University of Oklahoma WNAD Bulletin (March 1, 1948)

7 search activities of the various departments of the University. Research has received a much greater emphasis during recent years and it is to report the part that ‘the University faculty has taken that WNAD turns the “Spotlight on Research.” March broadcasts will feature the following departments: Mar. 3—School of Geology—Dr. Oren F. Evans Mar. 10—Department of Zoology—Dr. F. R. Hunter Mar. 17—Department of English—Dr. Thomas Pyles Mar. 24—School of Geology—Dr. Frank A. Melton Mar. 31—Department of aetcaey Balfour S. Whitney TOWARD BETTER LIVING Better Health / Mondays, 1:00-1:15 March programs in the “Better Health” series will’ include a survey of chronic illness in Oklahoma and discussions of malaria and Oklahoma. Mar. 1—Undulant Fever ... Crippler in Disguise— Guests from State Departments of Health and Agriculture Mar. 8—Survey of Chronic Illness in Oklahoma— Leonard Logan, O.U. Department of Sociol sociate professor of zoological sciences Mar. 22—Malaria Control in Oklahoma-—M. E. Griffith Mar. 29—Is It Safe When You Drink It? Farm Water Supplies—Ed Chambers, Cleveland County __. Agent; Leon Gs Cleveland County a Sanitarian Eyes on the Ball. Saturdays, 5:00-5:15 WNAD, in cooperation with the Better Vision Insti tute presents this very pertinent series dealing with the importance of protecting our eyes, the necessity of having correctly fit glasses, and the urgency of correcting faulty seeing habits: The program is presented as an entertainment-educational feature with Bill Stern acting “as commentator and music by June Forrest, soprano, and Maxine Sullivan; popular singer. Mar. 6—Sight Is Life—June Forrest and Bill Stern Mar. 13—The Eye Jabbers—June Forrest and Bill Stern Mar. 20—Bread and Butter Vision—Maxine Sullivan and Bill.Stern Mar. 27—Your Eye Witness —Maxine Sullivan and Bill Stern Household Pests Wednesdays, 4:15-4:30 Dr. Melvin E. Griffith, consulting entomologist with the State Department of Health, continues this series which is designed to show how common household pests may be controlled with benefit to public health. Dr. Griffith will also discuss how these pests affect per_ sonal health and community health while describing the rats and insects and their habits. March topics in clude: Mar. 3—Sorme Hard-Shelled Visitors Mar. 10—The Bugs Who Came to Dinner Pg 7 ogy ; : » 15—Malaria in Oklahoma—M. E. Griffith, as WNAD PROGRAM BULLETIN @ Mar. 17—All Wrapped Up In Our Sunday Clothes” Mar. 24—Our Home-Made Flea Circus Mar. 31—Fleas, Rats and Fevers Lest We Forget—The American Dream Tuesdays, 11:45-12:00 ; Representing the work of the Institute for Democratic Education, this series of inspiring dramas delves" into the problems of human relations in America— problems which loom important in a heterogenous society such as ours. The transcribed broadcasts present an impressive company of dramatic stars directed by Earl McGill. March programs include: Mar. 1—Sheriff Mat Blake—starring Ralph Bellamy» Mar. 8—Hey, Cabbie—starring Sam Levene Mar. 15—One Small. Voice—starring Paul Lukas Mar. 22—Chain Reaction—starring Jackson Beck Mar. 29—Arrow in the Air—starring Victor Jory The Tenth Man Thursdays, 9:30-9:45 “The Tenth Man”, presented by WNAD and the Oklahoma Committee for Mental Hygiene, contains a message of vital importance for everyone in Oklahoma. Dealing with the mentally ill who crowd state hospitals and institutions, this is a series of entertaining _ and provocative programs which all should hear. Pro| gram topics include: ~~ F Mar. 4—Which World for Susan : Mar. 11—Love Without Words Mar. 18—On Wings of Clay Mar. 25—Out of the Shadow as VOCATION TIME Mondays, 4:30-4:45 ‘Through cooperation with the Massachusetts De. partment of Education, WNAD._ presents ‘Vocation. Time” with William S. Morgan, WNAD Production Manager, presenting the scripts. Men and women rep resenting various business and,professions appear as guest authorities on this series. Mr. Morgan is a former instructor of vocational guidance in the Texas schools _and has advised university students relative to their choice of careers. Mar. 1—Nursing Mar. 8—Commercial Art . Mar. 15—Occupational Therapy Mar. 22—Work Opportunities in Manufacturing | ' Industries Mar. 29—Retailing VETERANS PROGRAMS. Here’s to Veterans Fridays, 5:30-5:45 This 15-minute transcribed show presents the Sp: flight talent of radio in a tribute to veterans. It is pre— sented in cooperation withthe Veterans Administration and features the Hit Parade Stars, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Axel Stordahl and the Hit Parade orchestra. Dedicated to the citizens who served in our armed forces, “‘Here’s to Veterans”, is a popular feature — which combines entertainment and information concerning various phases of the veteran’s life. Y Page 7 =