Evening star., 1938-11-15

ment have any plans in this field
which would be Of interest to our
neighbors in the American repub-
lies?
Mr. Messersmith-The Department
of State is very much interested in
every way in stimulating increased
radio, aviation and shipping commu-
nication between the Americas. It
has endeavored to aid the Mari
time Commission in its foreign ac-
tivities. We are naturally inter-
ested in facilitating this better COM
munication through the appropriate
agreements which are necessary be-
tween the states concerned. I feel
sure that through the development
of such services we can consolidate
understanding, friendship and peace
in the estern Hemisphere.
Travel Attractions Broadcast.
Mr.. Ickes-Thank you, Mr.. Messer-
smith. AS you know, our Travel
Bureau has been cooperating with
the General Electric and the Ameri-
can Express Companies in present.
ing word picture of the attractions
of each State. About so radio pro-
grams have been broadcast to Eu-
rope and South America on short
wave networks. The field officers of
the bureau also present weekly
radio program dealing with recrea-
tional travel in the United States.
Mr.. Messersmith-The World Wide
Broadcasting Co. in Boston has also
offered its network without charge
for this type Of program, you know.
Mr.. 1ckes-That gives the Travel
Bureau an opportunity to work with
your Cultural Relations Division in
presenting programs. Perhaps it
would be we'll to hear Mr.. McNinch' s
views on radio communications. Will
! you read them, Mr.. Allen?
Shannon Allen (reading statement
from Mr.. McNinch- very fact
that we are all participating tonight
in a program of this sort, bonded
together by the modern miracle of
radio, is more striking evidence of
the effectiveness of this new tool of
modern civilization than anything
else I could cite. Radio has indeed
won its spurs during times of recent
international stress and it is prob
ably the most powerful and effective
means for crystaliZing friendship
and understanding among peoples
that the inventive genius of man has
yet produced. This necessitates close
cooperation between government
and industry, a cooperation which
requires broad vision on the part Of
the leaders. both in industry and in
government. I believe 1t will be
| possible to bring about a tremen-
dous amount of collaboration by ra-
dio in the interests of the American
republics.
I'VE in the United States are be-
coming more and more conscious of
the tremendous physical and cul-
tural beauties to be found in our
neighboring republics to the south
OF us. They are realizing that closer,
friendlier relationships between the
American republics cannot help but
be productive in physical and spir-
itual benefits. Tourist travel among
the Americas is being stimulated.
Programs of trade expansion to the
mutual advantage of all are being
fostered.
"All of this, and more, can be ex-
pedited by an increasing and more
understanding use of the radio,
which as a winged messenger OF
peace, can carry back and forth
among the sister republics of the
Americas renewed hope for the
realization of a happy, peaceful,
and prosperous future for the
Western Hemisphere.
Mr.. Ickes-Thank you, Mr.. Allen
I can see why Mr.. McNinch was ap-
pointed chairman of the Federal
Communications Commission. That
about covers communications, I
think.
Advertising Plans Discussed.
Let me see, advertising is next
What are the Maritime Commissions
ideas on the preparation of posters
and pictorial literature, Mr.. Truitt?
Mr.. Truitt-I saw a copy of the
brochure your department plans to
publish. It's certainly graphic
presentation of the attractions of
America. 1 think we all agree that
the Department of the Interior and
the National Park Service should
produce posters and literature which
can be distributed here and abroad
to stimulate travel.
Mr.. Messersmith-Of course, il
it is Government literature we car
distribute it in other lands without
payment of import duties in many
cases. I haven't seen the brochure
Secretary Ickes. Would you mind
telling us and the radio audience
something about it?
Mr.. Ickes-We plan to present 8
comprehensive outline Of the out
standing attractions of the United
States in full color. It will include
scenic areas, historic shrines, and
also recreational, cultural and in
dustrial attractions, with captions
in several languages. We are also
working out some poster ideas
This material should be ready next
spring.
Mr.. Truitt - That's excellent
Don't forget to mark us down for q
good supply, Secretary 1ckes. And
be sure to call on us If we can be OF
assistance. Are there any motion
picture travelogues available?
Mr.. Ickes+Yes, Mr.. Truitt, WI
have few. But there is none in q
foreign language. We plan to pre-
pare some for foreign use later.
Mr.. Messersmith, you can help Us
with our next subject. What about
regulations governing travel?
Mr.. Messersmith What have
you particularly in mind, Mr.. Ickes:
Mr.. Ickes-There are a number
of problems, such as visas and pass.
ports. I understand that one must