Synopsis
Hal Burdick, a night editor, addresses San Francisco residents about the critical role of the community chest in improving the city's quality of life. He highlights the importance of contributing to this fund, which supports a wide range of services, including youth programs, emergency homes, orphanages, foster placements, and nursery schools. Burdick emphasizes how these programs prevent juvenile delinquency, aid families, and provide essential medical care. He also points out the added responsibility of supporting Korean War veterans through the United Defense Fund. By introducing the "Minute Maid of 1951," Burdick underscores the power of small, consistent contributions, urging everyone to give a "minute a day" from their paychecks to make a significant impact. The overarching message is that community chest donations bring happiness, alleviate suffering, and demonstrate deep community support for those in need.
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- Running time
- 9 minutes
- Collection
- Prelinger Archives
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- A Minute A Day
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★★★ · Puff Out Your Community Chest · Dodsworth the Cat · 2022-12-08
The star of radio's "Night Editor," Hal Burdick, hosts this plea by the Community Chest for money to help children, the elderly, the wounded war vets. Yes, that G.I. "didn't lose that leg for a song. He lost it for you." That, and the kid turning to the camera asking "Do you" follow the golden rule is about as maudlin as it gets. Burdick holds up a newspaper. Headline: "Kid Gangs Riot in S.F." He asks what we think about it. We hear two voices from way in the back of the room. Burdick's mike kind of picks them up. That and the title cards made over a drawing of knotty wood paneling are the…