World War, 1939-1945--Demobilization

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General Eisenhower : [part 1 - 4]

SUMMARY: General Dwight D. Eisenhower's speech to the U.S. Congress upon his return from Europe. Also includes commentary on Eisenhower's speech by Bill Hillman of Mutual Broadcasting.;

Heritage theatre : 1944-45 : demobilization of women workers

SUMMARY: "Heritage Theatre" was a series of short historical plays set in the Vancouver environs. These vignettes illustrate some of the significant events and interesting episodes from Vancouver's earliest ti;mes. First broadcast in 1977, the plays were made in co-operation with the Social Planning Department of the City of Vancouver. This series was broadcast during the summer of 1981. This episode, "1944;/45: The Demobilization of Women Workers" is by Cherie Thiessen. Anger grows as soldiers returning from the war claim the jobs that women had held during the war years.;

[Miscellaneous radio broadcast excerpts, 1945-1948]

SUMMARY: 1. Seaforth wlecome home, August 1945 (Bill Fox, announcer). 2. From Mart Kenney collection, October 7, 1945. 3. Bud Smalley talks his conscience, 1948. 4. Talk fashion (two five-minute talks). 5.; Song, "I'll Buy That Dream", performed by Mart Kenney Orchestra with vocalist. 6. A.E. Powley reports from "Lower Slabbobia". 7. Song, "Give Me Five Minutes More", performed by vocalist Bobby Hughe;s. [Drop out from original transcription.];

New Westminster Regiment homecoming : [part 1-4]

SUMMARY: Official homecoming at Queen's Park Oval. Platform guests include Lt. Col. G.C. Corbould, Maj. Gen. F.F. Worthington, Brig. J.E. Sager, Lt. Col. F.J. Simpson, Maj. J.K. Mahoney, Maj. Gen. B.M. Hoffmei;ster and Pte. Smokey Smith. Announcer is Reo Thompson and master of ceremonies is New Westminster mayor W.M. Mott.;

Seaforth reception for Col. C.C.I. Merritt, V.C.

SUMMARY: Proceedings of Vancouver reception for Victoria Cross winner Colonel C.C.I. Merritt. Platform guests include Gen. Worthington, Rear Admiral Brodeur, Air Vice Marshall Heakes, Minister of Veterans' Af;fairs Ian McKenzie, Commanding Officer of the South Saskatchewan Regiment Brigadier Sherwood Lett, officers of the Seaforth Highlanders, Mayor Cornett, other officials and guests.;

Seaforth welcome : Maj. Gen. B.M. Hoffmeister

SUMMARY: Welcome ceremony and tribute to Major General B.M. Hoffmeister on his return to Canada to take command of Canadian forces in the Far East. Platform guests include Lt. Governor Col. E.W. Hamber and Brigadier Stevenson.

Welcome home [Canadian Armed Forces] : [parts 1-4]

SUMMARY: Official Vancouver welcome of returning armed forces. Proceedings include Vancouver Pipe Band, Lieutenant Governor W.C. Woodward, Mayor J. Cornett, U.B.C. President Dr. Norman MacKenzie, and singer An;n Watt.;