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Evening star., 1928-11-18
EXPERTS IN STUDY
OF RADIO PROBLEM
Engineers Considering Sets
for Combined Beacon and
Telephone Service.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
Two engineers at the Bureau Of
Standards are working on one of the
most difficult problems in radio perfec-
ton of receiving sets especially adapted
for combined radio beacon and tele-
phone use on commercial aircraft.
Haraden Pratt and Harry Diamond OF
ehe radio laboratory at the bureau have
designed special lightweight sets OF
high sensItivity and selectivity. The
dominating requirement Is small weight
and size Mr.. Pratt says This applies
not only to the set but also to the bat
terieS.
Other Essentials Considefed.
The set also must be capable of in
etallation anywhere on the aircraft,
with simple remote controls when
placed at en inaccessible point. AS an
airplane is in rapid motion the distance
over which signals are travelling Is con-
stantly changing. A simple and rugged
volume control, having a uniform ac-
ton from zero to maximum and ca
pabIe of remote installation from the
receiver. is consequently necessary.
Rugged construction to Withstand
The vibration on aircraft must be pro-
vided, and vacuum tubes must be useo
that do not introduce microphonlc
noises, Mr.. Pratt says.
The choice of vacuum tubes also has
an important bearing on the total
weight and bulk of the equipment. ne
said. by employing the lower voltage
types both the A storage battery can be
reduced in size and the advantages OF
vacuum tubes having small physical d.
mensionS secured.
Low Voltage Tubes Ineffective.
"The standard low voltage tubes OIL
Fered on the market. however, are not
sufdciently sturdy for aircraft use, be-
ing often mechanically weak and usu-
aliy causing microphonic noises. Spe-
cial tubes having these disadvantages
to a less degree were employed.
"Sensitivity, selectivity and uni-con-
troll features are obtained by employing
three or four tuned radio-frequency
arnplifier circuits with gang condensers.
Some regeneration in the detector cir
cult is provided. After many trials Su-
perheterodyne sets were eliminated
owing to the presence of two tuning po-
sitiorls for each frequency"
Evening star., 1928-11-18
Distance Fan
Grabs Opportunity
to Get England

NEW YORK P).-The dis
tance fan, often considered a
rarity in these days of broadcast
station multiplicity, is just as
active as ever when the oppor-
tunity presents itself.
On a recent Thursday night
conditions seemed to be ideal for
the recording of distance signals
on any selective broadcast set
through local stations. This was
particularly true of New York
and vicinity. 1t was a night that
gave an indication that Winter
was a. hand
Then, after nearby transmit
ters had signed off at midnight,
the distance seemed to roll in
like tidal waves. One of these
waves carried 2BR, Chelmsford,
England. At least the listener
said he got those call letters.
Other distance included XII, Los
Angeles. -.. ....-
Evening star., 1928-11-18

Stations broadcaSting radio movies
for local audiences only will be the
solution of the fading problem in pic
ture transmission, c.. Francis jenkins,
Washington inventor and pioneer in
the field of radio vision, predicts.
when each city comes to broadcast
and receive radio movies as city unit,
the delight of the lockers will be
unalloyed for our present enemy,
fading, will trouble them no more" Mr..
jenkins says THE best acting talent
then may confidently be employed in
the studio and the most thrilling of
radio movie stories be broadcast"
Evening star., 1928-11-18

in a magazine by man who said this
was the best civilization in all history
that 1t took better care of everybody
than any other civilization-but that If
ANYTHING ever tipped it over it would
be boredom, the sheer monotony of too
much Standardization and security.
While do not think that our civiliza-
ton is In any immediate danger of be-
ing knocked over, think that radio is
the answer to this affliction, If and
when 1t arrived. To my mind radio Is.
not really force toward standardiza-
ton, but rather the reverse. Never be-
fore could millions of people make in
dividual judgments and selections by
merely turning dial. And why not
use it in work as well as in play?
(Copyright, 1927
Evening star., 1928-11-18
Washington Radio Expert Discusses
Problem In Picture TRANSMISSION,

Mr.. Jenkins believes the radio anna
teur will play an important role in tn:
development Of television and picture
broadcasting. 'The radio amateur has
proved his cleverness in the develop
ment of short wave communication
and doubtless will do the same for
visual radio if given a chance to exer-
else his ingenuity" he said
Hundreds of amateurs east of the
Mississippi River have been watching
our pantomime pictures. When these
amateurs added to this picture tech
nique, a specialized curricular instruc-
ton. they will take key places in the
exploitation of this new industry"
Evening star., 1928-11-18
STATIONS IN NETWORK.
WMAL and VOL to Broadcast
Bible Students Services.

WMAL and VOL today will join the
network of radio stations broadcaSting
the Sunday services of the Interna-
tional Bible Students Association.
The services will be broadcast every
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. To-
day, j. F. Rutherford, president of the
association, will inaugurate new series
of lectures.
Evening star., 1928-11-18

A check-up of the signals from the
new transmitter of XII, Los Angeles,
is being made by amateur operators who
are members of the A. r. r. l.. Among
reports received by the station was one
from H. l.. Sherwood of Albuquerque
N. Mex, who said he got KFI at noon
with good speaker volume.
Evening star., 1928-11-18

watt tranSmitter Of WBBM, Chicago.
Plans are being made for the formal
dedication of the new 5,000-watt trans
mitter of KNX, Hollywood, recently
completed.
Charles w. lamp, actor, singer ard
entertainer, is presenting his program
over KDKA, Pittsburgh. Previous to
that he was heard from WTAM, Cleve-
land.
Obed Pickard, whose "one-man or
hestra" formerly was feature of the
Saturday night Grand Old Op'ry" from
WSM, Nashville. has signed a 40-week
2ontract to appear with his family over
a chain broadcast from WIZ each Fri
day night.
Evening star., 1928-11-18
STATION BREVITIES

Work has started on the new $4,000
watt tranSmitter of WBBM, Chicago.
Evening star., 1928-11-18

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Evening star., 1928-11-18

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Evening star., 1928-11-18

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New Britain herald., 1928-02-11

awarded to the following: ladies, first, Mrs. Wallace Kelsey; second, Mrs. Frank Kramer; tihrd. Mrs Es- mar Peterson; fourth. Mrs. Joseph Cote; fifth. Miss Dorothy Rich. The men. first. Wallace Kelsey: second, Fritz kahms; third, M. Bowers.
 On Monday evening the ladies of Sacred Heart church will entertain with whist in the church social rooms. Several tables for bridge whist will also be arranged. Re treatments will be served.
 This afternoon at the homo of Mrs. George E. Dalbey, the ladies of Sacred Heart church will conduct food sale beginning at o'clock.
 Tho boys club basketball team is without game for this evening.
 The Wesleyan Auxiliary will meet Monday evening at o'clock in the social rooms of the Methodist church.
 The East Berlin boy scouts made record time in the mobilization of a II scouts within the Berlin troop. the entire East Berlin division meeting as q unit within eight minutes The mobilization call was issued at 645 o'clock last night.
 The Modern Woodmen will meet next Monday evening at s o'clock at Athletic hall for the regular weekly meeting.
 The Knights of Pythias will meet next Tuesday evening at o'clock at Community hall.
 Tho entertainment feature for next week will be the st. Gabriel minstrels who will perform at Ath- letic hall next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. The troupe has been re. hearsing for more than a. month rnd have complete progressl of music and mirth. Every member of the troupe is an East BerInite.
 The Book club will meet Tuesday evening. February c1, at the home Of Mrs. II W. Dowd. This is the regular monthly meeting of tha club.
 Mrs. William Ogle is confined to her home by illness.
 The regular weekly meeting of the Community club will be held next Wednesday evening at Community hall Rev. A. l.. Burgreen will be the speaker of tke evening.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-11
LONGTIME CITIZEN CALLED BY DEATH
Patrick WelCh Was PlainVilIe Resident Half Century
FEATURES OF NEW PLAN
All Objectionable Elements Eumi- mated from Revised Crossing Scheme-Church Notice-Dies in Bridgeport-Bowiing-Bricfs.

Patrick Welch. 76, . resident of Plainville for the past 50 years. died last night at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Wilfred A. Boliver of 121 Linden street. Death was due to a. heart attack. which was not entirely unexpected, as Mir. Welch had been Ill for five days. He was born in Ireland but emil grated at an early age and had lived in this town for half a cen tury.
 MT. Welch is survived by two daughters. Mrs. w. A. Boliver of this town and Mrs Clarence Mason of Farmington; one son. Bernard H. Welch of Chicago: two grand . children. Helen and Virginia Boli- yer; and sister, Mrs. C. C. Brady of Southington.
 3 o'clock Monday morning at the home of Mrs. Roliver and at 9:so o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Features of New Plan
 | All features to which objection was raised at the recent hearing on the elimination of the grade rail road crossing st East street are elim mated by new plan which has been prepared by Engineer Joseph N. Mckernsn, while it is further cI2 cd hn r1, p% open up much land which is now in. accessible and undeveloped. The map drawn in connection with the revised scheme. which was under taken by Mir. Mckernan at the re- quest of the public utilities commits sion, will be on view Monday night at the meeting of the town plan commission.
 The revised scheme is believed to have many advantages over the first one prepared by the local engineer and still more over that advanced by tho state highway department and the railroad. There is no elevated highway crossing or junction as in the other plans, a minimum of pro- perty is damaged and what is taken is of comparatively little value. and the trolley line and gas and water mains are unaffected.
 Mir, Mckernan's new scheme Is on the same general lines as the old one, calling for the swinging of East street to tho west from Blos- som's corner. carrying across the railroad tracks at height of IS feet and over Pine street at 13 feet, and returning to the present high way at the corner Of Maple and East strects-further south than in tho old plan. The southern runway would have q slight curve while the rest of the elevation would he straight, while the ramp running west to reach East Main street at the Pine street junction has been bandoned and new street is TO- posed to connect Hough and East between East Main and Maple streets. This would interest the new highway where it returns to grade and would provide an outlet in either direction. It would also elim- mate the objectionable elevated crossings Of the former plans.
 The newest layout would sa"e the properties of Mary and Elizabeth V. McGrath and Guy Gloriant on Pine
New Britain herald., 1928-02-11
ITALIAN GIRLS' CLUB SN'JAL

A musical progra m was given last night by the Young Italian Girls club at l. Q. Q. r. hall on Arch street. parents and friends of tho performers making mp the audience. The program follows:
 Piano solo. Carme1la A,itshle; {; song. America Aespant: song. Helen Divanzo and chorus; "A Jazz Bit. :" Agnes Abra mson and Sylvia Penta: song. Josephine Mastro: violin solo. Rena Scurti: song. chorus; Minuet Miss Scurti and Miss Avitable: : Among My Souvenirs" and "Rin- pianto" Hiding BjorkIund. accom- panied by Miss Anderson: clog dance, Agnes and Della" The pianist was Susan Dolce.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-11
FIRE WARDEN HAS WORDS OF ADVICE Urges Farmers to Clean Up and
 Burn Brush FIRE FIGHTERS, WANTED
Church Services to be Held TomOr- TOW Mormngs-Farlners' Club Meets This Evening-kensingtOn Bowling Other Items.

All farmers who have a lot of brush laying around their farms. and who intend to burn if, arc ad- vised to do so at the present time by Fire Warden Louis Griffith of Ber- lin. Mir. Griffith has received word from State Forest Fire Warden A. r. Hawkes. of the Connecticut State Park and Forest commission, that no permits for burning brush will be issued during the month of April under and conditions. The reason for thu state warden's order is ex- plained in his letter to the local fire warden. He states that here is so much dead grass and other inflan- mabie material on the ground at the present time, that unless the state is visited by plenty of snow storms between now and spring. there Is very much danger that this spring will bring one Of the worst fire sea- sons in years. Mir. Hawkes. says that conditions at the present months are safe and the farmers should take the opportunity to burn their brush now.
 Mir. Hawkes. has brought to the at tention Of Mir. Griffith the desirabil- ity of organized trained fire fighting crews in Berlin. Each district war den is entitled to two crews. All lists containing the names of those on the fire fighting crew must be at the state commission by March 1. If or kanized fire fighting crews are not formed. men who fight fires will re- ceive S5 cents sn hour as in the past. Up to the present time only nine crews have been organized around the state.
 St. Paul's Church
 Masses will be celebrated tomor. row morning at 8 and 10 o'clock at St Paul's church. Kensington, Rev. John C. Brennan, pastor, will he in charge. Sunday school will follow the 10 o'clock mass
 Sacred Heart Church
 Rev. John z. Brennan of kensing- ton will officiate at the 9 o'clock mass tomorrow morning at the Sacred Heart church, East Berlin. A session of Sunday school will fol- low the mass.
 Berlin Congregational
 The Older Boys class will meet at 10 o'clock The regular morning services will be held at 1o:45 o'clock Rev. Samuel A. Flske, pas tor. will be in charge. Sunday school at F o'clock. The Young Peoples society will meet at : o'clock.
 Kensington Congregational
 Rev. Vernon l.. Phillips. pastor, will lead the regular morning serv- ices tomorrow morning at the Ken sington Congregational church at 1O:45 o'clock. Sunday school will meet at 12:1O o'clock under the di- rection of the superintendent. Christian Endeavor exercises at 6 o'clock. The Young Peoples socie- ty will meet at o'clock.
 Meet Monday Evening
 The St. Paul Fife and Drum corps will meet Monday evening at $ o'clock in the Tabs hall. kensington. \ business meeting followed by a re- hearssl will be held. All members are asked to be present
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
States Rights.
Cincinnati Enquirer.)
didates ready

Cincinnati Enquirer)
 The burden of the Presidents speech before the Daughters of the American Revolution was States rights
 Almost at the moment the President was speaking, the State of Illinois making eff fort to exercise right guaranteed under the Federal Constitution, with Federal officers, under alleged Federal authority, refusing to recognize the claim of the State. The thing has occurred in many other States
 In the City of Chicago Government prohibi- ton enforcement officer shot a Municipal Court bailiff. The agent fled to sanctuary in the Fed eral Building to avoid arrest The city police sought to serve a warrant charging him with assault with intent to kill. He harbored and fed by Federal authorities. They refused to give him up. This bald contempt for the rights of the State of Illinois, its Courts and for the Constitution of the Republic. The police officer shot when in an at tempt to get out of a raided restaurant. He averred that he believed it to be a hod-up and desired to get his wife, who accompanied him, to a place of safety.
 Shooting fleeing persons to be fav- crte practice with enforcement agents, and they usually shoot to kill.
 Could there be clearer evidence of the right of the State of Illinois to jurisdiction than is here presented? By virtue of what process of reason ing could the Government rightfully claim jurs- tempted murder? But such claim is made, has been made often and enforced, even where innocent people have been killed by Federal enforcement agents, under the belief that they were being assailed by bandits. These gentry have back of them in defending themselves the power of Federal Court, the assist ance of Government-employed lawyers. Very few these agents have slight regard for State pro- tection of life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
The German Mining Dispute.
Manchester Guardian. )

The course of events in the coal-mining dis pute in the Ruhr is in striking contrast with
 recent events in Britain The arbitrator award ed the miners a wage increase of 8 per cent.
 and reduction of hours to surface workers In spite Of the strong opposition of the coal owners the Reich Minister of Labor has declared the award binding "in the public interest" In Eng
 land we have no compulsory arbitration of this kind; had we had the stoppage of 1926 would never has happened The German Government action has not, however, gone unchallenged, and It has led to the demand of the owners for an increase Of coal prices to meet the cost of the award which they declare presses onerousy on an industry already working at loss. This will probably be granted It remains to be seen now far the other prophecies of the owners the closing down of pits, the dismissal of per maps 5O,OO0 men, and the loss of markets tc Brltain-wil be fulfilled Both countries are
 suffering from overproducton and prices which
 are too low to cover costs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
CHICAGO TO HAVE A NEGRO
 CONGRESSMAN.

The coored section of Chicago is all excite ment and activity over the election of a Con gressman to succeed the late Martin B. Madden. The Republican organization has nominated Oscar De Priest, member of Mayor Big Bill'' Thomp- sons organization and former Alderman. There will be several independent candidates against him, including Jack Johnson, erstwhile heavy weight champion. There is a good deal of dis satisfaction among the better clement of the colored people over the nomination of De Priest, whom they of being professional poli- tician" and not truly representative of the col ored people of the city. A large number of Negroes including several organized clubs, have notified the Democrats that if they will get Harry Baker white, who nominated by the Democratic organization to retire and nominate any one of several 'high-eass" colored Demo- crats they will support him with every promise of victory
 It is conceded that Mr. Madden's successor will be a Negro, the first of his race to go to Congress for quarter of century. He will be the twentieth Negro to in the National House of Representatives and the twenty-second to in Congress- Two Negroes have been Senators, both from Mississippi during the re period after the Civil War.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
A Wild Brother

Say growled the manager of the team to the new pitcher, I'm darn glad you are not the owner of this club"
 "Why?" he asked innoeently.
 Because" retorted the manag- CT, 'ff you were, and issued passes as recklessly as you do on the mound the park would be damned with deadheads and pay day wouldn't mean any more to us than Sunday does to mud turtle"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24

As a compromise we suggest that the wet and dry question be left tirey with the Weather Bureau.-(At- lanta Consttution.)
 There are a lot Of politicians and some can didates ready to second the motion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24

Former Gov. Sam V. Stewart will compete with Senator Burton w. Wheeler, who is a candidate for renomination. Former Gov Stewart served two terms Governor of Montana He a delegate to the San Francisco Democratic National Convention where he the Com mttee of Rules and Order of Business and to the Madison Square convention where he served on the platform committee. Without reference to the qualifications of Senator Wheeler, are for Sam Stewart.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
We Think So, Too.
(Port Angeles News ]

The Yakima Republic edtorially refers to the fact that Ed Sims Jefferson County Represen- tatiye, was the mechanic who ran the convention at Yakima to suit himself. The editorial con- tinues that Sims should be Governor of the State of Washington
 That is not such bad idea, and some day when Ed is through playing around with mines hsheries and pulp mills he may be Governor. The News, for one, would consider it privilege to support man of the calibre of Ed Sims for |GoVernor of the State of Washington. He would give the Republican Party progressive administration.
 Ed Sims is good roads advocate. He is a niue ribbon organizer of men and he knows what 1t is all about
 me State of Washington would be in good hands with Sims in the mansion
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
Be More Appropriate

l sometimes thing that seat On the back of the car, Should be spelled with a c Instead of with an k.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24

Sutherland himself He alone must be charged with making it impossible for the President to consider an Alaskan man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
ALONG LIFE's DETOUR
 By SAM HILL
Tip to Lovelorn

Tip to Lovelorn Son, don't complain and sigh and cuSs, Because some lass has THROWN you down, It means for the rest of your life She ain't gonna CALL you down.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
The Ananias Club

"The only thing I've ever known the plumber to forget" said he, was to send in his bill"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
Ask Ma. She Knows

The little girl who. now hates the scales because she has to practice them by the hour is go- ing to grow up to hate them a blame sight worse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24

Observations of Oldest Inhabitant
 I kin remember when if there was any baroness above the top of the stockings nobody on the street was any the wiser.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24

J. w. Dudley is in town for a few days and will tune pianos for anyone desiring his services. Leave word at Juneau Music House. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-05-24
Ho, Hum!

q might as we'll be an caves dropper," sighted the Second Hand Car.
 "Why so?" asked the New Liz q never hear anything good of myself" it replied.