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day and the best proclamation Of that
fact is the ecstasy of song which
greets him on an April morning. For
this is prominently the month of
birds as 1T is the month Of wild
flowers.
Seine of our birds are with us the
year round. walk through the
woods in winter, when the bare
branches of the trees and the absence
of green vegetation tells us that Moth
er Nature is sleeping, will reveal to us
an astonishingly large number of
birds, If we take the trouble to make
list of the different species we see.
There are the bob white and ruffled
grouse, the various species of hawks
and owls, the crow, the horned lark,
several species of sparrows, finches, the
cedar waxwing, the chickadee and the
nuthatch, all listed by most ornithol-
ogists as permanent residents" not
to mention a varied assortment of
winter visitants. The plumage of
most of them is somewhat drab and
dull, in keeping with the spirit Of win
ter, but it is relieved by such flashes
Of color as the bright blue Of the blue
jay and the brilliance of the cardinals
scarlet.
AS winter wanes and the first pre-
monitions of the approaching spring
are felt, we become aware Of the fact
that our bird population will soon be
increased. Those premonitions come
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Ger. was on a hunting trip In the VI
cinity OF what had once been Red
Rock landing. While tramping through
the woods he unexpectedly walked
INTO clearing in which there were
six decaying and deserted log cabins
One was post office. its dust-laden
letter compartments containing unde-
livered letters, yellow with age. In
one of them he found the bill sent by
the father of his friend.
The bill inclosed in red envelope
smacks of bygone age In flowing
handwriting 1t is addressed to c. F.
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meadowlark, the towhee, the barn
swallow and the yellow-billed cuckoo
by with scarcely a glance. But when
they first arrive they are greeted with
the same thrill of delight which one
feels at seeing an old friend again.
SO April is a month of mounting eli
maxes-each day to look forward to
because it means the sight Of another
returning bird friend Then late In
the month comes the big thrill which
makes all others seem tame. 1t may
be when you catch sight of the scar
let tanager's flashing beauty or when
courtly Lord Baltimore Baltimore
oriole> first makes his appearance.
Or 1t may be when you hear the song
liks robin and then, when you get
glimpse of the singer, discover that
he is the rose-breasted grosbeak whose
notes resemble so closely those Of
Robin himself.
But it's more likely to be the day
when you see the first redstart or
Myrtle warbler Of the season. For
then you realize that the tide of the
spring bird migration has almost
reached its peak and that soon the
warblers in all their rare beauty and
difficulty Of identification will be here.
To the true bird lover there is no
thrill so keen as that Of seeing and
identifying one Of these little gems
of the bird world for the first time.
April days are bird days and be-
cause they are that, April is month
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he is an altogether different individ-
ual. A sort of frenzy possesses him
and to the bird lover the fiicker's
spring song is more beautiful than
anything that Mendelssohn ever COM
posed The same sort Of madness
strikes his brother, the red-headed
woodpecker, and he is not happy until
be can find q. tin roof upon which to
sSund his reveille. It's the madness
that strikes the red-winged blackbird
who seems so full Of the spring JOY
that 1t pours out of him in an inco-
herent and Jumbled gurgling flood OF
sound. 1t hits the kingbird, too, and
high up in the air he swoops and
swerves, sounding his war cry and
looking for a crow or hawk to put
to ignominious flight.
And these are but few of the
birds who add their voices to make
the woods and orchards ring A lit
tie later the bird lover will pass
the crested fiycatcher, the phoebe, the
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Lost Bill Found

An undeIivered bill. sent AZ years
ago by mail from St Louis on the
river packet st Genevieve to a small
settlement on the Missouri river was
returned only few days ago through
an unusual set of circumstances 20
I'll y. Spencer. son Of the sender. who
Is now dead Since 1885 1t had lain
on the shelf of log cabin post office
at Red Landing. Mo.
II III Eflinunds friend of Spen-
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Influence of Spirits

The time will come when It will be
proved that the human soul Is already.
during its life on this earth, In close
and indissoluble connection with the
world of spirits. that their world in
huences ours and impresses 1t pro
foundry Kant
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by all the conventions and superficial
tiles of civilized" human life
The true Nature lover not the
"ain't Nature grand?" person, but the
one whom the beauties Of Nature
make silent. rather than vocal i.
needs no governors proclamation to
make him aware Of Arbor and Bird
days. To him every April day is Bird
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Fair Enough

Doctor said his society patient,
II am short of money, but perhaps we
can compromise on your BILL"
Compromise"
yes; I'll settle for your prescrip-
lions and return your visits"
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edge; but this wealth, like
many other blessings which we en-
joy, is not always fully appreciated,
etc." and ending, Nov, therefore,
/, ---- --, governor of the
state of ---, in accordance with
the provisions of the statutes, do here
by designate Friday, April , and
Friday, October -, of the present
year as ARBOR AND BIRD DAYS,
upon which days suitable exercises
may be held to accentuate and empha-
size the Importance of the propagation
of trees, shrubs and vines and the
preservation of our native bird life"
Accordingly, all over the land some
Friday (the date varies in different
slates) this month will find the school
children singing just such songs as
that which heads this article or other
wise taking part in suitable exer-
cises." So far as the children are
concerned, these exercises may or NAV
not "accentuate and emphasize the
Importance of the propagation of
trees. shrubs and vines, and the
preservation of our native bird
life but they enter into them with
zest, because they offer an opportunity
to express the kinship, which all Of
US feel, with those elements in Nature
which are not hedged in and restricted
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to look forward to, month to enjoy
to the utmost while it is with us and
a month to look back upon with fond
est memory when the heat and dust
and stagnation of midsummer comes
round again.
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Algy-Did you sound the family
about our marriage?
Frarces--Yes. and father sounded
the worst.
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De Lassus, Esq. 1t asked for payment
of S34 for 16 sacks of wheat, shipped
by Harlow. Spencer & Co., of St.
Louis.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
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IN APRIL
In the shady woodland,
Every trees a town
Where the birds are building
Houses neat and brown.
Chorus:
From leafy bough just Ger us
Ira la la ira la
Hear the happy chorus
Ira la la ira la!
Blackbirds in the oak trees
Jangle all the day,
For each saucy birdie
Wants his own sweet way.
Chorus:
From leafy bough, etc.
Down there in the alders,
Dressed in gold and black,
Yellow birds are calling
That they're really back
Chorus.
Hear the glad aong sparrow
On the hazel spray,
Telling all his neighbors
lie is home to stay.
Chorus.
Robins IN the elm trees,
All in bright red vests,
Dropping bits of music,
Build their downy nests.
Chorus.
And the bonnie bluebird
From the apple tree
Sings from morn to sunrise
Homes the place for me-"
Chorus.
Old School Song.
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rwo LARGE WOODWORKING PLANTS
REPAIR sHop AT LoRAlN. OHIO

very prosperous city: does locksfniths
work and gun repairing; income $3.50 wk.
Mostly all profit. Rt. $3.50 mo. Price 50 900.
Reas. terms Excellent proposition. File 1894.
S. r.. BRADLEY q co.
1108 SchofieId Bldg. Cleveland. Ohio.
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FLORIST SHOP AND GREENHOUSES
inc. r. Estate consists room house, bath
double garage H. w. heat Est. IA yrs.
Profits $4,000 yr. net above expenses Exeep-
tional location for retail and wholesale:
bust. be doubled If properly handled;
for further particulars write Price s13. 600.
8. X. BRADLEY a. co.
lies Schoffeld BLDG. Cleveland, Ohio
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TOM BURKE
OF TRIPLE X
RANCH
20 by D. ]. walsh.)

n ISIS DUNNING, ten years gov
N eminent employee In WASH
J. ington and dismissed without
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GROCERY g. r. ESTATE AT A SACRIFICE
Sales $500 to 5000 wk. Bldg. 40x50: full
basement, large clean stock. excellent ix-
lures. owner going in mani business. win
sacrifice for $11,500. Reas. terms. File 1915.
s. r.. BRADLEY a. co.
HOS Schofieid Bldg. Cleveland. Ohio.
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RESTAURANT FIXTURES COMPLETE
in every detail dishes, counter, tables;
SSH register Bookkeeping reg, Kitchen
equipment, we'll worth price asked, $2.500
S. X. BRADLEY a. co.
l1OS Schoaeid H;s.-. Cleveland, Ohio.
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ROAD HOUSE AT ERIE. PA.
Main road fully equipped and furnished;
excellent shape; ~ rooms. 2 baths. garage.
ia yr. lease. 500 rent. Price $4,000.
s. X. BRADLEY a. co.
1108 Schofeld Bldg. Cleveland, Ohio.
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BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

N NEARLY every state in
the Union the governor
has already issued a proc
lamation like this: "That
we possess great wealth
In our trees and birds Is
a matter of common knowl-
edge. hut this wealth lilo
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GROCERY & MEATS q REAL ESTATE
Large house. rooms and bath. Subren1
$3.50 mo. Est. pres owner yrs No com
petition. Real live proposition very profitabia
Total price s45,150. Reas terms. File 1000
s. X. BRADLEY q co.
llU8 Schofieid Bldg. Cleveland Ohio
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HUDSON ESSEX AGENCY SOLD IS CARS
in 1925 Large show room 50x30; repair and
storage space, brick and concrete bldg. Fully
equipped for repairs and service Located
live Ohio town near Cleveland File Il0s-
S. r.. BRADLEY & co.
110S SchofieId Bldg Cleveland, Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-06
ADVERTIsEMENT

Thrills Magazine, 20 cents. All Newsstands
e Thrilling Adventure, Detective. Western Stories
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\. ]. WIDOW
DEFENSE
RESTS

MAYS LANDING. N. j.,
Dec. 6.-Shortly after the de
Tense had rested its case in the
Lilliendahl murder trial today,
the prosecution created furore
of excitement in the courtroom,
which acted as a bombshen to
the defense case, when Harry
S. Sanderson, State s witness,
was recalled to the stand and
positively identified Willis
Beach, co-defendant with Mrs.
Margaret Lilliendahl, as the
man he saw running away from
the murder scene on Septem-
Der Is.
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Blow to Defense

Sanderson's appearance was a
terrific blow to the defense, al
though his first appearance on
the stand had been a distinct
failure from the prosecutions
standpoint At that time he had
been so uncertain in his identifi-
cation. to the surprise of the
prosecution, that the court orr
dered him held under surveillance.
Returns to Stand
Today Sanderson. a Sidney, Ohio,
salesman. returned to the stand and,
after asserting that he wished to
correct his former testimony, stated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-06

GOVERNMENTAL ECON
OMY-COntinue it vigorously.
TARIFF-Don't tinker with
it.
INLAND NAVIGATION
Boulder Dam should be au-
thoriZed.
PROHIBITION All citi.
zens should obey the Law;
Government will enforce it to
best of its ability.
President should be
empowered to intervene in
strikes.
RAILROAD CONSOLIDA.
TION-For further efficiency
railroads must consolidate.
EDUCATION-ShouId have
separate department and seat
in the Cabinet.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
AT peace with all Nations and
hope to remain so.
THE NEGRO-Should be
protected by anti-lynching
bill.
MUSCLE SHOALS-Should
be disposed of.
AVIATION - Should he
promoted commercially and
particularly airmail service
between countries of Western
Hemisphere.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-06

deaoquarterS Detectives Howard
Ogle, more noted as a rum chaser
than in other forms of crime, and
Charles Weber, also of headquar.
ters, were sent on a hurry call to
drug store at Seventh and M
Streets northwest. on information
that a man answering a general
description of the Cat" was in con.
versation there.
The man, it was said, seemed to
know considerable about the "Cat"
from the nature of his talk.
They found the suspect standing
outside the drug store, and took
him to headquarters, where after
some questioning, they declared the
man said he not only knew the. iden-
tity of the man the whole city of
Washington wants to capture, but
knew also all about his operations.
The suspect, as he was being
taken out of the Municipal Build.
ing after the preliminary question.
ing, to the patrol wagon to take
him to the First Precinct, made an
unsuccessful break for liberty.
Policeman Ambrose Brown, Of No.
l, who had him by the arm, sud.
denly felt jerk, followed by foot
Continued on Page .. Column ~
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Coolidge Message Asks BiggerNavy
Presidents Message
In Tabloid Form

TRACTION MERGER
Consolidation of Washington's
street railway lines should be
effected for additional eff
cheney and economy.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS-The
work of developing Washing
ton as a world Capital is
going forward rapidly and
Congress should provide APP
preparations to expedite the
local Public Buildings pro-
gram.
NATIONAL Defense
Congress should authorize
moderate Navy Building pro-
gram of submarines. airplaRe
carriers, and cruisers.
FARM RELIEF-AgricuI-
tural conditions are improved.
Will support ANY sound
proposal" but none involving
price-fixing.
FLOOD CONTROL Con
gress should proceed eau
tsously, confirming action this
session to lower Mississippi
Valley.
TAX REDUCTION-Taxes
can be safely reduced not
more than $225, 600, 900.
MERCHANT t MARINE
Public operation unsuccessful.
Government should get out
of the business.
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SILENT On
POLITICAL.
FUTURE
Full text Of President Cool.
idge's Message ON Pages -
and Is.
By GEORGE 4. HOLMES

A satisfying picture of Amer.
lean conditions peaceful and
prosperous-was presented to
the new Congress today by
President Coolidge in his an.
nual message!
He accompanied it with
recommendations covering a
variety of subjects, ranging
from tax reductions to strength
ening the Navy.
His Longest Message
Today's message was the long,
est Mr.. Coolidge has transmitted
to Congress during his five years
in the Presidency, but the politi.
clans searched in vain for some
hint as to his future political plans.
State of Union Good
TT is gratifying to report" said
Mr.. Coolidge, that for the fourth
consecutive year the state Of the
Union in general is good. We are
at peace. The country, as whole.
has had a prosperity never ex.
ceeded. Wages are at their high.
est range: employment is plentiful.
Some parts of agriculture and in.
dustry have Jagged; some localities
have suffered from storm and flood.
But such losses have been absorbed
without serious detriment to our
great economic structure
Outstanding among the Presi.
dents recommendations to the, new
Congress was his request that the
Navy be Immediately strengthened,
a move which he opposed last ses-
CONTINUED on Page 2. Column II
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IN broad daylight and within
stones throw of the bank he
had just left, Francis Jameson,
20 years old, 2231 @ ST., N. W.,
. runner for the District Ma
a5ional Bank, was held up at the
point Of a gun near Eighth and
T SITS, N. W., today and robbed
OF approximately 5000.
Young Jameson was so fright
aned when he reached the Eighth
Precinct station house, about a
Continued on Page 3, Column 81
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IA r E Y O u A
GOOD FELLOW?
If You Want to Spread
Chris tmas Cheer,
Here's How to Do IL

The Good Fellows of 1927 start
today. Don't you want to join
them? Don't you want to make
your ewn Christmas end the Christ.
mas of some one else a REAL
Christmas? Prominent citizens have
endorsed the GOOD FELLOWS. For
several years they have helped the
Continued on Pages, Column ~
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GIRARD, Kan, Dec. 6.-In
a statement admitting that
Jos phine Haldeman-Julius
Roselle, "companionate bride, !"
is not his daughter, but
the child of a coal miner,
3. Haldeman-Julius announced
today he would move his pub
fishing plant to Freeport, ILL.,,
because Of studied unfriendli-
ness of residents.
Mr.. and Mrs. .HalGeman-Julius
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
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positively that Willis Beach. al
legged lover of DIR. William Lillien.
dahI's widow, was the man he saw
running toward a blue coupe on
the Atsin Road from the lane where
the doctor was slain.
His astounding reversal of testi-
mony came within a few minutes
after Margaret Lilliendahl. the &C.
cused widow. had left the stand,
haggard and drawn, after an hour
Continued on Page 2, Column ~
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Gene Out 12Seconds,
Asserts Dempsey

Jack Dempsey the pictures proue contention that Tunny
NGs OUT COMPLETELY FOR TEN SECONDS-and more He
gags that t0eue seconds passed before Of intelligence
back Inneys eyes, and that the pictures prove insists
11St pTnseg Gfeg Being the oy e STILL
Bo'1y 0ahhed from dropping has of
during the time that Tanmey scabng feet
being
doubts statements credited to him. NJ -
BY JACK DEMPSEY
King Feature Syndicate.
NEW YORK Dec 6.Some of the newspapers quoted Gene
Tnnney saying, after our battle in Chicago S
wasn't hurt when went down in seventh round and
necessary could have climbed back my feet with the
count of 'one''
.>s Continued Sports Page)
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Cat or Pal Tax en-,
Detectives Believe

Detective Headquarters believes it either has the "Cat
burglar, is hot trail through its having grabbed
suspect overheard in drug talking Familiarity Of that
elusive feline and his movements
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Ruth Snyder Jealous
of Judd's Wife
ALFRED LILLIENDAHL

NEW YORK Dec. Sin desperate effort to prevent
Ruth Snyder from dying in the electric chair the week
January for murder of her husband Albert Snyder her
Continued Page s. Column AZ .'-@ J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-16

5Os.2-wOw Omaha--590
g:OO--Anglo- Persians.
9:30--La France Orchestra.
0:00-Palmoli.e hour.
IL :00--Ben Bernie's Orchestra.
s4s.G--KvOO Tulsa--s6O
Societies Service program.
0:00--Palmolive hour.
545.l--KsD st. Louis--S50
Societies Service Orchestra.
9:00-Anglo-P ersians.
9:30-La France Orchestra.
0:3O-Palmolive hour.
49o.7-wOAI San Antonio--600
9:3O-varied program.
WESTERN.
3e5.e--K0A. Dsnyer-seo
9:00-"Aggie Kickoffs."
Q:oO-geethoven miscellaneous.
12:00--Dance program.
46s.5--KF1 Los Angeles--64O
9:30-Ballads of all lands.
IL .0O-BaritOne.
:00-Memory Lane.
336.8-KNx Los Angeles-S0O
10:0O-College rally program.
/ :00a-Hollywood Stadium.
2:00a--Orchestra for dancing.
3si4-KGO Oakland-1s0
1I:OO-KGO Players.
:00-Memory Lane.
1:00a--Dance orchestra.
5OS.2-kLX Oakland--5OO
9.30-Dinncr concert.
IL :00-Opera hour.
12:00-Dance music.
49t.5-KGW POrtland-61O
:00-Magic theater party.
IL :00-Memory Lane.
454.3-KFRC San Francisco-6O0
9:30-Cecilians.
IL :00-Symphonists.
IL :00-Dance orchestras g hours).
422.3-KPO San Francisco-7IO
IL :00--Caswell hour.
IL :00--Pacific network program.
1:00a-Dance orchestra.
447.S-KFOA Seattle-670
00--Concert orchestra.
IL :00--Old-time Trio.
100a--Blackface comedy,
2:30a-Hoot Owls.
34S.6-kJR Seattle-S6O
o :30-Dinner concert
IL 00-Trio.
;00a-Dance orchestra e hours).
37O.2-kHQ Spokane-SI0
:O0--Wrigley program.
IL :00-Memory Lane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-16
YOUNG SINGERS GET
RADIO CONTRACTS
Four First and Second Place
Winners in AtWater Kent
Tests Rewarded.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, December TO-
-Four youthful singers who six months
ago were still taking music lessons
were admitted to the circle OF widely
known musical artists yesterday, wheh
first and second place winners In the
Atwater Kent Foundations national
radio addition were given cor tracts 10
sing during the Atwater kef SUNDAY
evening radio hour. The VIII pe
heard first with Nine. Lou Sc Homer
and Edward Johnson of the Metropoh-
tan Opera Company.
January Miss Agnes Davis, "a
year-old dramatic soprano or Denver
Colo, q former school teacher, VINO
won first honors in the ladies' DIVISION
Of the addition finals, will be heard IN
Joint recital with Edward Johnson
Metropolitan tenor, over statIoIi
wEAF and 81 associated stations. On
January %, Wilbur Evans, young
Philadelphia bass-baritone. VIII sing
with Nine. Homer.
Mr.. Kent announced today that con
tracts were made also with MISS
Emilia de Prato. lyric soprano OF eait
Francisco. and Ted A. Roy. tenor OF
Corvallis, Ore, TO sing over the rauio
on the Pacific Coast, beginning Hc~'
month. .,,o
The contracts are in addition TO me
foundations cash awards OF LOW
and musical scholarships toloWihs
upon the Nationwide contest whlch
was decided in New York on Decem
Der IL.
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Pay Neat Year

Think Of buying this marvellous set. for only $3.50
a week! No batteries to down. elimnators
to go out of order. Just plug in to the electric
switch and listen to the marvellous music. The
price of $15250 includes tubes Speaker extra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-16
RADIO BAND TO BE TRIED

Further changes in the frequency
or power of broadcasting stations
will not be made before February J.,
1928. the Federal Radio Commission
announced today. Full trial of the
present station assignments will be
made by this policy, the commission
explained.
For the purpose of improving re-
ception conditions in the broadcast
ing band. the commission will an
nounce on January Is number of
station transfers to become effective
February l. The commission has
also announced that on the latter
date preliminary steps will be taken
to eliminate some 800 broadcaSters.