Radio Highlights and Quiz Shows Schedule
Radio listings detail a dense Evening of programs on WMAL WJSV and other stations. Notable entries include Quizmaster Joe Kelly with Claude Brenner, Dr Christian dramas, Burns and Allen, Al Jolson and Treasury Hour, plus Baseball signings and assorted 1930s era acts and news segments.
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WMAL
Joe Kelly
Claude Brenner
Quiz Kids
WJSV
Lily Pons
Burns and Allen
Aldrich
al Jolson
Larry Adler
Andre Kostelanetz
Morgenthau
Treasury
Defense
C B S Returns To Nazi Broadcast
New York July 16 CBS resumes broadcast relations with Berlin after a two week ban, but with no regular schedule. CBS states future pickups will be based on whatever the news warrants and maintains policy on overseas reports unchanged despite Berlin’s return.
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New York
CBS
Berlin
Harry W. Flannery
Elmer Davis
P. G. Wodehouse
Big Majority Against War in New York Poll
The New York Daily News reports a 7 to 3 vote against entering the war in a New York state poll. Of 174,309 responses from 696,011 postcards mailed, 51,507 favored war and 122,802 opposed. President Roosevelt referenced the poll at Hyde Park, noting most would vote against war.
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New York
New York Daily News
United States
New York State
Britain
Hitler
Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Rainfall Totals and Averages From Local Periods
Presented data show 24 hour rainfall ending at a.m. no value listed. July to date 4.27 inches year to date 15.94 inches. Monthly totals: Jan 2.52, Feb 2.05, Mar 2.90, Apr 3.25, May 3.56, Jun 3.77, Jul 3.57, Aug 3.71, Sep 2.44, Oct 3.16, Nov 2.44, Dec 2.38. Average annual rainfall 35.80 inches over 28 years. Average monthly precipitation based on 1913-39 period is listed. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Russia reports record 1941 grain crop and early harvesting
Soviet vice-commissar for foreign affairs S. A. Lozovsky announced at a press conference that Russia is harvesting the largest grain crop in Soviet history. He cited the 1940 total of 7.3 billion poods and an 8 one cent increase planned, with thousands of women replacing men at the front and transport moving smoothly.
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Moscow
S. A. Lozovsky
Russia
Lozovsky
British Planes Bomb Messina Rattle Sicily
British warplanes bombed Messina in Sicily causing extensive building damage and casualties including one killed and four injured, the Italian high command said. An Italian source noted Italians are prepared for extended air bombardments referenced by Churchill.
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Rome
Messina
Sicily
Churchill
London
Judge McClelland Chosen Head of Elks
Judge John Mcclelland of Atlanta was elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks at the annual convention. He succeeds Joseph G. Buch of Trenton N J. Senator James J Davis of Pennsylvania urged Americans to cooperate overcome fear and confusion in a coast to coast speech.
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Philadelphia
John §. McClelland
Atlanta
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Joseph G. Buch
Trenton
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Canada Restricts Gasoline Sales
Ottawa reports a government order banning sale delivery and distribution of gasoline and oil to motorists from 7 p m to 7 a m on weekdays and all Sundays. Federal Oil Controller C R Cot trelle announces the action and asks citizens to cut car use by 50 percent to avert a shortage.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
C. R. Cottrelle
No One Suspects Henry as Ives Death Probe Narrows
In a village, tensions rise as Henry contends with accusations over Ives death. Spinelli and others push clues about a mortgage, money, and a hidden killer. The sheriff reveals a gun threat at Kings house, while private sleuthing resumes at night with danger ahead.
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Henry
Spinelli
Hans
John Jones
Ives
Laurence
Pete
Jones
Susan Baker
King
King’s House
Mr. King
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Jean Hersholt
Dr. Christian
Benny Venuta
Budd Hulick
Knox
Charles W. Tobey
New Hampshire
Mr. Keen
B’khage
Wyve
Manhattan
Revue
Ted Steele
Fred Waring
News of World
Claude Mahoney
Shall We
Waltz
Party
WISV
Amos ’N' Andy
Lanny Ross
Mr. Meek
Grand Central Station
Christian
Playhouse
Fiesta
Kay Kyser
Glenn Miller
Senator Tobby
Juan Arvizu
Johnny Long
Dolly Dawn
Starlight
War Correspon
Lou Breeze
Michael of
Yman
Leo Brown
Orch
Arch McDonald News
Blondie
U. 8
Patent Office
P. S
Chic Young
Big Sister
Connie
BY Les Forgrave
Uncle Martin
Uncle Mart Nod
Thimble Theater
Popeye
H-M
Etta Kett
BY Paul Robinson
Vyi
Secret Agent X-9
Muggs and
Skeeter
G-Man
MUGGS
Robert Storm
By Wally Bishop
Ks Ywuosti
Theti
Cei Ia
Judge McClelland
Elks
UMALL
Baker’s Drug Store
Moling & Cather
Chambray
Berl Ake Palace Theatre
Richard Houghton
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