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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-13
Begin Campaign to Limit
Power and Range Of VIGIL
Workers Urged to Ask Federal Radio Commission to
nit Threatened Station to Use It's Own Exclusive
Wave Length and Broadcast Maximum Distance

GRAFTON of Labor and of the Illinois
State Federation of Labor are now To-
Gated at that address, where the two
labor organizations and the radio
studios combined occupy 10000
square feet of floor space The place
was thoroughly overhauled and redec-
GRATED, and it is safe to say that
there is not better equipped labor
headquarters in the country.
The broadcasting studios are among
the largest and most modern in the
United States, having at least one
feature of great Importance that no
other station has, it is claimed. This
is the control board, which was de-
signed and built wholly by members
of Electrical Workers. Local Union
No. 134. Engineers from all parts of
the country have visited the station
for the sole purpose of viewing the
control board to get an idea how to
build one like it.
Station Complete in Every Detail
Eight microphones can be put in
use through this control board at one
time, and there are facilities for han
ding 40 outside pickups, but one at a
time, of course.
The aerial of Station VIGIL is
strung between the two towers at the
end of Municipal Pier, which extends
one mile into Lake Michigan at the
foot of Grand avenue. The machin-
cry is located in the north tower. The
studios in the Brunswick building are
two miles away.
There are two studios in the Bruins
wick building, one large and one small.
There are three Charles Frederick
Stein grand pianos and $4,000 Bar
ton pipe organ, all especially built for
radio broadcasting purposes. The pipe
organ was a free gift. A 12-piece
band is used in the large studio for
recording Brunswick phonopragh rec
ords and to broadcast at the same
time.
Guest Room for Visitors
There is a control room for record
ing, a control room for broadcasting,
listening-in room for recording, an
artists room, battery room and a
beautifully furnished guest room,
where visitors may sit in comfortable
chairs and view through plate glass
windows the artists and employees at
their work and at the same time listen
in.
A microphone in the mayors office
at the city hall is hooked up with
VIGIL, SO that the mayor can put his
voice on the air on short notice.
A big advantage that this station
has over other stations in the matter
of entertainment is that it is the Off
cial broadcasting medium of Actors
Equity and that the American Society
of Authors, Composers and Publishers
has granted free license to broad
cast all copyrighted music controlled
by members of that organization.
Quick Action by Fans Essential
All persons who write to the federal
radio commission in reference to this
matter should notify E. N. Nockels,
secretary of the Chicago Federation
of Labor, 623 South Wabash avenue,
Chicago, of their action. Radio fans
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-13
By JOSEPH A. WISE
Staff Correspondent, international
Labor News Service

Staff Correspondent, International
Labor News Service
Chicago-Fearing that the federal
radio commission may be influenced
to curtail the power and latitude of
Station VIGIL, owned and operated
by the Chicago Federation of Labor,
President John Fitzpatrick and Sec
retary E. N. Nockels have sent an
appeal for moral support to labor or
ganizations and leaders of organized
labor, as we'll as to farmers unions,
cooperative organizations and friends
and sympathizers throughout the
country.
"Unless we can convince the radio
commission that labor and its allied
interests are interested in this station,
and that it is rendering real public
service of national significance, the
commission may SO limit it in power
and time as to almost destroy it's use
fulness," says President Fitzpatrick
and Secretary Nockels in their circu-
lar letter.
Commission Has Broad Powers
"Under the new federal law" they
point out, "the radio commission has
power to control and limit all broad
casting stations. The capital-owned
stations are now seeking to monopo-
lize the air. They are inducing influ-
entail persons and thousands of lis
tenerS to write to the commission,
urging greater power and latitude to
their stations and the reduction of
power and latitude to labor's one stat
ton, VIGIL.
eve believe it of the utmost impor-
tance to organized labor that there
be at least one broadcasting station
in the United States owned and oper-
ated by and for labor. All other sta
tions are owned by capital, and are
utilized in it's interests. Most of our
people do not yet realize the tremen-
dous Importance of radio in moulding
public opinion, but the time is near
when this new medium of propaganda
will WELD an influence of almost un-
limited power"
Friends Asked to Write Appeal
All persons interested are asked to
write strong letter to the federal
radio commission, Washington, D. c.,
urging that Station VIGIL be allowed
it's own exclusive wave length and a
maximum of power. The station has
been operating on a 4915-meter wave
length and one and a half kilowatts
power. The management of the sta
ton wants wave length and power
as great as any other station licensed
by the radio commission. The sta
tion's engineer, Virgil Schoenberg,
says that he would like to use up to
30 kilowatts Of power in order to be
able to reach the most distant points
with the excellent programs broad
cast by VIGIL.
The Chicago Federation of Labor
celebrated the formal opening of it's
very handsome and well equipped new
broadcasting studios on the seventh
floor of the Brunswick building, 623 to
633 South Wabash avenue, May A
and 5.
Local Offices Now Centralized
Both the offices of the Chicago Fed
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-13
ENJOINED
BY FEDERAL JUDGE

Chicago. - Federal Judge Wilker-
son, who ISSUED the nationwide in
junction against shopmen in 1922, has
issued a similar edict against print
ers, pressmen and bookbinders en-
ployed by the White Printing House.
This concern declared for the anti
union shop and reinstated the AS
hour week.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-13

but if injured on a boat or in connec-
ton Herewith, his only redress was
to sue under the admiralty law or the
common law.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1927-05-13
MOVIE OPERATORS GAIN

Sacramento, Cal.-Governor Young
has approved bill which provides
sanitary facilities for operators in
moving picture houses.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

and the people of New Jersey are
as intelligent as the people of all
these other States.
If you want some indication as
to how New Jersey voters vote for
who they want, take the last
Gubernatorial election. Mr.. Moore
was elected by about $4,000, yet
the same voters elected a
Republican Legislature by about
$4,000. II is a web known fact that
the largest vote gets out in presi-
dental years, and who could
object to having the Governor
elected when the fullest possible
expression of the people is had,
regardless of what the results may
be? There is nothing partisan or
wrong about this proposition, I'M
less it is wrong to elect our Cover
nors by the fullest possible express
sion of the electorate.
Court Amendment
There is one more amendment
that in a way is. not so important.
1t seems that many years ago, the
constitution was amended in one
particular and brought confusion
as to how the county judges should
be appointed. The Supreme Court
held that the amendment not be-
ing intended to affect the appoint
ment of county judges, that it would
not operate to affect the manner
of appointment as laid down in
the constitution. This fifth amend
ment is simply to bring our con-
stitution in line with what. it was
intended to be and clear up this
matter. Whether this amendment
is approved or not, judges will be
appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate, but it is
always well to have our consti-
tuition clear.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

and he be elected on this platform
it could easily be that. it would be
more than a year before the
| Governor could even present hi.
proposals to the Legislature fol
their consideration. Consequently
it would seem only logical that the
Governors term should be the same
as the Senator's so that he coulc
have at least two sessions of the
Legislature during his term, al
| Governors cannot succeed them
selves.
| The Governors present power
remains exactly as it always has
been and any statement to the con
trary is deliberate misrepresen
| tation.
Twenty-three States elect their
| Governor for four years and al
such elections fall on presidential
years, and twenty-four of the
States elect their Governors fol
| two years, and every other Cover
nor is elected on presidential year
so instead of being new and un
tried New Jersey stands absolutely
alone in it's present three-year term
| for Governor and having guber
material elections come in ode
years.
OF the twenty-four States thai
elect their Governors every two
years. the times when the elec
ftion does not fall on presidential
years, it comes at time when
| the Congress is elected, and often
times, United States Senators. Nc
one has heard of any objections
| to this plan or any confusion result
from it. The facts are quite the
contrary.
The last presidential election
the Republican candidate fol
President carried New York State
by a large majority, whereas Mr.
Smith fhe Democratic Governor
was elected. In Ohio, Mr.. Coolidge
carried the State by over 100000
| yet Mr. Donahey, the Democratic
Governor, was elected by a sub
stantial majority. The same thing
HdppeHeu Ill AflzOHd, lHuidHt'
Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, New
Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Indeed,
in some of these States where Mr..
Coolidge obtained the electoral
vote, a Democratic United States
Senator was elected, as well as
the Governor These people seemed
to know who they wanted to vote
for and were certainly able to dis
tinqHsh between National and
State issues at the same election,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

Kinsey, RIB; Harry Meyers, r.t.;
Dave Allen, re-; Howard Hudson,
l.e.: Fred Essington, r.g.; Roy Ba-
ker, l.g.; Leroy Gibson. l.g.; George
Walls, r.g.; Richard Keller (cap-
tain) r.g.
Griscon, Meyers, Allen, Baker and
Capt. Keller are the only varsity
men available this season. Among
the new candidates who have ex-
pressed a desire to try out for the
1927 team are:
Edward Goehler, Joseph Porreca,
Norwood Band, Henry Davis, Rus
sell Hewitt, Orville Miller, Allen
Stewart, Weldon Fennimore, Bert
Bradley, Charles Meserole, Wood
burn Hudson, George Somers. 9th
ers will report when the first call
for candidates is issued.
OF the varsity men lost to the
team through graduation Jack Brad
ley and George Wescott are candi-
dates for the Drexel eleven; Stan
ley Saracinsky will try out for the
Penn State freshman team, while
Bill Green will don toys at Purdue.
Joe Thompson will enter Peddie
Institute.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

gives the Legislature power to pass
laws that will allow a group of NUM-
cipalities to organize district unit
for developing a water supply, a
sewerage disposal system, a drain
age area or meadow reclamation
district. 1t gives such newly
created district the power to borrow
money and prosecute the work
under commissions elected from
the district
With the tremendous growth
of our State, there are many
sections that can no longer hope
to depend upon separate or in
dividual water supplies or sewer
age systems. These indispensable
functsons of civil life must be
consolidated so that one district
unit will provide such facilities
for many municipal units.
This is already being done by
such commissions as Passaic
Valley Sewerage Commission, but
this commission has worked under
many difficulties Their commits
sioners are appointed by the
Governor, which has not been as
satisfactory as having them elected
by the interested municipalities.
The Passaic Valley Outfall Sewer
was originally planned as this
amendment eontemplates, but the
courts held that the plan was in
violation of the constitution and
the present plan of operation was
resorted TO. 1t has not proven the
most economical or businesslike
means of accomplishing its pur
pose.
Future Amendments
The third amendment is the
amendment of Article TX of the
Constitution. which provides for
future amendments to the consti'
tuition. Two forceful arguments
are: First-Under the present con-
stitution amendments must be sub
mitted to the people at special
election, but such special elections
cost from six to seven hundred
thousand dollars. There is no
reason why amendments should
not be submitted to the voters at
the regular election, placed at the
bottom of the ballot and this money
seyed. Secondly having future
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS

program scheduled for Labor Day.
Ten big events are on the pro-
gram, with cups and cash prize
for the winners. 1t is expected that
several of the speedboat owners
in Mays Landing and vicinity will
enter their crafts in the races,
which will be the biggest regatta
of the kind ever held on the inland
waters in this county.
Boat owners from at least three
counties will participate in the
races. viz Atlantic, Burlington and
Ocean. The races will be held in the
afternoon, beginning at half-past
one. In case of rain the races will
be held the following Saturday.
The special race between Edison
Hedges BLACK Bottom" of Mays
Landing and the "zito Plane" of
Egg Harbor City, for the champion
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

constitutional amendments sub
mitted to the voters at the general
election, a much fuller vote will
be obtained. There is always a
danger in having constitutional
amendments submitted at an cleo
ton when only a few citizens turn
out to vote. Safety and best results
will be assured by having amend
ments submitted at the general
election when a large number of
voters exercise their franchise.
Biennial Amendments
The fourth amendment provides
for sessions of the Legislature
every two years and the necessary
REIMBURSEMENT of terms of Assembly
men, Senators and Governors to
make such plan workable.
There is very popular demand
for sessions of the Legislature only
every other year. The fact is, only
four other States in the Union
now have sessions every year
Besides the popular demand for
this plan, it will save the tax
payers the cost of the Legislative
session, which runs into consider
able money. Also, it will reduce
the number of laws and the con
fusion which always results through
changes in statutes.
1t makes the terms of members
of the Assembly two years, instead
of one year, as at present. 1t would,
of course be ridiculous to elect
Assemblymen every year, as those
elected every other year would
have no legislative session to at
tend.
Practically. the same thing
applies in connection with the
term OF Senators. Should their
term remain at three years, as at
ipresent, one Senator would have
1.-TWO sessions of the Legislature to
fattend, and his successor only one.
All the States where sessions are
held every two years have adopted
the four year term for Senators.
The same objections regarding
the GOvernorship would obtain
One Governor would have two
sessions of the Legislature and his
successor only one. Should a
Governors platform that proposed
a new policy appeal to the people
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

posed amendments are these:
safeguarding of the health of the
people through carefully guarded
water supply districts. Authority
conferred upon municipalities to
regulate and protect the fine resi-
Dental districts from industrial
and business invasion The adopt
ion of further amendments of the
constitutional amendments at a
general instead of a special cleo
ton saving the voters at least half
a million dollars and getting the
fullest expressions of opinion at
this time when the most voters
: gather at the polls; finally a clari-
lfication of me constitution, the
phraseology OF which is now con-
fused regarding the appointing
power of Common Pleas Judges.
coming
The first amendment is very inn
portant. 1t is the zoning amend
ment This amendment is neces-
sary in order to preserve the force
ofszoning regulations for the well
fare of the community.
The courts have held that under
the constitution as 1t now stands,
the Legislature has not the power
to delegate the regulation of zon-
ing. to the governing bodies of
municipalities. This amendment
makes it clear that the constitu-
finn will oiva srnh mower and is
necessary to give legal standing
and force to coming ordinances
which have been or may be adopted
by municipalities and which are
sospital to the orderly and economic
development of certain communi:
ties.
District Amendment
The second amendment is known
as sthe district amendment, which
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
SILVER MOON COUNCIL

Plans have been completed for
a Virginia baked ham supper to be
given by the Silver Moon Council,
D. of p, on Thursday, Sept. 18th,
in Linwood Fire Hall. The Red
ladies' of the Point expect to make
this a great success as they are
known for their suppers heretofore.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
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Notes
supT.-MEgHAHs BIG CATCH

William E. Meehan, superinteh-
dent of the Paramount Park aquar'
Jun, Of Philadelphia, and his
assistant, DIR. Robert o. Van Duzen'
took cruise on the bay for CRABS
celebrating Mr.. Meehan's birthday
on "wednesday. William Miller son
of Councilman Miller, commanded
the yacht. They returned with a
large catch. Supt. Meehan Will re-
turn to the Point ON September 10,
for an extended cruise up the bay,
when trucks will be used to trans
port the fish, crabs and other yari-
GUS species of the. bay.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

ship of Atlantic County in the 151
class is the event of the regatta
in which all interest will center.
There is keen rivalry between the
owners of these two boats and
both of them are confident that
they will win.
Beginning at ten o'clock in the
morning there will be other
aquatic events, including tub
races, canoe races, row boat
races and swimming races.
Following this race plans are
being made for the final race of
the season, TO be held here on
Lake Lenape, later in the month.
The program for the afternoon
races follows:
Cupboard motor beats, two laps,
one prize, cup.
Garveys, 80 h. p. and under,
three laps. three prizes,,$lo, IS and
$3.50.
30 class and under, one leg.
long course, prize $40.
Race plain Ford motor, three
laps, long course, 2 prizes, $40
and IS.
Lower Bank Cup Race, three
Tops, long course, cup.
2.10 class, and under, one leg.
long course, prize so.
Special race between Black
Bottom and Tito Plane, cup.
Bang and go back, three prizes,
$40, SIS and $50.
30 final, prize $50.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
LANDS tn POUND
TUNA WITH ROD
Elizabeth Man Wins Hour
and Hall Battle With
Monster

Using rod and reel and a "a
thread line, Foster Miller, OF Eliza
beth, caught a 174-pound tuna fish
on Barnegat Ridge, Is miles off
shore, last week. The huge fish
broke the water IL times and it
took Miller more than an hour and
"a half to land the monster. Miller
also caught % bonito and four al
bicore. He broke the record estab-
iisned three years ago byN Bert En-
gle, OF the Engleside Hotel, who
landed 9S-pound tuna with rod
and reel.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
FrafeTnal
Sociol
Churck
S0MERS POINT EVENTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Everett, of
Germantown, have rented the
bungalow in the rear of Mrs.
Schade's home.
Louis Longo, of Philadelphia,
spent the weekend with his family
at their summer home.
Mrs. Margaret Yelland and Mrs.
Sarah Campbell, of Philadelphia,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Brannigan for several weeks.
Mrs. Harry Kenyon, accompanied
by Miss Winifred Kavanaugh, of
Manchester, England, are on a
tour of Canada by auto. When Miss
Kavanaugh returns she will depart
for her home in England.
Mrs. John Brady, Of Philadel-
phia, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Henry Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Yarwood,
of Philadelphia, were entertained
over the weekend by Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Fenske.
Charles Kendall, of Jersey City,
who has been visiting his sister,
Mrs. Deborah Howard, at the
Champion House, returned to his
home on Thursday, Sept. 1.
Miss Margaret Dix, who went
camping with the girls of the
World Wide Guild, of the Baptist
Church, of Pleasantville, at
Collegeville, Pa, has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hill are
spending several weeks in Wash
ington, D. c., where they motored.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
Boat Races On
Mullica River
Attract Many
County Championship at Stake
Ten Big Events on
The Program

Residents of Mays Landing and
vicinity are manifesting great
interest in the boat races to be
held on the Mullica River, at Lower
Bank on Labor Day, Sept 5. The
success of the Fourth of July pro-
gram has resulted in even a bigger
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
HAVE A SON

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter B., Bogie are
receiving congratulations over the
arrival of a son at their home. He
has. been named Harold.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
FOOTBALL LOOMS
AT HIGH SCHOOL
Candidates Ready To Report
Soon - Prospects Are
Bright for Good Year

Although the opening Of school
is still more than a week off, and
the football season a month away,
interest is being shown in Pleas
antville High Schools football pros
poets, which are bright. Among
those who will answer the first call
are:
Norwood Griscom, lib; Howard
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

Don't feed your cows ear corn.
Grind it either with or without the
cob. They fail to digest about 20
per cent. Of the corn when fed
whole.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
MOVE INTO NEW BUNGALOW

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hurley, who
returned Friday, from their honey
moon trip to California, viii accupy
their new bungalow the first of
the week.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
DAUGHTER BORN

Mr.. and Mrs. E ELLIS, have
new arrival at their home-its
girl. It will be remembered Mrs.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
soMgRs POINT NOTES

A new barber shop has been
opened next to Lombardi's on the
Shore road.
William Sharrock has rented his
office at New York avenue and
First street to Garrett Sullivan for
a store.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
PERSONALS

Francis Champion, accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Huff, of
Atlantic City, left Wednesday morn
ing by auto for a trip up the
Hudson. y ga ;
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Thurlow
have returned from their motor
trip to the New England States.
Mrs. Dora Knable, of Philadel-
Iphia, is the guest of Mrs. James
Cusart for one week.
Warren Fulton, ticket agent at
the sub-station, will take a weeks
vacation next week and enjoy the
pageant show at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Meskers
are on motor trip through New
York State.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

Ellis was the former Miss Edna
Ford. sa.ss..
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
Get Your Servel NOW
This Easy Way

Our special purchase plan makes il
easier than ever to own and nay for
Seryel. A triling first payment se-
cures complete installation--eye The
modest home budget can readily take
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OF months Come in and let us give
you details.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02
Voters To
Register For
Special Election

CONTINUED from Page one)
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-09-02

Norwood Griscom. lib; Howard