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Newspaper
The Mobile News Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
18
On October 23 the Secretary of Hoover praised radio for keeping families together. He cited a typical American scene with a father smoking a pipe and children playing. He warned stations offer inferior programs and noted 5 million sets. He said the president could address 40 to 56 million listeners.
Washington officials say radio will be classed as a public utility next year if a department recommendation is followed. Secretary Hoover explains a new radio bill at the national conference starting October 9, arguing federal regulation is needed to prevent chaos and safeguard public interest while avoiding censorship. Officials note a halt on licensing until Congress maps broadcast rules, with applications required to show public value and listener benefit.
The article notes complaints to the Department of Commerce about crowded communication channels from 250 to 400 meters. It cites widespread interference as many stations operate at overlapping wavelengths, blocking listeners from their preferred stations despite improvements in equipment.
Legion post in Mobile invites Mississippi Coast and Baldwin County members to join Armistice Day events. Celebration at the Lyric Theater begins at 11 with two minutes of noise followed by a minute of silence, then the Armistice parade. Plans omit commercial ads and urge widespread flag display.
James Donnelly, formerly of New Orleans, named manager of the Newark Shoe Store and takes charge of duties. He will make his home in Mobile.
Marx A. Koster and Robert L. Clary enlisted yesterday at the local recruiting office. Koster becomes radio operator first class, Clary an apprentice seaman. They will travel to Birmingham for a final examination, then Koster heads to a receiving ship in Charleston or Norfolk while Clary trains at Hampton Roads before active service. This marks Koster’s third enlistment.
Howard C. Rush Jr district clerk of the United States engineer's office has gone to Washington to attend a two week encampment of officers of the reserve engineering corps. He is a second lieutenant in this branch.
Fire officials issue warning to occupants to ensure stove pipes and flues are in good condition before building fires. Officials state over half of fires result from bad chimneys and faulty fittings. Dr. J. C. O'Gwynn to tour Europe for six months visiting France Italy Turkey Egypt Morocco ending in Barcelona for a course.
Rev. J. Br. Kemp will travel to Gadsden this week to attend the Alabama Christian Missionary convention. He plans to participate in talks and religious services as part of the event.
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