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SATONOUOTS CONTAUEPRIBEN = Wide Disparities Still Exist in s Radio “Equalization” portionate in size, though the same in population. The first zone, for example, Efforts. comprising the mu.nlcl:uy populated East- the States west of the ippl, and Although mnearly five years have)the other three zones, all vastly greater passed since the Federal Radlo Com-|in area. The entire first zone covers mission embarked upon its campaign an area 'no greater than Montana, yet for “equalization” of radio stations and | that State is entitled to only 3.30 units, facilities, wide disparities still exist, | against 80 units for the first zone. with 27 States having more than their Illinois, with its cluster of stations share and with 19 States under quota | about Chicago, is the most overquota in facilities. Only two States—Georgia | State in the Union, having 11.86 units, and West Virginia—have their precise |or 53 per cent more than its share. quotas. Pennsylvania, lacking 7.35 units of the Equitable _distribution of stations, | 27.63 to which it is entitled, is the power and hours of operation among [ most underquota State. the States and the five radio zones into | (Copyright, 1832, by the Consolidated Press). which tk‘zg country is t:}vldod, n—.“;‘n-c‘-l % portion to their population, is require tnder the Davis amendment to the| CORNELL BUYS RANCH radio act, which became law in March, | 1928. The provision has been attacked | e Tepeatedly as scientifically unworkable. | Place in New Mexico Once Home 47 Units Over Quota. of “Billy the XKid.” Current statistics compiled by the| ROSWELL, N. Mex., November 24| commission disclose that the entire | () —Cornell University has purchased | country is more than 47 units over | the properties of the South Spring quota, or the equivalent of that num- Ranch & Cattle Co., owned by H. 3. ber of full-time stations operating with | and Percy Hagerman, it was announced 1,000 watts each. Using this unit sys- | today. The bid, foreclosure sale, | tem as a yardstick, the commission|was approximately $10,000. | has established rigid regulations by The pmreny embraces the famous which facilities may be transferred | South Spring Ranch, first settled by from one area to another, on proper | John Chisum about 1860. Later it was application, to bring about the requisite | the home of “Billy the Kid,” New Mex- equality. Technical, economic and |ico outlaw. practical considerations, however, have | Dr. A. D. Crile, former State land trustrated the whole scheme. | commisisoner, will manage the property Under the commission’s tables, the'for the university. \Voofiwmm & LoTHrOP «w=Qke The Christmas Siore - We Never Expected to Get This Fashion Handbag So Low Priced /T s $2.95 The Bow Bag Copied so beautifully—so much like the ex- pensive original that one would never suspect that it costs so little. This new version of the marcasite bow bag may be had in suede and calf. Brown and black. LEATHER GoODS, AIsLE 8, FiRsT FLOOR. Woowarp & Loigor’ « The Christimas Siore We Could Get Only 60 of These Lander’s MADE BY UNIVERSAL Woaffle lrons Recently Sold Here for $3.95 Buy for yourself and for gifts—for this very special price will prevail only until this shipment is sold. From the makers of famous Universal electric appliances. The Beautiful Empire Pattern Chromium-Plated Automatic Heat Indicator Patented Expansion Hinges Aluminum Grids require no greasing Polished Black Handles 6 Feet Art Silk Heater Cord Makes Full Sized Waffles Euzcric AprLiances, FIrTe FLoo. WoOopwARD —and Christmas is a grand time to give the house some- thing new—for this corner or that. Long after many gifts have been forgotten— THE GIFT OF FURNITURE is something more than a pleasant memory — still there — still charmingly useful. And now that really fine quality furniture is priced so reasonably—why not give furniture? A Campbell Chair —one of the loveliest chair gifts you can give—and just now you may select from a handsome group at 25% below usual prices. The French carved walnut chair s75 sketched right A Trutype Bench —by Statton—a faithful copy of antique cobbler's bench, is now used as a fireside bench or coffee table. In fine maple—just one piece from & marvel: $]9.50 ous collection here. ... A Charak Desk —becomes a prized po: home. The mshogany ful ernor Winthrop Desk (lower right)—is offered now st s new low price for Charale Pillw-b-lak Bfl“ir Chair — makes for comfort and dec- oration — in varied $|6-50 chintz, or jaspe covers. This Painted Tilt-Top Table will find to prove its usefulness as well as dec- s6'75 orativeness A Colonial Rocker, in solid mahog- any, may be chosen in a v $25 Nests of Tables are always welcomed into any home. And these ure deco- rated, colorful — with glass A Duncan Phyfe Drop-leaf Coffes Table is true to the orig- inal in this fine mahogany $7() table sketched .. Smoking Stand, with remov- sble ash tray, snd a little s 4 extra shelf ............ R Graceful Marble-Top Commode— a charming gift—and a very inexpensive one, for some- sls thing so lovely e Moire-top Card Table — one we consider particularly fine—and so well-constructed—may be had ‘ in red, green, black or walnut 4 Magazine Basket, of solid mahog- any, with two roomy compartments — is mul‘l ’7.50 attractive ENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, NOViIiBER 24, & Lo Slore Now—A Good LIVING ROOM SUITE The Lowest We Have Ever 50 . Been Able to Price a Suite . of This Quality For the Suite—pay as little as $8.40 down, $8.40 monthly Priced Separately Sofa, $39 Chair, $18.50 Yes, we agree with you—$57.50 is a low price. But this is not a cheap suite. Made by one of our regular manufacturers. Constructed exactly the same as a suite we have re- cently sold at $95. The filling is moss-and-cotton—and, although this costs less than hair filling, many furniture expests admit it is superior to much of the hair filling being used today. Both the materials and the workmanship are in accord with our high standard requirements. Homespun covers, in. rust, green, or blue. The hard-wood frame is doweled and glued. Base construction is the new sagless type that gives a softness in the seats. Cuhions are reversible, and are filled v -z=~gs and cotton. " FurniToRE, SrxTe Prooe.