Mr. and Mrs. Mac Mannis of West Palm Beach started the "Listening Post" by tuning in to German and Japanese broadcasts on their short wave radio. By listening carefully for hours at a time, they were able to obtain valuable information on American prisoners of war. They then notified POW families and friends as to the status of their loved ones. Over 13,000 postcards were sent to grateful families. |
Mr. & Mrs. Mac Mannis in the radio room of their home. Shown on the table is their A.V.R. - Z. A. R. - C.A. 150 Watt, 14 Tube Receiver. On another table not shown in the picture is their Hallicrafter. The two-starred service flag in the window represents he and his daughter the latter still in the Service. The sign above the receiver is a mirror from a Bomber.
Fetzer Collection (01.0218) |
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