Evening Star Newspaper, March 13, 1931, Page 21

BROADGAST JAM RESULT FROM SUIT WGBS, New York, Ordered to New Wave Length and Trouble Starts. BY ROBERT MACK. ‘The colossal engineering “bloomer” of permitting broadcasting stations in the same geographical area to operate on neighboring wave lengths has been com- mitted, perhaps unintentionally, by the highest radio authority of the land, and New York City is the victim. It comes to light today that six sta- tions in the general vicinity of New York are operating with less than the minimum 50-kilocycle separation, which the engineers insist is necessary for the elimination of cross-talk interference, and interference is reported. WGBS Involved Again. Station WGBS, in New York, which holds the unchallenged record of being the “most litigated” station in radio, is one of those involved. This station for more than a year has combated the theory that a 50-kilocycle separation (the equivalent of five broadcast chan- nels) is necessary between stations in New York, and just the order day lost the battle in the courts. And by the same court order, although it appears | to have been inadvertent, the station | Is still operating with only a 30-kilocycle separation from other stations in its geographical area. ‘The WGBS case was a long, involved technical issue. The station had been assigned experimentally to the 600-kilo- cycle channel with 500 watts wer. This channel was but 30 kilocycles re- moved from the 570-kilocycle channel occupied by Station WNYC, New York City’s municipal outlet, and Station WMCA of that city, which share time. Interference Claimed. These stations protested, claiming interference, and the Federal Radio Commission ordered WGBS back to the 1,180-kilocycle channel. An appeal followed to the Court of Appeals here and it sustained the com- mission’s finding that 30 kilocycles was inadequate. WGBS was shunted back to the channel in the higher portion of the band. Now it suddenly is discovered that the commission either violated its own decision in the original WGBS case or that the court, ignorant of the alloca- tion of stations in the New York area, actually nullified its own finding. In any event, the strict engineering rule of & minimum 50-kilocycle separation has been broken. ‘The commission records show that the five other stations operating only 30 kilocycles away from WGBS are on the local channel of 1,210 kilocycles. ‘They are WMRJ, at Jamaica, N. Y., with 100 watts; WCOH, at Yonkers, with 100 watts; WGBB, at Preeport, with 100 watts; WOCL, at Jamestown, ‘with 25 watts, and WJBI, at Red Bank, N. J, with 100 watts. All of these stations but WOCL share time on the 1,210-kilocycle channel, with the 25- ‘watt station operating full time. Stations Not Equal. WGBS has reported some interfer- ence as a result of its operation on the 1.180-kilocycle channel. Engineers, questioned today about the ynusual sit- uation, said that the cross-talk would be much more severe in the higher fre- quencies of the broadcast band than at the Jower end. Moreover, the inter- ference will be vated, because the powers of the stations involved are not equal, and therefore will not balance, as was the case in the lower end of the band. Whether Station WGBS plans %0 carry on its battle with the commissicn 1s not known. (Copsright, 1931, by the Consolidated Press.) EQUESTRIANS TO RIDE Shrine Circus ‘“Books” Freeman Brothers, Noted Performers. Attendants at the annual Shrine Cir- 8! picture in their polo uniforms. tl:,l‘xl::;.clnnu will be presented each with the OI’\? Ha” HOUr Shoppmg Yet (ota”y exhauste She never suspected her shoes thet “SEEMED” comfortable Tortured, aching muacles . .. nerves ragged and ulufimd! Cross, irritable ...you know how it feels! Did you ever guess the geal couse? SHOES! Naturslly, sho¢s that “FEEL” com- fortable aren’t suspected. But if you could see the hidden steel arches that are in practically sll ordinary shoes, you'd ;nw why calves end thighs and back getstrained...why thousands are victims of needless fatigue. FLEXIBLE ARCH Cantilevers, unlike most shoes, are scientifically built 0 the normal lines of the foot. That's whi are so gloriously comfort- able. qml’uliuo relsxation atevery step. Styles are good-| 8. 00, Come in today and let our ex- pert im_nl show you what real foot fort is! Cantilever Shoes Cantilever Shoe Shop 1319 F St., 2nd Floor Over Young Men’s Shop Death Bars Murnau From Sight of Film, Named ‘Forbidden’ Even South Sea Stars Will Never See Movie Epic of Polynesia. By the Associated Press. HOLLYWOOD, Calif, March 13.— The title of the last film directed by F. W. Murnau, who died Tuesday of in- juries suffered in an automobile acci- dent, contained a grim meaning for its director and principal actors. ‘The picture was called “Tabu,” meaning forbidden. It was an epic of Polynesian life and traditions and, by a freak of fate, the sight of it has been forbidden to its makers. Murnau did not live to see his film's showing, ahd because they live on off island called Bora Bora, in the esian group, a boy and girl who were native leads in the picture, prob- ably never will see themselvcs on the screen. The boy, Matahi, and the girl, Reri, had never seen a motion picture when Murnau chose them for the leading roles in the fi'm, which the director spent a year fliming in the South Seas. Murnau’s funeral arrangements have not been completed, pending word from his moth'r, Mrs, Ottillle Plumpe, who lives in German; Philipsborn ELEVENTH ST. = BETWEEN Fs0 Featuring The New Watteaus and Bandeaus New Easter Hats Feature ROUGH But the rougher the straw, the smoother the right of way in “Fashion Lanes.” These smart types are very flattering, trimmed with gardenias, saucy feathers and cute bows . . . for the Debutante and Youthful Women. Many Others $7.50 to $18.50 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1931. Philipsborn ELEVENTH ST.:=BETWEEN F4&G DYNAMITE ROCKS TOWN IN MARYLAND Blast Blamed on Bootleggers Damages Home, Imperiling Lives of 8 Sleepers. By the Associated Press. | BERLIN, Md, March 13.—A dyna- mite blast which rocked the town early today damaged the home of George K. Jarvis, sr., and caused loss estimated at $1,000. Police blamed bootleggers. Eight perscns asleep in the house when the explosion occurred escaped unharmed, but a pet dog was believed to have bzen killed. ‘The force of the blast demolished the entire rear part of the dwelling and did much damage to the front section, in which the occupants slept. Those in the house included Mr. and Mrs. George K. Jarvis, sr.; Mr. and Mrs. George K. Jarvis, jr.; Charles and Dun- can Jarvis, Mrs. Margaret J. Bunting and her eight-year-old daughter, Ethel. Local authorities expressed the belief that bootlegging interests in Berlin had taken this method of retaliating against the alleged prohibition activities of Jarvis, sr. Black—Navy Sand—Brown in Small and Extra Large Headsizes STRAWS '5 am In Step with The Trend of Fashion Gloves 8-button length The Slip-on for Spring’s shorter sleeves. Glace kid in blue, black, gray Tailored Bags Asmartly tai- lored model of calf equipped with zipper, in- side purse and mirror. All colors. $5 GEALRS 1314 F St. N. W. THE TRAVEL LEATHER & GIFT JHOP The House of Courtesy Phone i ol National 1133 s Festive Fashion Events Planned for Pay Day Saturday Government employees and business women have the “Philipsborn” habit. They have learned to use our many conveniences. They know we gladly open charge accounts, and they use our Will Call plan, in which a small deposit holds their selections until Easter. They meet their friends, and telephone, in our newly arranged lounge on the fifth floor. Our selling staff has been reorganized to serve our many friends Saturday, and all departments will have complete collections. ADVANCE EASTER COATS 525 wd $3950 for Women and Misses Featured Selling of CAMELSHAIR and TWEED SPORT COATS o~ Third Floor LOUNGING PAJAMAS $10 Pajamas are “the thing” for entertaining and to brighten one’s leisure hours. They are two or three piece styles, in bright hues or combinations with gay prints. Sizes for women and misses. First Floor . 1931 Spring Coats are of pebble grain and chongella fabrics. They have the new fea- tures of scarfs, fur bordered capes, reveres and jabots, furred with Galipan* Mole Pony Lapin* Ermine Squirrel Kid Galyak Canadian Wolf American Broadtail *Coney FOR SATURDAY ONLY! THIS EASTER WEAR PIN MONEY SHOP FROCKS 15 fer Women and Misses All new fashions destined to popularity are represented in this group. The smart business woman is choosing Pin Money Frocks for street and business wear. Silk Suits Redingotes Cocktails Sunday Night Frocks and Evening Gowns PURE DYE SILK LINGERIE and SLIPS s]e9 $1.95 and $2.95 Values Philipsborn is famous for its wonder- ful lingerie. We know that you will be enthused with these unusual values. Tai- lored and lace-trimmed styles; in flesh, white, eggshell, peach and nile. Slips Teddies French Panties Dancettes Step-ins First Floor More of Those Gay Cotton Pajamas =) NV o2 it !‘\:x‘{# s ) S V50X A s Ascot Ties Advance Easter Frocks and Gowns 25 The business woman chooses her din- ner and dance frocks from this group of lovely dresses. Chiffon cocktails, lace cocktails, lace and net evening gowns and youthful taffetas . . . all the new Paris reproductions. Second Floor KNIT SUITS for Spring $]16.50 Monotone and tweed mix- tures, in two and three piece styles, are ideal for early Spring wear. The business woman and school miss will find them most practical. All New Shades Sizes 14 to 40 First Floor N )