi influence in the Balkans. Discusses Ankara as potential relief, Axis fears, and possible Turkish intervention to restore order if Balkans collapse. Notes on postwar pessimism, inflation fears, and the risk of widespread chaos amid shifting fronts.
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Balkans
Ungary
Bulgaria
Rumania
Slovakia
Berlin
Ankara
Reichswehr
United States
Britain
Russia
Inonu
Europe
Budapest
Transylvania
Hungary
Hitler
Bucharest
Vienna
Danubian
Ukraine
Balkan
Albania
Serbia
Greece
Romania
Red Army
Not One Family In Fifty Will Get A Turkey This Christmas
London reports a hard Christmas with only about one family in fifty expected to receive a turkey. Rationing tightens on meat and other essentials as prices rise and supplies shrink. Beer, spirits, and eggs are rationed, with few turkeys available and many items scarce or expensive.
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Turkey
London
Year of the war couponing tightens gift giving
The wartime shortage grips daily life as coupon rationing remains barely adequate for essentials and even gifts. Shoppers face scarcities while planners urge thrift and careful budgeting amid the ongoing conflict.
Unusual Hitch Hiker Joins Car Ride in Oregon
An odd incident near a road in Oregon features a bear climbing into a car and honking the horn. The driver drove to the nearest town where two soldiers from a nearby camp identified the animal as their lost mascot. The note adds a remark on color blindness being common among males.
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Louis Nehalm
Meanings of Musical Terms Andante Allegro Scherzo
Moderately slow but flowing. Merry, gay. A sprightly humorous instrumental movement replacing the minuet as the third movement of the symphony since Beethoven.
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Merry, Gay
Beetthoven
Birthday traits of a loyal, family‑oriented person
The birthday individual is praised for kindness and prudence, with strong affections and dependable nature. They are trusted, center of many loyal friends, and give most attention to family. consider joining a patriotic group this evening in planning an event for an official who has served your community.
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Jank E. Gannett
Empire State
Community Finds Peace in Small Pleasures
A note on how simple moments of relaxation provide immense peace of mind and help a community stay steady and resilient through daily life.
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