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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1926
Page
8
A fragment from a historical telegraph or radio log lists wavelengths and station identifiers such as WJR WJY and B 383, indicating a catalog or schedule of broadcast frequencies and related technical notes.
President Coolidge criticizes compulsory military drill in high schools and colleges as fostering militarism. The White House spokesman reiterates the President favors physical training but not armed drill. House Military Affairs Committee hearings on abolishing compulsory drill are nearing conclusion with opposition strong. John Nevin Sayre leads the anti drill fight as chairman of the militarism in education committee. Federal groups have recently taken similar stands against school militarization.
The War Department said government aid for ROTC units in schools depends on school requests. It is up to each school to make drill compulsory or elective. Sentiment for military training is rising and new requests have come in recently.
The listing outlines evening and late night radio programming across stations such as WGN WEAF KOA WLS WMCA and more. Highlights include orchestras choirs violinists and dance programs from 9:15 PM to midnight with various local entertainers and a closing popular program on WQJ.
Indianapolis resident Floyd Woodall credits Konjola with ending all his rheumatic pain after seven years of suffering chiefly in knees and ankles. He describes swelling relief, restored mobility, and improved kidney and bladder issues after three bottles. The Konjola Man promotes the remedy at Hook's drug stores with free samples.
Police investigated a hold up and burglary on the north side Tuesday night. A woman was accosted by a man described as a Negro who demanded money. A burglary on 2134 N Delaware St yielded two suits two watches and two rings missing. A second incident on Massachusetts Ave near Sherman Dr involved a man grabbing Edith Huntsinger and demanding money. Another report: $140 taken from Martin Hazel’s home. No arrests and no trace of suspects.
Daniel Harris, 33, of 215 Indiana Ave, McGay, charged with murder after the fatal shooting of Charles Gurton at the rear of the De Luxe Cafe near 343 Indiana Ave. Gurton was reportedly cursed during an argument and Harris fired six shots. Mike McGuire, 611 N Senate Ave, who accompanied Gurton, held as a witness.
Mrs. Clyde May of 1701 Thaddeus Street was injured in a fall through a hole on the Pleasant Run bridge near Minnesota Street. Police say several bridge boards were loose.
United Press reports Central Standard Time listings for 1926 radio programs across major stations. WAF features The Yeomen of the Guard at 8 PM with Gilbert and Sullivan. WSAI offers a string quartet at 9 PM. KOA carries Rotary Club concerts at 9 15 PM. WMAQ presents its players at 8 PM. KDKA airs The Gondoliers at 6 30 PM.
A scrambled schedule lists stations WGY WBZ WCAU WCSH WEBT WOY WHO WJR WLIT WORD WRNY WTAM KPRC KMH WEEI WGR and others. It mentions concerts orchestras piano performances and a children’s hour with varied musical acts and radio forums.
A snapshot of 1940s radio lineup with programs on WDAF WJR WJZ WOO WEAO WGR WHO WQJ WLS WCAP KTHS WEBH WBBM WHO WJR WDAF WQJ WSAI WGHP WJZ music talks and orchestras listed alongside children chat and public service segments featuring orchestras bands and a Goodwill program.
Radio stations WCAP WCCO WOC and others announce music programs. Strings duos trios orchestras vocal solos talk shows and nursery bedtime stories across stations like WGM WJJD WJAR WMAQ and more plan concerts lectures and musical features into the night.
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