Radio Highlights and NBCWM Schedule Update
Radio listings show Louella Parsons visiting Fred Allen at his workshop with 10 15 a news block by John T Flynn of the American First Committee and a 10 30 concert with Leopold Stokowski at Fort Dix. Weather notes mention a thinning thunderstorm probability as clouds move, plus a trivia line about the Labrador duck’s extinction.
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WISV
Louella Parsons
Fred Allen
John T. Flynn
American First Committee
WMAL
Leopold Stokowski
New Jersey
WPA Tharmonic Orchestra
Fort Dix
Navy Aims to Recruit 3000 Virginians by Christmas
Richmond reports a navy drive to enlist 3000 Virginians by Christmas under new rules. Chester Chandler asks Richmond for 1500 men for a battleship crew, plus others from Staunton Lynchburg and Roanoke for destroyers and a cruiser. Adults over 21 with clean records can enlist the same day. Danville reports 25 acceptances.
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Richmond
Herbert G. Chandler
Chandler
West Virginia
Virginia
Danville
Alfalfa and Timothy Hay Wanted for High Prices
Wanted notice for alfalfa and timothy hay with top prices offered. Payment arranged through Bill Sakol at the Royal Inn on Main Street in Front Royal Virginia.
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Alfalfa
Timothy Hay
Bill Sakol
Royal Inn
Main ST
Front Royal
Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Lab Data
Present and past rainfall show 24 hours ending today at none. December to date 1.04 inches. Year to date 26.05 inches. Average annual rainfall over 28 years is 35.80 inches. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1940 list values such as January 2.52 and December 2.38 inches. Data courtesy of Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Work Begun On Big War Budget Plan
Budget Director Harold D. Smith heads a war budget process with top army and navy officers. Early estimates place the request to Congress between 35 and 50 billion dollars, a starting figure. SPA B outlines a broader victory program totaling about 150 billion dollars beyond the 70 billion already authorized for military and lend lease, urging all civilian life and the economy to join the effort.
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Washington
Harold D. Smith
Army
Navy
Congress
S.P.A.B
Is John Howard Payne Buried Here
I B A He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Georgetown at Washington D C.
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John Howard Payne
Home
Oak Hill Cemetery
Georgetown
Washington, D. C
Armed Guards Placed at Ohio River Dams in War Time
Major F H Falkner of the Huntington Division reports armed guards stationed at all Ohio River dams in the area. Guards will patrol 24 hours daily and likely stay on duty for the duration of the war, with numbers varying by dam security needs.
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Huntington
W. Va
F. H. Falkner
Huntington Division
U. S. Engineers
Ohio River
Carter's Liver Pills Promoted To Aid Bile Flow
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to wake bile production, claim two pints daily, prevent decay in the bowels, reduce gas and constipation, and restore a sour mood. It lists 10¢ and 25¢ prices.
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Sean
Carter
Dainty Diana Dairies and the New York Dream
Susan and Roy reveal the pressures of fame as Susan shifts to a public image role with Dainty Diana Dairies. They discuss privacy versus spotlight, photo poses, and the pull of a Hollywood style life while facing family expectations and a future in New York. The scene ends with plans for a subway ride home as they anticipate tomorrow's broadcast.
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Roy
Ardendale
Irene
Diana Dairies
Diana
New York
Manhattan
Fred Mosher
Fred
Lower Manhattan
Roy Leonard
Staten Island
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