Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1928, Page 35

LONG-TERM RADIO LICENSES 0PPOSED Short-Time ~ Permits May! Continue Until Reception Is Improved. B the Associated P The hope of many radio station own- ers of obtaining long-term broadcasuny: Jicenses probably will not be realized for a year or mwre, radio observers here In addition to the attitude of the Pl Federal Radio Commission in opposing the extension of license periods until the broadcasting situation has been sat- isfactorily cleared up, opposition has devel in Congress to “freezing" the radio spectrum. Judge Eugene O. Svkes, acting chairman of the commis- sion, declares it would be unwise to grant long term licenses until reception has veen greatly improved. The com- mission has been granting licenses for only 60 days so that it could make Necessary changes in the interest of the listening public. | tion of the indu: bring |t ocrat, of Tennessee, has suggested to the committee on marine and fisheries, which has charge of radio legislation in the House, that the law be amended to limit the life of broadcasting licenses to 80 days. The radio law authorizes the issuance of licenses up to three years. Mr. Davis sald he did not propose to strike out the three-year clause, but would hold it in suspension a vear. Paul W. Morency, field representative of the National Association of Broad- casters, declares the desire of every station which intends to remain in the broadecasting bu: Two Factors Cited. There are two factors which will his about, Mr. Morency say: anting of longer term llcenses commission and the finding of men of abilit place in mai al and_salesme! positions. “The first factor is vital to the in- dustry in order that the second ma be given a fair opportunity of accom- plishment.” said Mr. Moreney. “With lice s granted in the near future for six or nine months, it would be possible for the printipal stations to proceed vigorously in the organization of their stations, the placing of well sponsored hours and the production of excellent programs.” by the Ac;n Club Ball on Air. The first annual ball of the Atlantic City Aero Club will b2 put on the air by WPG. The broadcast on February | 14 s to open at 10:30 and continuc one ss s for stabiliza- ‘ol THE SUNDAY STAR., WASHINGTON, D. €. FEBRUARY 12, Difference in Time Is Aid to Coast ° Listeners, Musical Critic Declares Corraspondence of the Associated Press, SAN FRANCISCO.—Difference in time between the two coasts is oper- ating to the advantage of the Pacific Coast radio fan, declares Arthur S. | Garbett, musical critic of San Fran- i This time factor, whether a listener has a receiver which will get Eastern stations direct or one dependent | chain hook-ups or rebroadcasting, | tually precludes Western participa in the big programs of the East. Mu York city listeners en, | that New | between 2 and 4 o'clock of an after- | ches the Pacific States be- m. and 1 p.m., while the | evening features starting at 8 or 9 lo'clock come in on the coast at 5 or {6 o'clock in the afternoon. Thus, Garbett states, the Pacific Coast is becoming to rely upon its own talent. 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