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He Ini Radio News Service
7/17/46
JOSEPHUS TELLS HOW PRIZEFIGHT BROADCAST MADE RADIO HISTORY
In the second volume of his autobiography "The Wilson Era 1917--23" Just published, Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy in World War I writes:
"Bill Stern tells how Andy White, pioneer commentator, determined that the prize fight between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier in 1921 should be heard all over the world. An officer of the General Electric Company, which had built for the Navy a broadcasting set that could be heard all over the world, agreed to let Andy White use it for the big fight. But he didn't get Navy permission,
"Two days before the fight, it was found out that their new broadcasting set was to be used without permission. The Navy officers said: "No, we have spent money to get it for the Navy, and its first use cannot be to* broadcast a prizefight. NOl"
"But Andrew White knew a dynamic Assistant Secretary who loved innovation and stunts. He appealed to Franklin Roosevelt, who said: "Mr, White, anybody with your nerve deserves a break.
It is against Navy regulations, but I'll O.K. it. Go ahead."
In a lengthy chapter, "Navy Radio Girdled the World", packed with interest for old-timers, Mr. Daniels writes:
"If I were asked to name the Navy's greatest war contribu¬ tion in World War I after its service keeping the ferry open to France and ending the U-boat menace through the courage of the men who manned the destroyers and constructed the monumental mine bar¬ rage, the answer would be easy. It was the exposion, direction and use of the wireless in communication. Before the war I had been intrigued by the possibilities of the wireless and had given Capt¬ ain Bullard and Lieutenant Hooper carte blanche in its development. The Navy and Merchant Marine saw in it safety at sea and military leaders in war learned to lean on communications as their strong right arm. "
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FREE COURSE IN TELEVISION FOR VETERANS BY CBS AND ABC
Requested by the American Theatre Wing to establish a tele¬ vision seminar for returning veterans, the Columbia Broadcasting System, in cooperation with ABC Television, has set up an eight weeks' course covering all phases of the new medium by lectures and field work. The seminar will be conducted by video staff members of both networks.
Seven lectures scheduled for Friday mornings through July and August will cover acting, directing, production centers, pro¬ gramming and writing, music, dramatic programs, dancing, news, draw¬ ing and animated cartoons, production and special effects, economic aspects and Job prospects. These sessions will be held in the new
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