News: CBS: World News Today: (The 3rd day of the invasion of Italy). An interview with Andrew J. Higgins, manufacturer of landing craft
September 5, 1943
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0:00-1:03: Introduction and headlines.

1:03-3:49: John Daly from Algiers:

  • British 8th army have tripled the amount of Italy's shoreline they control.
  • Somewhere the Axis is expected to make a stand.
  • Description of the effect of bombing the German supply lines.

3:49-5:26: Commercial for Admiral Radio

5:26-7:51: Edward R. Murrow from London:

  • London is relieved that the invasion, thus far, has been "a piece of cake."
  • Italians in London appear to want to come to peace terms quickly.
  • Finland may want to talk peace. If so, they'll have to talk to Moscow direct.
  • London is surprised that Stalin made an agreement with Russian Orthodox church.

7:51-12:10: From New Orleans, an interview with Andrew J. Higgins, manufacturer of landing craft. Higgins lays out his vision for how factories can be put to making productive things for civilization after the war is over.


12:10-14:32:: Report from Madrid, Spain

14:32-18:32: Report from Pullman Company Chicago headquarters, where Pullman cars are made for the Army and Navy.

18:32-20:47: George Fielding Eliot on the Russian summer offensive.

20:47-22:48: Robert Lewis from Washington

  • The lack of news about status of US ground forces in Italy is not causing concern.
  • Plans are going ahead for the occupation of Italy.
  • Increased output from workers and farmers is called for.

22:48-end: Commercial and sign off