New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-14
Through the Static

Volume was excellent last evening.
with very little static early in the
evening. That welcome visitor in
creased in proportions later on, how
ever, and we were over ioyed to en-
terrain the little cut-up. There was
considerable fading and plenty Of in
ttr-station interference.
Tomorrow, unless the radio COM
mission undergoes another change OF
heart. the new wave lengths will 60
into effect and then you folks can
have. the pleasure OF logging your
stations all over again. A delightful
sport for young and old. Apparently
VITO has decided to swallow the
bitter pill thrust upon 1t. since its
press notices contain the 461.3 me-
tiers. $50 kilocycles, and you all know
what THAT means! We have COM
piled a list of the changes SO that
YOU may have the most important
listings right at your elbow. The list
will be found elsewhere in this eve
ning's edition of the Herald.
New York's welcome to Lindbergh
made that rendered by Washington
seem like child's play. 1t wasn't quite
as, ,digniied. but it was enthusiastic.
Those who listened in can attest to
that fact. The program, broadcast by
WIZ and other stations, began at
about Has o'clock and concluded at
about 4:45. with several intermis-
sons. Speeches. music. McNamec
bowling his head off, Carlin describ
ing the crowds in his usual humor-
GUS manner. another announcer 81
or SO stories up in the air looking
out OF a window. McNamee yelling
"Oh, what a ball gamc." bands
playing, people cheering. speeches.
Central Park. Al Smith. etc, etc. Just
Impressions. 1t would be impossible
rences reported by the "eyes Of the
nation" those announcers but suf-
fee it to say that they Gid their
work we'll. WIS transmission was
excellent throughout the Gay.
The Capitol theater program,
bright spot on the schedule OF VITO.
was well worth hearing last evening.
The presentations were excellent and
enjoyed hearing the deep. melodious
voice of that famous actor, William
Taversham. who appeared on the
boards" again. in co.ncdy-dr
in one act. The Sponger." 1t was
well presented and WTiC's pickup
enabled US TO hear all tho lines
clearly and easily.
WTAM, Cleveland, came through
loud. bringing with it a whistle OF
some sort. AS we reached there the
Grand Opera program from New
York was announced.
We went over to WEAN Previ-
dance, where a surprise greeted US.
The station was hooked up with
WNAC. Boston. in the broadcast OF
the American Legion carnival from
Braves field, Boston. There were
prize fights and other events. John
Philip Sousa. Governor Alvin T.
Fuller and many other notables
were introduced to the audience, Wis
ible and invisible. Another station
but,ed in with a talk of some kind,
so we left.
WEEP. Boston, was presenting
news reports. We recorded the fact
that WEEP was coming through
louder than usual. That tact was ev-
ident throughout the day. The Lido
Venice orchestra then started a
dance program which included so
Long. Pal" new one.
WABC. New York: WICC. Bridge
port. and WBAL, Baltimore, all Of
them loud. offered dance music.
WlCC was being bounded by anoth-
er station, SO We didn't remain there
tor any great length of time. WBAL
faded.
From WPG, Atlantic City, came
a program by the famous Pryor's
hand. The station faded badly.
Going mp to the top. we found
that WSEA. Virginia Beach. was
coming through loud. That was after
II o'clock. 4 program OF request
numbers was being presented, q
piano solo Of Yankee Rose" being
one of the numbers. Tho pianist
complained that the piano stool was
in need of repair and the announcer
stated that it will be fixed by next
week. We have that 10 look forward
to.
Lindbersh's remarks. as we'll as
those by Governor Al Smith and
James ]. Walker at the Mayors
Committee on Reception dinner 10
he held in the Hotel Commodore to-