Posted on 10/23/2014 4:14:23 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
The description of this broadcast from https://www.otrcat.com/world-news-today-radio-show2.html follows.
“Douglas Edwards: American troops now hold the capital city of Leyte Island in the Philippines. Fleet Headquarters Pearl Harbor: Webley Edwards talks about the battleships Pennsylvania and California, which were both damaged during the Pearl Harbor attack, and which participated in the bombardment of Leyte Island [on October 20th] prior to the American landing in the Philippines. Supreme Allied Headquarters, France (Larry LeSeure): the American line is firmly established at Aachen [which surrendered on October 21st.] The ground in Holland is soaked and muddy and not suitable for large-scale operations. The Rhine-Ruhr area is being pounded from the air. A spot for the post-war, “newly-styled” Admiral 2-Temperature refrigerator mentions that it will allow fruits and vegetables to be purchased in bulk while in season and then frozen. Belgium: Richard C. Hottelet with the 1st Army talks about the surrender of Aachen. German officers have been warned that if they surrender, reprisals will be carried out against their families in Germany. CBS London (Charles Shaw): Churchill is back from a 10-day conference with Stalin. The two leaders agreed that the war should be over “by the end of winter” which means in March. CBS Moscow: George Morat discusses the Churchill-Stalin conference and the benefits of a 2-way friendship between these two leaders. CBS Madrid: Ann Stadler discusses recent clashes between Spanish Communists and Franco’s troops. CBS Washington: Joe McCaffree interviews Rear Admiral E. L. Corcoran on the coordination that was required during the amphibious landing at Peleliu Island. Corcoran defines an APA as an Attack Troop Ship, and an AKA as an Attack Cargo Ship. 5 to 10 tons of supplies are needed for every Marine that is landed. Major Eliot reports that Canadian troops have just captured the Dutch port of Breskens. Today was the first day of registration for Germany’s “Peoples’ Army.” A spot for the post-war Admiral record changer mentions the new styling and a “fool proof” record changer that is sturdy in construction and practically child-proof. PSA encouraging listeners to buy only what they need and pay only ceiling prices to help hold down inflation.”
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