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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

6

Radio Highlights Schedule From WISV to WMAL Evening

Radio highlights list a full evening schedule with hosts and programs across stations WISV WRC WJSV WMAL and more. Notable items include Mrs Roosevelt addressing Camp Fire Girls and Eddie Cantor hosting Burgess Meredith. The lineup features safety talks naval leaders and musical performances.

WISV Mr. Meek WRC Mrs. Roosevelt National Council WJSV Fred Allen Carmen Miranda Eddie Cantor Burgess Meredith WMAL Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street Ilka Chase A. F L. Wmal Beatty E. C. Hill Hunt Lum Abner Arch McDonald Bank Howard Lowell Thomas Musicade the World Today Easy Aces Fred Waring Amos N’ Andy Mr. Keen News of World Lanny Ross Senti Vass Meek the Thin “Man Dtenhettan Chamber Mus Basin Street Penthouse Party Sec Frank Knox W—M

Tells Labor Not To Stop On Job

Governor Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota urged the 61st annual AFL convention in Seattle to curb stoppages in defense production. He called for a clear government labor policy administered by experienced leaders and against strikes by employers, linking labor, employers, and government in speeding vital war materials.

Seattle Harold E. Stassen Minnesota American Federation of Labor

Dionne Quintuplets Baptized Catholic, Wears Crosses

The five Dionne sisters were baptized as Catholics and regularly wear crosses sent by Cardinal Hayes, indicating their Catholic upbringing.

C.R. A Cardinal Hayes

Rainfall Averages and Totals From Winchester Lab Data

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour ending totals at .11 inches for October to date None year to date 21.35 inches. Long term averages based on 28 years total 35.80 inches per year. Monthly averages from 1913 to 1939 list January 2.52 February 2.05 March 2.90 April 3.25 May 3.56 June 3.77 July 3.57 August 3.71 September 2.44 October 3.16 November 2.44 December 2.38. Data courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Colored Men Employed At Martin Factory

The Glenn Martin aircraft plant began employing negro production workers under the Office of Production Management policy to use local labor before importing outside workers. Officials said there is no statewide Maryland issue and local negroes have been hired as sheet metal workers and riveters.

Washington Glenn Martin Aircraft Office of Production Management OMP Maryland Martin

Employment of Negroes Worked Out by Company Officials

A fragment notes that the use of Black workers had been settled by company officials after a long series of conferences, indicating internal discussions on labor policy within the organization.

Railways May Ask General Increase

A. F. Cleveland testified before Roosevelt's fact-finding board that railroads may seek higher freight and passenger rates. He argued the recent traffic surge is abnormal and temporary and cannot justify a permanent rise in operating costs, amid efforts to avert a nationwide railroad strike.

Chicago A. F. Cleveland Washington Cleveland Roosevelt Clevland

Ride in a Raper Boat Hollywood Honeymoon Tales

Hallie Adams and her husband Eric chase a Hollywood break aboard a train and in a bungalow. They rely on quick tests and small jobs while finances dwindle and uncertainties mount. Hallie battles fear, imagines a Beverly Hills mansion, and resolves to work to support Eric.

Hollywood Hallie Eric Louise Sue Robert Taylor Worburn Beverly Hills Pasadena New York Adamses Hannagan Hallie Singleton Adams Hallié the Biltmore Sheila Sherman

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