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The World Today1940-03-14The Germans claim that Rotterdam has surrendered. Fighting continues in Belgium and France. William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: Holland has surrendered after five days of fighting. Fighting continues in France. Thomas Grandin reports from Paris: France is preparing for a German attack. Eight "defeatists" have been imprisoned. Italy and Hungary are mobilizing. Larry LeSueur reports from London: a summary of the fighting in Belgium and Holland. LeSueur's obituary in the New York Times (February 7, 2003) mentions that "the S (in his last name) was not capitalized until he became a war correrspondent).
The World Today1940-04-22British forces in Norway are making "real progress." There's "good bombing weather" for both sides tonight.
The World Today1940-05-09William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: England is planning "a big act of aggression." Hitler will release some Norwegian prisoners. A play co-authored by Mussolini has opened in Berlin. Cecil Brown reports from Rome: Mussolini has spoken on the fourth anniversary of his government. Italy will have eight battleships by the end of the summer. Elmer Davis (in New York) analyzes the situation in Italy. A trade treaty between Russia and Yugoslavia has come as a surprise.
The World Today1940-05-10William L. Shirer reports fropm Berlin: Germany has invaded Holland and Belgium, "a decisive battle of the war has begun." Germany claims the invasion was a "counter-offensive" against a planned move by the British. Attempts to contact Amsterdam and Paris fail. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: "History has been made too fast today." Murrow summarizes the fighting, Prime Minister Chamberlain has resigned, Churchill is to head a new government (an excellent report). "The people over here appear to have their feet braced." Thomas Grandin reports from Paris: French troops have repulsed the German attack on the low countries. Forty-four German planes have been shot down. A French radio transmitter near Paris has been bombed. "France has drawn the sword."
The World Today1940-05-11The R.A.F. has bombed a German airport in Rotterdam. Churchill is forming his cabinet. William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: the Germans have captured a Belgian fort. Edward R. Murrow reports from London with a summary of the fighting in Holland. Comments about the new Churchill government and portraits of the ministers. Two hundred German planes have been shot down since yesterday. George Fielding Eliot presents a military analysis from New York City.
The World Today1940-05-13William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: Liege has fallen after four days of fighting. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: Churchill has received a vote of confidence from Parliament. He has offered, "blood, toil, tears and sweat." Princess Julianna (of the Netherlands) and her family have joined the king and queen of her country in London. Edwin Hartrich reports from Amsterdam: German agents and parachutists have been shot. The whole city has been mobilized.
The World Today1940-05-15William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: The Maginot Line has been broken at Sedan. An analysis of German tactics and plans. Tom Grandin reports from Paris: a military summary as the Germans advance. Why the Netherlands fell. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: a summary of the fighting in Belgium and the Netherlands. A list of the losses in Holland.
The World Today1940-05-29The Germans report that Dunkirk is in flames, Allied transports and other ships have been sunk, Berlin sees an early end to the fighting. Two hundred and sixty-five Allied planes have recently been shot down. Thomas Grandin reports from Paris: a French war bulletin is read, the biggest rear guard action in history is taking place. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: Dunkirk and Calais remain in Allied hands. Britains are angry at the way civilians are being treated by German troops. Murrow speculates on what actions Mussolini might take.
The World Today1940-05-31William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: the battle of Flanders is over, Germany plans further advances. The British are gathering their men around the evacuation at Dunkirk. Thomas Grandin reports from Paris: there have been large German losses, a summary of the attacks at Dunkirk. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: the evacuation at Dunkirk continues; he interviews a British private, just back from Dunkirk, who was the first British soldier to cross into Belgium. The soldiers tells interesting battle stories.
The World Today1940-06-10William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: Mussolini has entered the war, German reaction to the news. President Roosevelt is to speak in twenty five minutes (see cat. #8996, #8997, #14118 for coverage of the president's speech). Cecil Brown reports from Rome: Mussolini has spoken from the Piazza Venezia before one hundred thousand Romans. He has declared war against the Allies. The Vatican is blacked out, the Pope spent an hour at prayer. Mussolini plans to personally lead the troops. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: King Haakon of Norway is in London, the battle of Norway has ended. Duff-Cooper calls Mussolini "a robber" and predicts "more ruins for Italy, for which Italy is famous." British reaction to the declaration of war.
The World Today1940-06-14William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: the swastika is flying over the Eifel Tower, Paris has fallen. The program features Shirer's excellent descriptions of Paris as an open city. Berlin has taken the news calmly. Edward R. Murrow reports from London about the fall of Paris. Cecil Brown reports from Rome: the first Italian air losses are reported, the British attack in Libya has been repulsed, "the German flag waves over Paris."
The World Today1940-06-17Eric Sevareid reports from Bordeaux: the French air force is still powerful, but there is no actual front (perhaps a bulletin preceding the program). Edwin Hartrich reports from Berlin: a German newspaper headline: "France has capitulated." Hitler is to meet with Mussolini to discuss armistice terms with France. Metz has been captured. Edmond Taylor reports from Bordeaux: there has been no response from Hitler to French armistice proposals and a summary of French reaction to these events. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: Britain proposes a union of France and England as one country. Churchill has said, "the news from France is very bad."
The World Today1940-06-2111:45 P. M. Edwin Hartrich reports from Berlin: a description of the surrender ceremonies at Compiegne, a military summary of the fighting in France. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: the French government will remain in Bordeaux. Cecil Brown reports from Rome: Italy is to prepare to attack Britain.
The World Today1940-06-22Warren Sweeney reports from New York: the terms of the armistice between France and Germany have not yet been announced. Edwin Hartrich reports from Berlin: the armistice has just been signed at Compiegne (Hitler is en route). French troops have surrendered in Alsace-Lorraine. Larry LeSueur reports from London: the British public is not yet aware of the armistice. A description of the attack on the "Scheinhorst." Elmer Davis reports from New York: the surrender of France is "a tragic occurence." What about the French fleet?
The World Today1940-06-29Edwin Hartrich reports from Berlin: Hitler has been photographed in Paris, arguments against a Pan American Union. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: the mystery of Marshal Balbo's death over Libya. The Italians report that he was shot down by the British near Tobruk. The British deny it. Two more Italian submarines and a destroyer have been sunk. The British sub "Grampus" is presumed lost. Many British women and children are applying for American visas. Neville Chamberlain is to speak tomorrow. Elmer Davis (in New York) comments on Hitler's visit to Paris.
The World Today1940-07-19William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: addressing the Reichstag in Berlin, Hitler has asked England to surrender or face an attack. Goering and many others have been promoted. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: Hitler's speech is summarized, he said, "Britain will be annihilated." Murrow comments, "If the Germans come here, they will encounter some very angry Englishmen." An Italian cruiser has been sunk near Crete. W. R. Wills reports from Japan: a new cabinet has been formed in Tokyo, with a probable future military alliance with the Axis.
The World Today1940-08-15Edwin Hartrich reports from Berlin: German planes have attacked London and other parts of Britain. Eric Sevareid reports from London: the first German air attacks have taken place. Sevareid summarizes the attack. The R. A. F. claims eighty eight German planes were shot down today. Sevareid reads Edward R. Murrow's report, describing an air raid. Cecil Brown reports from Rome: a summary of the fighting in North Africa. Italy has annexed its first French town. An air raid shelter is being built within the Vatican, for the Pope.
The World Today1940-08-16The president has announced the start of negotiations with the British to obtain naval bases in the Caribbean (possibly the start of Lease-Lend). Edwin Hartrich reports from Berlin: the Germans have launched a large bombing program, with London as the target (the start of "The Blitz"). Sixty-five British planes have been shot down, only fifteen German planes have been lost. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: air action today was slight, the Germans were turned back before much damage was done. Murrow describes his visit to a dockyard that had been attacked twice. The admiral in charge says, "they missed us again." Murrow describes the king's visit to inspect the bomb damage. A vivid report.
The World Today1940-08-20William L. Shirer reports from Berlin: there were few bombings of Britain today. British bombers were reported over Germany, there was an air raid alarm in Berlin yesterday. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: there have been ninety two thousand casualties so far. He summarizes Churchill's statements about food for Europe and British defense, who also praises the R. A. F. ("never have so many, etc."). Cecil Brown reports from Rome: Italy has conquered Somaliland, defeating the British for the first time.
The World Today1940-12-31Jack Knell reports from New York with late developments in Brazil. Harry W. Flannery reports from Berlin: Hitler predicts the war will end (in victory) in 1941 and criticizes the United States. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: "The new year is almost an hour old, and we have not been bombed yet." A portrait of New Year's Eve in the London pubs and around the country. Ireland is concerned about food supplies as well as oil and gas; it's an eloquent feature. Elmer Davis in New York talks about Hitler's "Big Lie" technique. Mr. Davis ad libs translations from "Mein Kampf" while he's on the air!
The World Today1941-04-04Larry LeSueur reports from London. "There are bombers over London tonight." Harry Flannery reports from Berlin: British troops are retreating in Libya. The situation in Yugoslavia is "nervous." Twenty-thousand tons of British shipping has been sunk in the first three days of April. Lee White reports from Belgrade: train service has been suspended, the border to Hungary has been sealed. "There are no more able-bodied men in civilian clothes left in Belgrade." Albert Warner reports from Washington D.C.: A cabinet meeting trying to deal with the Allis-Chalmers strike has just ended.
The World Today1941-05-26President Roosevelt is to make a significant speech tomorrow night (see cat. #9015). The farm-parity bill has been signed. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: the pursuit of "The Bismarck" continues, there is discouraging news from Crete, speculations on a possible draft for Northern Ireland. Ed Chorlian reports from Cairo: the situation on Crete worsens. Harry W. Flannery reports from Berlin: a military summary of the situation on Crete. Winston Burdett reports from Ankara with the situation in Iraq. Will Turkey turn to the Axis?
The World Today1941-05-27The "Bismarck" has been sunk. Edward R. Murrow (reporting from London) describes the pursuit and sinking of the German battleship. Many British ships have been sunk or damaged near Crete. There has been no bombing of London for the past seventeen days. Harry W. Flannery reports from Berlin: German reports of the sinking of the Bismarck are summarized. President Roosevelt has Jews on his staff. Charles Barbe reports from Rome: there are few reports about the loss of the Bismarck. Much has been said about the sinking of "The Hood." Albert Warner reports from Washington, D. C.: President Roosevelt will speak tonight on the radio. Speculations on the topics of the address.
The World Today1941-06-24Elmer Davis comments on American aid to Russia, Finland's attitude toward the Soviet Union.
The World Today1941-07-03Elmer Davis analyzes the situation on the Russian invasion front.
The World Today1941-11-05John Daly reports from New York: Russia says, "it is fighting on all fronts." The Germans are within forty-one miles of Moscow. A Japanese representative (Kurusu) is leaving for America to improve relations with the United States. Robert Trout reports from London: the Russians are fighting near Moscow. The R.A.F. has attacked ground targets in northern France. "This is the end of my second day in London and I still don't know how the air raid sirens work." Albert Warner reports from Washington D.C. The U.S. and Canada plan to "outproduce Hitler." President Roosevelt is to address labor tomorrow. Secretary of the Navy Knox urges the arming of merchant ships. Kurusu is Japan's last effort to maintain peace in the Pacific. Propaganda designed to impress Americans of Japan's seriousness.
The World Today1941-11-17Both Russia and Germany claim victories in the Crimea. Albert Warner reports from Washington about the coal mine strike, and a meeting with Japanese envoy Kurusu. Robert Trout reports from London.
The World Today1941-12-03John Daly reports from New York. Albert Warner reports from Washington: The Smith Amendment has passed in the House. Robert Trout reports from London: the British property conscription bill is proving unpopular, fighting in Libya continues. Ed Chorlian reports from Cairo: there is a lull in the fighting in Libya.
The World Today1941-12-04John Daly reports from New York: relations with Japan may come to a head shortly. Albert Warner reports from Washington: Japanese representatives to meet with Cordell Hull tomorrow, an American tanker may have damaged a Nazi submarine. Charles Collingwood reports from London: the U. K. is expected to declare war on Finland, fighting in Libya is not active. Edward Chorlian reports from Cairo: nine war correspondents are missing or wounded near the Libyan fighting. The Russians are counter-attacking with success. Cat. #76938 (News Of The World") of December 4, 1941 starts with the announcement, "The World Today," but is not the same program.
The World Today1941-12-05Albert Warner reports from Washington, D. C.: The Japanese have made a "soft answer" to President Roosevelt's inquiry. The statement, which claims the Japanese are making only precautionary troop movements, is read. The House bill on appropriations has passed. Robert Trout reports from London: a summary of the fighting in Libya, the Japanese navy is heading south. Edward Chorlian reports from Cairo: there has been fighting at Tobruk. Major General George Howard Brett, Chief of the U. S. Air Corps, is interviewed. John Daly reports from New York: the Russians have rolled by the Germans in the Ukraine. Another German officer has been wounded in Paris, reprisals are expected.
The World Today1941-12-06John Daly reports from New York: The Russians are advancing near the Sea of Azov. The Russians say, "the invaders are more the victims of the weather." Moscow is being attacked. A German plot has been uncovered in Mexico. Robert Trout reports from London: fighting in Libya continues, twenty German bombers have been shot down. Britain is to declare war against Roumania, Hungary and Finland. The Japanese are "angry" that the United States has published Roosevelt's reply to their ambassadors. Speculations about a possible Japanese attack. Ford Wilkins reports from Manila: "I am reporting from a circle of tension." War preparations are being made. Albert Warner reports from Washington, D. C.: Japan has not yet replied to Secretary of State Hull's note. Senator George says, "The Japanese do not want to force the issue." Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox is quoted, "Fuel oil in Hawaii will eventually be stored underground."
The World Today1941-12-29John Daly reports from New York City. Albert Warner reports from Washington, D C. Japanese attacks have taken place in Manila and Corregidor, there is little hope for aid to MacArthur. John Daly reports news from the German-Russian front, twenty-six Nazi planes have been destroyed. Japanese ships have attacked near Sarawak and Mindanao. Premier Tojo will report to the sun goddess on the progress of the war. Tom Worthen reports from Manila: Corregidor has been attacked.
The World Today1942-01-03John Daly reports from New York City with the headlines. Albert Warner reports from Washington, D.C.: proposals for a joint economic command, Allied staff appointments for the Pacific. Robert Trout reports from London: fighting in Perak is continuing, a British cruiser and destroyer have been sunk by mines, Churchill broadcasts from America. Robert Trout is interrupted to switch to Cecil Brown reporting from Singapore: bombing of the city has not yet begun, a blockade of the city is expected.
The World Today1942-01-17John Daly reports from New York: Carole Lombard's body has been found in a plane wreck, there have been Russian advances near Mozhaysk. Albert Warner reports from Washington, D. C.: An American submarine has sunk three Japanese merchant ships near Tokyo Bay. The Navy has asked for eleven billion dollars and two thousand ships to be launched before the end of 1943. William Dunn reports from Batavia: Japanese attacks on Batavia are expected at any time. Robert Trout reports from London: Churchill has been welcomed back from his trip to the United States.
The World Today1942-02-24Albert Warner reports from Washington, D. C.: A Japanese submarine has shelled southern California, there was little damage done. At president Roosvelt's press conference, it was announced that there will be no bombers given to Britain. There is a possibility that Perkins and Hull will resign from the cabinet, but this is denied by the president. A tanker has been torpedoed off the coast of Florida. John Daly reports from New York: the British are retreating in Burma. Seven hundred and fifty Jews have drowned off the coast of Turkey, the Russians report the siege of Leningrad has lifted. Smolensk is under pressure. William J. Dunn reports from Java: there have been no nighttime bombing raids. Robert Trout reports from London: Churchill has listed maritime losses, he also forgot his speech or his glasses. More Japanese troops have arrived on Timor.
The World Today1942-04-04John Daly reports from New York City: four Japanese raiders have been shot down over Timor, other Pacific area news. The Russian forces have made advances, Sevastapol is under seige. Robert Anderson in San Francisco interviews Wellington Downing, a survivor of "The Langley," a ship sunk by the Japanese. Mr. Downing relates an eyewitness account of the battle. Robert Trout reports from London: the Japanese have bombed Mandalay, Britain and Italy plan to exchange prisoners. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington, D.C.: the navy has sunk several Japanese ships, four Allied ships have been lost. There have been continuing air raids on Corregidor. The leader of the "Silver Shirts" has been arrested.
The World Today1942-04-06John Daly reports from New York with late developments in the far East and a summary of news from the South Pacific and the German-Russian front. As of today, "Defense Bonds" will be known as "War Bonds." Robert Trout reports from London: the Japanese have made two attacks in India, three hundred bombers have attacked Germany. In honor of "Army Day," Mr. Trout interviews two members of Parliament. Albert Warner reports from Washington, D. C.: U. S. submarines have sunk three Japanese ships. The U. S. S. Kearny is back on patrol after being torpedoed, Admiral Wilcox has been lost at sea during a storm. There has been heavy fighting on Bataan.
The World Today1942-05-16John Daly in New York reports: Russia has destroyed three hundred tanks at Kharkov. Vichy France accuses the United States with interference in Martinique. A summary of the fighting on the German-Russian front. The Japanese have been repulsed in a sector of Burma. The Allies have bombed Lae. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington, D. C. with reaction to Laval's protest about Martinique. American Communist Earl Browder has had his sentence commuted. Larry LeSueur reports from Moscow with an analysis of the German offensive and Russian "suicide threats." Robert Trout reports from London: Churchill is touring the factories of Leeds. The Quisling government has forbidden Norwegians to fly their flag.
The World Today1942-06-15Quincy Howe reports from New York: the Germans claim victory at Kharkov and predict Sevastopol will soon fall. Leningrad has been bombed. The Axis is attempting to capture Tobruk. A summary of Japanese advances in China, six Japanese planes have been damaged off the Aleutians, speculations about German plans. Albert Warner reports from Washington, D. C.: President Roosvelt reports on Lend-Lease. Robert Trout reports from London with a feature about the flags on display.
The World Today1942-06-30Quincy Howe reports from New York: Rommel has advanced seventy five miles in two days, heading for Alexandria. The German submarine base at Bremen has been knocked out, Sevastapol may soon fall. The Japanese are training on Formosa for further advances in China. Gas rationing is inevitable, three more U. S. merchant ships have been sunk. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington, D. C.: the U. S. debt is now $5 billion. An anecdote about Churchill's system for worrying. Edward R. Murrow reports from London: Rommel is being reinforced from Tobruk. Comments about the upcoming vote in Parliament. Edward Chorlian reports from Cairo: the British are falling back.
The World Today1942-07-01Quincy Howe reports from New York: the Germans claim the fall of Sevastapol, the aircraft carrier "Wasp" has reinforced the British at Suez. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington, D. C.: sixty six new merchant ships were launched last month. Congress is restricting the OPA in its fight against inflation. Robert Trout reports from London: Parliament has debated a no-confidence vote against Churchill for twelve hours. The circuit from Cairo says, "Edward Chorlian is not available to talk to you tonight." Quincy Howe continues from New York with an analysis of the Japanese failure to attack Russia and other military commentary.
The World Today1942-08-11Quincy Howe reports from New York: fighting in the Solomon Islands, riots in India. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington, D.C.: Army hoax exposed. Robert Trout reports from London: U.S. Army courts martial in the U.K. Chester Morrison reports from Cairo: U.S. trucks in Egypt.
The World Today1942-08-20Quincy Howe in New York reports: the raid at Dieppe was a success, Wendell Willkie is to leave in three weeks for his around-the-world tour. The situation in south Russia looks desperate. Robert Trout reports from London: the communique on the raid on Dieppe is read. It was a considerable Allied victory, despite the loss of ninety eight aircraft and a destroyer. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington, D. C.: the U. S. Rangers who were at Dieppe will be "used in other ways." Undersecretary of War Robert Patterson is critical of Henry J. Kaiser.
The World Today1942-08-21Quincy Howe reports from New York: eleven B-17 Flying Fortresses tackled "twenty or twenty five" new German fighters over the North Sea. The Germans were surprisingly weak at Dieppe. Over six hundred Brazilians are casualties of German submarines. Mr. Howe speculates on the possibility of a second front being opened this year. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington, D. C.: President Roosevelt threatens the Germans about reprisals and atrocities. Robert Trout reports from London: the British realize that the Dieppe raid was not an invasion. Chester Morrison reports from Cairo: General Alexander is the new Commander-In-Chief in the Middle East.
The World Today1942-08-22Quincy Howe reports from New York: Brazil has declared war against Germany and Italy, but not against Japan. Mr. Howe ends the program with a feature about Brazil and the declaration. The R. A. F. has hit Dieppe again. John Adams reports from Rio: details of the Brazilian declaration of war. He sounds very nervous and gives a terrible sounding report and may have been cut off the air. Robert Trout reports from London: details of the B-17 air battle over the North Sea and a feature about censorship in Britain. Albert Leitch reports from Washington, D. C. with reaction to Brazil's declaration of war.
The World Today1942-09-12John Daly reports from New York: street fighting continues in Stalingrad. Eric Sevareid reports from Washington: fighting in the Solomons, a Jap destroyer has been bombed. Charles Collingwood reports from London: there has been a daylight raid by the British over France.
The World Today1943-12-03The famous "Orchestrated Hell" broadcast, one of Ed Murrow's most well-known London transmissions. Murrow describes his experiences in a British bomber over Berlin.
The World Today1944-02-25Edward R. Murrow reports from London. A feature about "Marauder" bombers and B-26's. Murrow describes the pre-flight briefing and flight of the "4-F" on a bombing run. It's an eloquent description of the war in the air. Excellent radio. The complete report by Murrow, organ music fill to time.
The World Today1944-06-06"The Meaning Of The News" with Joseph C. Harsch. 6:45 P.M.
The World Today1944-07-20Douglas Edwards reports from New York: President Roosevelt has been nominated for a fourth term. Richard C. Hottelet reports from London with detail of the assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler. Don Pryor reports from Washington, D. C.: the cabinet of General Tojo has resigned. Almost twenty thousand Japanese soldiers have been buried on Saipan. Robert Trout reports from Chicago with news of the ongoing Democratic National Convention. Richard C. Harsch comments on the changes in the Japanese cabinet and the assassination attempt against Hitler.
The World Today1944-07-22Charles Shaw reports from Germany, that based on interviews with German prisoners, there may have been a revolt within the country. Richard C. Hottelet reports from London that the "General's Revolt" has not yet been fully suppressed. Hitler is still in power. Don Pryor reports from Washington, D. C. about preparations for the Democratic Party convention. George Fielding Eliot is New York analyzes the significance about the attempt on Hitler's life.
The World Today1944-11-11A wreath has been laid in Arlington Cemetery in honor of Armistice Day. The Third Army has advanced near Metz, under the command of General Patton. A Japanese convoy has been sunk near Leyte. Webley Edwards reports from Pearl Harbor. Bill Costello reports from Washington D. C. The Red Army has made advances near Budapest. B-29's have bombed Japan and China.
The World Today1944-12-18Douglas Edwards reports from New York: the German counter-offensive in Belgium is continuing, using a secret weapon! Bill Henry reports from Washington, D. C.: a vote on State Department nominees is being debated. Webley Edwards reports from Honolulu: Nagoya has been bombed. The Japanese report American ships in the Sulu Sea. Joseph C. Harsch analyzes the German counter-offensive (sponsored by B. F. Goodrich, but commercial deleted).
The World Today1944-12-19Douglas Edwards reports from New York: a "gloomy news" summary of fighting on the western front. Bill Henry reports from Washington, D. C.: President Roosevelt is back in town from Warm Springs, Georgia. There's no suck document called, "The Atlantic Charter." The Japanese used prison labor to build a railroad (the plot of "The Bridge Of The River Kwai"). There has been fighting near Athens, Hungary, Slovakia. One hundred and two Japanese planes have been destroyed near Luzon. Joseph C. Harsch (in New York) comments on the German counter-offensive.
The World Today1944-12-20The program is followed by "The Meaning Of The News." Joseph C. Harsch comments upon the news, Douglas Edwards introduces Geln Stadler reporting from London, Tris Coffin in Washington, D. C., Webley Edwards reports from Honolulu: a report on the Iwo Jima campaign.
The World Today1944-12-22The British have flown one hundred sorties, President Roosevelt discusses the Atlantic Charter, there is a news blackout in London, Nagoya has been bombed.
The World Today1944-12-23The broadcast begins with a bulletin that "the tide of the battle has begun to turn." The German offensive has been slowed, a summation of the use of air power against the Germans, the Russians are in the suburbs of Budapest, one hundred Japanese planes were destroyed on Clark Field in the Philippines. A circuit from Greece (Farnsworth Fowle) is garbled. Richard C. Hottelet, reporting from the wintry fighting in Belgium, paints a grim picture of fighting in the cold. Earlier in the day, he had to stop a report in the middle when a Stuka dive bomber attacked. Robert Trout reports an overview of Germany's new plans for the war.
The World Today1944-12-23Douglas Edwards reports from New York: General Patton has come to the rescue in the "Battle of The Bulge." The tide has turned. Eric Sevareid reports from London: Germany is being bombed, Churchill is returning from Athens. Bill Henry reports from Washington, D. C.: the government has seized Montgomery Ward once again. Joseph C. Harsch in New York analyzes the fighting in the "Battle of The Bulge."
The World Today1944-12-30Douglas Edwards reports from New York: more progress has been made by the Third Army in Bastogne. Germany reports that Von Runstedt is planning a new offensive. Eric Sevareid reports from London: a description of the German atrocities in Belgium. Ned Calmer reports from Paris: French civilians are concerned that the German counter-offensive may be successful. Tris Coffin reports from Washington, D. C.: a grim, fatalistic mood has settled over the city. The one intact commercial is a fascinating description of post-war television. A booklet is offered called, "Your Coming Radio." Robert Trout reports from New York with an analysis of the German counter-offensive.
The World Today1945-01-20Douglas Edwards reports from New York. The Russians continue advancing in many sectors on the Eastern front. MacArthur reports Japanese resistance is crumbling on Luzon, President Roosevelt demands a "just peace" as he begins his fourth term. Tris Coffin reports from Washington D.C., Howard K. Smith reports from Paris, followed by a news analysis by Robert Trout (sponsored by Rem). Robert Trout speaks about President Roosevelt on the evening of his fourth inauguration.
The World Today1945-02-07Douglas Edwards in New York: Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin are meeting in the Crimea (Yalta). The Third Army is advancing into Germany, the Russians have seven bridgeheads over the Oder. Tris Coffin reports from Washington, D. C.: The "Big Three" are meeting somewhere near the Black Sea. Eric Sevareid reports from London: first reaction to the Conference (the name "Yalta" is not mentioned during this broadcast). Douglas Edwards reports that American forces are bombing Corregidor, on which some Japanese have sought refuge. Joseph C. Harsch comments on the conference.
The World Today1945-02-10Douglas Edwards in New York: Canadian troops have reached the Rhine. The Germans have blown up a dam on the Ruhr, there have been further Allied advances. Tris Coffin reports from Washington, D. C.: the political battle over former Vice President Henry Wallace. Douglas Edwards reports that Charles De Gaulle has been invited to meet with the "Big Three." The Japanese are still fighting near Manila, Tokyo has been bombed and struck by an earthquake! Winston Burdett reports from Rome: the black market is open and flourishing. Robert Trout paints a word picture of the German military chiefs.
The World Today1945-02-12Douglas Edwards reports from New York: The eight day meeting at Yalta has ended. A summary of advances in Germany and near Manila. Bill Henry reports from Washington, D. C.: Colonel Elliott Roosevelt has been promoted to Brigadier General. Congress is pleased with the Yalta communique, yet, Senator Vandenberg warns about the veto provisions of the agreement. The United Nations will be meeting in San Francisco on the 25th of April. Eric Sevareid reports from London: Britain is pleased with the Yalta results. Joseph C. Harsch analyzes the Yalta communique.
The World Today1945-02-13Douglas Edwards reports from New York: Budapest has fallen to the Russians, a summary of other Allied advances. Bill Henry reports from Washington, D. C.: a summary of the Yalta communique's significance. Larry LeSueur reports from London with British reaction to the Yalta meeting. Joseph C. Harsch analyzes the conference with an emphasis on those unhappy with the results.
The World Today1945-02-14Douglas Edwards in New York reports: the Russians are only sixty eight miles from Dresden, other Allied advances. Charles Collingwood reports from Paris: the French are disappointed that they were not invited to Yalta. Tris Coffin reports from Washington, D. C., with a discussion of relief supplies and shipping problems. How to avoid famine in Europe. Jospeh C. Harsch in New York: an exploration of the possibilities of gas warfare. What of the near future?
The World Today1945-03-03Douglas Edwards (in New York) reports that the Germans and Canadians have joined forces and are poised on the banks of the Rhine. Factories along the Ruhr are being shelled. The Allies are within four miles of Cologne and are also near Bohn. Tris Coffin (from Washington, D. C.) reports that the government faces organized labor about "holding the wage line." The Dodge strike in Detroit has been settled. All overseas circuits on the show have been cancelled due to poor atmospherics, except Larry LeSueur from London. He reports that eleven hundred American bombers and seven hundred fighters have attacked German targets. Finland has declared war on Germany. An inter-American union of twenty American republics has been formed in Mexico City. Robert Trout (sponsored by Rem) summarizes the Allied advances nearing Germany.
The World Today1945-03-24Charles Collingwood reports from Paris: "This has been an exciting day for CBS correspondents." The Allies have crossed the Rhine on a twenty five mile front. Exciting details of the day's events are given. John Daly (in New York) says, "This is the greatest day of the war since D-Day." Larry LeSueur reports from London: "This has been the greatest day in the history of air warfare." Six thousand Allied planes took part, most pilots flew four missions!" "The entire east bank of the Rhine seems to be on fire." John Daly reports a Mitsubishi plant at Nagoya was heavily bombed, Okinawa has been hit by a carrier task force. The U. S. will maintain control of mandated Japanese islands. Robert Trout analyzes the significance of the Rhine crossings. He refers to it as a "little D-Day."
The World Today1953-05-24Robert Trout interviews the Duke Of Windsor aboard the liner "United States," while at sea. The Duke comments about the upcoming coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
The Frantic Fifties1959-12-28A documentary with many of the actual voices of the ten-year period. Part one of two.
The Frantic Fifties1959-12-29A documentary with many of the actual voices of the ten-year period. Part two of two.
The Year in Review1966-12-28A three-part program broadcast on December 28, 29, 30, 1966. Del Sharbutt narrates actuality recordings of the top news stories of 1966.
Projection '671967-01-01Mutual net overseas and domestic correspondents predict events for the coming year.
We Go on in Space1967-01-30How America's Space plans have been changed after the death of three astronauts in a launch pad fire.
The World Today1967-06-05Coverage of the outbreak of hostilities between the Isrealis and the Egyptians.
The World Today1967-09-19A feature about the contents of the Hotel Astor (in New York City) being auctioned off.