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8/12/38
One of the minor matters to be settled by the Commis¬ sion will be the complaints raised by radio operators against certain of the proposed new rules.
The Commission this week released a summary of the views expressed by witnesses at the July hearing and stated that the inquiry will be resumed September 14th.
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RADIO, FILMS HAVE KILLED CIRCUS, SHOWMEN SAY
The radio and the movies are killing the circus as an American institution, according to the tent showmen. The days of the circus, as a consequence, are numbered, according to Variety.
" 11 What good is a triplesomersault nowadays to the American kids', one vet outdoor impressario wants to know, 'when on the radio, Buck Rogers goes clear to the moon? Even though it's all in fancy, the circus is really an extravaganza orig¬ inally intended to stir the juvenile senses.
"'What crowds do you see these days at the American circuses? They're either extremely old, steeped in the circus tradition, or extremely young, of kindergarten age and intelli¬ gence. '
"Outdoor showmen aver that the tip-off comes from the few who come to see the circus arrive in town", Variety continues. "The mechanization of the shows, using tractors instead of horses, further tore down the illusion. The big street parades have gradually been diminished because traffic regulations in any city worth playing for, do not permit tieying up the town that way.
"Most all circuses now on the road, as a result, are behind in salaries. The off-business is noticeable in all parts of the country, so it isn't just a regional apathy to the circus. "
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ELLIOTT ROOSEVELT IN TEXAS NET ORGANIZATION
The State this week chartered the Texas State Network, Inc. , a broadcasting company, incorporated by Elliott Roosevelt, Harry A. Hutchinson and Raymond E. Buck. The firm proposes to operate 23 stations, according to an A.P. report from Austin, Texas.
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