Radio Stars Earn Big Bucks in 1941 Television Era
Estimates place Kate Smith earning over 350000 a year from daytime and event shows, while Bob Bergin and Benny leads the radio income race with 300000 or more annually. Fred Allen Cantor and Kil Brown also post strong figures as radio grows. Upcoming CBS changes, NBC schedules, and notable programs fill the week with a mix of dramas, quizzes, and music.
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Congress in Recess and Committees Hear FCC Changes
Today in Congress outlines House and Senate activity with committees hearing on FCC changes, defense transportation study, and postwar corporate credit refunds. The Senate considered legislation authorizing government benefit payments to attack victims. conferees agreed on a large independent offices appropriation. House passed navy supply bill.
Fights Last Night Ends With Stoppage
In Elizabeth New Jersey Bobby Ruffin weighing 137 from Astoria New York stopped Morris Parker 130 of Newark New Jersey in Fort Hamilton New York while Jimmy Hatcher 141 from Lake City South Carolina outpointed or stopped at Fort Hamilton in the same program.
Welterweight Bout Sparks in Richmond and Fall River
The report lists boxers including Izzy Jannazzo of New York and Joey Spangler of Richmond in welterweight divisions. It notes weights 129 and 124 pounds, with Fall River and New York connections, plus reference to Jose Rozo of Colombia and Dave Crawford. The fragmented items suggest an amateur or professional weigh in and bout lineup from a Rhode Island or Virginia event.
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Chicago Cubs Rally Behind Cardinals Gap in Standings
A clipped sports snippet notes the Chicago Cubs at 6-2 and two games back of the league leading St. Louis Cardinals. It references past boxing actions involving John Henry Lewis being deemed partially blind and mentions Dawn Play winning $31,000 at the American Derby in Chicago, with other era notes about Rome libraries.
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Dawn Play
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