Short Stories
of Science and Invention

A Collection of Radio Talks by
Charles F. Kettering

Weekly, from September 1942 to July 1945, Charles F. Kettering gave five-minute intermission talks about Science and Invention during the radio broadcasts of the General Motors Symphony of the Air.

Kettering invented the first automobile self-starter, and for 31 years directed a research laboratory for General Motors.

These radio talks are a fascinating legacy from the mind of a prolific inventor. The obvious anachronisms now add a historical perspective of the war-time period in which they were written.

These web pages now preserve some of the most popular stories for a new generation to read The text and art come from a General Motors booklet of selected talks. (Reprint, March 1959)
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Introduction to Science and Invention
A Collection of Radio Talks by C.F. Kettering
1942-1945

 Men of Science and Invention

24. A Man Who Groped in the Dark
25. World-Wide Opera House
26. The Man Who Kept His Eye on the Ball
27. Christmas Lecturer
28. Patience
29. A Word To The Wise
30. The Bookkeeper Had a Hobby
31. Dots and Dashes
32. The Crown Jewels
33. Rôle d'Honneur
34. Ghost Pictures
35. "Poor Richard"
36. Music and Stars
37. Thomas Midgeley, Jr.
38. The Man of a Thousand Ideas
39. Scientific Giant

 Men, Methods and Progress

41. Time and the Tree
42. Muskets and Machines
43. "If at First You Do Succeed - "
44. Twice a Patriot
45. The News Gets Around
46. George Washington - Patriot, Statesman and Scientist
47. American Crossroads
48. Pilgrim's Progress
49. Scouts of the World - Brothers Together

Index 1 | Index 2 | Index 3
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