Radio Interview of Senator Harry S. Truman in Buffalo, New York

Suggested Statements Radio Interview of Vice President Truman on April 7th, 1945 MUTUAL NETWORK STATION WEBR BUFFALO NY SPECTATOR SPORTS BRIADDAYT TIME SINGLE T.20 Par ENT. ANNOUNCER: As the baseball season approaches, there is a renewed discussion as to the place of spectator sports in wartime. On this program, we are especially fortunate today in having a most distinguished guest to be interviewed on this subject, the Honorable Harry S. Truman, Vice President of the United States. (BACK) Mr. Vice President, what is your personal attitude relative to spectator sports in wartime? MR. TRUMAN: I sincerely believe that the American public should have every form of sport possible, provided that this does not interfere with our all-essential objective, namely, winning the war at the earliest possible moment. ANNOUNCER: I am sure, Mr. Vice President, that all sport fans, as well as the general public will agree with that objective. However, is it really possible to have spectator sports without interfering with the war effort? MR. TRUMAN: Yes, I believe that we can have spectator sports in a manner which will not interfere with the war, offort. In fact, it is my sincere belief that sports actually help our war effort. ANNOUNCER: I wonder if you would mind telling us, Mr. Vice President, how you reached this conclusion? MR. TRUMAN: Not at all. I discussed this problem with leading military and naval officials, as well as various civilian administrators charged with the responsibility of mobilizing our greatest war effort. All these people agreed that spectator sports should be continued, subject only to the usual wartime restrictions. ANNOUNCER: Mr. Vice President, I wonder if you would indicate to the radio audience the nature of these restrictions? ROUNIAN Si NARA