Mae West McCarthy broadcast row fuels nationwide uproar
The Mae West Charley McCarthy radio skit drew protest from NBC officials and widespread comment. Critics labeled the broadcast profane and indecent while supporters defended it as harmless wit.
22 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1937
Page
1
The Mae West Charley McCarthy radio skit drew protest from NBC officials and widespread comment. Critics labeled the broadcast profane and indecent while supporters defended it as harmless wit.
The Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton has given up American citizenship after marrying a Danish national. She plans to make Denmark her home and use her wealth to suit her aims, while debates on taxation and land value continue amid broader economic reflections. A lighthearted note about Santa Claus tax exemption closes the item.
A reflective piece on Christmas cards as tokens of friendship and affection, followed by an extensive, time zone adjusted radio listings section for NBC WEAF network programs across East and West regions with hourly lineups from 6:30 PM to after midnight. The schedule includes serials, comedies, dramas, music, and variety shows across multiple stations and time slots.
Two dolls a sailor and Helga rescue a tiny squirrel from a white fox in a snowy den. They call the Queen of Fairies who freezes the fox with ice and agrees to ride to the toyshop with them. Tomorrow: The Wishes.
Government forces claim Teruel fell to loyalist troops after Franco headquarters acknowledged the loss of the provincial capital. Insurgent reports said a fortress position near Teruel and casualties on both sides, with Madrid hailing the victory as the war’s greatest advance in 17 months. Gen Miaja said eastern Spain is secured and rebels weakened.
A note on incorporating leftovers candied fruit peel citron and nuts into sauces frostings cookie or cake batters and baked or gelatine desserts.
A sauce made from cooked figs and prunes is recommended to encourage children to eat cereal. no additional sweetening will be needed.
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