Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01
Wants Speakers scrapped.


Radio Editor: The radio industry to-
day is faced with one of its greatest
problemS-how to tame the dragon
noise so as not to offend the auditory
nevres Of the great American public
The information is that the manufac-
turers are frankly wrinkling their brows
over this bugbear, because sales are rep
resented as falling of materially. The
conservative sector on the radio battle
front has not gone in whole heartedly
for the purchase Of radios, due to the
inceSSant noise from the neighbors' loud
speakers.
Perhaps a return to the old head
phones or a modification of this will
prove a solution of the problem At any
rate, reform in radio must come from
within the industry itself, either by
making sets that will be SO mellow as
to bar loud noises or by controlling the
volume. The suggestion has often gone
forward that automobile manufacturers
be obligated to reduce the potential
speed of their cars. The suggestion is
now made that radio manufacturers re-
duce the volume of their sets, or prove
anew that time-worn proverb that
There's nothing new under the sum-"
by returning to the old head sets or a
modernization Of them.
In the country, where the homes are
spaced far apart, the rural neighbor's
raucouS loud speaker botherS little. But,
patient Mr.. Editor, ,the urbanite's un-
speakable loud speaker in the next-door
apartment comes to me through the
railroad-Sandwich walls, whether I will
1t or no. Why should buy a radio,
when I have my neighbours free Of
charge? That's the rub that is worrying
the radio manufacturers and may force
a return to the old head set, where one
can listen at will until cock crow with
out disturbing his peaceably inclined
fellows. Bring back my head set to me.
j. v. D.
A BOwes Supporter.
Radio Editor: really do not think
that Mai. Bowes would affect so many
listeners adversely If only he would be
himself and not attempt to initiate Mr..
Roxy. The style does not suit him and
makes 1t decidedly fat for those who
were accustomed to hear Roxy when
connected with the Capitol Theater.
Certainly there Is no ground for criti-
Ism OF the majors voice, but the take
on" mannerism offends. Even at that.
/ rather expect he does his work 100
per cent more creditably than those who
are so free with their criticism. H. E.
A Boost for Amos n ANDY"
RADIO EolCor: II would be hard to eX-
press the appreciation of our little fam
lily for the daily sunshine which Amos
n Andy" pour into our home through
the old loud speaker every evening at
O'Clock.
Their humor radiates good cheer and
It is tempered with good nature which
leaves no sting IN the merriest. In nv
humble opinion, they not only surpass
any similar team of the stage, screen
or air at the present time, but will con-
t1nue to increase their hold on a grow
ing group of American people who want
their humor free from the cynicism
which seems to be souring such a big
section Of our alleged fun today. But
what do you suppose, radio fans, is to
become Of all the l1ard-earned money
that Nine. Queen and her old grand
mother have invested in Pat Pendine's
inventions? Let me venture the opinion
that there viii be some stormy waters
ahead for bone-headed, blustry AAdy,
but that Pat Pending will turn out hon
est in the end. What do you Amos m
Andy fans think? Let's hear from you
on the prospects. J,K.