The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

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Parade, the greatest military pag-
cant since World War One Armis-
tice, will be described for Mutual
listeners in two broadcasts today.
Participating In the mammoth pro-
cession will be some 100000 per-
sons, including members Of the
armed forces of the United States,
the New York City protective forces,
workers in military industries, and
Representatives Of every other group
contributing to the drive for victory.
Dave DriScoll and John Whitmore
Of the Special Features Division Of
WOR, Mutual'S New York affiliate,
VIII describe the parade from van
tage points in the Empire State
building and the reviewing stand
from 1890 to 10:45 q. m, and again
from 7:15 to 1880 p. M, EWT.
An about demonstration Of the
accomplishments and potential
strength Of New York City in the
national war effort, the procession
will wildly tell the story Of the
causes Of the war, and of this coun-
tryS entry into the conflict. It
win consist Of a prologue, six divi-
sions and a torchlight finale.
Carrot-tOpped Red SHELTON, the
chap who has everybody dOOd ling
II, swings his comedy company
into the "Vietory Parade" tOmor-
row, as the second Of MICS top
ranking stars to contribute tai
ents to the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
series. (NBC-Red, 7:OO-7:3O D.
m, EWT.) 'Mr. District AttOr-
ney" was originally scheduled for
the privilege.
Victory Parade" occupying the
highly priced Jack Benny spot on
MICS schedules until the famous
comedians returns to the air next
fan, is made possible by the do
nation of radio time and faciI-
tiles by the National Broadcast
ing Company and its affiliated
stations. The Office Of Facts and
! Figures viii use the time to focus
attention Of Americas millions on
vital wartime messages.
The OFF has formulated q plan
under which II top NBC shows will
each give single performance dur
ing the summer months. AL stars,
writers and directors are to donate
services for the series. Programs
will be either repeat performances
Of. broadcast hits or new material.
Sponsor identification will be omit
ted and the time ordinarily given
over TO it devoted to important an
nouncementS from Washington.
Archibald Macleish, director of
che Once of Facts and Figures, re-
Gently asked the nations broadcast
ers for complete but voluntary
mobilization of the brains, the
hearts. the courage and the expe-
rience" Of the industry toward
winning the war. In announcing
Victory Parade" Macleish said:
The government is deeply apprecia-
tive Of this further voluntary con-
tribution to Americas war effort by
the stars, writer's and directors. the
advertisers and the advertising
agencies, the networks and the sta
tions, who have so generously Offer
ed their services to Victory
Parade"
Some Of the NBC shows and stars
scheduled for appearance In the
series are Jack Benny. THE AID
rich Family" 1.-THE Great Glider
sleeve" Burns and Allen, Kay KY
ser, "Fibber MCGEE and Molly" Bob
Hope and Rudy Vallee. The series
was opened July 7 by the entire
cast OF the Post ToaSt.es Time,
starring Fanny (Baby snooks) Brice
and Frank Morgan.
The position OF American bust.
ness and enterprise in the years
following the elimination Of the
Axis powers, VIII be tine theme OF
1.-THE American Forum Of the Air."
broadcast on Sunday from to
e.4k D, m, At tbat time, . gTOup
Of prominent speakers, headed By
Thurman w, AFneIe, assistant
attorney general Of the u, 8, In
charge Of the antitrust division,
gnthee around the Mutual mlcRoS
pbeaes to discuss the question,
ACaR Private Industry Meet the
Postwar Challenger"
Theodore Crank, Washington
ettegpey, rs InodeFater ana orig
aneteg Of the program, which
comes - the CIV each Sunday
from VOL IN Washington,
Unusually rich program fare
higblights the return engagement
Of the distinguished BARITONE Of
the Metropolitan Opera Company,
Thomas u Thomas, 10 Mutuars
popular concert feature, "ABleTlea