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"Red Feather Roundup" Program featuring President Harry S. Truman's address opening the Community Chest Drive, delivered in Louisville, KY, at 9:55 p.m. President Truman spoke as part of a special radio broadcast to raise money for the Community Chest. The "Red Feather Roundup" is hosted from Hollywood, CA, by Hy Averback. Bob Hope does a comedy skit. Red Skelton, Verna Felton, and Pat McGeehan do a "Mean Widdle Kid" skit. Jo Stafford sings, "In the Still of the Night," with Paul Weston conducting the orchestra. Robert Young goes over to Jack Benny's house to try and get a donation of money for the Community Chest, where he encounters Rochester. Danny Kaye does a humorous off-key rendition of "Begin the Beguine." President Truman's remarks start at 24:55. Henry Ford II's remarks follow the president. President Truman's remarks are unrestricted but the remaining program is undetermined.