| News of the World | | 1940-03-24 | Warren Sweeney reports from New York that "earth currents," caused by sunspots, have made shortwave communications with Europe impossible. A summary of the news of the week on Easter Sunday. Hitler and Mussolini have met, the future of the Reynaud government is "obscure." Linton Wells comments on the "earth currents." Professor William Barton and Dr. A. G. McNish tell about the "astrophysical war." Albert Warner reports from Washington D. C.: an electric power transmission line grid is proposed for the East coast. Will postmaster James Farley run against Roosevelt's 3rd term? The latest U. S. warplane (the P-40) is to be sold to the Allies. Major George Fielding Eliot reports from Chicago: an analysis of night vs. daylight bombing raids. Linton Wells analyzes German-Roumanian relations. Speculations about Hitler's military plans. |
| News of the World | | 1940-04-21 | Warren Sweeney from New York City: There's a new word in the vocabulary of war: "fifth column." Albert Warner reports from New York City: as the political campaign begins, people on relief should be aware that they can vote any way they please. Representative Dies is to start hearings to investigate "Trojan Horse" plans to take over the country. Eric Sevareid reports from Paris: French troops are fighting in Norway. There were German and French artillery exchanges yesterday. Edward R. Murrow reports from London with details of the fighting in Norway. Arthur Menken reports from Stockholm, describing the bombing of a town in Norway as he saw it. An exciting narrative! William L. Shirer reports from Berlin with an analysis of German strategy in Norway. Unlike most of Shirer's reports, this broadcast requires a large scale map of Norway as you listen, in order to understand what he is saying. Cecil Brown reports from Rome: Mussolini's intentions are unknown. He says, "Work and Weapons!" George Fielding Eliot in New York City analyzes the fighting in Norway. Linton Wells in New York City summarizes the British determination to keep India within the Empire. |
| News of the World | | 1940-04-28 | The Germans have issued a communique about the fighting in Norway, which is quoted. Betty Wason gives an eyewitness account of her visit to Norway (an unusual war report by a woman). Edward R. Murrow reports that the British are discouraged about the fighting in Norway. "Trondheim must be taken." Cecil Brown says Italy still believes it can "realize its aspirations" without going to war. Albert Warner reports: there has been talk about financial aid to foreign countries. Elmer Davis asks, "Can the Italians get what they want without going to war?" |
| News of the World | | 1940-06-16 | Reynaud has resigned as Prime Minister of France. Petain heads the new government. The Maginot line is "falling apart" and French resistance is near "total collapse." Edwin Hartrich reports from Berlin that the Maginot line has fallen, one third of France is under German control. There has been no British reaction to the French government as yet. Operations in Normandy are continuing. Four enemy submarines have been sunk since Italy entered the war. The Italian air force has made several raids, forty Allied planes have been destroyed. A state of war between Egypt and Italy is imminent. Albania has declared war against France and Britain. Albert Warner analyzes and comments upon the new French government. Will they sue for peace? He speculates on German plans for Iceland and Greenland. George Fielding Eliot analyzes the possibility the France will request an armistice. |
| News of the World | | 1941-01-16 | 8:00 A. M. (Eastern). German bombers have attacked the British carrier, "Illustrious." Joseph Kennedy disagrees with President Roosevelt on the Lend-Lease bill. |
| News of the World | | 1941-01-28 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern). The Germans have thirty-six thousand war planes, eighteen thousand of them ready for front-line battle. Britain preparing to invade Libya. The French have attacked, riding camels! |
| News of the World | | 1941-07-22 | John W. Vandercook (New York): Moscow was bombed last night, but the attack was a failure. Martin Agronsky (Ankara): The British "Vee For Victory" campaign has spread to Instanbul. Fred Bate (London): It's the tenth consecutive week of no German night attacks, possibly due to the effectiveness of the R. A. F. defense and the fighting on the Russian front. Vandercook carefully analyzes a Nazi military news release. The reality behind the story requires a careful reading. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): A description of President Roosevelt during his press conference today. "Anything Japanese is live wire stuff in this city." Italian East Africa is totally under British control. Bubonic plague has broken out in Port Said, Egypt. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-01 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern). British successes reported in North Africa. Singapore has been placed under a state of emergency. Thailand fears an attack by the Japanese. Secretary of State Hull is to meet with the Japanese representatives. Japan is not expected not meet our terms. German troops have been pushed back in Russia. The program ends with, "...and that's the world today," but doesn't seem to be the CBS program of that name. The system cue has been deleted. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-04 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern). Russia and Germay report heavy fighting in the Donets industrial basin. There has been a lull in the fighting in Libya. The citizens of Java are calmly going about their Christmas shopping. The program starts by announcing itself as, "The World Today," but does not seem to be the CBS program of the same name (see cat. #45810). The system cue has been deleted. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-07 | See also cat. #49534, #69742, and 69743 as coverages overlap. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-07 | Albert Warner reports from Washington, D. C. with a summary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese diplomats are conferring with Secretary Hull. A second attack on Manila has just been reported. John Daly introduces Robert Trout in London with British reaction to news of the attack, which was learned just a few minutes ago. An analysis of combat tactics in Libya. George Fielding Eliot in New York comments upon and analyzes the Japanese attack. Ford Wilkins reports from Manila: war is expected. The government plans to close schools and evacuate children. Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Java expect the worst. John Daly and George Fielding Eliot speculate on the possibility of an attack on Bangkok. Elmer Davis, in New York, analyzes the political effects of the attack. See also cat. #49534 and #6458, coverages overlap. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-08 | Red Net Pearl Harbor Coverage. Part 71. 7:15 to 7:30 P. M. John Vandercook reports: there are now three thousand casualties in Hawaii. Guam and Wake Island have been captured. Earl Godwin reports from Washington D. C.: Representative Charles Dingle is making charges of military unpreparedness. He demands five courts martial for the "naval debacle." John W. Vandercook switches to Bert Silan in Manila: "a very trying night after the bombing of Manila." He summarizes casualties and damage done. From New York: the Germans have given up the attempt to capture Moscow this year. A Nazi tank squadron has been hit hard in Libya near Tobruk (13:28). News bulletins: the Dominican Republic has just declared war on Japan. A report of a Japanese attack on Singapore. The Navy recruiting office in New York had to close due to excess demands to enlist (1 minute). |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-09 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern). The program partly originates from Washintongton, D.C. An air rail alarm has just sounded in Manila. "The Phippines has suffered from bombing." Guam was bombed yesterday. The United States appears close to a state of war with Italy and Germany. Hostile planes rumored to be off the west coast. The circuit to John Raleigh in Batavia does not appear. The British are concerned about Japanese actions in Malaya. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-19 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern). The Japanese have landed on Hong Kong, heavy fighting is in progress. "The Russians continue to smash at the retreating Germans." The program is announced as, "The World Today," but does not seem to be the CBS program of the same name. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-23 | The battle of Luzon has entered a new phase. The Japanese have landed troops on the island and are advancing. Robert St. John (reporting from London for the first time): a description of sights observed while flying the Atlantic. A speech by president Salazar of Portugal is summarized. Sidney Albright (Batavia): The Dutch forces have bombed a Japanese ship. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): A summary of Mr. Churchill's press conference in Washington, D. C. Rumor: Admiral Petain has resigned. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-24 | Wake Island has been lost, the situation in the Philippines is "extremely grave." Charles Lanius (Berne): It's the third Christmas at war. Jim Wahl (Honolulu): a feature about Christmas in Hawaii. "The pre-war boom is over." "We remember Pearl Harbor." Bert Silan (Manila): "There is little enemy contact." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): A feature about the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the White House. |
| News of the World | | 1941-12-26 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern). Manila has been declared an "open city." The fighting continues on Luzon and Malaya. Hong Kong has fallen. Bengasi, Libya, has fallen to the British. Winston Churchill to speak to Congress at 12:30 today. |
| News of the World | | 1942-01-02 | Manila has fallen, but Luzon island and the Philippines are still in Allied hands. Twenty-Six nations have united against the Axis ("the Allies"). The British are determined to not allow Singapore to fall to the Japanese. "There is not a great deal of permanent nourishment to be had from chewing sour grapes." Production of all civilian automobiles will stop at the end of the month. The government may seize private vehicles, if needed. Charles Lindbergh has NOT requested an air corps commission, he mere wrote a letter to his personal friend, General Arnold. |
| News of the World | | 1942-01-05 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). American and Filipino troops are fighting the Japanese north of Manila. The Chinese have defeated a Japanese force, causing fifty thousand casualties! Seven Japanese planes have been shot down over Burma. The seventy-seventh Congress is to begin at noon. The Treasury may change "Defense Bonds" to "War Bonds" or "Victory Bonds." The system cue has been deleted. |
| News of the World | | 1942-01-06 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). Luzon is still resisting the Japanese north of Manila, U.S. "Flying Fortresses" have sunk a destroyer and scored three hits on Japanese battleships off the Philippines. The British are retreating in Malaya. The Russians announce new gains against the Germans near Leningrad. The circuit from Winston Burdett in Teheran does not appear. The system cue has been deleted. |
| News of the World | | 1942-01-13 | The lead story is the Dutch air force sank two transport ships, the Japanese attacked by air as well. |
| News of the World | | 1942-02-11 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). The British are counter-attacking in Singapore, but the Japanese are closing in on the city. MacArthur is holding out on Bataan. |
| News of the World | | 1942-02-23 | There has been heavy fighting off the island of Bali, but no fighting on Luzon. Hopes of holding Rangoon are diminishing. It's the twenty fourth anniversary of the founding of the Red Army. There has been heavy fighting near Leningrad. The invasion by the Germans may happen at any time. |
| News of the World | | 1942-02-25 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). A total of three Japanese transports have been sunk. Fighting continues on Bali, Sumatra and Timor. The German 16th Field Army has been defeated by the Russians. A Japanese submarine has fired twenty-five shells into an oil refinery in Santa Barbara. Shells were then fired at downtown Los Angeles! Londoners are depressed by the news from Burma. |
| News of the World | | 1942-03-13 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). The R. A. F. has bombed Kiel (Germany), starting large fires. Ezio Pinza was taken into custody by the FBI as an enemy agent! The Russians have mounted a large attack against the Germans in the Ukraine. Four survivors of an American transport, sunk by a German U-Boat, tell how the life rafts were machine gunned. There have been anti-Axis riots in Rio de Janeiro. |
| News of the World | | 1942-03-20 | General MacArthur has revealed his plans for the Pacific war from Australia. The circuit from Moscow is of poor quality and should have been terminated by the editor. The report from New Dehli is introduced, but nothing is heard. MacArfthur has been greeted in Melbourne with much enthusiasm. To get news to the continent without German interference, the British plan to start transmitting the news in Morse Code (which is harder to jam). |
| News of the World | | 1942-04-08 | 8:00 A. M. (Eastern War Time). The R. A. F. has bombed occupied France, the Russian Air Force claims to have destroyed seventy-nine German planes. Three Japanese planes were shot down by an American P-40...with its engine shot out! Larry LeSueur reports from Keebeshev (?) Russia, his first report since leaving Moscow, ten days ago. |
| News of the World | | 1942-04-11 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). American forces on Bataan surrendered on Thursday. Japanese planes are bombing Burma, almost at will. R. A. F. planes have carried out a major raid over the German Ruhr. India has rejected the "British Plan." |
| News of the World | | 1942-04-15 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). The R.A.F. have attacked the Ruhr district, eleven bombers are missing. The Japanese are bombing British troops and Burmese towns. Sandstorms are slowing the fighting in Libya. What will the U. S. do about the Vichy government. British cigarettes are now forty cents a package, beer has risen four cents to fifteen cents a pint. General Hugh Johnson, who ran the N.R.A., died at age fifty-nine in Washington. |
| News of the World | | 1942-04-20 | 8:00 A.M. (Easter War Time). After the U.S. raid (by General Doolittle), the Japanese claim to have captured one of the crews, others flew to China. U.S. fliers have attack Raboul. Pierre Laval is to address the French this afternoon. |
| News of the World | | 1942-04-25 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). The R.A.F. attacked Rostov last night. The Japanese are still "pushing" the British and Chinese defenders in Burma. Australian planes have bombed Japanese positions on New Guinea. Pravda estimates one million Nazis have been killed since the Red Army's winter offensive began. The correspondent in Chung King may not have been James Stewart, or even for CBS. |
| News of the World | | 1942-04-27 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). The R.A.F. has raided Rostov again last night and are over the continent at this moment. The Germans have again bombed Bath. Aliied planes have attacked two Japanese bases "north of Australia." There is heavy fighting in Burma. President Roosevelt has registered for the draft! He will possibly be classified "1C" ("Already In Service"). Sugar rationing is to start tomorrow. The black market is thriving in Vichy. The system cue has been deleted. |
| News of the World | | 1942-04-28 | The recording starts with a part of "The Arthur Godfrey Show" (3:46) at about 7:40 A.M. (Eastern War Time). See cat. #76965 for "The Thom McAn News" that was heard (in New York) between Arthur Godfrey and this program. The "News Of The World" begins at 8:00 A.M. The R.A.F. bombed Cologne last night and are now over the continent. The Japanese are advancing rapidly in Burma. russian irregulars are inflicting heavy damage on German troops. The Germans lost two hundred twenty-seven plane in the last week. The system cue has been deleted. |
| News of the World | | 1942-05-09 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). A "great sea battle" has just ended near Australia (not mentioned as being in the Coral Sea), MacArthur reports heavy Japanese losses. The Japanese have started to bomb India. The R.A.F. has raided Rostov. The system cue has been deleted. |
| News of the World | | 1942-05-09 | The New York City anchor is not identified. John McVane summarizes the latest war news. |
| News of the World | | 1942-05-15 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). Red Army troops are advancing near Karkov. "Flying Fortresses" continue to attack Japanese bases northeast of Australia. A Mexican ship has been torpedoed, harming her "national honor." |
| News of the World | | 1942-05-16 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). The R.A.F. has set fires to three German supply ships in the North Sea. American and Australian fliers raided enemy bases on New Guinea. The Chinese are holding their lines in Hunan province. Two hundred Norwegians have been arrested, following the shooting of one of Quisling's storm troopers. |
| News of the World | | 1942-05-19 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). Allied bombers have attacked Japanese shipping near Timor. The Japanese have raided Port Moresby, a raid on China is expected. Mona Loa volcano has erupted. |
| News of the World | | 1942-05-20 | Hundreds of R.A.F. bombers attacked Mannheim last night. McVane recounts a story about a friend of his who took part in a naval attack against the German. McVane says that a "Second Front" that could end the war "this year." Australia awaits an attack by the Japanese. MacArthur is depending on air power to defend Australia. Jimmy Doolittle was a "Gentleman." Doolittle was using maps made in Japan. The program title is subject to correction, the New York City news reader is not identied. |
| News of the World | | 1942-06-26 | More than one thousand bombers have raided Bremen, German forces advance in North Africa, Sevastopol holding out against Nazi attacks. The recording begins with a portion of the Arthur Godfrey program. |
| News of the World | | 1942-07-14 | Twenty Japanese ships sunk at the battle of Midway. |
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| News of the World | | 1942-07-20 | 8:00 A. M. (Eastern). The recording starts with a local (New York) newscast of national news (1:44). Russians have advanced in one sector, fallen back in another. Four thousand "Axis prisoners" taken since last Tuesday. R. A. F. attack on German submarines near Bremen. |
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| News of the World | | 1942-08-05 | The program is also known as, "The Morning News Roundup." The recording begins in the midst of a report by Robert Magadov in Moscow. The disc was open to Moscow and not the studio feed, at the beginning. Magidov can be heard clearing his throat. The Russians have stopped the Germans at several places. The anchor is not identified. |
| News of the World | | 1942-08-10 | The recording starts with a portion of the local (New York) "The Arthur Godfrey Show" (1:34). 8:00 A.M. net news: The Allied offensive in the Solomon Islands entering the decisive stage, rioting in India, Germans advance in the Caucasus, Allied bombers attack Axis in Libya. The circuit from Rio de Janeiro does not come up. |
| News of the World | | 1942-09-03 | The recording begins with part of "The Arthur Godfrey Show," preceding (2:03). 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). The Germans are moving against Stalingrad. An R.A.F. raid against Germany left a column of smoke eight thousand feet high. The war is three years old. Rommel's "Afrika Korps" is planning to attack Montgomery's forces. The president is to speak to the nation's youth at 12:30 P.M. (EWT). |
| News of the World | | 1942-09-16 | General MacArthur reports U. S. attacks on the Japanese at Kiska. Two enemy naval ships have been sunk, five hundred enemy killed. The fighting on Guadalcanal is easing. The aircraft carrier "Yorktown" is announced as being sunk. Stalingrad must soon fall. Three thousand Germans were killed near a hosptial. "There is no hint (of Russia) quitting." Upton Close (Hollywood): speculation about the Japanese air attack on an Oregon forest by a "Mosquito Plane." Japanese forces in China are retreating. Robert St. John (London): a quarter million Nazis are attacking Stalingrad. Will there be a Second Front? Grant Parr (Cairo): A feature on "Middle East Gremlins." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The Brown-Wagner bill is being debated. Wages and prices are being stabilized. Luxembourg's general strike may result in the deportation of the entire population! |
| News of the World | | 1942-09-18 | Richard Harkness (of "The Philadelphia Inquirer") reports from Washington, D. C.: another naval victory over the Japanese has taken place. Eight Japanese ships were torpedoed, four of them were sunk. The program is also referred to as, "The Morning Roundup." A massive naval battle may decide the fate of the Solomon Islands. Robert Magidov (Moscow): a summary of the fighting at Stalingrad. "The situation is extremely grave." Sidney Albright (Australia): A summary of action in the Pacific. John MacVane (London): Turkish newsmen comment on the progress of the war. Can Germany be defeated by bombing alone? Grant Parr (Cairo): a feature on tank maintainence. |
| News of the World | | 1942-09-19 | John MacVane (London): There's not much news from London. One hundred-sixteen Parisians have been shot. The raid on Dieppe. Grant Parr (Cairo): a feature about the R. A. F. Armoured Car Unit. George Thomas Folster (somewhere in Australia): Marine reinforcements are need in the Solomon Islands. Robert Magidov (Moscow): Vishinsky is entertaining Wendell Willkie. Fighting in Stlaingrad is going on "this very minute." Russian artillerymen are "performing miracles." Richard Harkness (of The Philadelphia Inquirer, in Washington, D. C.): Henry Kaiser is to build seven engine cargo planes, made out of "Duramold." The farm bloc opposes Roosevelt's farm bill. |
| News of the World | | 1942-10-05 | The program opening has been deleted; all the overseas reports are heard intact. |
| News of the World | | 1942-10-06 | An indication is given that this series of programs had an 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time) air time. The Russians have made new gains northwest of Stalingrad. The R.A.F. has attacked Germany overnight. The Australians are advancing in New Guinea. Churchill has done nothing about Stalin's letter regarding the "second front." The U.S. is attacking in the Aleutians, the Japanese have reenforced Guadalcanal. Wendell Willkie is in China; he has met four times with Chiang Kai-shek. |
| News of the World | | 1942-10-09 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). German tanks attack south of Stalingrad. American and British planes fly a daylight raid over France. Japanese shells miss Wendell Willkie in China. Japanese ships attacked near Timor. The system cue has been deleted. |
| News of the World | | 1942-10-19 | The recording begins with, "The Arthur Godfrey Show" (:45). 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). "Flying Fortresses" have attacked a large Japanese flotilla in the northern Solomon Islands. The Germans are advancing in Stalingrad. Churchill predicts large German air raids. |
| News of the World | | 1942-10-26 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). British Eighth Army halts in the North African desert, a major tank battle is expected. The Russians have "warded off" a new German assault at Stalingrad. U.S. bombers have raided Hong Kong twice from bases in China, more Japanese shipping has been destroyed. |
| News of the World | | 1942-10-29 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). The decisive phase of the battle in the Solomon Islands is expected to begin soon. German attack on Stalingrad is stalled, scores of Germans soldiers have been found frozen to death. A German counter-attack in North Africa has been repulsed by British forces. |
| News of the World | | 1942-11-21 | Carey Longmire (New York): "The battle of Tunisia is on in full force." The German position is not very good. The R. A. F. has bombed Turin again. Russians report a victory at Stalingrad. Robert Magidov (Moscow, a weak circuit): The Germans are counter-attacking. Sidney Albright (Australia): There is heavy fighting in New Guinea, the Japanese have their backs to the sea. Edward Doyce (London): the battle for the control of North Africa will climax next week. The R. A. F. has bombed Turin again. Grant Parr (Cairo): The Eighth Army has occupied Benghazi. Five aerodromes in Sicily have been bombed. |
| News of the World | | 1942-11-21 | Five Japanese ships have been sunk near the Solomon Islands. John Halsey has been named an Admiral. No bombs have fallen on London for some time. Algiers has been bombed. Alex Dreir describes the air-raid. Bill Green, president of the A.F. of L. praised Henry Kaiser. The National Labor Relations board ccomplaint against Mr. Kaiser calls him,
"The outstanding Axis victory of the month." |
| News of the World | | 1942-11-22 | Edward Doyce (London): The German retreat continues in North Africa. Grant Parr (Cairo): There's no place in Libya for Rommel to go. George Thomas Folster (Australia): Allied forces are closing in on the Japanese in New Guinea. Robert Magidov (Moscow) is introduced, but the circuit is unusable. The Russians are "holding on grimly in Stalingrad." From Washington, D. C.: skirmishes on Guadalcanal are going well. Willkie is giving up plans for running on a third party ticket in 1944. |
| News of the World | | 1942-11-24 | Edward Doyce (London): Axis air power is holding up advances in North Africa. Grant Parr (Cairo): The Eighth Army has advanced. Sidney Albright (Australia): A summary of enemy setbacks in New Guinea. From New York: The Russian offensive at Stalingrad is now in its fifth day. Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): The president of Ecuador is to address Congress. The move to repeal the poll tax has been defeated. |
| News of the World | | 1942-11-25 | Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): Good news from Russia, eighty-thousand Germans have been lost. The fighting in North Africa is "in a particularly critical phase." Gas rationing may start December 1st. David Anderson (Stockholm): the circuit is pulled after a few seconds due to poor reception. Plans for an attack on Tunisia continue. Sidney Albright (Australia): Allied air attacks on Buna (New Guinea). Edward Doyce (London): Allied troops in Tunisia will not have a quick nor easy victory. Grant Parr (Cairo): a report on the fighting in Libya. It appears that Rommel will stand and fight, but may change his mind. Enemy airfields in Sicily and Crete were bombed. There's no love lost between Rommel and Kesselring. |
| News of the World | | 1942-11-27 | Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): Allied troops are within fifteen miles of Tunis, twenty-five miles of Bizerte. Twenty-two enemy planes have been downed. The Russians killed or captured 115,600 Nazis at Stalingrad. Gas rationing is to begin December 1st. The circuit from Stockholm is unusable. Sidney Albright (Australia): Japanese reinforcements have been discovered on Buna. Edward Doyce (London): General Anderson and the Eighth Army are within thirty miles of Tunis. Grant Parr (Cairo): The "Battle of Supplies" is crucial. This program may be known as, "Morning News Roundup." |
| News of the World | | 1942-11-28 | Edward Doyce (London): The naval base at Toulon has been destroyed. Churchill will speak on the air tomorrow, his sixty-eighth birthday. Grant Parr (Cairo): Rommel plans a retreat, Allied planes are attacking. George Thomas Folster (Australia): A convention is debating new laws in Australia. Robert Magidov is announced but there's no circuit. A report from Washington, D. C. (no identification): there are rumors that President Roosevelt will make replacements in his cabinet. |
| News of the World | | 1942-11-30 | The recording starts with, "The Eight O'Clock News," a local WEAF, New York newscast, sponsored by Beechnut Coffee. The recording switches to the network after about twenty seconds. An assumption can therefore be made that these excellent network newscasts were not carried in New York City at this time. Grant Parr (Cairo): Tripoli has received "a twelve-hour air blitz." George Thomas Folster (Australia): Two Japanese destroyers have possibly been sunk in the New Guinea campaign. David Anderson (Stockholm): German reaction to Churchill's radio speech. Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): Government bonds will now be called "War Bonds" and "Victory Bonds." Who is running war production and manpower? |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-01 | Edward Doyce (London): The Germans claim that the Allied attacks in Tunisia were defeated, with large Allied losses. Grant Parr (Cairo): Two enemy merchant ships were sunk off Tunisia. George Thomas Folster (Australia): A feature on Australian politics. David Anderson (Stockholm): Berlin comments on the fighting in North Africa. Carey Longmire (New York): The Japanese have "opened the third round against the Solomons." |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-02 | Ed Doyce (London): Mussolini has made a "hysterical" speech complaining that Churchill is "no gentleman." Grant Parr (Cairo): What are Rommel's chances? George Thomas Folster (Australia): a feature on postwar plans. David Anderson (Stockholm): German reports from North Africa seem ridiculous. Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): Who is going to be the "Manpower Czar?" The game of politics in wartime is not dead! Five more Japanese ships have been sunk by American submarines. This program may be named, "Morning News Roundup." |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-03 | Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): The German counterattack in Tunisia has been repulsed by the Allies. The French consider General Darlan "twice a traitor." Another two thousand Germans have been killed near Stalingrad. The Japanese seem to be committing hari kari near Buna, twenty-three planes were shot down. "Congress is out to get (Leon) Henderson." Robert Magidov (Moscow): A summary of Russian advances near Stalingrad and the "Central Front." The story of "an invisible bridge." George Thomas Folster (Australia): a summary of the fighting near Buna. Edward Doyce (London): The Allies have beaten back an enemy force in Tunisia, six German ships have been sunk while trying to reinforce Rommel. Sixty-three "terrorists" have been shot in France. Grant Parr (Cairo): late developments in the battle for Tunis. Montgomery is waiting until he is ready. Tripoli has been attacked for the fourth time. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-04 | "Round three in the battle of the Solomons." Nine Japanese ships have been sunk, American losses are summarized. John MacVane (Algiers): The situation in Tunisia is unchanged. "One does not make an omelet without breaking eggs." An interesting commentary. We've lost sixteen ships off North Africa. Frederick Toole (? London): The British government is to settle North African policy. Grant Parr (Cairo): A commentary about, "The Battle of The Mediterranean." Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): The Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania scandal...a view with alarm. Good advice from former President Hoover. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-05 | New draft rules set up new classifications for farm workers. The farm labor and parity debate continues. Robert Magidov (Moscow): It's "Constitution Day" in Russia. The Germans are in a better position on the "Central Front" than they are in Stalingrad. George Thomas Folster (Australia): the battle for Buna is entering its third week. Edward Doyce (London): The lull in the fighting in Tunis continues. General Darlan's activities in Algiers are described. Grant Parr (Cairo): Naples has been attacked by B-24's for the first time. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-08 | Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): The British Eighth Army may soon attack Rommel's forces. Fighting continues in Tunisia. Moscow claims three thousand more Germans have been killed. Ed Doyce (London): Allied troops in Tunisia are repelling enemy attacks. Mussolini has placed all industrial workers under martial law. George Thomas Folster (somewhere in Australia): The fall of Buna is expected shortly. Robert Magidov (Moscow): Heavy snow has fallen on all of Russia. A summary of the fighting...including a battle using mounted cavalry! |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-11 | Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): A summary of the fighting in Tunisia, thirteen-hundred Germans have been killed near Stalingrad, the Japanese still have control of Buna. Montgomery Ward and the Labor Board are heading for a showdown. David Anderson (Stockholm): Contradictory reports from the Eastern front. Allied attacks on Turin, despite a plea by the Pope. John MacVane (Algiers): No new news. A picture of the Southern front. Grant Parr (Cairo): Six enemy fighters have been shot down, the Allies have air dominance. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-12 | The program originates from Washington, D. C. Japanese forces are retreating after the the British advance into Burma. Rommel is retreating in Libya. An East Coast gasoline shortage will soon lead to rationing. Robert Magidov (Moscow): Jews are being massacred in the Baltic states and Poland. Details are given of the pogroms, as released by the Soviet government. John MacVane (Algiers): a poor circuit. Grant Parr (Cairo): A feature about the R. A. F. "ground men." |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-12 | From Washington, D. C.: The seventy-seventh Congress may adjourn shortly. Progress is being made with synthetic rubber. There is a shortage of alarm clocks. Edward Doyce (London): An enemy attack is expected in Tunis. Three bombers are missing after a bombing run over Turin. George Thomas Folster (Australia): "Gona, gone!" The Japanese forces are referred to as "The Nips" five times. A history of "a tough, dirty fight." Robert Magidov (Moscow, poor circuit): Cuba may send fifty thousand men into combat. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-13 | Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): Voronezh may be "the new key" to Russian resistance. Pierre Laval almost got the Vichy government to declare war on the Allies. Gasoline rationing is to start today. Robert Magidov (Moscow, weak circuit): The Germans are fighting furiously. George Thomas Folster (Australia): Australia is to feed the troops in the Pacific zone. Edward Doyce (London): Allied forces in Tunisia are consolidating their positions. Captured Italian Generals are receiving $110 per month. A four-and-a-half inch artillery shell has been found inside a cow by a butcher! Grant Parr (Cairo): Two German fighters and one bomber have been shot down. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-14 | The German radio reports big Allied convoys are heading for North Africa. The Germans have lost eighteen million men (!) in the Russian campaign, according to the Russians. Congress is to adjourn Wednesday. George Thomas Folster (Australia): a feature about Australian politics. The circuit for John McVane (Algiers) does not appear. A report from London is heard instead; a summary of the fighting in North Africa. The British government has come to the rescue of Santa Claus! Robert Magidov (Moscow): the battles at Stalingrad and "The Central Front" are not over. Over 169,000 Axis troops have been killed, 74,000 prisoners, 900 aircraft lost, etc. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-17 | Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): Rommel is still retreating in Tunisia. There have been conflicting reports of the fighting. Robert Magidov (Moscow): A feature about mine spotters in a village abandoned by the Germans. John MacVane (Algiers): "I have no news at all for you on this broadcast." He describes the "mechanics" of covering the war. Grant Parr (Cairo): Setbacks for Rommel in Tunisia. The Germans have lost the air war, the Axis only have one port left in North Africa remaining, and that is Bizerte. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-18 | Carey Longmire (New York): German North African positions continue to be heavily attacked. Leon Henderson has resigned as head of the O. P. A. Sixteen states may have to suspend all gasoline sales for forty-eight hours. John MacVane (Algiers): There is no news from the northern front. The Germans are reinforcing the southern front. George Thomas Folster (Australia): The Allies have bombed Timor. Praise for the "Fuzzy Wuzzies" that have helped our military. David Anderson (Stockholm): The ring around the Germans in Stalingrad is tightening. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-23 | The program may also be called, "Morning News Roundup." Carey Longmire (Washington): British navy planes have attacked the Japanese on Sumatra, Russians are advancing on Rostov, Rommel is retreating in Libya. Ed Doyce (London): A summary of Axis strategy in the Mediterranean. Will Hitler enter Spain when thrown out of Africa? Sixteen turkeys and a shipment of WACS have arrived in North Africa. Grant Parr (Cairo): Details of the retreat of the Afrika Korps. Malta is fighting hard against the Axis. The story of "Squadron X" or "The Mystery Birds." |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-24 | Carey Longmire (Washington, D.C.): It's Christmas at war. American forces have arrived at Dakar. John MacVane (Algiers): A poor circuit. Ed Doyce (London): The Allied attack in Tunisia has begun. Bjorn Bjornson (Iceland): There is no Christmas shopping rush in Iceland. He gives a well-written word portrait about Iceland at war. Robert Magidov (Moscow): A description of a successful Red Army offensive. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-29 | The program is also known as "The Morning News Roundup." Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): Vice President Wallace made a major speech last night, proposing a new world council and that Germany not be permitted to rearm. The Germans are encircled at Stalingrad. A circuit from Leopoldville does not appear. A criminal court is to be set up to try Nazi war criminals. The Allies have bombed Raboul, New Britain, near Buna. John MacVane (Algiers): poor quality circuit. The fighting is just starting in Tunisia. Grant Parr (Cairo): A prediction that Rommel will not fight near Tripolitania. |
| News of the World | | 1942-12-30 | The program is also known as, "The Morning News Roundup." Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): The Russians have reconquered a key Nazi stronghold, a retreat is taking place in North Tunisia. Neville Henderson has died. Edward Doyce (London): Heavy rains are hampering the Allied advance. George Thomas Folster (Australia): How G. I. greetings got out of New Guinea, a well-written feature about the Red Cross. Folster is cut off the air when he runs over into David Anderson's starting time. David Anderson (Stockholm): A portrait of fighting on the Eastern Front. |
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| News of the World | | 1943-07-01 | The Americans have just landed on New Georgia and are searching for the Japanese fleet, other news of the Asian and European theatres. Frank Singiser is substituting for Gabriel Heatter. |
| News of the World | | 1943-10-20 | Alan Jackson reporting about the fighting in Yugoslavia and a new Viceroy in India. William Dunn reports from Australia (a poor circuit). John Daly reports from Algiers about the fighting in Italy. Paul Manning reports from London, saying that the second front will not open until 1944. Bill Downs reports from Moscow. A meat shortage in the United States is forecast for next year. |
| News of the World | | 1944-02-19 | 8:00 A.M. (Eastern War Time). Attacks against the Rome beachhead have been thrown back with heavy losses for the enemy. London was bombed last night. The Marines are enlarging their beachhead on Eniwetok. |
| News of the World | | 1944-04-30 | 7:15 P. M. Stalin urges a second front. The Russians will have military authority in Czechoslavkia. German propaganda is promising an invasion soon. Pre-invasion confusion, the battle of nerves continues. Morgan Beatty and William Brooks (Washington, D. C.) describe NBC plans for invasion covergae. Beatty says, "Washington has invasion fever." After the news and station I. D., A program of transcribed music by "The Rainbow Trio" begins (organ, steel guitar and xylophone). |
| News of the World | | 1944-06-01 | Tito urges the Partisans to attack as the invasion is soon about to begin. The Kurile Islands (near Japan) have been bombed. G. I.'s are in sight of St. Peter's in Rome, an exciting narrative of how the advance came to pass. |
| News of the World | | 1944-06-06 | Robert St. John reporting, John W. Vandercook reporting from London loses a page from his script, Robert McCormick from Honolulu, Morgan Beatty and Richard Harkness from Washington. WEAF station I. D. 7:00 P. M. |
| News of the World | | 1944-06-29 | The Germans are bringing in reserves for the battle for Caen. John W. Vandercook (in New York) describes his flight back from England with the first load of wounded soldiers from the Normandy beachhead. Vandercook reads his report with eloquence and drama, and a little too many adjectives. Vandercook is to take over the show from Robert St. John next week. Merrill Merrill (London): a summary of military advances in Normandy. Morgan Beatty (Chicago): comments about a Thomas Dewey press conference before the convention. |
| News of the World | | 1944-09-27 | British airborne troops are surrounded near Arnheim. A circuit from Belgium does not appear. Edward Harker (London): a late report on the fighting near Arnheim. A report from Dutch New Guinea (unintelligible name) after a fifteen-hundred mile flight over the Philippines in a Catalina Flying Boat. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): Roosevelt is to make his first campaign speech tonight, as is Governor Dewey. |
| News of the World | | 1944-12-19 | B-29's have attacked Japan and China, the German counter-offensive continues. The Germans continue to manufacture airplanes, despite Allied bombing. They are, however, running out of gasoline. An unidentified report from "Western Europe" with a summary of the fighting is cancelled due to poor reception. George Thomas Folster (The Philippines): the report has poor reception. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): President Roosevelt is back from Georgia. He says, "The Atlantic Charter is in danger." |
| News of the World | | 1944-12-31 | Bastogne has been reinforced, unrest in Athens. A Japanese convoy has been attacking approaching the Philippines. Charlie Chaplin has severely injured his leg, while trying to kick down his own door! |
| News of the World | | 1945-01-03 | John W. Vandercook (New York): New German attacks near the Saar have gained ground. It's too soon to say that the German offensive has been stopped. David Anderson (Belgium): The German offensive has been stopped. George Thomas Folster (The Philippines): a British fleet has arrived. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): there is a congressional conflict about filling positions on the Foreign Relations Committee. President Roosevelt has noted political differences between the Allies during his press conference today. The Russians are making small advances in Budapest. |
| News of the World | | 1945-01-09 | John W. Vandercook (New York): U. S. troops have landed on Luzon. An extended summary of the operations and speculations about the tactics used. A communique from the front is read. George Thomas Folster (The Philippines): reports about the landings of U. S. forces on Luzon. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): President Roosevelt has met with congressional Democratic leaders. Russian advances in Budapest. |
| News of the World | | 1945-01-23 | Russian, American and British advances on the western front. American forces are only eleven miles from Clark Air Base on Luzon. An analysis of the German officers and Himmler going to the eastern front. John MacVane (London): advances of the Allies on the western front. There will possibly be a "Big Four" conference soon. What to do with Germany? Bud Foster (Pearl Harbor): The island of Okinawa has been attacked. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): The "Wallace Bill" has been bypassed. Washington readies for the "Big Four" conference. |
| News of the World | | 1945-01-24 | John W. Vandercook (New York): The Russian offensive have slowed down. MacArthur is only three miles from Clark Field on Luzon. A commentary about the German counter-attack which failed, but it was not that much of a failure. Chester Morrison (Paris): the statement of "a little old man of Lyon" during his trial for treason. He said, "This country should be given back to the king." George Thomas Folster (The Philippines): Advances with the troops on Luzon. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): The Jones-Wallace feud. General Marshall and Admiral King have reported to Congress today. |
| News of the World | | 1945-02-19 | The broadcast originates from The Carleton Hotel, Washington, D. C. News of the invasion of Iwo Jima. The in-studio guest is Admiral Willaim Halsey. He says, "(the Marines) are making satisfactory progress." Robert McCormick (Guam): "The landing at Iwo Jima is doing as well as can be expected." Admiral Halsey summarizes his tactics and why he decided to attack Leyte. Halsey is fascinating to listen to and quite candid. |
| News of the World | | 1945-02-28 | John W. Vandercook (New York): President Roosevelt has returned from Yalta. Allied forces are only six-and-a-half miles from Cologne. The Russians are advancing. German food rations have been further reduced. A report from the western front (not identified): The Ninth Army has met with stiff resistance on the road to Dusseldorf. The remaining bridgs across the Rhine are being sabotaged. Robert McCormick (Guam): A summary of the last B-29 raid on Tokyo. "I don't believe the Japs have the ability to improvise or have imagination." The battle of Iwo Jima is almost over. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): President Roosevelt is to address Congress tomorrow about his meeting in Yalta. "He is standing up well under the strain." Henry Wallace will be confirmed as Secretary of Commerce tomorrow. A new jet is being built by the Air Force, to be called, "The Shooting Star." |
| News of the World | | 1945-03-01 | John W. Vandercook (New York): President Roosevelt has spoken to Congress about the Yalta agreement. A summary of advances in Germany. David Anderson (at General Bradley's command post): "The shoe is on the other foot tonight." The Germans are retreating across the Rhine. George Thomas Folster (Manila): An American fleet is reported off the Bonin Islands. The letter from a G. I. named Al Farkus to his mother in Pennsylvania, is read. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): "Roosevelt scored a technical knockout in Congress." A description of the speech. "Republicans want peace just as much as Democrats." Henry Wallace has been approved (as Secretary of Commerce). |
| News of the World | | 1945-03-09 | Bonn, Germany has been captured. The U. S. First and Third Armies have joined forces. A large B-29 raid has taken place on Tokyo. The story of how the bridge at Remagen was captured. John MacVane (Paris): Details of the meeting of the First and Third Armies. Robert McCormick (Guam): "The city of Tokyo is the biggest bonfire of modern times." Three hundred B-29's dropped one thousand tons of incendiary bombs. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D. C.): President Roosevelt discounts an early end to the war, a discussion of the manpower debate, an "olive branch" has been extended to Charles De Gaulle. |
| News of the World | | 1945-05-07 | 7:15 P.M. NBC V-E Day Coverage #9. John Vandercook (New York): President Truman will definitely speak at 9:00 A.M. tomorrow (as will Churchill and Stalin). A penetrating commentary about the German surrender and the Associated Press "jump-the-gun" news story of this morning. Roy Porter (Paris): Celebrations in Paris are described. Robert St. John (San Francisco): There's optimism that the San Francisco Conference is making progress. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D.C.): the end of the war may be only fourteen hours away. |
| News of the World | | 1945-08-08 | 7:15 P.M. Russia has been at war with Japan with 5:00 P.M. (EWT). The Russian declaration is described as a "marvelous act." George Thomas Folster (Guam) says, "this war should be over in two weeks." Morgan Beatty (Washington, D.C.) says, "I'm happy to be back." The Russian declaration was sudden; perhaps it had something to do with the success of the atomic bomb. |
| News of the World | | 1945-08-09 | Russian troops have crossed the Manchurian border to fight the Japanese. The 1-million-man "Red Banner Army" is doing the fighting. Ed Harker (London): There have been second thoughts about using the Atomic bomb against Japan. Merrill Mueller (Manila): The bombing of Japan continues. Sixty enemy ships have been destroyed. Morgan Beatty (Washington, D.C.): A "million rumors" are being heard about a Japanese surrender. |
| News of the World | | 1945-08-10 | 1:45 P. M. (E. W. T.). NBC "False V-J Day" coverage, program #11. See cat. #53008 for sequencing. W. W. Chaplin and Morgan Beatty report from New York. The official Japanese surrender offer has been received by Sweden, but the war is not over. A report from Stockholm states that seven hours ago, the Japanese ambassador gave a note to the Swedish government to deliver to the British and Russian governments. Morgan Beatty analyzes what's "unofficially" happening. Beatty says that he "felt" that President Truman had something like the atomic bomb in mind while he was at the Potsdam conference. Sven Nordberg reports from Stockholm. |
| News of the World | | 1945-08-10 | 7:15 P.M. A commentary about the Japanese surrender offer. Should we accept the emperor's "perogatives?" The emperor's government and "emperor worship" is relatively new in Japan. A switch to Moscow turns out to be Ed Harker in London. The British government is in "communication" with the Allies. Merrill Mueller (Manila): MacArthur's headquarters is business as usual. G. I. opinion is, "It's too good to be true." Secreatry Byrnes received the official acceptance offer by the Japanese just 35 minutes ago. |
| News of the World | | 1945-08-17 | 1:45 P.M. The Japanese seem to want an "armistice" instead of "unconditional surrender" as demanded by the Allies. Mr. Chaplin suggests that the emperor "Get on his White Horse" and ride away. He describes an error made by General Eisenhower that was quickly corrected. |
| News of the World | | 1945-09-17 | 7:15 P.M. Morgan Beatty (in Washington, D.C.) interviews General Jonathan Wainwright. The General describes what it was like to be a high-ranking Japanese prisoner He has harsh plans for the Japanese; including a 20-year occupation of the country. He says that he's going to, "dedicate his life to steeling the American nation against ever relaxing (into) a defenseless attitude. Fascinating listening. |
| News of the World | | 1947-07-23 | First story: An agreement has been made by the "Big 3" about German industry. Mr. Beatty explains a confusing situation. |
| News of the World | | 1947-08-01 | The first stories: Discord in Palestine and Indonesia. General Motors to raise car prices by up to 6%. The Tucker car company will exhibit their new product in Detroit tomorrow. Within 5 to 10 years, we will have rockets able to fly from Berlin to New Orleans, withing two hours. A new method of testing for cancer has been developed. Three thousand communist troops in Cuba are ready to invade the Domican Republican. |
| News of the World | | 1966-12-23 | A forty-eight hour truce has been declared in Vietnam. There is a preview of a worldwide shortage of food in India today. A kidney transplant operation is being attempted. Charles Quinn (from Washington) reports on a trip to be made to Vietnam. The program concludes with a whistling Christmas card from Fred Lowery (he whistles "Silent Night" in a remarkable performance) |
| News of the World | | 1967-09-25 | "Republicans Open Salvo Fire On Taxes and Vietnam." "Johnson Waits For The Whites Of Their Eyes." "He puts the political pork barrel on the table in the 1968 poker game." |
| News of the World | | 1967-09-26 | "The war moves toward a mysterious climax." "The twenty-six day shelling of Con Tien fails to duplicate Dien Bien Fu." "Marines hold fast, trade shells, 5 to 1 with the enemy." |
| News of the World | | 1967-09-27 | The last appearance on the show of Morgan Beatty. Beatty had been on the NBC program for the past twenty-five years. Beatty says that on December 7, 1941, he forecast the naval battles at Guadalcanal and the Solomons (see cat. #49411). He recalls some fascinating stories, such as playing poker with Harry Truman, who told him that he was going to drop an atomic bomb on Japan. The program continued with Bill Ryan. "Lodge vs. The Pittsburgh Press," "New Clues Toward a Climax in Vietnam," "The Lady Politican and The Racial Showdown." |
| News of the World | | 1968-02-02 | Fighting continues in Vietnam, awaiting an attack on the Marines at Khe Sahn. A major enemy offensive may soon begin. Dr. Martin Luther King is planning a shantytown and civil disobedience. Richard Nixon is planning a comeback, he says, "I can win." The federal government is cracking down on "diet pills." Vince Lombardi has retired. |
| News of the World | | 1968-03-01 | A "double crunch" in the economy may force a tax hike. Nixon disagrees with Everett Dirksen. Nelson Rockefeller may make a bid for the Republican nomination. |
| News of the World | | 1968-03-15 | Robert Kennedy will announce tomorrow that he will be a candidate for the presidency. The price of gold is causing a "crisis." A settlement in the copper strike has been reported. |
| News of the World | | 1968-03-22 | North Vietnam may start negotiations with the United States if the bombing stops. Sargent Shriver is to be the U. S. ambassador to France. William Westmoreland is to leave Vietnam to be the army's Chief Of Staff. Dr. Martin Luther King's protest march in Memphis has been cancelled because of sixteen inches of snow. |
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| News of the World | | 1968-03-29 | Presidential politics: Lyndon Johnson. Protests and demonstrations in Memphis. Richard Nixon continues to seek support for the nomination; he's met with Governor Spiro Agnew (Maryland). Violence continues in the Holy land |
| News of the World | | 1968-04-12 | A tally of losses in the eight days since the assassination of Martin Luther King. The U. S. and North Vietnamese negotiators have failed to reach an agreement. A blonde, female Marine has been convicted for disobeying orders. Robert Kennedy is campaigning in Indianapolis. Pulsars in outer space. |
| News of the World | | 1968-04-26 | Protests are taking place at Columbia and Ohio State Universities. A march on Washington, D. C. is planned for next month, with wagons being pulled by mules. A "Directorate Of Civil Disobedience" has been establish at the Pentagon. The cost of living has taken a large jump. Senator Robert Kennedy replies with hostility to hecklers at Indiana University. |
| News of the World | | 1968-11-22 | De Gaulle announces the devaluation of the franc. Hanoi may be ready to agree to a peace settlement. Seventy-eight coal miners are missing in West Virginia underground explosions. A plane from Tokyo has crashed near San Francisco, no one was killed or even hurt! "The Great Nixon Talent Hunt." |
| News of the World | | 1968-12-06 | NATO is to advance the date of maneuvers in response to Soviet actions in Czechoslovakia. A U. S. destroyer is to enter the Black Sea. The Walker Report, about the Democratic Convention riots, has been released. The H. U. A. C. has concluded that Communists were behind the demonstrations. The British Catholic Cardinal has approved of birth control, disagreeing with the Pope. Baseball Commissioner Eckert has been dismissed by the team owners. |
| News of the World | | 1968-12-20 | The North Vietnamese are taking advantage of a rift between the U. S. government and the government of South Vietnam. The Barbara Mackle kidnapping. Charles Yost has been named U. S. ambassador to the United Nations. "Drug addiction is running rampant in the U. S. Armed Forces." |
| News of the World | | 1969-01-10 | Apollo 8: a day of triumph. Will the tax surcharge be extended? Stuart Symington "reads the riot act" to the Saigon government. The crew of Apollo 11 prepares for a July launch. The Saturday Evening Post is to stop publishing next month. |
| News of the World | | 1969-01-24 | Students are rebelling and protesting around the world. Four-hundred and fifty-six demonstrators have been arrested in San Francisco, a state of emergency has been declared by Franco in Spain. The jury has been selected for the trial of Sirhan Sirhan. President Nixon rescinds many rules/appointments made by President Johnson. F. H. A. and Veterans Administration mortgage rate ceilings have risen to 7 1/2%. |
| News of the World | | 1969-01-31 | President Nixon walks in the Washington, D. C. ghetto. Will Washington get "Home Rule?" The astronauts may walk on the moon as early as May. No conclusion has been reached as to the cause of the sinking of the submarine "Scorpion." An oil slick near Santa Barbara is spreading. |
| News of the World | | 1969-11-27 | The last show of the series, 19,000 broadcasts after the program started in March 1941. (Morgan Beatty was the reporter for many years, see #2293 for his last appearance on the show). |
| News of the World | | | Hirohito will not abdicate, the Russians are demanding African territories formerly claimed by Italy, a report from Tokyo, Ed Harker (?) reports from London that the U. S. and Great Britain now control 90% of the world's petroleum, Morgan Beatty reports from Washington that the House Ways and Means Committee is debating a new Unemployment Compensation bill. The date is approximate. |
