| Alf Landon | | 1939-12-12 | The former governor of Kansas is interviewed by Jimmy Mack in Washington, D.C. Mr. Landon speaks about the issues of the 1940 election...which are jobs and peace. He gives very brief answers. When asked about the possibility of a third term (for Roosevelt), his reply is, "Stuff and Nonsense." The transcription is labeled, "Alf Landon." |
| Tour Through Mount Vernon | | 1939-12-12 | A radio tour through the famous "Mansion House." Charles Waugh, superintendent of General Washington's house and grounds, conducts the tour. Originating from Washington, D.C., the radio travelogue is deadly dull. The transcription is labeled, "Tour Through Mount Vernon." |
| Radio Newsreel | | 1939-12-25 | The program may have been recorded a day or two after the date above. President Franklin Roosevelt is heard. From Houston: man-on-the-street comments about the 1940 elections. The gentleman being interviewed does not think very highly of Mr. Roosevelt. From Atlanta: Mayor William Hartzfield comments on the premier of, "Gone With The Wind." From the Earl Carroll Theatre in Los Angeles: Ira Cook interviews Sandra Jolly about chorus girls in the theatre and the new show that's being rehearsed. Eleanor Roosevelt "speaks to the poor" and lights a Christmas tree. Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney sing, "Silent Night." The program sounds complete, but the transcription was marked, "Part 1." |
| Radio Newsreel | | 1940-01-01 | The program may have been recorded a day or two after the date above. The narrator of this "newsreel" shouts into the microphone. Rajnee Patel voices a very low opinion of British Imperialism. Representative Jerry Voorhis (California) gives his view of the political situation for the coming year. Amos Alonzo Stagg speaks from the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles on his 50th anniversary as an athletic instructor. Senator Sheriden Downey (California) speaks to the "9 million unemployed." |
| Radio Newsreel | | | Harry Bridges is interviewed, shortly after defeating the government's attempt to deport him. Judge Landis ruled in Bridges' favor. Jimmy Mack poses the interesting question to Mr. Bridges, "Do you welcome support from Communists?" Ray Kelly (Commander of the American Legion) still feels that Bridges is "un-American." Jane Withers is interviewed about her "miniature zoo" and her pet cemetary. A 6-year-old girl answers questions after recovering from a coma. Despite the easy questions fed to her, she's not very understandable. Movie producer James Roosevelt says that he owes his career to Joseph Kennedy. Golfer Lawson Little tells how he won the Los Angeles Open. Senator Bennett Clark (Missouri) is interviewed. The program ends with a recording of President Roosevelt. |
| Radio Newsreel | | | A recording of President Roosevelt is heard. Jimmy Mack interviews Senator Sheridan Downey (California) about unemployment. Senator Harry Truman says, "I don't believe in deficit financing." Alf Landon (Kansas) speaks about the election (see also #106818). Opinions of citizens about a possible 3rd term are heard, including a response by Earl Carroll (who has no opinion). The date is approximate. |
