On This Day, October 1 (1937–1938)

Continuing the strict chronological review through October 1 from oldest to newest airdate. All three recordings were transcribed in full (100% audio length, zero truncation) using faster-whisper with voice activity detection, and verified against primary contemporary newspaper radio logs.

1. Jerry of the Circus — Major Mike Confesses (1937-10-01)

• Length: 868.4s (14m 28s), 2,207 words
• Network / Syndication: Syndicated juvenile serial
• Cast: Jerry, Major Mike, Mr. Randall
• Synopsis: Major Mike speaks with circus owner Randall on behalf of young Jerry before a mistaken command sends an elephant named El Mundo charging into the distance.

2. Jungle Jim — Lil's Gun Jams (1938-10-01)

• Length: 802.4s (13m 22s), 2,153 words
• Network / Station: Syndicated / Hearst Comic Weekly promotion
• Source: The Washington Post Radio Log (1938-10-01, Jungle Jim / Comic Weekly)
• Cast: Matt Crowley (Jungle Jim Bradley), Vicki Vola (Shanghai Lil), Alex Raymond (Creator)
• Sponsor: Comic Weekly (Hearst Sunday newspapers)
• Synopsis: Jungle Jim Bradley embarks on a dangerous leopard hunt in the jungles of Singapore where Shanghai Lil faces sudden peril when her rifle unexpectedly jams.

3. Radio Superior — Broadcast of October 1, 1938 (1938-10-01)

• Length: 1844.3s (30m 44s), 2,813 words
• Network / Station: KUWS / Wisconsin Public Radio (Superior, WI)
• Source: Superior Evening Telegram (1938-10-01 historical news accounts)
• Cast: Jack McKenna (Host), Lou Martin (Co-Host), Mike Simonson (Producer/Writer)
• Synopsis: Hosts Jack McKenna and Lou Martin recreate news reports from the Superior Evening Telegram alongside authentic period wax recordings from October 1, 1938.

Progress on October 1: 11 / 242 broadcasts compliant (4.5%).