New Britain herald., 1927-05-02
Through he Static

Conditions were fair over the weekend, with the usual presence of static. but excellent volume throughout. We didn't notice any {, fading.
 On Saturday night we stayed at 1 WTlC from S:3O until about Il o'clock. listening to the entire pro- gram from WEAF. It was too good to miss and we just ate 1t up. Secre- tary Herbert Hoover spoke from Memphis. telling of the conditions in the flooded area. His plea on behalf of the flood sufferers was stirring one and, although he didn't put much stress on contributions, his talk was enough to make even the most practiced miser get up in the middle of the night, hasten to the lone, weather-scarred oak tree on the top of far hill and dig in the place marked x .on the nap. Secre- l tary Hoover is one of those fellows to whom one automatically listens. He talks in a slow. careful voice and his expression shows tha: he is heart and soul in everything he tackles. His fifteen minute picture of condi- tions was the best story of the flood We have heard. There's the beauty of radio. The public can hear the opinions of great men. involved in the nations problems and as result the general knowledge of conditions is greatly broadened. Following the talk by Secretary Hoover. Al Jolson, few stories and sang few songs. in behalf of the drive to aid the flood sufferers. Of course. his famous April Showers" 'was included, as were Me and My Shadow" and What Does It Matter?" Jolson sounds well on the air, even better than he does on photograph records. But a full appreciation of him can be gained only through sight of him. After he finished his work, control was switched back to New York, where Roxy and His Gang offered one of the best programs Of sea songs we have had the pleasure of listening to. That gang is made up of real artists. believe you us. The pro- gram advertised moving picture. but 'what does 1t matter?" Then control was switched once more, to Washington, and we listened in on the proceedings of the Press Club program. The National Cavaliers male quartet sang several selections in its customary capable style, in- cluding Hum Your Troubles Away" "Old Black Joe" end Tn My Gondola." Rear Admiral Bullard talked on radio. of course. and he brought out many interesting points for the general edification of the fans listening in.
 All in all, the evening was an un- qualified success. In every case the program came through we'll and thousand miles or more of telephone line made little difference. Every thing was as clear as if it had orig mated in the WTIC studio.
 Yesterday was the usual Sunday, with the usual noises. Programs of note to which we listened. were the Roxy offering from WIZ and WBZ, ir the afternoon; the program by the Utica Jubilee singers from WIZ, in the evening: the Hotel Weldon or chestra program from WHZ.
 WICC, Bridgeport. is back on the air after the fire which destroyed its equipment few weeks back. Yester- cay afternoon we ran across the sta- tion transmitting on It's usual wave length, although we understand it is going to be shifted down to 2S2 meters, just few steps. that's all. The station was presenting popular program in aid of the Red Cross drive for contributions to the flood fund. Telegrams poured in at the station. we we believe, because the orchestra was kept busy all after noon. A request for $1 was the slo- gan. we guess. The station wasn't quite as sharp and clear as 1t used to be, but slight adjustment Of ap- paratus will remedy that. all right. And we were glad to welcome the station back on the air and we're also happy to be able to wish it good luck in the future.
 
 That's all for today, thanks!