Copyright 2010, J. David Goldin
These are all the examples of this program in the GOLDINdex database. These listings are accurate as of January 18, 2010. The programs are listed chronologically, partial dates appear first, unknown dates appear last.
78421. Morning News Roundup. August 2, 1940. NBC net. Sustaining. Max Jordan (Berlin, just back from Paris, after driving seven hundred miles): "Belgians seem to be in a hopeful frame of mind." A report from London (unidentified correspondent): leaflets have been dropped over England and Wales. They were "a last appeal to reason." "It would not surprise many here if Japan attempted to enter the war." Molotov has said that, "Russia has no intention of helping Great Britain." Calude Mahoney (Washington, D. C.): the Conscription Bill is meeting with resistance. Mahoney does not read the news very well. Max Jordan, Claude Mahoney. 14:29. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79111. Morning News Roundup. August 4, 1940. NBC net. Sustaining. 9:00 A. M. (EDT). It's the 337th day of the war. Fred Bate (London): A summary of enemy air activity. The British Bank Holiday will be canceled tomorrow. Two Japanese have been arrested for spying. John McVane (London): an analysis of the British army after spending five days with the troops. "Britain will be a tough nut for the Nazis to crack." Vivid descriptions; an interesting report. William C. Kerker (Berlin, a noisy circuit): A summary of recent developments in the Balkans. France is no longer featured in the German newspapers. Fred Bate, William Kerker. 14:29. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79115. Morning News Roundup. August 7, 1940. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 339th day of the war. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): Five million tonnes of British shipping have been sunk since the start of the war (an average of three ships a day). British morale is low and getting lower. John MacVane (London): Scotland was bombed overnight. "The battle for Africa has begun." Fighting in Somaliland against the Italians. The invasion of Britain is expected shortly. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Debate about the president's plan to call up the National Guard is expect. Senate debate on the draft bill. Theodore Knaut, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:25. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79116. Morning News Roundup. August 8, 1940. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 339th day of the war. John MacVane (London): German raiders have attacked various locations in England. The R. A. F. has bombed LeBourget airport in Paris overnight. Italian attacks on Egypt have been reported. Charles Lanius (Rome): Italian advances in Somiliand. Balkan intrigues are summarized. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Washington is an ill-tempered town yet." Ambassador Cudahy defends his comments about Nazi-occupied Belgium. Earl Godwin, John MacVane, Charles Lanius. 14:21. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79123. Morning News Roundup. August 9, 1940. NBC net. Sustaining. A switch to London finds Fred Bate in front of the microphone but unaware he's on the air. After trying to get his attention for one-and-a-half minutes, the New York announcer gives up. Bulletins: Italian advances in North Africa. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): Air battles over the Channel are described. Fifteen British ships have been sunk. The Germans are looking forward to the invasion of Britain. Bulletins: Fifteen Italian planes have been shot down over Libya. Fred Bate (London) finally begins his report near the end of the program (incorrectly giving the time as eight minutes past the hour). He reports fifty-three German aircraft and several ships were destroyed by the R. A. F. Three British ships were sunk. Theodore Knaut, Fred Bate. 14:26. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79106. Morning News Roundup. January 1, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. This is the 490th day of the war. John MacVane (London): No German bombs fell on London on New Year's Eve. British hopes for victory in 1941. Charles Lanius (Berlin): A New Year's proclamation by Hitler. A German newspaper has said, "The Axis powers want to exist in peace with the United States." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): a New Year's toast to the United States from President Roosevelt. "The President's Loyalty Legion" has been organized. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:27. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79099. Morning News Roundup. January 2, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. The 491st day of the war. Chalres Lanius (Berlin): The Germans are feeling that they are winning the war, but are concerned about possible American aid to the British. A summary of the speech by Quisling, the new Norwegian leader. One German raider claims to have sunk ten British ships. John MacVane (London): Widely separated bombing attacks around Britain. The French fleet has moved to North Africa. Native revolts against Italian troops in Abyssinia. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The Federal Reserve Board has removed some executive powers. "Stop, look and listen." Charles Lanius, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:33. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79100. Morning News Roundup. January 3, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 492nd day of the war. John MacVane (London): Cardiff was bombed last night, as was Bremen and Dublin. Charles Lanius (Berlin): German air units have arrived in Italy. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The seventy-seventh Congress meets for the first time at noon today. The "Stop, Look and Listen" recommendations of the Federal Reserve Board will be hotly debated. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:29. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79101. Morning News Roundup. January 4, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): "Bulgaria Tomorrow," a new pro-German newspaper, has started publication. Bistol was bombed last night, the R. A. F. hit four un-named targets. John MacVane (London): Bristol has been bombed, as well as Bremen. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Senator Glass is eighty-four years old. The Dies Committee has called for strict anti-Fascist measures. Harry Hopkins is in London. Earl Godwin, John MacVane, Theodore Knaut. 14:32. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79505. Morning News Roundup. January 7, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. 8:00 A. M. John MacVane (London): a summary of the fighting in Libya. German bombing of Britain is light. Roosevelt's State of the Union message was encouraging. The story of the bombing of the BBC's Broadcasting House. Charles Lanius (Berlin): There is no reaction to Roosevelt's speech. The German's deny bombing Dublin. Bardiya has fallen to the British. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): comments on the State of the Union message. Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin, John MacVane. 14:32. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79506. Morning News Roundup. January 8, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. The 497th day of the war. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): German reaction to the fall of Bardiya (Libya) and Roosevelt's State of the Union address. Bombing raids on England, a British merchant ship has been sunk, a trade treaty to Russia is about to be signed. John MacVane (London): There have been no bombing raids. MacVane talks about the weather. The telephone rings while Mr. McVane is on the air! Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Ironic comments about the mysteries of the government budget. Theodore Knaut, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:29. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79507. Morning News Roundup. January 11, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 500th day of the war. John MacVane (London): There has been a heavy bombing raid on the south coast of England. The British have bombed a submarine base at Brest. The first German bomber has been shot down by an American plane. Invasion rumors. Charles Lanius (Berlin): German units have attacked British war ships in the Mediterranean. Goebbel's speech is summaraized. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Vigorous debate is expected over Roosevelt's foreign aid proposals. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:26. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79114. Morning News Roundup. January 14, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 503rd day of the war. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): The Germans report damage to the British Navy in the Mediterranean by the Italians. British attacks have been unsuccessful. Rumors of Bulgaria and the Balkans. "The Balkan situation is cloudy. Frank Kent (London): Speculations of possible German moves in the Balkans. Plymouth was bombed last night. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Preliminary debate about aid to Britain. Political squabbles over a park superintendant in Tennessee. Theodore Knaut, Frank Kent, Earl Godwin. 14:26. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79094. Morning News Roundup. January 15, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): There has been no air activity over England or the Continent overnight. MacVane summarizes an exclusive interview he's had with General De Gaulle. MacVane says, "You don't feel (De Gaulle) will become a political leader of France after the war." De Gaulle predicts that the Germans will attack Istanbul and the Near East. He also predicts a political union of Europe after the war. Charles Lanius (Berlin): The British have admitted that "The Illustrious" and two other ships have been severely damaged. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): "Today, the false whiskers will be yanked of John Bull." Bill #1776 will shed light on the truth of the situation in Britain. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:29. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79095. Morning News Roundup. January 16, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): A look at the German press at a time of little war news. The British admit that "The Illustrious" has been severely damaged. John MacVane (London): A summary of German bombing of Britain overnight. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Cordell Hull has said that if Britain loses, Germany will invade the United States. Theodore Knaut, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:27. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79096. Morning News Roundup. January 17, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): There was heavy overnight bombing of Bristol. "Fascist Italy may suddenly collapse." "The Illustrious" has been hit during a bombing raid on Malta. Charles Lanius (Berlin): German pilots have attacked Malta. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): There is a political "freny" in Washington about House Bill #1776, intended to make America "an arsenal for Democracy." Wendell Willkie and Al Smith may appear before the Bloom Committee. The 1941 automobile show has been cancelled. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:31. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79089. Morning News Roundup. January 18, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): The Luftwaffe has again attacked "The Illustrious" at Malta. A new German bomber has been developed. Some old people's homes for Jews have been closed. John MacVane (London): The Luftwaffe has bombed Wales, Devon. The R. A. F. has bombed Brest, Cherburg, two unnamed aerodromes. The Lend-Lease debate in the United States is being closely watched. There have been civilian awards for bravery. London puzzlement with New York air raid instructions. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Preparations for the inauguration, reactions to Churchill's recent speech. Theodore Knaut, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:26. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80177. Morning News Roundup. January 20, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): German Stukas have raided Malta and the Suez Canal. A Berlin press review. John MacVane (London): A summary of air raids and air raid casualties. An analysis of the relationship between LaValle and Petaine. Will there be new German demands made on Vichy? British activities in the Sudan against the Italian opposition. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Mr. Roosevelt is to take the oath today for the third time. Willkie is flying to Britain on President Roosevelt's behalf. Ambassador Joseph Kennedy has surprisingly voiced his opposition to Roosevelt's policies. The inauguration coverage is to begin at 11:30 A. M. Theodore Knaut, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:16. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80180. Morning News Roundup. January 21, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): There were two alarms, but no attacks on Britain. British reaction to President Roosevelt's inauguration. There will be more German aid for Mussolini. Charles Lanius (Berlin): Germany considers the San Francisco "flag incident" (two U. S. sailors pulled down the Nazi flag hanging on the German consulate) to be provocative. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Joseph P. Kennedy has resigned as ambassador to Great Britain. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:31. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79084. Morning News Roundup. January 22, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): There has been little press coverage of the meeting between Hitler and Mussolini. The U. S. embargo against the U. S. S. R. has been lifted. A summary of British maritime losses. Frank Kent (London): "London has had a quiet night." "The Daily Worker" has been shut down. British forces expect to take Tobruk shortly. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The aircraft and strategic minerals embargo to the U. S. S. R. has been lifted, even though there are no aircraft or minerals to send. Theodore Knaut, Frank Kent, Earl Godwin. 14:32. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79085. Morning News Roundup. January 23, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Frank Kent (london): Polish pilots and the R. A. F. have attacked the Continent. Tobruk is in British hands. Plans for the Home Guard and gas masks. Charles Lanius (Berlin): there is "disorder" in Roumania. The Japanese ambassador to Germany accuses the United States of creating a warlike atmosphere. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The U. S. Maritime Commission "is to become the largest shipbuilder since Noah." A merchant ship is to be launched with the lubrication of bananas! Lindbergh is to testify against the Lend-Lease bill. Frank Kent, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:33. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79086. Morning News Roundup. January 24, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 513th day of the war. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): The Germans deny that they plan to bomb U. S. cemetaries. The British victory in Libya is not significant. Bulgaria has fallen into line with Anti-Jewish legislation. Praise for the testimony for Colonel Lindbergh. John MacVane (London): There were no air raids last night. Twenty-five thousand prisoners were taken at Tobruk. Lord Halifax arrives in the United states. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The Neutrality Bill debate continues. Theodore Knaut, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:29. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79079. Morning News Roundup. January 25, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): there were no air raids on England overnight. Wendell Willkie has been welcomed. A possible German invasion of Tunisia is being considered. The revolt continues in Roumania. Charles Lanius (Berlin): More British battleships and a cruiser have been damaged near Crete. General Ilie Antonescu has the Roumanian situation "well in hand." Colonel "Wild Bill" Donovan has lost his wallet and passport why "studying" the night life. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): President Roosevelt has "rushed" to meet with Lord Halifax. There are opinions that the "aid to Britain measure" is a "war measure." John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:35. Audio condition: Excellent. Incomplete.
79080. Morning News Roundup. January 28, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 517th day of the war. John MacVane (London): Wendell Willkie heard his first air raid siren today. He's meeting many people and has a hectic schedule. It's been the eighth night in a row with no air raid on London. The British continue advances in Eritrea. Charles Lanius (Berlin): German artillery hit England last night. Hitler prophesizes that this year will bring the biggest victory. Speculations on when the invasion of Britain will begin. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Washington has practically gone back to the "Ice Age." Russia is acting as a purchasing agent for Germany. The labor situation: no anti-strike legislation will pass Congress. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:31. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79081. Morning News Roundup. January 29, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 518th day of the war. John MacVane (London): there has been little air action. The Premier of Greece has died. The activities of Wendell Willkie are summarized. British arms production is higher. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): Premier Metaxis (Greece) has died. There has been a denial of rioting in Italy. There is no news from Roumania. Admiral Rader says Britain has little chance of victory. Count Ciano has been ordered to the front. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Debate on the Lend-Lease bill is to begin next week. There is concern about Russian trans-shipping supplies to Germany. John MacVane, Theodore Knaut, Earl Godwin. 14:30. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79462. Morning News Roundup. January 30, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 519th day of the war; the eighth anniversary of Hitler's rise to power. He has scheduled a speech for later today. Is Vichy France really cooperating with Germany? A summary of bombings by both the Germans and the British. John MacVane (London): It's the fourth day of air raids on London. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): "The greatest thrill in town is a fourteen year old child who was invited to the White House. John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:31. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79104. Morning News Roundup. April 1, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): It's been eleven nights with no raids in London. Bremen and other German targets have been attacked. Mr. Matsuoko, the Minister from Japan, is to meet with Mussolini. Charles Lanius (Berlin): There are "troubles in Yugoslavia." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): John L. Lewis vs. President Roosvelt. A coal strike has begun. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:28. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80144. Morning News Roundup. April 2, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 578th day of the war. Theodore Knaut (Berlin): The situation in Yugoslavia is stable." "German evacuations continue." John MacVane (London): German bombers made small, ineffective attacks on England. The British are still sending money to Germany (and vice versa) for patent royalties. There's a Nazi spy ring in Tangiers. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The Allis Chalmers and Ford plants have been shut down because of labor unrest. Theodore Knaut, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:24. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80145. Morning News Roundup. June 2, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. It's the 638th day of the war. John MacVane (London): There was considerable air activity over England last night. The loss of Crete is being painfully felt in Britain. Charles Lanius in Berlin can be heard opening the studio door as the cue is thrown. It's a pleasant, sunny day in Berlin. Picnicing, swimming and bicycling trips are planned. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Blue Monday; there's a truck strike in Pittsburgh and other labor unrest. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:11. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
14215. Morning News Roundup. June 22, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Comments from the two capitols about Germany's declaration of war against Russia. The text of the declaration is read from Berlin. The transcription was identified as, "NBC London and Berlin Correspondents." Charles Lanius (Berlin), Fred Bate (London), Gene Hamilton (? announcer). 12:46. Audio condition: Very good shortwave audio. Excerpts.
80155. Morning News Roundup. June 23, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Charles Lanius (Berlin): "The Germans are having successes everywhere, especially in the air." "Old Joe Stalin has outfoxed himself." British bombers were active for the twelfth day in a row. Six British ships have been sunk. Fred Bate (London): Bremen and Wilhelmshaven were attacked overnight. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): What does the administration plan to do about recent events? "We're all mixed up in Washington." Charles Lanius, Fred Bate, Earl Godwin. 14:30. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80156. Morning News Roundup. July 15, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Charles Lanius (Berlin): There is no confirmation from German sources about the capture of Kiev. A summary of German criticism of President Roosevelt. There is a shortage of potatoes. John MacVane (London): There were R. A. F. raids on Bremen, Rotterdam, other targets. He tells an exciting story about the fighting in Greece. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): President Roosevelt now believes that Hitler may be planning to attack the United States. A new Selective Service Act has been passed. Vince Connelly (? New York), Charles Lanius, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:30. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80157. Morning News Roundup. July 16, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): The R. A. F. raided the Ruhr last night; three planes were lost. The fighting in Russia "seems confused," with few German advances. British troops are entering Beirut. An unidentified New York announcer (Vince Connelly ?) gives several news bulletins from the Russian front (but mispronounces the Dnieper River). Charles Lanius (Berlin): Interest is focusing on the battle for Kiev. There has been criticism of President Roosevelt in the German press. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Our army experts believe that Germany is about to achieve an enormous victory in Russia. John MacVane, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:19. Audio condition: Very good to excellent. Complete.
80159. Morning News Roundup. July 17, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. An unidentified New York announcer cues a circuit from Berlin, which fails to appear. News bulletins are read in the studio until John MacVane is cued in London. Smolensk has been captured by the Germans. German agents plan sabotage in the United States to prevent supplies from reaching Britain. "British radio warfare (propaganda) has been spotty." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The second draft lottery will be heard tonight. John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:25. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80160. Morning News Roundup. July 18, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John McVane (London): German air activity concentrated last night on Hull. Russia and Czechoslovakia have signed a pact this morning. Harry Hopkins has boosted British morale at his press conference. Vince Connelly (? New York): Franco has warned America not to enter the war. A circuit with Moscow is announced as cancelled, bulletins are read in the studio instead. Charles Lanius (Berlin): "The last round of the battle between Nationalism and Socialism has begun." German divisions are on the road to Moscow. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Comments on the U. S. shipbuilding program. The second Selective Service drawing has been held. John MacVane, Vince Connelly (?), Earl Godwin, Charles Lanius. 14:37. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80161. Morning News Roundup. July 19, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Charles Lanius (Berlin): A summary of the fighting on, "The Staline Line." "The Germans are playing their old game" and are planning to attack Moscow. Women have been fighting with the Russian army. Bela Kuhn has been captured in the Ukraine. John MacVane (London): There were no R. A. F. flights over the continent due to bad weather. The "Vee For Victory" British propaganda campaign has begun. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): U. S. soldiers have been forced to detour around Marylamnd, because the state is charging the army to cross a bridge over the Potomac! Vince Connelly (? New York), Charles Lanius, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:30. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80162. Morning News Roundup. July 21, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Charle Lanius (Berlin): A summary of fierce fighting at various locations. John MacVane (London): The R. A. F. has bombed Lisle, Cologne and Rotterdam. The British "Vee For Victory" campaign is spreading throughout Europe. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): A message to Congress from President Roosevelt is being made by transcription for radio broadcast. It will be available at 11:00 A. M. Today is "Pots and Pans Day" in America, to retrieve scrap aluminum. "If you're really going to buy a new car (refrigerator, washing machine), go ahead and buy it." Charles Lanius, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:04. Audio condition: Excellent. Incomplete.
80164. Morning News Roundup. July 23, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Charles lanius (Berlin): "Moscow has been bombed again last night...a heavy attack." He goes into other military details and a summary of losses. Attacks on Hull have caused heavy damage. The Germans have released a photo that "proves that Roosevelt is a tool of the Jews and Freemasons." Ed Doyce (London): The R. A. F. bombed Frankfurt last night. Ear Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Sumner Wells' comments, acting as official spokesman, proposes a new "League Of Nations." Will Congress declare an emergency to extend the tours of draftees? Charles Lanius, Ed Doyce, Earl Godwin. 14:25. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80166. Morning News Roundup. July 25, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Charles Lanius (Berlin): Moscow was bombed last night for the fourth time. A Russian tanker was sunk in the Baltic, twenty-six Russian planes were destroyed on the ground. John MacVane (London): British bombers raided Germany last night. The Japanese threat in Indochina is of concern to Britain. "Flying Fortresses" were used against Germany and Brest for the first time. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Are we going to send troops to the Philippines? Vince Connelly (? New York), Charles Lanius, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:28. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80167. Morning News Roundup. July 26, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): Hanover, Hamburg and Berlin were bombed last night. Japanese assets in Britain and the United States have been frozen because of Japanese actions in Indochina. MacVane praises the film, "Target For Tonight," produced by the British government. Vince Connelly (? New York): A summary of the Japanese economic situation. Robert Magidov (Moscow): A description of strain and fatigue in a Moscow under attack. "These people are taking it on the chin." "Moscow will never be declared an open town." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Freezing Japanese assets is common news in this town; "important, but not thrilling." John MacVane, Vince Connelly (? New York), Robert Magidov, Earl Godwin. 14:52. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80168. Morning News Roundup. July 28, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): There were bombs dropped on London last night for the first time in seven weeks. The sirens went off for the 567th time. MacVane tells a story about a Frenchman who escaped from Dresden and traveled two thousand miles to Syria. A part of the London wall built by the Romans has turned up because of the bombing. Robert Magidov (Moscow): "Keep your eyes on the Black Sea." German actions have caused friction between Russia and Bulgaria. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): There's a heat wave in Washington, and also a Senate debate. General MacArthur is now the military commander in the Philippines. "Backbones are stiffening." John MacVane, Robert Magidov, Earl Godwin, Vince Connelly (? New York). 14:52. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80169. Morning News Roundup. July 29, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Charles Lanius (Berlin): Moscow was bombed again last night. The Russians have been completely ousted from Bessarabia. The Russians are "unfair fighters." John MacVane (London): There has been slight damage in East Anglia from German bombing. Britain ponders whether to declare war on Finland. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.), The government is mad at Japan; no more "pseudo-appeasement." The Philippine army is now an American force. Charles Lanius, John MacVane, Earl Godwin, Vince Connelly (? New York). 14:50. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80170. Morning News Roundup. August 1, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): There were light raids on England last night. The Russians are trying to hold the Germans at their present lines. A criticism of the Communist party in Briatin. Robert Magidov (Moscow): Harry Hopkins is "confident Hitler is going to lose this war" after his second meeting with Stalin. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Comments about the oil shortage. A draft extension has not yet been decided. Japan has apologized for damging our gun boat. They really don't want war; they may try to be friendly with us. John MacVane, Robert Magidov, Earl Godwin. 14:44. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80171. Morning News Roundup. August 2, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Charles Lanius (Berlin): The Russians have been encircled near Smolensk in the Ukraine. Vince Connelly (? New York): Finland has recaptured territory taken by the Russians. John MacVane (London): A few German raiders crossed over England last night, but caused little damage. Japan may be planning an attack on Siberia. Only three eggs per person per month are available in England. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): It's one hundred degrees in Washington with "unending humidity." Silk will no be longer be available in the United States. Charles Lanius, John MacVane, Vince Connelly (?), Earl Godwin. 14:30. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80172. Morning News Roundup. August 4, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Vince Connelly (? New York). News bulletins: The fighting around Smolensk is at a standstill. There is rationing in Japan; a British submarine has been sunk, as had an Italian submarine. John MacVane (London): Frankfurt, Hanover and Calais has been bombed. Bank Holiday will be held as usual this weekend in England. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Married couples will have to file joint returns, installment payments will be discouraged. Vince Connelly (? New York), John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:51. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80173. Morning News Roundup. August 5, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): There was no air raids by either side last night. Vichy has refused to turn over the North African colonies to Germany. Rumors: will the war end in three months? In the middle of MacVane report, it sounds as if the BBC switched to a studio in which people are chatting, not aware that they are on the air in America. A gypsy's prediction. The Germans are planning to capture Kiev and other cities. Robert Magidov (Moscow): Fighting continues near Kiev and Smolensk. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Summner Wells has met with the Russian ambassador and has promised "full economic aid." John MacVane, Robert Magidov, Earl Godwin. 14:23. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80175. Morning News Roundup. September 13, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Alex Dreier (Berlin): The president's speech in the main item of interest in Berlin. Mr. Roosevelt is not popular with the German government. "The president is a liar and wants war." German forces are "putting the heat" on Leningrad. Kiev is "seriously threatened." John MacVane (London): Frankfurt was attacked last night. A portrait of the Russian army and morale of Russian civilians. There is a shortage of British grocery delivery boys. "Pigs were feeding on kitchen wast in Trafalgar Square today." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): "The Navy is at war." "The Montana" has been sunk, U. S. reaction is sharp. Alex Dreier, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:34. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
80176. Morning News Roundup. September 17, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Alex Dreier (Berlin): The Germans are concentrating on Leningrad and the Ukraine simultaneously. There is a housing shortage in Germany. John MacVane (London): There has been no damage or casualties. There is a housing shortage in Germany. Public opinion in Britain is more "offensive" than "defensive." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Manufacturing supplies for the British. Red tape: American and British. Alex Dreier, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:03. Audio condition: Good. Complete.
80178. Morning News Roundup. September 18, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. John MacVane (London): British bombers attacked last night once again. Mr. Norman, head of the Bank of England, surprisingly will stay in office. Bulletins: The Germans are closer to the heart of Leningrad. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): "Convoys mean shooting and shooting means war." Chiang-Kai-Shek predicts the fall of Japan will occur soon. U. S. officials feel, "Russia is in a tight spot." Taxes will go up next year. John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:24. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79119. Morning News Roundup. September 30, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. Ed Doyce (London); R. A. F. bombing results are summarized. Mr. Bevin has made "an outburst" against the Daily Herald. Bulletin: The Italians have captured five thousand Russian soldiers. Robert Magidov (Moscow, noisy circuit). Steve Douglas (Washington, D. C.): President Roosevelt is to return to Washington tomorrow. Debate of the Neutrality Bill continues. The new revenue tax on luxury items begins tomorrow. Will unionist Harry Bridges be deported? Ed Doyce, Steven Douglas. 14:28. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
79122. Morning News Roundup. October 1, 1941. NBC net, WJZ, New York aircheck. Sustaining. Alex Dreier (Berlin): Gestapo chief Reinhard Heydrich has accused eighty-four Czechs of treason and has had them shot. Other arrests are expected. Forty-five Soviet tanks have been destroyed, German planes have raided Moscow, Newcastle. Fred Bate (London): Iran may join the Allied cause. The R. A. F. has attacked French and German targets. Steven Douglas (Washington, D. C.): the new revenue act goes into effect today. President Roosvelt plans to broaden the Social Security Act. Harold Ickes is to testify about the East Coast gasoline shortage. Alex Dreier, Steven Douglas, Fred Bate. 14:33. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
82482. Morning News Roundup. November 17, 1941. Blue Network. Sustaining. Ed Doyce (London): The leader of the British "Commandos" has been sacked. Charles Lanius (Berne): American airplanes are now taking part in the battle for Moscow. Sevastopol is going to be a tough nut for the Germans to crack. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): news of the coal strike. Ambassador Kurusu has arrived in Washington. He has a set of "red-hot" questions for Cordell Hull. "There's a ten-to-one chance that the status quo between Japan and the United States will remain as at present." Ed Doyce, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 14:47. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
82483. Morning News Roundup. November 18, 1941. Blue Network. Sustaining. President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull have met with Japanese ambassador Kurusu. David Anderson (Stockholm): The Russians are fighting against the Finns and Germans. The report stops in the middle for about thirty seconds, before Anderson continues. Quisling of Norway is quoted and his actions are summarized. Fred Bate (London): An analysis of Japanese-American relations. "The Japanese army is prepard for any eventuality." Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): "Japan will have to make deep concessions if they are going to get anywhere." David Anderson, Fred Bate, Earl Godwin. 14:40. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
83984. Morning News Roundup. November 19, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. 8:00 A. M. Ed Doyce (London): British reaction to Japanese government verbal attacks on the United States. How and where will Japan attack? From New York (newscaster unidentified): Germany has bombed Moscow and Leningrad. Charles Lanius (Berne): The Swiss note the production losses caused by American strikes. U. S. relations with Japan are nearing a breaking point. "Neither side will back down and that means war." Italy denies that it is being dominated by Germany. Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): The coal strike is spreading. Ed Doyce, Charles Lanius, Earl Godwin. 13:57. Audio condition: Good to very good. Incomplete.
82875. Morning News Roundup. December 24, 1941. NBC net. Sustaining. The broadcast originates from San Francisco. Bert Silan (Manila): Japanese forces have landed on Luzon. Manila has been bombed for the first time. A description of Christmas in the Philippines. A little girl has asked, "Are the Japanese coming with Santa Claus?" John MacVane (London): The RAF has bombed Cologne and other targets. Rommel will make a stand at Bengazi. Marshal Petain has resigned as the head of Vichy government (a report not believed). Earl Godwin (Washington, D. C.): Wake Island may been captured. Bert Silan, John MacVane, Earl Godwin. 14:41. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81362. Morning News Roundup. November 26, 1942. NBC net. Sustaining. The recording starts with the conclusion of an unidentified report from London. Jack Imes (?) reports from Leopoldville (The Belgian Congo), via Radio Congo Belle. A feature about Thanksgiving being celebrated by Americans in the Congo. George Thomas Folster reports from Australia. The circuit from Moscow is not usable. Carey Longmire (Washington, D. C.): Thanksgiving is just another work day is Washington. The president is to broadcast a Thanksgiving ceremony at 11:00 A. M. The final 11:25 of the program only. Jack Imes (?), George Thomas Folster, Carey Longmire. 11:25. Audio condition: Excellent. Incomplete.
18531. Morning News Roundup. June 7, 1944. NBC net. Elmer Peterson reporting, with pickups from Rome, Stanley Richardson in London, report from Stockholm. Merrill Mueller reporting from the Advance HQ War Room, George Wheeler aboard the cruiser "August". 8:00 A. M. Elmer Peterson, Stanley Richardson, Merrill Mueller, George Wheeler. 1/2 hour. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81309. Morning News Roundup. December 19, 1944. NBC net. Sustaining. The program is referred to as, "The World News Roundup." The German counter-attack has driven eighteen miles into Belgium. In the Pacific, MacArthur is meeting little resistance. Airplane factories in Nomura (Japan) have been bombed. We must be prepared for bad news. Pat Flaherty (The Philippines): There have been advances on the island of Mindoro. The report is interrupted in the middle for a switch to London. Ed Harker (London): How is the battle going? Nobody is saying, but the result of the German counter-offensive is inevitable. Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): Questions on the Polish boundary question. Six Roosevelt nominations are being filibustered. James Stevenson (New York), Pat Flaherty, Edward Harker, Leif Eid. 14:30. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81541. Morning News Roundup. January 1, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): General Patton has begun an offensive against Von Runstedt near Bastogne. Allied advances in Italy, a provisional government has been established in Poland. Hitler has addressed the German people. Merrill Mueller (on the western front): A well done portrait of the front at New Year's. Our soldiers New Year's resolutions. Pat Flaherty: (a noisy circuit from the Philippines). Grant Parr: New Year's Eve on the Italian front. Two army teams will be holding a "Spaghetti Bowl." James Stevenson, Merrill Mueller, Pat Flaherty, Grant Parr. 14:34. Audio condition: Very good to excellent. Complete.
81545. Morning News Roundup. January 4, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): The Allied counter-attack on the western front is meeting stiff resistance, but is making progress. "The Allies are ready for a showdown." The Germans are being equipped with new secret weapons. Merrill Mueller (Paris): A security blackout has been placed on all the details. Small progress is being made at The Bulge against "The Von Runstedt Salient." Ed Harker (London): General Hodges has attacked Von Runstedt in The Bulge. Patton was getting ready to strike, when Von Runstedt attacked first. Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): The Dies Committee is still alive. It will become a permanent investigative congressional committee. James Stevenson, Merrill Mueller, Edward Harker, Leif Eid. 14:42. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81547. Morning News Roundup. January 7, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. Ray Barrett (New York): Amercian forces have attempted a landing on Luzon, Tokyo has been bombed. A circuit from the Pacific fails to appear, Barrett reads a summary of Pacific news. Ed Harker (London): The reaction to President Roosevelt's address to Congress. Montgomery has been given a promotion. General Hodges has advanced against Von Runstedt. "This may be the greatest weekend of air activity during the war." Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): President Roosevelt wants Congress to pass a national mobilization law. Ray Barrett, Edward Harker, Leif Eid. 14:44. Audio condition: Very good to excellent. Complete.
81567. Morning News Roundup. January 12, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): A Russian winter offensive has begun west of the Vistula River in southern Poland. The Germans have fallen back in the Ardennes salient. MacArthur is still advancing on Manila. Pat Flaherty (Luzon): a feature about a "liberated" town in the Philippines, after a naval bombardment. Edward Harker (London): there is little sympathy for young King Peter (Yugoslavia). A summary of current Balkan and Greek intrigue. Grant Parr (Rome): a description of the harsh conditions on the Italian front. The "work or fight" debate continues. James Stevenson, Pat Flaherty, Edward Harker, Grant Parr. 14:37. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81558. Morning News Roundup. January 18, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): The Red Army is heading toward the German border. "Stalin is out to get it over with." On the western front, the Allies have crossed the border into the Reich. Bud Foster (Pearl Harbor): U. S. carrier-based planes have attacked the coast of China for the third day. Edward Harker (London): Prime Minister Churchill began an address to Parliament one hour ago. A summary of his comments to this point are given. Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): debate continues on "the work or be drafted bill." The dog with an "A-priority" bumped three soldiers off an army plane. The dog was for Elliot Roosevelt's new wife. The Russians are fighting on German soil. James Stevenson, Bud Foster, Edward Harker, Leif Eid. 14:36. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81561. Morning News Roundup. January 20, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. The program is also refered to as, "The World News Roundup." James Stevenson (New York): Russian forces are on the border of Silesia. A description of the Seigfried Line and the Maginot Line. Jack Hooley (Guam): a summary of the bombing attack on the Kowasaki aircraft plant. Edward Harker (London): a large bombing raid is in progress on Germany. Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): It's snowing in Washington for the fourth inauguration of President Roosevelt. He descibes the plans for a simple and cheap inauguration. "The president looks fit." James Stevenson, Jack Hooley, Edward Harker, Leif Eid. 14:43. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81568. Morning News Roundup. January 21, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. Pat Flaherty (Luzon): an interview with a member of "The Canine Corps," who describes what the dogs do on the battlefield. "Rex" (one of the dogs) barks for his former owner in the United States. Edward Harker (London): "Berlin faces a two-front crisis." The Allies are bombing again, using "heavies." Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): the inauguration was yesterday. "You didn't get the feeling history was being made." The final 12:03 of the program only. Ray Barrett (New York), Edward Harker, Pat Flaherty, Leif Eid. 12:03. Audio condition: Excellent. Incomplete.
81563. Morning News Roundup. January 22, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. The program is also referred to as, "The World News Roundup." James Stevenson (New York): The Russians are one-hundred and ninety five miles from Berlin. Pat Flaherty (Luzon, a weak circuit): The Allies are sixty-five miles from Manila. The Japanese continue fighting although they haven't a chance of winning. Edward Harker (London): Debate continues about the E. L. A. S. resistance in Greece. Robert Magidov (Moscow): The Russian army is nearing Berlin and making other advances. James Stevenson, Pat Flaherty, Edward Harker, Robert Magidov. 14:57. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81556. Morning News Roundup. January 24, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. Sustaining. The program is also refered to as, "The World News Roundup." James Stevenson (New York): The Red Army is near the Oder river and the Baltic. The Ardennes salient has been "flattened." U. S. forces are near Clark Air Base (Luzon). Iwo Jima has been bombed. Why are the Germans reinforcing their forces in Italy? Paul Archinard (Berne): The situation in Germany today is "serious." Citizens near Berlin are desperate. Edward Harker (London): The Eighth Air Force is bombing Germany again. Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): Congress is to be briefed by Admiral King and General Marshall. The first 10:41 of the program only. James Stevenson, Paul Archinard, Edward Harker, Leif Eid. 10:41. Audio condition: Excellent. Incomplete.
81552. Morning News Roundup. January 25, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): Russian troops are one hundred and fifty miles from Berlin, the German salient in the Ardiennes has turned into a rout (of the Germans). MacArthur is near Clark Air Base (in the Philippines). Honshu has been bombed. The Germans are facing retribution from the Russians. Pat Flaherty (Luzon): a description of the fighting, only two miles away. Edward Harker (London): The Eighth Air Force continues to bomb Germany. Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): The movement against Vice President Wallace. The Lido Road has been re-opened. James Stevenson, Pat Flaherty, Edward Harker, Leif Eid. 14:32. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81562. Morning News Roundup. February 10, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): Allied troops have smashed through the Seigfried Line, Russian troops are advancing. Tokyo and Yokohama have been bombed. Speculations on how to cross the Rhine. Pat Flaherty (Manila): a description of the street-to-street fighting as the Japanese shelling continues. Bert Silan has been released from Japanese captivity in the Santo Tomas concentration camp. David Anderson (on the western front): a dam on the Ruhr has been captured before the Nazis could blow it up. A circuit from Moscow is cancelled. A summary of Russian advances is read by Stevenson. James Stevenson, Pat Flaherty, David Anderson. 14:59. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
81569. Morning News Roundup. February 15, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): Canadian soldiers have reached the Rhine, a summary of other Allied advances. President Roosevelt is reported to be in Rome. General Marshall visited the troops on the Italian front ("The Forgotten Front"). Pat Flaherty (Manila): the reconstruction of Manila will take fifteen or twenty years. Chester Morrison (Paris): advances on the western front. "The enemy is becoming more sensitive to our advances." Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): the "work or jail bill" is a dead duck. Wallace's chances of becoming Secretary of Commerce look a little better this morning. James Stevenson, Pat Flaherty, Chester Morrison, Leif Eid. 14:58. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
82885. Morning News Roundup. February 25, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. Ray Barrett (New York): Tokyo has been hit by "the most devastating aerial bombardment of the Pacific war." Pat Flaherty (Manila): a poor circuit. Allied prisoners are being released from Japanese prison camps. The report is interrupted for Bud Foster reporting from off the coast of Iwo Jima; who describes the fighting. There's "a brighter picture on D-Day + 6." Ed Haaker (London): The RAF has bombed German targets eleven days in a row. Allied armies are approaching Cologne. Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): The rules of draft deferments have been tightened. The points required for margarine and lard have been increased. Nightclubs are to be closed early. Ray Barrett, Pat Flaherty, Bud Foster, Edward Harker, Leif Eid. 14:43. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
82886. Morning News Roundup. February 27, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): Churchill is in Parliament to discuss the recent "Big Three" meeting. "The final drive to Berlin" has begun, the Marines have progressed on Iwo Jima. MacArthur has declared Manila to be the civilian capitol of the Philippines. Pat Flaherty (Manila): MacArthur has turned over control of the government to President Osmania. Bjorn Bjornson (London) describes Churchill's address in Commons. Leid Eid (Washington, D. C.): John L. Lewis is in town for coal contract talks. James Stevenson, Pat Flaherty, Bjorn Bjornson, Leif Eid. 14:52. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
82393. Morning News Roundup. March 3, 1945. NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sustaining. The program is also referred to as, "The World News Roundup." American troops are trying to cross the Rhine. The Russians have reached the Baltic. The fighting at Iwo Jima continues, with only six-hundred yards to go. Robert McCormick (speaking from Guam) has just returned from Iwo Jima. He was one of five reporters who finally landed on their fifth attempt. The battle was going on around him. Fascinating listening. Bjorn Bjornson (London): Good news. The battle on the western front is almost over. Paul Archinard (Berne): "There is no 'behind the lines' in Germany." The Germans are shooting at each other, the country is in confusion. Bangkok has been bombed by the Allies. James Stevenson (New York), Robert McCormick, Bjorn Bjornson, Paul Archinard. 14:48. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
82503. Morning News Roundup. March 5, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): American forces are closing in on Cologne. Russian forces are nearing the Baltic. A summary of advances on Iwo Jima and Luzon are given. "The battle of the rivers...the Rhine and the Oder." Bud Foster (Guam): Back from Iwo Jima, he says it's "the greatest example of American courage in this war." "Other Iwo Jimas may be worse from here on." David Anderson (from General Bradley's advance headquarters): Advances toward the Rhine are summarized. Robert Magidov (Moscow): "All of Pomerania was one big slave camp." The eight-day strike at Chrysler is ending. James Stevenson, Bud Foster, David Anderson, Robert Magidov. 14:45. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
82508. Morning News Roundup. March 9, 1945. NBC net. Sponsored by: Mennen Shave Cream. James Stevenson (New York): The Americans are advancing on the east bank of the Rhine and are twenty-five miles from Berlin. Fighting is still fierce on Iwo Jima. Has the bridge at Remagen been captured intact? "The European war is in its last phases." Bud Foster (Guam): A summary of the fighting on Iwo Jima; casualty figures will be hard to take when they're finally released. David Anderson (General Bradley's command post): the beach-head is being expanded, resistance is light. Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.): The "Work or Fight" bill is stalled in Congress. James Stevenson, Bud Foster, David Anderson, Leif Eid. 14:38. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
83865. Morning News Roundup. March 10, 1945. NBC net. Sustaining. James Stevenson (New York): German reinforcements are approaching Remagen for a counter-attack. Three hundred B-29's have attacked Tokyo. "The Iwo Jima campaign is at the showdown stage." Bud Foster (Guam): details of the bombing raid on Tokyo. General Tommy Power (of The 10th Air Force) talks about the air strike. David Anderson (at General Bradley's Command Post): Details of the fighting at Remagen. Sven Norberg (? Stockholm): comments about "The River Of Fate" and the bridgehead at Remagen. James Stevenson, Bud Foster, Tommy Power, David Anderson, Sven Norberg. 14:52. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
77670. Morning News Roundup. May 8, 1945. NBC net. Sponsored by: Mennen Shave Cream. 8:00 A. M. NBC V-E Day Coverage #11. James Stevenson (New York): "Today is V-E Day." Bjorn Bjornson (with the Ninth Army in Germany): G. I. reactions to the end of the war. David Anderson (with the 12th Army): The end of the war is still not official. "It seems strange that there is no military news to relate." James Stevenson, Bjorn Bjornson, David Anderson, Leif Eid (Washington, D. C.). 14:42. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
82877. Morning News Roundup. September 24, 1945. NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Mennen Shave Cream. 8:00 A. M. James Stevenson (New York): Fighting continues om the western front offensive and Iwo Jima. The Marines have reached the top of Mount Suribachi. Robert McCormick (Guam): The first hospital ship has arrived from Iwo Jima. An unidentified reporter (David Anderson?) "on the western front": Allied forces have crossed the Ruhr. Robert Magidov (Moscow): A summary of Russian military advances and "The Islands Of Doom." James Stevenson, Robert McCormick, Robert Magidov. 14:52. Audio condition: Excellent. Complete.
Report contains 78 programs.