Radio showmanship (Jan-Dec 1942)

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CENSORSHIP The practicability and soundness of the newly-issued government radio censorship instructions are given pictorial representation by RADIO SHOWMANSHIP. Right ... A theatre quiz show gets the green light if ( 1 ) no individual seeking participation is guaranteed participation, and (2) contestants have no way of knowing what questions will be asked them. Reason: little chance of interviews carrying information to the enemy. Word of caution from Uncle Sam: where the audience from which interviewees are to be selected numbers less than 50 persons, program conductors are asked to exercise special care. Left . . . Up the ladder along with firemen goes a special events announcer to bring listeners an on-thescene account of a warehouse blaze. Radio's Code of Censorship: special events reporters are advised to avoid specific reference to locations and structures in on-the-spot broadcasts following air raids or other enemy offensive action. Special care: avoid inadvertent references to weather conditions. RADIO SHOWMANSHIP