Finalists Named In National Radio Audition Contests
The fourth national radio audition finals, sponsored by Atwater Kent and NBC, saw Carol Deis of Dayton Ohio and Raoul E Nadeau of New York City win first awards of 5000 dollars cash, two years tuition, and gold decorations. Finalists included Mary G Cortner of New Orleans Stephen F Merrill of Campbell California Joyce Allmand of Dallas Richard W Dennis of Sioux Falls Paula J Phoenix of Oshkosh Esther B Coombs of Long Beach and Ross Graham of Hot Springs among others, with rewards ranging from 1500 to 5000 dollars and tuition.
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New York
Atwater- Kent Foundation
National Broadcasting System
Carol Deis
Dayton
Ohio
Raoul E. Nadeau
New York City
Delibe
Nadeau
Massenet
Mary G. Cortner
Gomez
Stephen F. Merrill
Campbell
California
Celeste Aia
Verdi
Joyce Allmand
Dallas
Tex
Thomas
Richard W. Dennis
Sioux
S. D
Lehmann
Paula J. Phoenix
Oskhurst
N. J
Pace
W. Eugene Lopez
Jackson
Miss
Goodnod
Esther B. Coombs
Long Beach Calif
Meyerbeer
Ross Graham
Hot Springs
Ark
Five teens arraigned in murder of Texas station operator
Independence Kansas December 15 four Kansas City youths and two Sioux City girls faced arraignment on a murder charge for the December 5 slaying of John Siebel a 26 year old filling station operator at Tyro. The group including Everett Hardiman Ray Harley Fern McNabb and Aletha Rush were brought for questioning after Dallas police aided state investigators. Police said two statements implicated part of the group but several defendants refused to admit knowledge of the shooting and robbery.
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Independence
Kan
John Siebel
Tyro
Everett Hardiman
Ray Harley
Alsso
Fern McNabb
Deay
Kansas City
Aletha Rush
Palla Tex
Dallas
Stateem
Assa
Bad
Grant
Harley
D Hardiman Alles
Radio Gleanings Trends in Radio Set Prices Rise
The Associated Press notes a price trend this year with a new four-tube midget receiver selling for 87.50 complete with tubes. The previous model sold for 64.50. In Omaha Nebraska AP reports radio amateurs keep private stations active, using storms to reestablish communications. Hundreds of messages were handled across isolated North Dakota and Nebraska areas after recent snow.
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Omaha
Neb
API
North Orth Dakota
Nebraska
London to open opera school led by Percy Pitt
London announced a new opera school to be started with the British music director and operatic casting led by Percy Pitt at the London Opera House. The plan involves Roy Broadcasting Corporation in distribution and broadcast work.
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London
School of Broad
Itmer
Percy Pitt
Roy Broadcasting Corporation
Speak
Cough Syrup Claims Quick Cure From Smith Brothers
A reader reports that Smith Brothers Cough Syrup relieved a severe cough during a troubling evening. The note mentions the product’s effectiveness and cites an address at 22 West 53rd Street in New York.
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Yencaa
Smith Brothers
Eadlis Gerrity
West 53Rd Street
Radio tubes endure harsher use than previous designs
New York AP reports that the modern radio tube is built to withstand far more jar than its predecessors, signaling advances in durability. The era has seen radio cited for vast reach and influence, with estimates touching hundreds of millions in potential impact.
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Nework
New York
Mass casualty report in two Chinese cities
Shanghai dispatch reports a mass casualty event affecting inhabitants of Lichow and another city. Details remain incomplete as officials confirm casualties and causes. Local authorities urge calm and ongoing investigations amid sparse, uncertain information.
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Shanghai
Lichow
U S Amateurs Talk by Radio to 70 Nations
Washington AP reports U S amateurs talk by radio to 70 nations as novelty fades. Amateur stations number over 2000 nationwide, with many operators still using code and tone.
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U. S
Nations
Washington
Althe ‘Radio
Missionaries and trade topics center on Hainan Island
Unclear fragments report American missionaries and a monopoly tied to sales on Hainan Island. Phrases hint at ships headed for Holhow, Holhow area, and varying proportions of goods or profits. Specific names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the item seems to note missionary activity linked to trade interests and monopoly claims.
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Clarence R.grah Arka
Cerge
Raoul
Nadeau A
Paula J. Phoenia
Esthet
Caluornia
Norey
Mary George Cortner
Ests
Ouisiana
Richards
W. Dennis
South Dakota
Ney
B. H. ‘Thorman
The
Associated Press
Finlana
Tsingshih
Stear
Triple Action
Chicago
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
W. W. Burnett
Lawrence, Kan
New Hampshire
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