Cavalcade of America and World Affairs Broadcast Schedule
Radio Highlights 8 to 11 shows Walter Huston as Gorgas in Cavalcade of America and Vox Pop interviews with Parks Johnson and Warren Hull. Vice President Wallace to speak at 10:30 on The Destiny of the Hemisphere. Includes nightly news, music, and theater programs with listed performers and times.
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WRO
Walter Huston
William Gorgas
Panama
Congress
United States
Panama Canal
WJSV
Parks Johnson
Warren Hull
WRC
Henry A. Wallace
Wmal i Wrc
WISV
Beatty
Michael
Good Neighbor
the World
Vox Pop
Firestone
Nat'l Radio the Telephone Radio Theater
Dr. I. Q
Dr. I. Q. Radio Theater
Morgan Beatty
Les Brown
Mother’s prayer for Tommy in service during war
A poignant verse expresses a mother’s plea for her son Tommy in wartime. She asks God to protect him through danger, guide him to safety, and return him home after the conflict. The prayer emphasizes love from home and peace after the war.
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Tommy
Lemon candy drives sugar rush in Quitman canning season
In Quitman Georgia on June 8 reports say the sugar shortage during canning season led merchants to see a surge in demand for lemon candy. The unusual tie between candy and seasoning iced goods reflects local shopping patterns amid stock exhaustion.
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Quitman
Rainfall totals and monthly averages from 1913 41 period
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at .81 inches, June to date 1.41 inches, year to date 14.92 inches. Average annual rainfall over 29 years is 35.55 inches with monthly means listed for each month from January to December. Statistics courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Winchester Research Laboratory
Fraternal Civic Groups Back Virginia U. S. O. Fund
Virginia civic and fraternal organizations endorse the U S O war fund campaign. State Chairman John Stewart Bryan reports local drives in many areas with groups such as Masons Odd Fellows Virginians Association Eagles Knights of Columbus backing the effort to raise 407000 dollars in Virginia in June.
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Richmond
Virginia
U. S. Q. War Fund
John Stewart Bryan
Bryan
Masonic Order
The
Odd Fellows
Virginians’ Association
Order of the Eagles
Knights of Columbus
Rotary
Kiwanis
Ruritan and
Lions
Jimmy Doolittle Recalled as a Bold Child Prodigy
J M Galvin recalls Jimmy Doolittle, famed for the Tokyo raid, as a ambitious youngster who sold newspapers in Nome Alaska in 1907. He reportedly charged a dollar per copy, a sign of his early knack for big ventures.
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Kirkland
Wash
Jimmy Doolittle
J. M. Galvin
Tokyo
Nome
Alaska
United States
Jimmy
Galvin
Biddys Supreme Effort Ends With Fatigue Death
In Barron Wisconsin on June 8 a white rock hen owned by Victor Wirt became the first reported casualty of Donald Nelsons food production drive. The hen laid a four ounce egg six and a half inches long before dying of fatigue.
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Barron, Wis
White Rock
Victor Wirt
Donald Nelson
Barron County
Jet of Water replaces spray in bomb fire fighting
The British ministry of home security shifted to using a jet of water instead of a spray for incendiary bomb fires. The National Fire Protection Association said the water jet reduces firefighter risk, allows attack from longer distance, and notes many incendiary aids are overpriced. Maj. Gen. L. B. Gasser emphasized focusing on fires started by the bomb rather than ineffective extinguishing compounds.
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Boston
Ministry of Home Security
National Fire Protection Association
Association
L. B. Gasser
Office of Civilian Defense
Read The Star For Complete Coverage Of All News
The Star promises full coverage of local national and world events with timely updates. Readers gain access to breaking stories in politics economy sports and society from trusted reporters and editors.
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the Star
Wayne asks Tibby to resign as hostess in engagement talks
Tibby visits Wayne in his offices and learns he wants her to resign as a hostess. He confirms their engagement and plans a quick wedding while arranging her ring and a large check for expenses. He says her resignation will curb gossip as family ties are introduced.
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Tibby
Ayne
Tommy
Wayne
Washington
Holden
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U. S
Patent Office
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Big Sister
Byles Forgrave
Fhimble Theater
Popeye
Sandman
Myself
Etta Kett
BY Paul Robinson
Waverly
Duke
Hollywood
G-Man
Robert Storm
Prince Caesar
SALEM
Senate
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Senator
Miss Salem
Muggs and
Skeeter
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Charlotte Housenfluck
U S. C. Fund
Biddy
Whitman
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Dial
Court House
C. B. Smalts & Bon
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Central Press
Sone
Steena
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